The Game of Thrones in Croatia

Game of Thrones is a world of its own, a fantasy realm with a rich, detailed history and iconography that captivates you and makes you feel an integral part of its vivid storyline. No wonder Croatia was chosen as a crucial filming location for the fourth season of the show, since its history reaches far into ancient times, and its architecture and monuments speak of eras long gone. We are thrilled to offer you a completely authentic Game of Thrones experience in Croatia.

Day 1 Split arrival to the Split Airport. Transfer to the hotel, check in and free time in the afternoon. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Day 2 Šibenik the New Throne. Transfer to Šibenik whose fortified walls and ancient architecture can be seen in the fifth season of the Game of Thrones. Šibenik is known as The King’s City, for it was the court of Croatian King Krešimir IV in the 11th century. A stronghold for many Croatian rulers, Šibenik is protected by four fortresses: St. Nicholas, St. Michael, St. John and the Šubićevac Fortress.

Šibenik and its fortresses represent Braavos, the greatest and most powerful of the Free Cities

Away from the city and a return to nature,as you visit Krka National Park, the backdrop to numerous nature scenes in the show’s fourth season; a breathtaking place with cascading waterfalls that leave you mesmerized and refreshed in the greens of its flora and the blues of its crystal clear water.

We’ll finish the day with dinner in a picturesque agro-tourism with a delicious 3 course homemade meal.

Day 3 Kaštela Trogri – Doreen. Kaštela means castle in Croatian and this part of the Dalmatian coast is rife with them.  Located between Split and Trogir, the town of Kaštela is actually comprised of seven coastal villages built around 15^th and 16^th century castles. At the time, upper-crust families in Split felt greatly threatened by the Ottoman Turks into Europe. One by one, they filed into Kaštela bay and built fortified mansions. Kaštela serves perfectly as a set for the mystery region of Doreen. Trogir – an amphibian city, is so old that its foundations – Illyrian, Hellenistic and Roman, under the current medieval versions – literally emerging out of Adriatic is the perfect continuity of our GoT story. But not just because of the historical monuments and palaces - the entire old town of Trogir is under UNESCO protection - but also because of its myths and legends that fulfill the story; Kairos- ancient Greek God of opportunity, luck and favorable moments. The day ends with dinner and a visit to one of the famous Kastelan wineries, the home of world famous “Zinfandel-Kastelanski Crljenak”.

Day 4 the Blue and Green secrets of Imotski whose ancient stone architecture is a new home to the Game of Thrones. On the northwest outskirts of town, you’ll visit to a place where fantasy does indeed meet reality, as you’re introduced to the natural wonders of the Red and Blue Lake. Red, like the blood of the fallen, and Blue, like the royal attire of Danaerys, both deeper than you can imagine. On the way, we will also stop to see some of the other filming locations such as Baško polje, a beautiful scenery underneath the mountain Biokovo and a spectacular view of the Dalmatian islands; a place where Danaerys also found her rest and comfort. In Imotski, we will also visit a winery and treat ourselves with a wonderful traditional dinner.

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Day 5 Dubrovnik King’s Landing welcome to the legendary City of Dubrovnik. For most of its history, a republic of its own and a beacon of diplomacy, Dubrovnik’s independent spirit is as strong as ever. You already know this city, for this is King’s Landing, a host to the revelries of Robert Baratheon, the excessive lifestyle of Prince Joffrey, and the cunning wit of Tyrion Lannister. Walk onto Red Keep, known here as Lovrijenac Fortress. Follow the trails of Arya Stark, and see where Danaerys, the Queen of Dragons, gave freedom to her fire-breathing flying creatures. You will also walk through the palace gardens of King’s Landing, where gossip and intrigue foreshadowed battles, a place known in our world as Trsteno Arboretum. This luscious combination of green plant-life and superb architecture of yesteryear tells tails of royalty, and is the oldest arboretum in this part of Europe.

Day 6 Meereen follow the path of Danaerys as she seeks to conquer Slaver’s Bay and free the slaves of Meereen. The 1700-year-old Mediterranean metropolis of Split transforms into Meereen, as you start the final chapter of your tour at Diocletian’s Palace, its ancient basements and narrow streets, where freed slaves sought revenge upon their masters. Walk the path to the top of Klis Fortress, as it transforms into the Meereen throne, where Daenerys set the slaves free and crucified their wicked owners. Travel to the suburbs, to the town’s quarry, where the Unsullied battled for Danaerys, and where Daario fought Bronn. Then onto the town of Žrnovnica, whose green mill was used for Missandei’s bathing scene – the perfect spot to have a finishing dinner.

Day 7 Departure from Split.

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Istria and Dalmatia

A Tour of Small Towns along the Croatian Adriatic Coast

Porec is a resort with a rich cultural heritage dating from Roman times and situated on the coast with lovely beaches surrounded by pine woods and rich Mediterranean vegetation. The sightseeing tour includes Marafor square that was the center of the Roman Parentium (the name of the town in Roman times) with the remains of the Neptune temple - 2nd c., a Romanesque style house on the Marafor Square, today housing the Istrian parliament, originally a Franciscan gothic church from the 13th c., the Cathedral of St. Euphrasias - 6th century. Then on to the Baredine caves, the first speleological locality in Istria opened to tourists. You will able to see the human fish (Proteus anguinus Laurenti), endemic in this dinaric karst region- an animal that can be found only in this karst area. In one of the chambers you will pass along a 4m wide passage that leads vertically 66m down reaching the deepest point of the cave at 132m. The cave is well-lit, the pathway and the stairs have firm rails. The temperature is a very pleasant 14°C.

Novigrad - Motovun – Truffles Hunt Visit an olive oil processing plant among the world's best; olive oil tasting. Motovun is an acropolis type of settlement built on the top of a 277m high hill that has not changed much since the 12th century. Recent research indicates that Motovun is situated on the crossroad of the Earth energy meridians which emanate positive energy. The town also has a rich architectural heritage: the town gate with the fortress, the renaissance town palace, the loggia, St. Stephan's parish church, town cisterns and old houses with coat of arms on their portals. In Istria, truffles have been extracted since ancient times, and have been a favorite with Romans and Austrian-Hungarians. In the late afternoon, truffle hunting accompanied by trained dogs.

Rovinj - "Brioni" National Park – Pula Rovinj is a town with interesting architecture and beautiful parks dating from the 2nd and 4th century BC, the aquarium is the oldest in the Mediterranean. Transfer to Fažana and a boat to to Brioni islands. Archaeological sites include:  Verige bay with the remains of a Roman villa rustica, temples and baths from the 1st c. Byzantine castrum in Dobrika bay, the Archaeological museum in the newly reconstructed palace which houses the exhibition of frescoes and monuments with Glagolitic writings found in Istria and a safari park with antelopes, zebras, llama and even elephants. Pula sightseeing includes: the Roman amphitheater, preserved parts of the town wall, Twin Gate, Hercules’ Gate, the remains of two theaters (2nd c.), the Augustus temple, loggia, the cathedral, St. Francis church and monastery.

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Zadar Points of interest: the Roman Forum, medieval remains and beautiful churches in Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque style. Picturesque squares and stone paved streets with cafes and shops. Also, the Sea Organ on Petar Kresimir IV embankment.

Krka National Park – Šibenik A pleasant bus drive along the coast toward the Krka river national park with numerous cascades and waterfalls. Walk along pathways and wooden bridges, visit old stone houses with watermills, weaving machines and some traditional crafts. There is also the first hydro power plant in Europe with generators designed by the great inventor Nikola Tesla. Walking around Skradinski’s typical Dalmatian streets you will see the 15^th century cathedral and the church of St. Michael, the ancient patron saint of the town.

  

Trogir-Solin-Split A stop in Trogir includes the monastery and church of St. Lawrence with the famous portal carved by master Radovan in the 13^th century, the  Kamerlengo fortress and, nearby, the 15^th century round tower. On the way to Split, Roman Salona/Solin, one of the most important Roman and early Christian localities. Tour the forum with the 1^st century theater, temples, the town walls, old Christian cemetery Kapljuc with the remainders of basilicas from the 4^th century. In Split,  the palace and its cellars, Peristil, the inner yard with colonnades, the cathedral and its famous bell tower, the Golden gate and the monument to Grgur Ninski.

Kornati Park A  full day boat excursion to the most popular Adriatic archipelago and the southern cliffs that rise vertically above the sea up to 90 m. Kornati Archipelago will inspire you with its numerous bays, small fishing villages and crystal clear waters.

Skradin A romantic Mediterranean town with narrow paved streets, passages, vaults and stairs with houses dating from the 18th and 19th century stuccoed in the manner typical of Venice and areas under her influence. On the streets of Skradin you will find the pleasant atmosphere of a small Dalmatian town, especially during the festival of klapa singing (a capella singing typical for the Croatian Adriatic) or during the celebration of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.

 

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