Two Historical Republics – Poljica & Dubrovnik

Duration:
7 nights / 8 days (can be flexible)
Period:
March to November
Group size:
1 – 16
A trip from Split to Dubrovnik truly doesn’t need to be a cliché, such as the widely popular island hopping tour or a scenic drive along the motorway. Unlike the...
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A trip from Split to Dubrovnik truly doesn’t need to be a cliché, such as the widely popular island hopping tour or a scenic drive along the motorway. Unlike the more standard visits to Croatia’s coastal pearls of Split and Dubrovnik, this tour offers you an insight into the significance that the administratively and politically independend territorial units of Poljička Knežija (Village Principality) and Dubrovačka Republika (Dubrovnik Republic) had for the entire area. The Village Principality, which had its own legal system, continuously existed for 700 years, which is longer even than Dubrovnik Republic, making it a European phenomenon. In this tour we will pay a visit to the landmarks that testify to a rich life throughout the history of both of these republics and become acquainted with the culture, landscapes and daily life of the indigenous population.

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Day 1

Split / Tour introduction & welcome dinner

After your arrival to Split, you will first get comfortably accommodated and refreshed, after which we will provide an introduction into the programme and a short visit to Diocletian’s Palace in the old town of Split. The evening will close with a welcome dinner in a local restaurant, after which you will have the rest of the evening free.

Split

arrival, exploring history & gastronomy

Dinner

Day 2

Split / Exploring the town

After breakfast, it is time for a more serious tour of Split: we will blend in with the locals and visit the old neighbourhoods of Lučac and Manuš, walking down to the famous farmers’ market, Pazar, where we will buy groceries for our lunch. From there we will walk along the ancient Decumanus street all the way to the fish market (Peškarija) and Prokurative Square. Together we shall prepare a traditional Split-style lunch, and after having surrendered to gastronomic pleasures, we shall relax and enjoy our leisure time.

Split

walking, exploring history & gastronomy, leisure

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3

Village Principality / The unknown and the fascinating

Today we will immerse ourselves in the Village Principality area, its history and legacy as seen today. Going completely off the beaten path, we will explore abandoned villages and the still existing ones, learn about the famous Statute of the Village Principality, taste some gastronomic delights of the area, and enjoy some spectacular scenery offered by the canyon of the river Cetina. Late afternoon will be free for you to spend at leisure in the city of Split.

Village Principality

exploring history, natural scenery & gastronomy; leisure

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4

The Island of Brač / Blaca Hermitage

A morning ferry ride to the town of Supetar on the island of Brač and a short drive to the starting point of your island hiking tour marks the beginning of this day. An easy 30-minute ascent will take you to Blaca Hermitage, a place established by Glagolitic monks from the Village Principality. Continue your ascent towards two abandoned shepherds’ villages, where you will enjoy a game of balote (bocce ball) and a wholesome peka lunch at a family household. Afterwards, enjoy the stunning views of the town of Bol and the famous Golden Horn beach from Vidova Gora Hill. Embark the ferry once again for a short ride back to Split, where you can explore the city’s rich and lively bar scene or fine dining opportunities.

The Island of Brač

hiking, playing traditional games, exploring history & gastronomy

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5

Split / Exploring Mostar & Ston

Leaving Split, we shall depart to Dubrovnik, stopping at various points of interest along the way. This day offers a somewhat unusual mixture of oriental and Mediterranean culture, starting with a visit to the controversial town of Mostar and the famous salt pans of Ston. Needless to say, we shall not skip exploring the local cuisine and scratching beneath the “touristic” surface of the local community. Having arrived to Dubrovnik and checked-in to our accommodation, we shall rest a bit from the day`s voyage and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the Adriatic crown jewel.

Split – Mostar & Ston

exploring history & gastronomy, leisure

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6

Dubrovnik / The Republic

Immediately after breakfast we shall start exploring the town from its famous walls. Led by an expert for the history of the Republic, we shall get a good foundation for a more detailed evening tour of the town. In the meantime, we will escape the crowds by heading out for lunch in a perfect location with a panoramic view, after which we shall relax in the hotel beach area.

Dubrovnik

exploring history & gastronomy, leisure

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 7

Dubrovnik / The Republic – Konavle region

Having slept in, today we will head towards Konavle in the late hours of the morning. There we shall explore the heritage of the Dubrovnik breadbasket, see clear connections with the Village Principality, participate in a silk production workshop, ending our excursion around a hearth and enjoying the scents of the local authentic delicacies. Return to Dubrovnik for the final evening.

Dubrovnik – Konavle region

exploring history & gastronomy, learning

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8

Dubrovnik / Departure

Following your breakfast and check-out, we shall escort you to your departure airports. Bon voyage!

Dubrovnik

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Breakfast

Tour Details

Tour duration

7 nights / 8 days (can be flexible)

Period of year

March to November

Group size

1 – 16

Arrival airports

Split

Departure airports

Dubrovnik

Overnight locations

Split and Dubrovnik

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa or a private apartment

Tour style

Cultural tour off the beaten path with main sights included

Tour pace

Easy to moderate

Activities

Walking, cooking class, playing traditional games, learning

Features

World heritage sites, abandoned villages, local people and cuisine

Travel visa

Passengers from EU and English speaking countries do not require Croatian Visa. For more information, please check the following link.

Travel insurance

Advisable and available on request

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