Luxury Split
Tours made for you
Medieval quarter
Wander down cobblestone streets to find old churches and museums
Dine out
Discover trendy restaurants and traditional cafes
Beach life
Join the locals at the seaside and stroll the promenade
Fresh air
Take a day trip to nearby Plitvice National Park to see the forests and lakes
Experience the best of Dalmatian life, history and culture
Although Croatia‘s second largest city, Split is often viewed as a jumping off point for adventures to the islands beyond. The peninsula on which it rests might jut out invitingly into the Adriatic, but visit vibrant Split today and it won’t take you long to realise that it’s very much a destination in its own right.
Dramatically located between pine-strewn mountains and the turquoise sea, the city’s roots stretch right back to ancient Greek colonists and the Roman Emperor Diocletian who retired here in a suitably large palace. The city has arranged itself around Diocletian’s grand retirement home, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, within which a multitude of treasures abound. Take a look inside to discover Split’s most fashionable boutiques, trendy cafes, and the best restaurants and bars which are sometimes built into the ancient walls and share space with an imposing cathedral and an array of Roman relics. Outside of the palace walls you’ll find Split’s medieval quarter of cobblestone streets filled with ancient churches and many of the city’s best museums and galleries.
Split offers an opportunity to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived. You’ll soon discover that the city’s main public beach, Bacvice, is an integral part of daily city life. Join the locals in its sparkling blue-flag waters and you might even be invited to to take part in a game of picigin, a beloved local sport that involves keeping a ball up in air and out of the sea for as long as possible. Afterwards, stroll down the marbled “Old Riva” seaside promenade in the shade of the palms and people-watch from one of its cafes. Split’s nearby seaside towns like Šibenik are full of quiet charm, and of course the surreal green and blue lakes of the Plitvice National Park, are also easily accessible on day trips.
Highlights
Take a tour of Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of world’s most impressive Roman monuments
Walk through the medieval quarter and explore Split’s finest museums and galleries
Stroll down the renovated and marbled “Old Riva” seaside promenade or people-watch from one of its cafes
Climb up the forested Marjan hill for great views over the city
Kate Herz
Senior Travel Designer
This beautiful coastal city is the perfect base for exploring the islands as well as the mainland. Your time here will be filled with good food and plenty of historically and culturally important sites to discover.
Kate Herz
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Split
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip Inspiration
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Hvar
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Istria
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Korcula
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Zadar
Intriguingly unique, Zadar is a northern coastal hub with a very particular character. Although it’s definitely less busy than the tourist centres further south, it is one of Croatia‘s larger metropoles and a living, vibrant city.
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Zagreb
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When to visit
Split is a vibrant living city, with plenty going on throughout the year. July and August are popular for visitors when the weather is hot and the city busy. May, June, and September are particularly pleasant with warm weather that’s great for hiking and cycling and less visitors.
Beach Break
June–September
Hiking
May–September
Winter Wonderland
November–March
Plan your trip to Split
Whatever you want from your adventure in Split, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Kate and Symmone exceeded all expectations by crafting for us a personalized 4 country, 29 day cultural journey focused on different cultures, local people, local food, "off the path" excursions, history, scenery, stories, smiles, and laughter. They did a great job understanding how we like to travel, our expectations, and goals. Every detail of this adventure was taken care of…
We had an amazing time and experience that was truly above and beyond what we could’ve planned or imagined. Everyone was so professional and warm and the schedule was so well organized and planned for every detail which eliminated any stress on our part. This was truly unforgettable. I loved the special excursions especially our enchanting lunch with the chef…
Jacada made our trip planning and execution so easy and enjoyable. Our travel consultant (Hanna Fischer) was wonderful to deal with and made great suggestions for the trip. Then the travel concierge (Alice Cosso) took over and helped with restaurant and other arrangements, including some minor changes to the itinerary. Every arrangement on our trip--drivers, guides, etc.--went smoothly and all…
Jacada did a fabulous job planning our trip in Slovenia and Croatia. They provided excellent advice about where to go, arranged for special activities for my family, and were extremely flexible even as our plans evolved after we arrived.
With the help of Jacada we were able to experience a spectacular stress-free family vacation to Croatia. Our trip designer thoughtfully planned out our itinerary so that we had the perfect balance of adventure and site seeing. We hiked waterfalls, went white water rafting and enjoyed tours of Diocletian’s place, Dubrovnik’s fortress, and Hvar. All of the Jacada drivers and…
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