Welcome to Šolta Island
This lovely, wooded island (59 sq km) is a popular getaway for Split inhabitants escaping the sultry summer heat. The Romans called it Solentia (The Sun), but it first entered written history in the 4th century BC under its Greek name, Olynthia.
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Half Day All Inclusive Cruise to Islands Brac and Solta
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Dalmatia Cruising, Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Dalmatia09:30 departure from Split port10:30 arrival on island Brač… we anchor in a beautiful bay, free time for relaxing and swimming13:00 departure to island Šolta , lunch on the way13:30 arrival to Stomorska on island Šolta, free time for exploring picturesque port15:30 relaxing cruise to Split16:30 arrival in SplitDuration: 7 hours
Solta Island Electric Bike Small-Group Tour with Food Tasting
Meet your guide in central Split and head for the port to catch a ferry to Solta Island. On the way, hear all about this sleepy island known for its olive, honey and wine.Admire the views of the Adriatic Sea on the roughly 1-hour cruise and, on arrival at Solta, collect your electric bicycle for your tour. Get a safety briefing and instructions, put on your helmet, and set off in a guide-led convoy. Ride into the open countryside, enjoying the ease of almost effortless cycling. Pass through landscapes laden with maquis and olive groves, and absorb the laid-back pace and beauty of this unspoilt island. If time allows, and depending on the weather and your group's preference, perhaps pause at one of Solta’s pretty coves for a quick swim.Make your first stop at a traditional family-run farm known for its winemaking and olive growing. Head inside and enjoy a typical island lunch, starting with a welcome drink of a homemade liqueur. Savor a delicious appetizer of homemade bread with extra virgin olive oil, anchovies and olive pâte; and then dig into marinated blue fish and octopus pasta, followed by scrumptious Dalmatian rozata (crème caramel). Wash down your food with dobričić red wine as you hear how it’s considered the ‘grandfather’ of Croatia’s beloved plavac mali wine.Following lunch, return to your bike and continue to a beekeeping estate. Meet the owner and enjoy a presentation on the art of beekeeping, learning about the life of bees and watching these busy creatures at work in a glass beehive. Sample some home-produced honey, and if you wish, try some of the farm’s fresh pollen, royal jelly or propolis — a natural, bee-made compound said to have healing properties.Then, say your goodbyes and cycle back to the harbor for your ferry to Split, where your tour ends at the port.
Olive Oil Tour of Solta Island with Lunch
This tour starts from Rogac on Solta Island. Be at Split ferry port at least 15 minutes before departure to catch the ferry for Solta. It takes 45 minutes to arrive on the Island. We will be waiting for your in the port of Rogac . When you exit the ferry look for white van with sign "Discover Solta" When you arrive on Solta, you will be personally guided to the ancient groves . You will love the ride through the island’s untouched nature, with its smells of grass and herbs. In the groves you will meet one of our olive masters who will talk about the oldest cultivated tree in the world. And you will see, touch and feel the leaves and bark of a tree that is more than 1000 years old as you learn all about farming, indigenous Dalmatian varieties of olives and the lifestyles of olive growers on Solta.The Olive Tour gives you the experience of practically being an islander yourself. We’ll take a relaxing walk through one of the island’s most beautiful typical villages - winding narrow streets, ancient stone houses, life as it has been for countless generations.When we come to the mill, you will enjoy our full "Taste like a pro" program to understand how to produce the highest quality oil using a blend of tradition and the latest knowledge. Learning and experience something new is always challenging, especially tasting olive oil. Our “Olive Oil Tasting” program will teach you how to taste olive oil the same way professionals do. It’s an unforgettable experience which you can later share with your family and friends.Not only will you learn how to taste oil like a pro, but we have special programs where you can learn all about the history of olive oil; discover the importance of the relationship between olive trees and man in this area of the Mediterranean; see how olives are processed into oil and earn all about the quality of olive oil and how it affects your health.After tasting different oils, immerse in exquisite and unexpected flavors of unique and all naturally flavored olive oils with garlic, lemon, oranges, thyme, rosemary , basil or oregano. If you remain for lunch you will learn how to pair different oil with different dishes and enjoy a very specific local wine. And of course you can browse the Olynthia store for one of the best Croatia extra virgin olive oils. This is ideal place for your gifts. After lunch is reserved for relaxing walk, swimming or sightseeing the island. It depends on your wishes. At the end of the tour we shall drive you to the ferry port where you can take the ferry back to Split.
Brac and Solta Islands Tour from Split
After your pick up from Split or other desired location, a pleasant cruise with our comfortable speedboat will bring you to Brac Island. Brac is the largest Dalmatian Island, which indeed provides and excellent window into the authentic island lifestyle. There you will be given free time for swimming, snorkeling and visiting the place. Next stop will be on Solta Island, a quiet and peaceful place, where you can enjoy the swimming and snorkeling in the clear waters of some hidden bay, and taste some of the dalmatian specialties in one of the local restaurants on the waterfront.
Blue Cave,Blue Lagoon and Ship Wreck - unique private boat tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Cave Bisevo, Bisevo, Split-Dalmatia County, DalmatiaBlue Cave is one of the most beautiful sea caves in the world. It became world famous thanks to baron Ransonnet, and with that discovery Grotta azzura on the island of Capri got the honorable opponent for the title ″THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAVE IN THE WORLD″. Many famous people and world travellers who visited both caves gave advantage to Blue Cave in Croatia.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Stiniva Cove, Vis, Island of Vis, Split-Dalmatia County, DalmatiaStiniva is a small and narrow beach on the south side of the island of Vis, but regardless of its size, Stiniva was declared the most beautiful beach in Europe in 2016 by the readers of “European Best Destinations” website and it is certainly one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Budikovac Island, Split, Split-Dalmatia County, DalmatiaThe island of Budikovac has got one of the most beautiful lagoons on the Adriatic coast.The sea is crystal clean, and no one can resist the beauty of the white sand beaches, especially yahtsmen.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Hvar Fortress, Hvar, Hvar Island, Split-Dalmatia County, DalmatiaThe town of Hvar is called sunny Hvar for a reason because it has got 2726 sunny hours through the year. It is placed in beautiful nature enviroment, rotated to the south side of the world, which gave it the Mediterranean attractiveness. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Discover Solta, Rogac, Solta Island, Split-Dalmatia County, DalmatiaShip Wreck on Island Šolta is our final destination.This is unique experience to see. Swim and dive around shipwreck.Duration: 1 hour
Trogir or Split: Private 8-Hour Blue Lagoon, Islands Boat Tour
Key words: unspoiled natural beauty, a unique landscape and crystal clear waters. Ladies and gentleman – we are taking you to famous lagoon Krknjasi, more commonly known as the Blue Lagoon. Hidden between the Veli Krknjas and Mali Krknjas islets, this is a place you simply need to visit if you are a watersport lover or simply a sea addict. Fun and enjoyment are guaranteed! Before we make our way to a coffe pause on the island of Solta, we will make another stop at a hidden bay called Duga on the island of Ciovo. Our escape of life's daily demands takes us further to idyllic Maslinica Harbor on Solta Island. Just the name of the island has a Mediterranean touch since it derives its name from the word "maslina" which means "olive". Charming streets and interesting architecture will make you appreciate every single minute of your walk. After lunch, we will use the time to discover few more hidden beaches and bays around the island. It's time to take your flip flops and sunglasses off, since we're about to discover the underwater world of the island.