Croatia 🇭🇷 Split & Hvar Island Day Trip

From Dubrovnik to Split Head north from Dubrovnik to reach Split. Spend one day exploring the ancient city and another day discovering the island. 🔸🔸🔸🔸 SPLIT OLD TOWN 🔸🔸🔸🔸 🔴 Highlights The Old Town is centered within an orange circle, surrounded by four gates: Golden Gate, Silver Gate, Bronze Gate, and Iron Gate. "SPLIT" landmark outside the Bronze Gate. Diocletian’s Palace: Open-air ancient ruins (free entry). Cathedral of Saint Domnius: Includes a treasury and bell tower (ticket required, closed on Easter). Basement Halls: Paid entry, average experience. Vestibule (ancient Roman hall). Temple of Jupiter. Stroll westward through Riva Promenade and Republic Square to Marjan Hill Viewpoint, a perfect spot for sunset. 🔵 Hotel Recommendation FERMAI MGallery (Accor Group): Stylish rooms, excellent service, 5-minute walk to Golden Gate, and a delicious breakfast. 🔸🔸🔸🔸 HVAR ISLAND 🔸🔸🔸🔸 Skip the exhausting island-hopping and unwind on Hvar Island. 🔴 Itinerary Morning: Walk 30 minutes north from the harbor to Fortica Castle (gentle slopes with scenic stops). Taxis also available. Free entry (policy may change), enjoy panoramic views and a rooftop bar. Noon: Return to Church Square for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon: Explore the coastline: Franciscan Monastery. Pokonji Dol Beach: Pebble beach with turquoise waters (watch for sea urchins!). ⚠️ Beach Route Tips To the beach: Avoid Google’s 20-minute uphill + rocky path. Return: Take the 40-minute coastal flat route (longer but easier). No Uber/taxis available—plan walking time! 🟢 Ferry Info Three ferry options from Split to Hvar (€25 one-way, 1-hour ride): KRILO: Indoor seating, no deck, ideal timetable, book online. TP LINE & Jadrolinija: Check schedules for flexibility. 🌊 Travel Notes The Adriatic Sea blends twelve shades of blue, While the sun paints twelve layers of golden hue. #Travel #Europe #Croatia #HiddenGems #IslandLife #SplitCroatia #HvarIsland #AdriaticSea