Diocletian's Palace and the Riva: the liveliest Roman ruin on earth, twelve hours door to door.
Our private Split day trip from Dubrovnik runs three hours up the coast — Neretva delta, Makarska riviera, Biokovo overhead, and no border stop since the Pelješac bridge opened — to the liveliest Roman ruin on earth: Diocletian's Palace, finished in 305 AD and never once emptied of people.
Insider: Climb the St Domnius bell tower early or late; the midday queue isn't worth it, the view always is.
Motorway up and the coastal road back, so you see both Dalmatias — with a table booked away from the palace crowds for lunch.
A sample day, your private driver will adapt timings to suit your group on the morning.
Mercedes at your accommodation. Coffee and the day's route over the first kilometre.
Park near the Riva. Brief orientation before walking into the palace from the seafront.
Substructures, Peristyle, Cathedral of St. Domnius, Temple of Jupiter. Optional licensed local guide.
Quieter konoba a few streets back from the seafront, booked away from the cruise crowds.
Marjan hill walk, Bačvice beach swim, or back-streets and Fruit Square wander. Pick one or do a little of each.
Fifteen minutes south of Split, the UNESCO-listed island town of Trogir, a quick walk and a coffee.
Motorway or coastal road back south, with one quiet swim stop along the way if the weather plays.
Back at your accommodation in time for a late dinner.
One booking covers the whole car: an E-Class for 1–3 guests, a V-Class for 4–7.
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