Excavations of the Ancient Salona – Fall 2025
This tour is intended for archaeology and travel enthusiasts, both professionals and amateurs, allowing them to work with an expert team on location in Salona. The excavations will take place every morning from Monday to Friday, focusing on the area inside the eastern extension of the ancient town, right beside the main baths. The afternoons and weekends are reserved for educational trips to the nearby cities and towns, all abounding in archaeological and cultural heritage.
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Tour Info
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Historical and cultural heritage
- Experienced expert team
- Individual approach
- Private transportation
- Natural beauties
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Meeting the locals
- Hidden spots
TOUR DESCRIPTION
This educational/adventurous fieldwork trip to the historic Croatian region of Dalmatia offers a unique experience of the still undiscovered part of the world and its residents, rich historical and cultural heritage and astonishing scenery. A tour of this kind adds an element of the unexpected to life, the missing spice which exults. Exploring fascinating archaeology and learning from the best local experts, travelling through the region and discovering its complex history, are the main threads of this adventure.
BRIEF ITINERARY
DAY | DATE | PLACE/ROUTE | LODGING | ACTIVITIES | MEALS |
1 | 21.09.2025. | Kaštela – Salona | Salona Palace | Arrival day/ Introduction to Ancient Salona | D |
2 | 22.09.2025. | Salona | Salona Palace | Field work / Leisure time | B L D |
3 | 23.09.2025. | Salona – Split | Salona Palace | Field work / Split & Diocletian`s Palace pt.1 | B L D |
4 | 24.09.2025. | Salona | Salona Palace | Field work / Leisure time | B L D |
5 | 25.09.2025. | Salona – Split | Salona Palace | Field work / Split & Diocletian`s Palace pt.2 | B L D |
6 | 26.09.2025. | Salona | Salona Palace | Field work / Diving course – optional | B L D |
7 | 27.09.2025. | Salona – Sinj | Salona Palace | Town of Sinj / Tilurium / Give back activity | B L D |
8 | 28.09.2025. | Salona | Salona Palace | Free day | B L D |
9 | 29.09.2025. | Salona – Trogir | Salona Palace | Field work / Trogir | B L D |
10 | 30.09.2025. | Salona | Salona Palace | Field work / Leisure time | B L D |
11 | 01.10.2025. | Salona – Klis | Salona Palace | Field work / Klis Fortress | B L D |
12 | 02.10.2025. | Salona – Split | Salona Palace | Field work / Archaeological Museum in Split | B L D |
13 | 03.10.2025. | Salona – Kaštela | Salona Palace | Field work / Farewell vineyard dinner | B L D |
14 | 04.10.2025. | Salona – Krka – Bribir | Salona Palace | Tour Krka N.P. & Bribir / Regeneration workshop | B L D |
15 | 05.10.2025. | Salona – Kaštela | Departure day | B |
DAY 1 (SUN) 21/9/2025 Arrival Day / Kaštela – Salona
-:- Pickup at the Split airport / Transfer to accommodation in Salona for check-in
-:- Visit the Ancient Salona site – introduction
-:- Return to accommodation / Dinner
-:- Free time / Overnight
DAY 2 (MON) 22/9/2025 Salona
07:00 Breakfast / Short walk to the Salona excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Fieldwork at the excavation site Salona – basic instructions and introduction to the site * (lunch provided on site)
-:- Return to accommodation / Leisure time
-:- Dinner / Free time / Overnight
DAY 3 (TUE) 23/9/2025 Salona – Split
07:00 Breakfast / Walk to the excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Field work* / Lunch
-:- Return to accommodation / Refreshment time
16:30 Tour of the city of Split & Diocletian’s Palace, pt. 1
-:- Return to Salona
-:- Free time / Dinner / Overnight
DAY 4 (WED) 24/9/2025 Salona
-:- Breakfast / Walk to the excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Field work* / Lunch
-:- Return to accommodation
-:- Free time / Dinner / Overnight
DAY 5 (THU) 25/9/2025 Salona – Split
-:- Breakfast / Walk to the excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Field work* / Lunch
-:- Return to accommodation / Refreshment time
16:30 Tour of the city of Split & Diocletian`s Palace, pt. 2
-:- Return to accommodation / Free time / Dinner / Overnight
DAY 6 (FRI) 26/9/2025 Salona
-:- Breakfast / Walk to the excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Field work* / Lunch
-:- Return to accommodation
16:30 Optional diving course / visiting the submerged ancient ports of Siculi
-:- Return to accommodation / Free time / Dinner / Overnight
DAY 7 (SAT) 27/9/2025 Salona – Sinj – Trilj
-:- Breakfast
09:00 Trip to the Roman military camp Tilurium and the town of Sinj / Traditional lunch
-:- Return to accommodation / Dinner / Free time / Overnight
DAY 8 (SUN) 28/9/2025 Salona
-:- Breakfast / Free time
-:- Lunch / Free time
-:- Dinner / Overnight
DAY 9 (MON) 29/9/2025 Salona – Trogir
-:- Breakfast / Walk to the Salona excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Field work* / Lunch
-:- Return to accommodation
16:30 Tour of the city of Trogir
-:- Return to accommodation / Dinner and free time / Overnight
DAY 10 (TUE) 30/9/2025 Salona
-:- Breakfast / Walk to the Salona excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Field work* / Olive oil tasting / Lunch
-:- Return to accommodation
-:- Free time / Dinner / Overnight
DAY 11 (WED) 1/10/2025 Salona – Klis
-:- Breakfast / Drive to the Salona excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Field work* / Lunch
-:- Return to accommodation / Refreshment time
-:- Tour to Klis Fortress / Return to accommodation
-:- Free time / Dinner / Overnight
DAY 12 (THU) 2/10/2025 Salona – Split
-:- Breakfast / Walk to the Salona excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Field work* / Lunch
-:- Return to accommodation / Refreshment time
-:- Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Split / Return to accommodation
-:- Free time / Dinner / Overnight
DAY 13 (FRI) 3/10/2025 Salona – Kaštela
-:- Breakfast / Walk to the Salona excavation site
08:00 – 15:00 Field work* / Lunch
-:- Return to accommodation / Refreshment time
-:- Dinner party with wine tasting in the vineyard
-:- Return and overnight
DAY 14 (SAT) 4/10/2025 Salona – N.P. Krka – Bribir
-:- Breakfast
08:00 Depart for Krka NP / Explore the park
11:00 Education and leisure time on Terra Meera estate / Home-hosted meal
16:00 Tour of the Bribir site with an archaeologist
18:00 Return to Salona
-:- Dinner / Free time / Overnight
DAY 15 (SUN) 5/10/2025 Salona – Resnik
-:- Breakfast
-:- Farewell transfer
TOUR DURATION | 15 days / 14 nights |
AVAILABILITY | 15 Sep – 29 Sep 2024 |
ARRIVAL AIRPORTS | Split / Dubrovnik / Zagreb |
DEPARTURE AIRPORTS | Split / Dubrovnik / Zagreb |
OVERNIGHT LOCATIONS | Solin (for full-programme) / Split (for tailor-made programme) |
ACCOMMODATION | Salona Palace Hotel 4* / Boutique Hotel (for tailor-made) |
TOUR STYLE | Active tour with peaceful evenings |
TOUR PACE | Energetic / Intensive |
ACTIVITIES | Archaeological fieldwork, Walking, hiking, diving (optional) |
FEATURES | Historical sites, UNESCO sites and intangible heritage, local people |
AVAILABLE OPTIONS | Tailoring the tour to your needs |
PRICE | 3150 EURO per person |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT COST | 630 EURO |
TRAVEL VISAS | Passangers 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 |
Inclusions: Accommodation based on all-inclusive meals (American plan), a complete itinerary programme with all entrance fees, expert local guides, transportation, road taxes, organisation, 24/7 agent & logistic support & VAT.