The story of the Dalmatian women’s heroism through history and the present is instructive, witty, and somewhat bitter-sweet. It will surely be enjoyed by every traveller that appreciates authentic over touristy experiences. Their almost forgotten destinies will surely leave a lasting impression on any interested traveler. Throughout history, defiance and distinctiveness have transformed the local women into heroines, often sacrificed in their heroic struggle for family, justice and equality. A Dalmatian woman is the soul and the essence of Dalmatian mentality, and her physical and mental strength is best described by the most famous Dalmatian saying, “a woman holds three corners of the house, while a man holds only one”. This itinerary theme is applicable to many places in Croatia, but can also be partially incorporated into any existing itinerary.
Dalmatian Heroines – Then and now
Tour description
Day by day
Tour Details
Inclusions
Hotels
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Description
Highlights
Day 1
Arrival
- Arrival at Split Airport
- Check-in and leisure time
- Overnight stay
Arrival
Arrival, leisure
Dinner
Day 2
Split
- After breakfast, guided tour of Split with an ethnologist
- Visit to the Ethnographic Museum and lunch in a traditional tavern
- Leisure time, overnight stay
Split
Leisure, walking, exploring history & gastronomy
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3
Poljica (Village Principality)
- Breakfast
- Drive to Poljica – the village area near Split
- Exploring the abandoned and still thriving local households
- Becoming familiar with the story of Mila Gojsalić and other heroines from the Ottoman times
- Socializing with the brave female defenders from the Homeland War
- Return to Split, leisure time, overnight stay
Poljica (Village Principality)
Leisure, walking, exploring history & gastronomy
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4
Makarska
- Breakfast
- Drive to Makarska
- Socializing with the old Ledarice (women who used to carry heavy ice from the Biokovo mountain down to supply butchers, restaurants, hotels…).
- Lunch in Vrgorac
- Return to Split, leisure time, overnight stay
Makarska
Leisure, walking, exploring history & gastronomy
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5
Brač
- Breakfast
- Ferry ride to the island of Brač
- Presentation of a woman’s life on the island in the previous century through daily activities
- Visiting stonecutters in Pučišća
- Return to Split / overnight stay
Brač
Exploring history & gastronomy
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6
Split
- Breakfast
- Becoming familiar with the story about meritorious women of Split
Split
Exploring history
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7
Departure
- Breakfast / Check out
- Transfer to airport and farewell
Departure
Breakfast
Tour Details
Tour duration
6 nights / 7 days (can be flexible)
Period of year
Year round
Group size
1 – 12
Arrival airports
Split, Dubrovnik
Departure airports
Dubrovnik, Split
Overnight locations
Small boutique heritage hotels
Transportation type
Car or minivan + ferry or speedboat
Tour style
In-depth cultural
Tour pace
Easy
Activities
Leisure, walking, exploring history & gastronomy, occasional swim stop depending on season
Features
UNESCO sites and Intangible Heritage, meeting the locals, hands-on experiences
Travel visas
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
Tour inclusions
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Split aquatorium from a distance

Abandoned village of Ume

Local household in Poljica

Makarska boats and waterfront under Biokovo mountain view, Dalmatia region of Croatia

Brač - Stone masonry

Motive from Split

Split

Motive
