Private trip from Split to 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites and Međugorje

People do not say for nothing that travelling is the source of youth. If you are curious and an explorer, find your inspiration in Croatia starting in Split. We will take you to some stunning historical sites under the protection of UNESCO. Feel as though you have travelled back in time when you take a look at the sublime classical architecture of the Diocletian’s palace in Split and the medieval town of Trogir. Experience Mostar’s rich cultural heritage and find out what does the shape of the Old Bridge represent. A trip to Međugorje, one of the famous Roman-Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the world will round up the day.

Split is the largest city on the Croatian coast. It has preserved the relaxed lifestyle of the Mediterranean. There are many sides to this region: a magnificent history and an abundance of landmarks, exquisite food and wine, the beauty of natural and cultural heritage and a pleasant climate year-around. The region boasts some of the many UNESCO World Heritage sites in Croatia: the city of Split grew around the palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian and the small medieval island town of Trogir.

Among European cathedrals, Split cathedral has the oldest building as its centre – Emperor Diocletian’s mausoleum. While there, touch the thumb of the Gregory of Nin statue because the legend has it that almost everybody passing by the statue touches it, believing that it will bring good luck and make wishes come true.

The Dalmatian cuisine mostly contains slowly cooked and easily digested food with a lot of fish, olive oil, vegetables and herbs. The little culinary secrets with the scent of bay leaves, rosemary or basil also include capers and olives, bura-dried Dalmatian prosciutto and sheep milk cheese.

Some of the most well-known Dalmatian restaurants, as well as numerous indigenous taverns can be found in Split.

Try poljički soparnik – a meal made from chard and dough baked on coal under the bell. But the specialties of Dalmatian Hinterland are also interesting, such as sinjski arambašići – meat wrapped in small leaves of sour cabbage, fried frog legs and trout from the river Cetina.

Prokurative, known as the Republic Square, is a big square west from Riva (waterfront), it resembles the Venetian St. Marcus Square and it is surrounded on three sides by Neo-Renaissance buildings with arches the square was named after. It has a wonderful view overlooking the harbour and Riva.

You will also visit the stunning historical places and cross also the UNESCO protected Old Bridge in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina). It is a must-do in the city of contrasts, influenced by different eastern and western cultures and religions.

The story about the shape of the Old Bridge in Mostar says that it represents one half of the circle, its reflection in the water is the other, and the overall image represents life itself.