Split to Salona and Klis Fortress: Private day trip
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About your trip
Step into Dalmatia’s Roman heart at Salona, then conquer Klis Fortress towering above the coast. A perfect day trip into local history!
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Split whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
After arriving in Salona, you’ll have the freedom to explore its ancient Roman ruins before continuing on to Klis Fortress, where you can enjoy stunning views of the coastline, all at your leisure. Meanwhile, your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions The Ruins of Salona and Klis Fortress should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €76
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€228
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Split
You choose the pickup spot.
1
The Ruins of Salona
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 4 hours - admission not included
These fascinating Roman Ruins offer insight into Salona's past before its invasion in the 7th century AD.
Fast facts
- Once home to over 60,000 people and one of the largest cities in the Roman empire
- Final home to emperor Julius Nepos
- Avars and Slavs invaded the city during the 7th century AD, largely destroying it
Take note
- Shade is minimal here, visit early in the day and stay hydrated
- Entry costs 8 EUR (9.5 USD)
- HOURS: 9:00 to 20:00 in the summer, reduced in the winter (typically 9:00 to 16:00, often closing Sundays)
2
Klis Fortress
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included
Unravel the mysteries hidden in the ancient stone walls of Klis Fortress.
Main attractions
- Incredible hilltop views across Split and the Adriatic beyond
- Used in the filming of “Game of Thrones,” for scenes in “Meereen”
- Nearby weaponry museum with fascinating displays of historical armor and artifacts 
Take note
- Entry costs 10 EUR (12.5 USD) for adults
Back to Split
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
The ruins of Salona are located in Solin, just 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Split, roughly a 15-minute drive. Klis Fortress is about 8 miles (13 km) from Split, taking around 20 minutes to reach. Both sites are close to one another and easy to combine in a single day trip.
Yes. Klis Fortress served as the filming location for the city of Meereen in season four of "Game of Thrones," where Daenerys Targaryen frees enslaved people. Fans of the show will recognize several distinctive features of the fortress walls and towers from those famous scenes. There is also a small museum on-site with historical armor and weaponry on display.
From June through September, Salona is open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM From October through May, it closes at 6:00 PM, and the ticket office may not be staffed on Sundays in the off-season. It is worth checking in advance if you are visiting outside summer, as hours can vary.
Salona was the ancient capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire, once home to over 60,000 inhabitants. Emperor Diocletian, who later built his famous palace in nearby Split, was born here. The ruins include an amphitheater, city walls, basilicas, baths, and early Christian burial sites. Entry costs around 8 euros.
The views from Klis Fortress are exceptional. From the ramparts and towers, you can see across the entire Split coastal plain to the Adriatic Sea, the islands of Brac and Solta, and on clear days, even further along the Dalmatian coast. The fortress sits at around 385 meters above sea level, making it one of the most dramatic vantage points in the region.
Klis Fortress is a medieval stronghold built on a rocky ridge above Split, originally constructed by the ancient Illyrian tribe Dalmatae. Over more than 2,000 years, it has been held by Romans, Byzantine rulers, Croatian kings, Venetians, and Ottoman forces. Its hilltop position made it one of the most strategically important defensive sites in the Adriatic, offering commanding views across Split and the Dalmatian islands.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection, as the site has minimal shade. Start at the Tusculum museum near the main entrance, which provides context for the ruins through artifacts and exhibits. Allow at least two hours to explore the amphitheater, the Episcopal Centre, the Porta Caesarea gate, and the scattered sarcophagi across the grounds.
Salona is open and flat, so visit early before the midday heat kicks in, and shade becomes scarce. Klis Fortress involves some uphill walking on uneven stone surfaces, so sturdy footwear is essential. Entry to Klis costs around 10 euros for adults, which also includes access to the nearby Olive Museum at Stella Croatica. Both sites can comfortably be explored in a full day.
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