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Hiking tour of Marjan hill in Split

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Language: English

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Duration: 3 hours

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Guided tour

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Visit the green lungs of Split
Enjoy the panorama of the city from the top of Marjan Hill
Visit the ancient hermitage and an abandoned zoo

What to expect

Marjan hill is considered to be the green lungs of Split. Spend a day in nature and explore the natural scenery of Croatia!

Your hiking tour will start right in the center of Split, at the entrance to the Diocletian's Palace cellars. Follow the guide through the narrow streets of the old peasants' district of Varoš to the first viewpoint, next to the 16th-century Jewish cemetery. From there, you will continue through the pine tree forest, passing an old abandoned zoo (and favorite picnic spot for the people of Split), all the way to the top of the hill. Enjoy the view over the entire city and the mountains surrounding it. If you are lucky, you will also be able to spot the central Adriatic islands! After a brief pause, continue the hike to an old hermitage of Saint Jerome. After a photo stop, you will go down the hill past the churches of Our Lady of Bethlehem and Saint Nicholas back to the old town.

The distance covered is about 6 km. The highest point reached is 178 m above sea level. The terrain is mostly gravel, with some concrete and asphalt. Elevation gain/loss is approx. 300 m.

What's included

Guided tour
Tour guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Tips (optional)

Where

Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 22, Split, Hrvatska

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at the southern entrance to the Diocletian's Palace cellars. The cellar entrance is located outside of the Diocletian Palace, facing the waterfront (south side). The guide will be holding a sign "Elite Travel".

What to remember

Please, arrive at the departure location at least 5 minutes before departure time for check-in
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
The tour is not recommended for children under 4 years old
This tour runs rain or shine, so please dress appropriately
The fitness level required is low/intermediate

Provider

Elite Travel

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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