Blue Line – Dalmatian Heritage Excursion

Blue Line: Split – Trogir – Olive Museum – Klis 

Overview

Blue Line – Dalmatian Heritage Excursion is designed for travelers who want to explore beyond Split with expert English-speaking guides. The journey begins in the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Trogir, one of Croatia’s best-preserved medieval towns, known for its maze of stone streets and Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture.

The tour continues to Olive Oli Museum at Stella Croatica, a family-run estate celebrating Dalmatian culinary and cosmetic traditions, where you can taste handmade sweets and discover natural products made from local herbs like immortelle and lavender. The experience concludes at the impressive Klis Fortress, a historic stronghold offering breathtaking panoramic views over Split and the islands, and famed as a filming location from Game of Thrones.

A perfect blend of history, culture, flavors, and unforgettable scenery.

Duration: 7 h
Start: 08:30
Finish: 15:30

Highlights

Fully Guided Excursion

• Full-day exploration of Dalmatia’s rich heritage
• Stroll through Trogir’s charming cobblestone streets
• Visit an award-winning Olive Oil Museum with botanical garden
• Discover traditional sweets and natural essential oils
• Optional tastings of local products
• Enjoy majestic panoramic views from Klis Fortress
• Fully guided experience with live local guides at each stop

Main Stops

Included

✔ AUDIO COMMENTARY IN 10 LANGUAGES 🎧

✔ LIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE AT EACH STOP 🗣️🇬🇧

✔ OPEN-TOP BUS 🚌🌤

✔  7-HOUR EXCURSION 🕡

✔ TASTING OF LOCAL SWEETS & NATURAL COSMETICS 🍬🌿

✔ FREE WIFI ONBOARD 📶

✔ STROLLER / WHEELCHAIR / LUGGAGE FRIENDLY ♿🧳👶

✔ FREE WALKING TOUR OF DIOCLETIAN’S PALACE IN SPLIT🏛️🚶‍♂️

Optional Activity

✔ DIAMOND BLUE – COOKING WORKSHOP WITH LUNCH🌿

Exclusive Onboard Deal

Extend your Olive Museum visit and make it unforgettable with a hands-on cooking workshop, followed by a relaxing lunch in a serene setting.

Description

Bus Stop No. 1

Meeting point in Split 

All of our tours begin at the bustling Riva, a vibrant waterfront area lined with palm trees, cafés, and historic buildings.

MEETING POINT: Apodos Bus Station – Riva Promenade

Bus Stop No. 2

Trogir 

Trogir is a UNESCO World Heritge gem and a remarkable example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period, and it is renowned for its medieval architecture. Stroll through its labyrinth of narrow stone streets, where Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance buildings stand side by side.

Trogir Old Town

Bus Stop No. 3

Olive Museum – Stella Croatica

Continue your tour at Stella Croatica, a family-owned estate that celebrates Dalmatia’s culinary traditions. Delve into the flavors and crafts that have been passed down through generations. Savor handmade traditional sweets, from honey-drenched delicacies to fig and almond treats, each crafted using time-honored recipes. Explore the estate’s cosmetic workshop, where immortelle and lavander are carefully blended into nourishing skincare products, celebrated for their rejuvenating properties.

Olive museum – destilery, garden and museum tour with tasting

Bus Stop No. 4

Klis Fortress 

Ascend to historic fortress, a site of strategic importance and breathtaking views. This fortress, also known for its appearance in “Game of Thrones,” offers panoramic vistas of Split and the surrounding islands. Step back in time as you explore its ancient stone walls, which have withstood centuries of battles and sieges. Once a key stronghold against Ottoman invasions, the fortress now stands as a testament to Croatia’s rich and turbulent history.

Klis view

Scenic ride back to Split via Hidden Dalmatia, Salona & Žnjan

After exploring Trogir, the Olive Oil Museum, and Split, the group returns to Split on a scenic ride with three additional hop-off stops. These include Hidden Dalmatia, the ancient Salona ruins, and Žnjan Beach—perfect spots to note for your next day of exploration.

Before you go

Blue Line – Dalmatian Heritage Excursion

• Departure: 8:30
• Return: 15:30
• Duration: 7 h
• Meeting Point: Obala Lazareta 3, 21000, Split
• Not included: Entrance fees for certain sites. However, passengers may receive discounted admission to some attractions through the bus staff.
• Accessibility: The climb at Klis Fortress is not suitable for wheelchair users. Double-decker buses are equipped with a wheelchair ramp. Access to the open-top upper deck requires climbing several steps. Other buses do not have ramps. Wheelchair storage space is available on all buses.
• Dogs on a leash or in a carrier are permitted on the bus
• Weather Preparedness: On open-top buses, passengers are advised to use sun protection on bright days and wear wind-resistant clothing during windy conditions, especially in spring and autumn.

Entrance fees for all destinations, are not included in the tour price.

Enjoy a 40% discount off the regular price for tour attractions IF YOU BUY THE TICKET ON BOARD THE BUS!

Map

BLUE LINE BUS ROUTE AND STOPS

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Split Walking Tour (Old Town + Diocletian’s Palace)

Included in the Ticket Price

A guided walking tour of Split Old Town is included with every bus line ticket. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this immersive experience brings the city’s rich history and traditions to life during an approximately one-hour tour. The main highlight is Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose ancient walls have sheltered more than seventeen centuries of continuous urban life and formed the cradle of medieval and modern Split, making it one of the world’s most remarkable living monuments.

English (every day): 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:30

Italian: 9:30, 11:00 (only on cruise ship days)

Spanish: 10:30, 11:30 (only on cruise ship days)