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.

 

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.

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