Guests will explore Diocletian’s Palace, the historic heart of Split and one of the best-preserved Roman palace complexes in the world. The tour begins at the bronze model of Split Old Town, where the guide introduces the layout of the palace and explains how the emperor’s residence gradually became a living city. The walk continues through the central part of the palace substructures, built to support Diocletian’s private apartments above. Guests then reach the Peristyle, the ceremonial centre of the palace, and see the Cathedral of Saint Domnius and its bell tower from the outside. The tour also includes an outside view of the Temple of Jupiter and a visit to the Vestibule. The route continues to the Golden Gate and the statue of Gregory of Nin, then through Pjaca Square and Fruit Square, before returning toward the Riva promenade.

On the way toward Salona, guests will pass near the remains of the ancient Roman aqueduct built to supply Diocletian’s Palace with fresh water. The guide will briefly explain how this impressive engineering system brought water from the Jadro River near Salona to the emperor’s palace in Split. Although this is not a scheduled walking stop, it gives guests a useful connection between Diocletian’s Palace, ancient Salona and the wider Roman infrastructure of the Split area.

Guests will explore the ruins of ancient Salona, once the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and one of the most important cities on the eastern Adriatic. The guide will explain Salona’s Roman streets, city walls, early Christian cemeteries, basilicas and the importance of the city before the rise of medieval Split. Depending on time and accessibility, the visit may include Manastirine, Tusculum, the Episcopal Centre, the theatre area and views of the amphitheatre. This stop gives guests a deeper understanding of Roman Dalmatia, early Christianity, local martyrs, bishops and the origins of Split’s history.