ŠIBENIK & NATIONAL PARK KRKA
Sibenik is situated in north Dalmatia, not far from the estuary of the Krka river into the Bay of Sibenik
160 Eur
9
hours
Tour highlights: Cathedral of St. Jacob, Main square of Šibenik, Skradinski buk waterfall in NP Krka
Meal/Snack: No meal/snack included
Walking information: Šibenik: there is walking cca 2 km over flat ground, with 30 steps at the Cathedral. Walk last cca 2 hours. Krka: there is walking cca 1 km over flat ground, with 90 steps
Description:
After being welcomed by guide the drive by the costal road to Šibenik.
Exploration of Sibenik, town which was first mentioned in 1066, in a doucumend issued by King Petar Kresimir IV will start with visit of Gothic church, Church of St. Frane from 14th century, which has a richly carved coffered ceiling and altars. Walk around old town and also get known Church of St. Ivan, Sibenik Theatre from 1870., which was at the time of it opening the largest in the country, City Hall – once the seat of the town council built in the middle of 16th centuryThe last stop is Jewel of the Dalamatian coast, St. Jacob's Cathedral, from 15th c, built by Juraj Dalmatinac, whose statue, work of biggest Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, stands on the square in front of his masterpiece.
Cathedral of Sibenik is one of the most original architectural projects of the late Middle Ages, and today it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
After the free time the drive to one of 7 Croatian National Parks, situate on area of 109 km2. NP Krka is known after Krka waterfalls of which Skradinski buk is the largest and the most beautiful waterfall in Europe (37.5 meter high). Krka National Park encircles the Krka river and its deep canyons. Krka is the most amazing of all rivers in Dalmatia, surrounded by untouched nature, enjoying the sights of crystal clear waters, waterfalls, small lakes. On Skradinski buk waterfall you will see old mills and expert presentation of the ethnological collection, stamping mills, rollers and weavers’ workshop. There will be time for lunch, looking around the ethno village, walking, swimming and taking photos of the picturesque landscape. Back to Split.
Licensed guide included in the price.
Entrance fees and transfer are not included in the price. On request.
Every day
SCHEDULE:
0:00 – 1:30 Drive by the costal rout to Šibenik
1:30 – 2:30 Walking tour of Šibenik with visit of Cathedral St. Jacob
2:30 – 3:30 Free time in Šibenik
3:30 – 4:15 Drive to the National Park Krka
4:15 – 5:30 Visit of Old Village and Skradinski Waterfall
5:30 – 7:30 Walking through the National Park and free time
7:30 – 9:00 Drive back to Split