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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Day Trip & Split Old Town Tour

1. From Split: Krka Waterfalls Day Trip & Split Old Town Tour

Embark on an adventure to explore the beautiful Krka Waterfalls National Park, one of Croatia's most famous natural wonders. Spanning over 110 square km, explore the Skradinski Buk area, home to 7 waterfalls and a diverse range of flora and fauna. Starting early in the morning from the Split city center, hop on board an air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi. Your tour leader will share useful tips and insights as you make your way to the ethno village of Lozovac before entering the park. Choose between a 45-minute walking tour with your guide or exploring the park on your own for a couple of hours. During high season, ride the bus to Primošten for 2 hours of free time. Enjoy a 1-hour optional wine-tasting tour, relax with a swim, savor local cuisine, or take a scenic stroll through the medieval streets. Arrive back in Split between 5:30-5:45 PM. During the low season, either choose an optional 1-hour wine tasting tour near Skradin, spend time in Skradin, or use your remaining time in the park. Arrive back in Split around 4:00-4:15 PM. After returning to Split, explore the Old Town area and Diocletian's Palace with an optional and guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:30 PM.

From Split & Trogir: Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride

2. From Split & Trogir: Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride

Witness the lush beauty of the Krka National Park on a day trip from Split or Trogir. Discover beautiful waterfalls, bird-filled wetlands, and a stunningly scenic setting. You will explore the famous Skradinski Buk – a unique travertine barrier beautifully sculptured by natural action. Depart from Split or Trogir and travel towards the park. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to stroll the well-organized trails and wander through the lush green forests at your own pace. Hike to a small collection of renovated stone houses, workshops, and other authentic buildings, including a watermill demonstrating sustainable village life from centuries ago. Wind your way down to the Krka River, stopping now and again to read the educational maps and exciting information about the herbs and animal species that make the park their home. Relax under the shade of the tall trees, or sit down on the river banks and watch the water rush by. Then, enjoy a boat ride down the Krka river canyon, which will take you to the town of Skradin. Located within the national park grounds, you will have 2 hours to relax and go for a swim. Bid farewell to this piece of paradise and hop back on the bus. Travel back to Split and Trogir via scenic and picturesque Dalmatian villages.

Split or Trogir: Krka, Roški Falls Swim & Šibenik Day Tour

3. Split or Trogir: Krka, Roški Falls Swim & Šibenik Day Tour

Discover Krka National Park and Šibenik on a guided day tour from Split or Trogir. Witness the Skradinski Buk and Roški Slap waterfalls and swim in the clear water. Admire panoramic views of Visovac Island. Your first stop is Skradinski Buk Waterfall for a guided tour of the local area. Many of the stone houses and watermills have now been transformed into small museums with various exhibits. Walk through a network of pathways and wooden bridges near the waterfalls. Relax and swim at Roški Slap Waterfall. After, you can eat an optional lunch in a typical Dalmatian restaurant. You can enjoy selected wines, as well as delicious traditional homemade food like prosciutto, cheese, and bread. Then move on to the Krka River canyon. Along the way, see the breathtaking panorama of Visovac Island. After, continue to Šibenik to see the sights of the town including the St. James’s Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, return to Split along the beautiful coastal road, passing picturesque villages and islands.

From Split or Trogir: Krka Waterfalls and Šibenik

4. From Split or Trogir: Krka Waterfalls and Šibenik

Embark on a journey by bus to see some of Croatia's most stunning natural wonders in Krka National Park. Before visiting a historic town, follow your guide through the park's pathways, marvelling at its clear waterfalls. Begin your day with a drive that takes you between the Dalmatian coast and the hinterland. You enjoy views of Trogir, Split, and the surrounding landscape that features abundant greenery and picturesque villages. On this full-day excursion, your first stop will be in Šibenik to see the sights of the town, including the UNESCO-protected St. Jacob’s Cathedral. As you continue the drive you’ll have great views of the coast and offshore islands, and hear from your guide about the area's history. The next stop is in Krka National Park, at the Krka waterfalls. Walk along the wooden paths through the park’s stunning scenery, and hear the singing of rare birds and seawater mills that have been in action for centuries. See the magnificent Skradinski Buk, the biggest waterfall in the park, and one of the most beautiful cliff waterfalls in Europe. Visit Peninsula Primošten. Some of Croatia’s best-voted beaches are native to Primošten, and its vineyards are even on the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Enjoy in this medieval island town to swim, chill, eat, or take a scenic stroll.

From Zadar: Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip

5. From Zadar: Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip

Discover the waterfalls of Krka National Park on this day trip from Zadar. Have freedom to explore the medieval city of Šibenik and see its UNESCO World Heritage monuments at your own pace.  Depart Zadar in an air-conditioned bus and journey to Krka National Park to uncover the beauty of its famed for limestone formations of dissolved calcium bicarbonate that have formed in the Krka River and its waterfalls. Take a 1.5-hour tour of the park with a licensed guide to see some of the waterfalls, such as the stunning cascades of Skradinski buk. Travel to Šibenik-Knin County to admire historical water mills, where wheat was once milled for towns in ‎Dalmatia. Spend 2-hours of free time in Šibenik-Knin where you can go purchase a delicious lunch at a restaurant and go for a walk. Visit the town of Šibenik, where the kings of Croatia were crowned. Explore UNESCO World Heritage monuments like the Cathedral of St. James on your own, or go for a stroll along the promenade for breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea. Return to your meeting point in Zadar at the end of your tour.

From Split or Trogir: Krka National Park Economy Tour

6. From Split or Trogir: Krka National Park Economy Tour

Start your day with a relaxing drive from Split or Trogir. Discover one of the most beautiful locations of Central Dalmatia on a day trip to Krka National Park. Get stunning views of the abundant greenery and pretty villages. See some of the old water mills still in use today, and look for native wildlife including rare birds. Primarily created for scientific, educational, and recreational activities, the national park is home to more than 200 species of birds, including osprey, golden eagle, and peregrine falcon. Visit the 19th-century mills in the historic village of Ethno and walk through the forest and back to the waterfalls. Later, take a bus ride to Primošten and get to know this picturesque town. Enjoy free time for swimming, relaxing, or grabbing a late lunch (costs not included).

From Split or Trogir: Day-Trip to Šibenik and Zadar

7. From Split or Trogir: Day-Trip to Šibenik and Zadar

Following pickup from your accommodation, your first stop will be the city of Šibenik. Whilst there, admire the ancient walls alongside the stunning backdrop of the Adriatic Coast. The most famous sight of Šibenik is undoubtedly the UNESCO-protected St. Jacob's cathedral, following which you can choose to walk around the stoned streets, buy some souvenirs, and enjoy a coffee on Riva Promenade. Your next stop is Zadar, the oldest continually inhabited city in Croatia. Evidence of human settlement there stretches all the way back to the 4th century B.C. This history passes through tribal, Greek, Roman, Venetian, and Italian rule, before its modern situation as a part of Croatia. Check out several historic monuments from the medieval and Renaissance periods, in addition to contemporary constructions such as the world's first sea organ. Once your busy day sightseeing comes to a close, your tour concludes with your guide returning you to your accommodation.

From Split: Krka National Park Excursion

8. From Split: Krka National Park Excursion

Enjoy a pleasant drive along the coastline, passing by the towns of Split, Solin, Kaštela, Trogir, Primošten, and Šibenik on the way to the Krka National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in Europe, located in the Šibenik-Knin County. Arrive at the park and head to the Krka River, which boasts seven magnificent waterfalls. Follow your guide to the longest and most beautiful of the waterfalls, Skradinski Buk, and admire this impressive feat of nature. Listen to your guide share information about the waterfall, which is also the site of the first hydropower plant in Europe and the second one in the world. Continue the tour with a walk along the boardwalks, crossing over travertine barriers along the way. As you explore, soak up the beauty of the river and learn about the variety of the park's vegetation. Visit the area's old watermills, which date back to the 19th, and see why they were so important and considered the symbol of the economic power. There will be ample time here to explore and take photos, or simply relax in the shade of the old oak and ash trees.

Krka Waterfalls Private Tour from Split and Trogir

9. Krka Waterfalls Private Tour from Split and Trogir

On your way to the national park, make a stop in Šibenik to visit one of the most exquisite architectural masterpieces in Dalmatia, the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St. James. Continue your tour with a short drive to the entrance of Krka National Park where you will be overwhelmed with the dazzling untouched nature that river Krka has carved into the landscape over the centuries.  Explore 142 square kilometers of natural beauty that will relax your body and mind. Admire the natural, cultural and historical heritage in this protected area. Walk through a network of forest pathways in Skradinski Buk and take in the breathtaking scenery. Taste local cuisine in a Dalmatian restaurant by the river or walk around photographing the spectacular surroundings. Take the opportunity to swim in the river beneath one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the world.

From Zadar: Krka Waterfalls and Sibenik Private Tour

10. From Zadar: Krka Waterfalls and Sibenik Private Tour

Krka National Park is located in Šibenik County. It covers the area of Krka River and lower course of Čikola River including seven waterfalls, the spring of Krka, animal and plant habitats, archeological sites, sacral architecture, ethnographical and industrial heritage. The Park is a place of exceptional values, unique for its extraordinary travertine formations. Travertine is a limestone that is formed in water with high concentrations of dissolved calcium bicarbonate. Krka National Park is an inevitable Croatian landmark, it natural beauties, interesting history and welcoming local residents will most certainly leave you breathless. The main attraction of Krka National Park: Skradinski buk is the biggest of seven waterfalls on the Krka River. Covering the area of 400 m in length and 100 m in width, with its 17 cascades it`s the largest travertine cascade system in Europe. However, it is also the most attractive part of Krka National Park. Swimming is allowed at the foot of the waterfall and many park`s visitors enjoy there in refreshing moments during the hot summer days. Except the National Park on this excursion you are going to visit Šibenik, old coronation town of Croatian kings, established in the 11th century. One of its sights, St. James` Cathedral is listed in the Register of UNESCO`s World Cultural Heritage. Šibenik is quite small and has a lovely promenade where you can take a walk and enjoy the sea view. Above the city stands St. Michael`s fortress dating from the 15th century. It is a typical Dalmatian town with narrow streets and many monuments of historical importance. We are sure its charm will overwhelm you.

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What people are saying about Šibenik

Straight forward finding the tour in the morning & everything was explained well. Coach was comfy & air conditioned. The stop off on the way back to Split was a real highlight - well worth the money!

A great activity for those in Split that want to visit Krka National Park. Transport from the bus station to the National park and back was provided. Very friendly tour guide!

Our tour was absolutely amazing! We went with Gray Line (Daniela and Ante) and they were so brilliant, it made the day very memorable

It was an amazing experience, the driver and the guide were so nice and organization was super good.

It was such a nice trip! Extremely beautiful nature, lots of interesting facts from guides!