TOUR A - SPLIT & DIOCLETIAN’S PALACE
Excursions
- £25 - £35
- 2.5 hours
- A walking tour
Our tour departs from the quayside on foot where we shall make out way into the heart of the ancient town enclosing Diocletian’s Palace. Don’t be misled by its 17 centuries – the aged town has youthful blood and has been capturing the hearts of generations for hundreds of years.
Although most tales about Split inevitably begin with the palace from which Emperor Diocletian ruled his world, the town is nevertheless much more than merely a part of the Roman heritage from which it sprang. Split is one of the cradles in which the traditions of the West, Antique and Christian have been rocked.
From the lively Piazza dei Signori, with the 15th century Town Hall, we proceed into the heart of the Diocletian’s Palace and visit the Perystile – the inner court of the ancient palace and the present day Cathedral Square. We shall also visit the ancient Temple of Jupiter, which was transformed into the Baptistery during the medieval period. Our next stop is at the Cathedral and its treasury, built on the remains of the Diocletian’s Mausoleum. It contains some extraordinary works of art, including the 13th century pulpit, which is a good example of Dalmation stone-masonry, and the oldest choir-stalls in Dalmatia.
Next we visit the Diocletian’s cellars, the ground-floor halls of the imperial apartments. We can then enjoy some free time at leisure, where we can explore the nearby marketplace, before returning to the quayside.
TOUR NOTES: Please note this is a walking tour, which involves approximately two hours of compulsory walking over a distance of around one and a half kilometres (just over half a mile). There are around 20 steps to negotiate to reach the entrance of the Cathedral and Treasury, and a few steps at the Baptistery and Diocletian’s Cellars. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or wheelchair users. For reference, there will be approximately 30 minutes of free time, where walking is at the discretion of the individual. Visitors to the Cathedral should be conservatively dressed (i.e. no shorts or vests). Toilet facilities are available at local cafés. Guests wishing to remain in town at the end of this tour may do so, however it is their own responsibility to return to the ship in time for sailing.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2011 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
Snack or meal provided
Refreshments available
Free time
Shopping opportunity
Wheelchair access
Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
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