Split is Croatia's second-largest city and the largest city in the historical Dalmatia region. Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian is a UNESCO World Heritage Site from 1979.
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Split, Croatia Monterrasol small group car tours to
Poreč (Porec) - Known for byzantine empire, coastal town, historical center, venetian empire, catholic basilica; basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pula - Known for medieval old town, venetian empire
Rovinj - Known for medieval old town, venetian empire
Šibenik (Sibenik) - Known for architecture, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, venetian empire, catholic cathedral; cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Zadar - Known for byzantine empire, coastal town, fortified town, historical center, museum, seaport, venetian empire; fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Zagreb - Known for castle, historical center, museum, catholic cathedral
The city was founded as the Greek colony of Aspalathos in the 3rd or 2nd century BC on the coast of the Illyrian Dalmatae, and later on was home to Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman emperor in AD 305. It was a colony of the polis of Issa, the modern-day town of Vis, itself a colony of the Sicilian city of Syracuse. The Greek settlement lived off trade with the surrounding Illyrian tribes, mostly the Delmatae. It became a prominent settlement around 650 when it succeeded the ancient capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, Salona.
By a popular theory, the city draws its name from the spiny broom, after which the Greek colony of Aspalathos or Spalathos was named. The theory is dubious as it is Spanish broom that is a very frequent plant in the area.
As the city became a Roman possession, the Latin name became Spalatum or Aspalatum, which in the Middle Ages evolved into Aspalathum, Spalathum, Spalatrum, and Spalatro in the Dalmatian language of the city's Romance population. The Croatian term became Split or Spljet, while the Italian-language version, Spalato, became universal in international usage by the Early Modern Period. In the late 19th century, the Croatian name increasingly came to prominence, and officially replaced Spalato in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia after World War I.
After the Illyrian Wars of 229 and 219 BC, the city of Salona, only a short distance from Spalathos, became the capital of the Roman Province of Dalmatia and one of the largest cities of the late empire with 60.000 people. The history of Spalathos becomes obscure for a while at this point, being overshadowed by that of nearby Salona, to which it would later become successor.
After the sack of Salona by the Avars and Slavs, the fortified Palace of Diocletian was settled by Roman refugees. Split became a Byzantine city. Later it drifted into the sphere of the Republic of Venice and the Kingdom of Croatia, with the Byzantines retaining nominal suzerainty.
For much of the High and Late Middle Ages, Split enjoyed autonomy as a free city of the Dalmatian city-states, caught in the middle of a struggle between Venice and Croatia (in union with Hungary) for control over the Dalmatian cities.
Venice eventually prevailed and during the early modern period Split remained a Venetian city, a heavily fortified outpost surrounded by Ottoman territory. Its hinterland was won from the Ottomans in the Morean War of 1699, and in 1797, as Venice fell to Napoleon, the Treaty of Campo Formio rendered the city to the Habsburg Monarchy. In 1805, the Peace of Pressburg added it to the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy and in 1806 it was included in the French Empire, becoming part of the Illyrian Provinces in 1809.
After being occupied in 1813, it was eventually granted to the Austrian Empire following the Congress of Vienna, where the city remained a part of the Austrian Kingdom of Dalmatia until the fall of Austria-Hungary in 1918 and the formation of Yugoslavia.
In World War II, the city was annexed by Italy, then liberated by the Partisans after the Italian capitulation in 1943. It was then re-occupied by Germany, which granted it to its puppet Independent State of Croatia. The city was liberated again by the Partisans in 1944, and was included in the post-war Socialist Yugoslavia, as part of its republic of Croatia. In 1991, Croatia seceded from Yugoslavia amid the Croatian War of Independence.
Split related tours
We at Monterrasol Travel welcome you to see Split during multi-day small group car tour. Contact us if you would like to customize your tour to Split.
We have developed several small group tours that visiting beautiful Split. But, if you have a special conditions or any from these tours fit you, please do not hesitate to contact us, we can organize a tour exactly as you would like. We charge nothing for develop a custom itinerary. And remember, we have no problems to take you from almost any place where you stay, hotel or private accommodation.
tour destinations: Blagaj, Bosnian Pyramids, Konjic, Kravica, Međugorje, Mogorjelo, Mostar, Omiš, Počitelj, Sarajevo, Šćit
All seasons 4 days Bosnia-Herzegovina discovery tour from Split. Visit main attractions of Bosnia-Herzegovina and see natural parks, old towns, monasteries and museums, Ottoman architecture, fortified towns and old bridges.
At the first day, after pick up in Split, on the way to Sarajevo, we will visit Franciscan monastery located on lake's peninsula and ethno museum; the day will finish with walk in historical center of Sarajevo. At the second day, we going to take a funicular to see Sarajevo from the top, and after will take a road to see modern wonder, a Bosnian Pyramids site, and walk underground pass under pyramids. On the way to Mostar we will see old bridge in the town Konjic. In Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage Site) we will walking historical center and see famous Mostar old bridge.
Third day we will spend to see historical town Blagaj (UNESCO Tentative List site) with dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520; see historic town Pocitelj (UNESCO Tentative List site), served as open-air museum, with narrow streets and old Ottoman fort with great view; we will have a lunch in a local restaurant and have small walk in rare place, a real Roman villa Rustica, established as agricultural estate in 4th century AD; the day will finish with walk in natural park with famous Kravica waterfalls cascade. The forth day will bring us to pilgrimage center Medjugorje, and on the way to Split we will see coastal town Omis, well known in the past as town of the Corsairs.
UNESCO jewels of Croatia + discover Bosnia-Herzegovina: all seasons 6 days tour from Korcula. Visit Bosnia-Herzegovina main attractions + famous Croatian Dalmatian UNESCO towns Split, Sibenik and Trogir. Pick up and drop off in Orebic.
In Bosnia-Herzegovina we will see Blagaj dervish monastery, UNESCO town Mostar and its old bridge, visit pilgrimage center Medjugorje, walk and watch wonderful Kravice natural park with waterfalls, climb by narrow streets of medieval fortified town Pocitelj.
In Croatia, we will walk historical center of Split (UNESCO World Heritage Site), see coastal town Sibenik, its fortress, historical center and the cathedral, also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next day we will walk another one UNESCO town, Trogir, and after another night in Split, on the way back, we will visit famous fortress Klis.
tour destinations: Blagaj, Bosnian Pyramids, Kravica, Međugorje, Mogorjelo, Mostar, Počitelj, Radimlja, Sarajevo, Stolac, Travnik, Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Vjetrenica, Vranduk, Zavala, Zenica
All seasons 6 days Bosnia-Herzegovina slow travel discovery tour from Split. We welcome you to visit main attractions of Bosnia-Herzegovina and enjoy its nature, wine, history. culture, cuisine.
Come with us to see medieval fortresses Travnik, Vranduk and Stolac, natural reserve Kravica with beautiful waterfalls, fortified town Pocitelj, monasteries Blagaj, Tvrdos and Zavala, pilgrimage center Medjugorje, multicultural Sarajevo, archaeological sites Radimlja, Mogorjelo, Vjetrenica cave, famous Mostar with old bridge (UNESCO World Heritage Site), beautiful Trebinje with crystal clear river and hilly church, and enjoy the beauty of nature all the way passing by scenic roads.
This 6 days discovery tour will open for you 2 countries: Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The tour running by scenic roads all seasons from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.
On the way from Zagreb down to coast we will visit Dubovac fortress and see Sokolac castle. The first Dalmatian town we'll meet is Senj, where need to see historical center and the symbol of the town, Nehaj fortress from 1558. Next, we will walk historical center of Zadar and see why it was important Venetian town.
In another Venetian town, Sibenik, we will see famous cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site), and walk in historical center of another Venetian town, Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage site). Split, next Dalmatian town we going to visit, is well-known for its ancient center and beautiful architecture.
On the way to Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site) we will have a dinner in local restaurant at rare place, a real Roman villa Rustica, established as agricultural estate in 4th century AD. We will explore the historic center of Mostar and walk over famous Mostar bridge.
On the way to Dubrovnik we will visit historical town Blagaj with dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, and small Zavala monastery partially located in cave.
With this 7 days discovery tour we going to visit 2 countries: Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The tour running all seasons by scenic roads from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.
On the way from Zagreb down to coast we will visit Dubovac fortress and see Sokolac castle. The first Dalmatian town we'll meet is Senj, where need to see historical center and the symbol of the town, Nehaj fortress from 1558. Next, we will move to Zadar to walk over historical center and see why Zadar was important Venetian town.
In Sibenik, another Venetian town, we will see famous cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site) and see its historical center. In another one Venetian town, Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage site), we will walk in historical center and harbor. Split, next Dalmatian town we going to visit, is well-known for its ancient center and beautiful architecture.
On the way to Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site) we will have a dinner in local restaurant at rare place, a real Roman villa Rustica, established as agricultural estate in 4th century AD. We will explore the historic center of Mostar and walk over famous Mostar bridge.
On the way to Dubrovnik we will visit historical town Blagaj with dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, small Zavala monastery partially located in cave, taste real Herzegovina wine from family running winery in Trebinje, and admire famous Tvrdos orthodox monastery with it own wine cellar.
tour destinations: Blagaj, Jajce, Klis, Konjic, Kravica, Međugorje, Mostar, Počitelj, Sarajevo, Split, Travnik, Trogir, Šibenik
All seasons 7 days tour to discover Bosnia-Herzegovina and visit famous Croatian towns Split, Sibenik and Trogir. Pick up and drop off in Orebic.
In Bosnia-Herzegovina we will see Blagaj dervish monastery, UNESCO town Mostar and its old bridge, visit pilgrimage center Medjugorje, walk and watch wonderful Kravice natural park with waterfalls, climb by narrow streets of medieval fortified town Pocitelj, visit multicultural Sarajevo with its old market, see Ottoman Empire fortress Jajce, meet another medieval fortress Travnik and walk in its old streets.
In Croatia, we will walk historical center of Split (UNESCO World Heritage Site), see coastal town Sibenik, its fortress, historical center and the cathedral, also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next day we will walk another one UNESCO town, Trogir, and after another night in Split, on the way back, we will visit famous fortress Klis.
tour destinations: Blagaj, Bosnian Pyramids, Jajce, Kravica, Međugorje, Mogorjelo, Mostar, Počitelj, Radimlja, Sarajevo, Stolac, Travnik, Trebinje, Tvrdoš, Vjetrenica, Vranduk, Zavala
All seasons 9 days Bosnia discovery tour from Split. Visit Jajce, Travnik, Sarajevo, Mostar. Explore this medieval land and see fortresses, old towns and monasteries. This tour is a good example off the beaten path travel, but what is important, this is also safer way to travel to take in current situation.
With this discovery tour we going to visit beautiful Kravica waterfalls, modern pilgrimage center Medjugorje, walk in historical center of Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site) and over famous Mostar bridge, see in Blagaj dervish monastery, walk narrow streets of medieval fortified town Pocitelj, have a dinner in local restaurant and have a walk in real Roman villa Rustica, an agricultural estate from 4th century AD, get to know why Radimlja is UNESCO World Heritage site, admire panoramic view from the hill located Stolac fortress, walk in wonder of the nature the cave Vjetrenica, see cave monastery Zavala, enjoy famous Herzegovina vine in Trebinje private winery, visit silent Tvrdos monastery, walk in historical center of multicultural Sarajevo, see famous landmark, so called Bosnian Pyramid, walk in medieval fortresses Vranduk and Travnik, take a rest in ethno village Cardaci, and enjoy historical center of Jajce with its fortress and bear by located park with watermills.
We invite you to take with us an all seasons tour covers the most important UNESCO towns of Dalmatian coast and Bosnia. Visit with us 2 countries, Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, to see Venetian towns with amazing architecture, medieval fortresses and stunning scenic roads.
On the way from Zagreb down to coast we will visit Dubovac fortress. We will stay in town Rijeka, where we will see a local museum and 2 fortresses. Coming down along the coastal line, we will see town Senj, where need to see historical center and the symbol of the town, Nehaj fortress from 1558. Next, we will move to Zadar to walk over historical center and see why Zadar was important Venetian town.
In Sibenik, another Venetian town, we will see famous cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site) and see its historical center and two fortresses. Close to Sibenik is also located coastal St. Nicholas fortress we going to visit and walk around.
In another one Venetian town, Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage site), we will walk in historical center and harbor. Split, next Dalmatian town we going to visit, is well-known for its historical center with beautiful architecture.
On the way from Split to Mostar we will see fortress Klis, known by Game of Thrones. In Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site) we will explore the historic center and walk over famous Mostar bridge.
After Mostar we will see historical town Blagaj with dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, historic town Pocitelj, served as open-air museum, with narrow streets and old Ottoman fort with great view and after that we will have refreshing walk in Kravica, a green area with cascade of waterfalls.
On the way to Trebinje, we will see archaeological site Radimlja with carved gravestones (UNESCO World Heritage Site), hilly fortress Stolac with great view, and small Zavala monastery partially located in cave.
In Trebinje, we will taste real Herzegovina wine from family running winery in Trebinje, and before arrive to Dubrovnik we will admire famous Tvrdos orthodox monastery with it own wine cellar where we will taste local wines.
Welcome to the all seasons 12 days exploring tour via Venetian towns of Dalmatian Rivera and fascinating landscapes of medieval land of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Scenic roads will take you through 2 countries, Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, on the trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.
On the way from Zagreb down to coast we will visit Dubovac fortress, and the very first Dalmatian town we'll meet is Senj, where need to see historical center and the symbol of the town, Nehaj fortress from 1558. Next, we will move to Zadar to walk over historical center and see why Zadar was important Venetian town.
We will explore Sibenik, a Venetian town known for famous cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site) and see its historical center. In another one Venetian town, Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage site), we will walk narrow streets of in historical center, beautiful squares and harbor. Next Dalmatian town we going to visit is famous Split, known for its gorgeous Diocletian's Palace and historical center with beautiful architecture.
Before we move to Mostar, the first Bosnian town, we will see the Klis fortress, known from Game of Thrones, In Mostar we will explore the historic center and walk over famous Mostar bridge.
After Mostar, we will see historical town Blagaj with dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, historic town Pocitelj, served as open-air museum, with narrow streets and old Ottoman fort with great view, and see small Zavala monastery partially located in cave. The day will finish with visit a family running winery in Trebinje to taste real Herzegovina wines.
Before we will arrive to Dubrovnik, we will admire famous Tvrdos orthodox monastery with it own wine cellar and have there a wine tasting.
We invite you to explore 3 Balkans countries, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Montenegro, by all seasons 15 days Balkans road trip, and discover main attractions in each country, passing by beautiful coastal line and scenic roads, see castles and fortresses, admire Venetian and medieval towns, visit monasteries and UNESCO sites. This Balkans road trip waiting you!
Generally, in Croatia the tour will visit Rijeka, to see castle, fortress, museums and historical center of this coastal town, and several castles and fortresses near Rijeka. Next important place is Zadar, known for historical center. In Sibenik need to see the cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site) and fortifications from Venetian time. Next important area is Split, together with nearby town Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage site) and famous Klis fortress. We will also visit Omis, small coastal town with interesting architecture, and amazing Dubrovnik, with vast historical center.
In Bosnia-Herzegovina, we will visit Mostar and few places in it's area: dervish monastery Blagaj, natural reserve Kravica with waterfalls, medieval town Pocitelj, pilgrimage center Medjugorje, Ottoman fortress Stolac, have a tour in Vjetrenica cave, visit Zavala and Tvrdos monasteries, and admire calm town Trebinje.
In Montenegro, we will see small cure coastal town Perast and its two islets, historical center of Budva, and of course UNESCO World Heritage site Kotor.
We invite you to visit with us the most important UNESCO towns of Dalmatian coast and Bosnia. with our an all seasons 16 days tour we going to see 2 countries, Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, to walks Venetian towns and medieval fortresses, take stunning scenic roads and admire architecture, nature and landscapes.
On the way from Zagreb down to coast we will visit Dubovac fortress. We will stay in town Rijeka, where we will see a local museum and 2 fortresses. On the way to Pula, we will see small town Labin with cute historic center and amazing view from hilltop. In Pula, the largest town of Croatian Istria, known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, we need to see the most famous one, the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters. In Pula, we will see the historic center with fortress and few churches.
Before we will arrive to the the neighbor of Pula, the town Rovinj, we will see very good preserved castle Morosini and walk in Medieval Theme Park located nearby. In Rovinj, officially bilingual town with Italian and Croatian languages, we will walk over historic center to see the Basilica of St. Euphemia.
On the way to Dalmatia region, we will see town Senj, where need to see the symbol of the town, Nehaj fortress from 1558. Next, we will move to Zadar to walk over historical center and see why Zadar was important Venetian town.
In Sibenik, another Venetian town, we will see famous cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site) and see its historical center and two fortresses. Close to Sibenik is also located coastal St. Nicholas fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site) we going to visit and walk around.
In another one Venetian town, Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage site), we will walk in historical center and harbor. Split, next Dalmatian town we going to visit, is well-known for its historical center with beautiful architecture.
On the way from Split to Mostar we will see fortress Klis, known by Game of Thrones. In Mostar (UNESCO World Heritage site) we will explore the historic center and walk over famous Mostar bridge.
After Mostar we will see historical town Blagaj with dervish monastery (tekija) built around 1520, historic town Pocitelj, served as open-air museum, with narrow streets and old Ottoman fort with great view.
On the way to Trebinje, we will see archaeological site Radimlja with carved gravestones (UNESCO World Heritage Site), hilly fortress Stolac with great view, and small Zavala monastery partially located in cave.
In Trebinje, we will taste real Herzegovina wine from family running winery in Trebinje, and before arrive to Dubrovnik we will admire famous Tvrdos orthodox monastery with it own wine cellar where we will taste local wines.
Explore 5 Balkans countries Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece in 21 days cultural tour from Zagreb to Athens. Discover Adriatic coast of Croatia; venetian towns of Dalmatian rivier; medieval towns of Montenegro; famous Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia, Montenegro and Greece; archaeological places in Albania and Greece; medieval fortresses of Croatia, Albania and Greece; UNESCO sites of Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece.
This Balkans discovery tour will open for you 6 famous countries: Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, and Greece. Each country have a rich history and many attractions. With this tour we will pass over Adriatic coast and Dalmatian Riviera of Croatia, wonderful hilly nature of Bosnia-Herzegovina, coastal venetian towns of Montenegro, unexpected panoramas of Albania, visit roman sites of Macedonia, and finally come to gem of this tour, beautiful Greece.
We will walk in medieval and venetian towns in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania; will see famous Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; ancient roman settlement in Albania, Macedonia, and Greece; fortified towns in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; archaeological places in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia and Greece; medieval fortresses in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; UNESCO sites in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Greece.
With this extended 26 days Balkans cultural tour you will explore 6 countries: Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Greece. We will pass by Adriatic coast and Dalmatian Riviera of Croatia, wonderful hilly nature of Bosnia-Herzegovina, coastal medieval towns of Montenegro, unexpected panoramas and castles of Albania, meet truly roman sites of Macedonia and rich historic places of Greece.
We will visit medieval and venetian towns in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; will see famous Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Greece; ancient roman theaters in Macedonia and Greece; fortified towns in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro; archaeological places in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia and Greece; medieval fortresses of Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania and Montenegro; UNESCO sites in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania and Greece.
Explore 5 Balkans countries Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece in 32 days cultural tour from Zagreb to Athens. Discover Adriatic coast of Croatia; venetian towns of Dalmatian riviera; medieval towns of Montenegro; famous Orthodox monasteries in Bosnia, Montenegro and Greece; archaeological places in Albania and Greece; medieval fortresses of Croatia, Albania and Greece; UNESCO sites of Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece.
September 11, 2021 Perast, Montenegro. Perast is a small picturesque town on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. It is situated a few kilometers from Kotor and is noted for its coast and proximity to two islets, islet of St. George and islet Our Lady of the Rocks.
September 6, 2021 Malbork, Poland. Malbork is a town in northern Poland, within the historical region of Pomerelia. The town was built in Prussia around the castle Ordensburg Marienburg, which was founded in 1274 by the Teutonic Knights. Both the castle and the town (named Marienburg in German and Malborg or Malbork in Polish) were named for their patron saint, the Virgin Mary.
June 27, 2021 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tuzla is the third-largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the administrative center of Tuzla Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tuzla is a modern multicultural city with rich history goes back to the 9th century, in touristic meaning the most known for salt lake.
June 2, 2021 Červená Lhota (Cervena Lhota), Czechia. Červená Lhota is a picturesque Renaissance castle in south Bohemia, Czech Republic. The castle stands at the middle of a lake on a rocky island. The name Červená Lhota meaning "red lhota" can be explained by the colour of the castle's bright-red roof tiles. There is also a park, where the Chapel of the Holy Trinity is located.
May 17, 2021 Gjirokastër (Gjirokaster), Albania. Gjirokastër is a city in southern Albania, in a valley between mountains, at 300 metres above sea level. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town, built by farmers of large estate". The city is overlooked by Gjirokastër Fortress.
