Two Historical Republics – Poljica & Dubrovnik

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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