day trips from trogir

Day Trips From Trogir

Trogir is one of the most romantic towns on the Adriatic coast and a great base for day trips. Thousands of tourists visit it every year, so in proportion to that, the tourist offer has also grown. As it's located in the central Adriatic, Trogir is an ideal starting point for many excursions and charter trips. Book your perfect trip with our concierge department and enjoy the colors and scents of Dalmatia.

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Location of Trogir town, source: Google mapsLocation of Trogir town, source:Google Maps

If you plan to spend your summer holiday in one of our luxury villas in the Trogir area, we will suggest some of the following day tours from Trogir.

Land Tours From Trogir

1. Trogir Old Town - Walking Tour

If you are visiting Trogir for the first time, we recommend booking a walking tour with a tour guide.

Charming Trogir town, source: Pixabay

Charming Trogir town, source:VIP Holiday Booker

This way you can get to know the Trogir Old Town and landmarks dating back the centuries. An excellent tour guide will make you never forget the story of this historic town.

Model of the city of Trogir, source: Wikimedia Commons

Model of the city of Trogir, source:Wikimedia Commons, author: Roberta F.

For details, contact our Concierge Department - we will organize a tour at your earliest convenience.

2. Split Old Town and Diocletian's Palace - Walking Tour

The walking tour of Split is perfect if you want to explore the sights and feel the vibe of this vivid and charming Mediterranean town.

A 1-2 hours private tour with a licensed professional English-speaking guide is an excellent way to meet Split's city center and the highlights of Split City.

Peristyle – the core of the city of Split

Peristyle – the core of the city of Split, source:VIP Holiday Booker

The Split walking tour will show you in and around the Diocletian's Palace, a monumental city core under UNESCO protection, over 1700 years old.

Royal guard at the Peristyle

Royal Guard at the Peristyle, source:VIP Holiday Booker

We are sure that this unique heritage site and the vivid way of life in Split will inspire you to visit it time and time again!

3. Kaštela Wine Tour

If you are a wine lover we recommend visiting local wine-makers and sampling different wines from the oldest vineyards in Kastela. On this tour, you can learn more about wine production and the types of grapes grown in this area.

Vineyard, source: VIP Holiday Booker

Vineyard, source:VIP Holiday Booker

The hosts will tell you some secrets and show how they pair food and wine. You will love the traditional delicacies of this area, like olive oil, wine, and cheese. You will love the smells, colors, and flavors of this tour.

4. Krka Waterfalls and Wine Tasting Private Tour

Krka Waterfalls Private Tour with Wine Tasting will entertain your family and friends. This is the best-selling tour in the central Dalmatia region. The itinerary is adaptable to your wishes. The starting and ending times are flexible and the tour can last from 6 up to 10 hours.

Magical Krka waterfalls, source:VIP Holiday Booker

According to your wishes, we can include wine tasting (5 wines and snacks) and Šibenik Old Town's 1-hour guided walking tour. Later, we recommend having lunch or an early dinner break in Skradin or Primošten.

Primosten - bird's-eye view, source: VIP Holiday Booker

The Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik, source:VIP Holiday Booker

The best restaurant in Šibenik is Pelegrini – a 1-star Michelin restaurant. Also, we recommend Zlatna Ribica in Brodarica, close to Šibenik and their fish and meat specialties. Konoba Vinko in Konjevrate near the National Park in Lozovac has Michellin's Bib Gourmand award. This tavern is famous for serving traditional meals, especially grilled lamb.

Primosten - bird's-eye view, source: VIP Holiday Booker

Primosten - Mediteran Restaurant, source:VIP Holiday Booker

In Primosten we recommend Konoba Toni, Restaurant Kamenar or Restaurant Mediteran.

5. Quad Tours in Trogir Area

Quad Tour is an offroad adventure tour on Ciovo island. Before the tour, you sign the contract and then have a half-hour security training in Zedno village on Ciovo island. This way you can explore the whole Zedno area and other villages on the island.

The first stop is the most eastern point of the island, which offers a breathtaking panoramic view. The tour guide would explain the details about the island, customs, nature, and other curiosities.

After that, the second stop is at Gospa od Prizidnice, a small church on the south side of the Ciovo island.

It is a peaceful place that offers magnificent views and nice architecture.

The tour guide would explain the history of this place. The tour finishes by returning to the base in Zedno.

Family quad tour on Ciovo island, source: Quad Adventures

Family quad tour on Ciovo island, source:VIP Holiday Booker

A quad tour with swimming also includes swimming on the Orlice beach on the southern side of the Ciovo island.

The swimming lasts approximately 20 - 30 minutes, depending on the group and your preferences.

Quad tour on Ciovo island, source: Quad Adventures

Quad tour on Ciovo island, source:VIP Holiday Booker

For the quad tour, you needsports clothes, sneakers, sunglasses, SPF, and water. You would get a helmet for protection for the quad tour.

The tour does not include the transfer from the villa to Zedno village.

Boat Tours From Trogir

6. Blue Cave & Hvar Private Deluxe Speedboat Tour

This unique private tour covers all the highlights of the Adriatic Sea in just one day. On the boat, you can explore the natural beauties of Croatian islands, coves, and caves while relaxing on the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea.

Starting and ending times are flexible and the itinerary is adaptable to your wishes.

You will visit Blue Cave, Vis Island, Archipelago Pakleni Islands, and Hvar Town.

Hvar panorama, source: VIP Holiday Booker

Hvar panorama, source:VIP Holiday Booker

The Blue Cave is a natural phenomenon where the lights, sea, and special cave shapes create hundreds of shades of blue inside the cave. It is a popular spot and to get there on time and before the crowds, we always suggest having an earlier departure.

Illuminating Blue Cave on Bisevo island, source: VIP Holiday Booker

Illuminating Blue Cave on Bisevo Island, source:VIP Holiday Booker

After the Blue Cave and exploring Vis Island, you can also visit the Pakleni Islands Archipelago and Hvar town.

For lunch in Hvar, we recommend:

Restaurant on Hvar Island

Restaurant on Hvar Island

Famous Lounge and Beach Bars on Hvar are Laganini lounge bar, Carpe Diem Beach, Hula Hula Hvar, and Beach Hvar Club.

You can check our recommendations in the blog Restaurants on Hvar Island.

Suggested Itinerary from Split

Here is the suggested itinerary from Split which is flexible and adaptable to your wishes and starting point.

07:30 - Start from Split (or from your holiday villa)

09:00 - 10:00 Visiting Blue Cave on the island of Biševo (tickets included)

10:15 - 11:30 Visiting Komiža on Vis island; free time for coffee

12:00 - 12:30 Visiting Stiniva Bay - free time for swimming

12:45 - 13:45 Budikovac island - free time for swimming

14:00 - 14:15 Panoramic view of Pakleni islands

14:30 - 17:00 Town of Hvar (island of Hvar) - free time for lunch and city sightseeing

18:15 - Finish in Split

Speedboat transfer, source: VIP Holiday Booker

Speedboat transfer, source: VIP Holiday Booker

Note: The maximum capacity of a deluxe speedboat is 12 passengers. If you are a bigger group, please contact us for a bespoke offer.

Included: Private speedboat rental, pick up/drop off at your address, English-speaking professional captain and sailor, fuel for the tour, water, and soft drinks on the boat

Excluded: Entrance fee to Blue Cave and Green Cave, food and beverages

Important:The visit to Blue Cave depends on weather conditions and the tide. When the tide is high, the Cave is closed.

Safety:In case of bad weather or rough sea conditions, we reserve the right to change the route or cancel the tour. The captain makes this decision. In the event of tour cancellation, you can reschedule the tour for another day or receive a full refund. Please note that the tour is not recommended for pregnant women and for children younger than 3 years.

Tips:Bring a bathing suit, comfortable clothes, a wind jacket, sunscreen, a camera, and a hat.

7. Private Island Hopping Tour by Speedboat from Trogir

This completely private speedboat tour from Trogir, with the capacity for up to 12 guests is a perfect choice for island hopping.

Private island-hopping tour by speedboat from Trogir, source: VIP Holiday Booker

Private island-hopping tour by speedboat from Trogir, source:VIP Holiday Booker

Experienced skippers will adjust the tour to your wishes. Fuel is included.

8. Fishing Tour in Trogir

If you are a fan of fishing or would like to learn how to catch fish, a fishing tour in Trogir and Marina waters is the choice for you.

Fishing boat in Marina waters near Trogir, source: Fishing Adventure Trogir

Fishing boat in Marina waters near Trogir, source:Fishing Adventure Trogir

Mr. Zdenko will show you how to catch fish with the foldable fish trap.

Adrenaline Tour From Trogir

9. White Water Rafting Cetina River

White water rafting in Croatia brings you an adrenaline rush and lots of fun! If you want to be active on holidays, experience white water rafting on the Cetina River, near Omiš town in Central Dalmatia.

You can book white water rafting as a morning or an afternoon tour. It lasts 4-6 hours. The meeting point is in Omis.

Boarding for rafting, source: Wikimedia Commons

Boarding for rafting, source: Wikimedia Commons

The descent down the river is not extreme, but it is enough to experience adrenaline mixed with fresh air as you enjoy the rich river wildlife and magnificent nature. It is a fun and thrilling way to become familiar with the Croatian natural wealth. If you are brave, you can jump off a cliff.

There are few swimming stops, which is great for refreshing on hot days in Dalmatia.

The descent starts every day at 9:00 and 14:00 from the small village of Pensici in rafts for 6 or 8 persons. A professional guide skipper guides every raft. The 8 8-kilometer-long descent lasts about 3 hours and ends in the Radman’s Mills.

Descending, source: Wikimedia Commons

Rafting - descending, source:Wikimedia Commons

Included:transportation from the meeting point to the start of the descend, transportation at the end of the tour to Omis, free parking available at the meeting point

Bring a bathing suit, shorts, a T-shirt, firm footwear, SPF, and dry clothes. Enjoy your activity day out in nature!

10. Canyoning

Canyoning includes outdoor activities such as walking, scrambling, swimming, climbing, jumping, and abseiling. This is one of the best adrenaline tours we can recommend in this area. The start is in Zadvarje, located between Omis and Makarska. Beginners can test their skills in basic canyoning. People of good physical health and in shape can try extreme canyoning.

You will get a neoprene suit and a helmet, you just need to bring your sneakers, a swimsuit, and sun protection factor.

Advice: the best time is to go after the rain because the river rapids are full of water and the experience of descending downstream is better.

Canyoning on Cetina river, source: Visit Omiš

Canyoning on Cetina river, source:Visit Omiš

Religious Tourism From Trogir

11. Vepric Near Makarska – „Croatian Lourdes“

If you are a Christian wanting to visit a sanctuary during your holiday, the wonderful Vepric near Makarska is the nearest to Trogir. It is a Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. In this positive energy-filled place you will find your soul food.

Vepric near Makarska

Vepric near Makarska

The masses are held several times daily in an open space, on the altar excavated in the rocks.

Altar in Vepric

Altar in Vepric

These feast days are particularly celebrated: Our Lady of Lourdes (11 February), the Annunciation (25 March), and the Nativity of Mary (8 September) a big annual feast that brings together several thousand pilgrims.

Outdoor space where masses are held

Outdoor space where masses are held

Thousands of tourists visit this beautiful and calming sanctuary before they head for Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

12. Private Tour Međugorje

The Medjugorje Shrine in Herzegovina is a private tour from Split and Trogir. The tour lasts 9 – 10 hours. You can opt for the licensed tour guide in Medjugorje with a surcharge.

Our Lady of Medjugorje

Our Lady of Medjugorje

Important: This tour includes a border crossing, so it is mandatory to bring your passports.

Included: Private chauffeured service, luxury minivans, English-speaking professional driver, bottled water, fuel, and toll costs.

Kid-friendly Tours From Trogir

13. Amadria Park in Šibenik

If you want to entertain your kids, you can take them to Aquapark Dalmatia Amadria Park in Sibenik (pošularly called Solaris).

Aquapark Dalmatia by Amadria park near Sibenik

Aquapark Dalmatia inAmadria park near Sibenik

It is aquatic fun for all families, especially children. Kids will enjoy the cascading forest, water slides with twists and turns, waterfalls, pools, and the gentle pace of the Lazy River. Plenty of poolside relaxation and refreshment is waiting for you.

14. Happy Horse Farm - Equestrian Club Kolan in Dubrava near Šibenik

Children taking picture at Happy Farm Kolan in Dubrava near Sibenik, source: Facebook of Happy Farm Kolan - Equestrian Club Kolan

Children taking pictures at Happy Farm Kolan in Dubrava near Sibenik, source:Facebook of Happy Farm Kolan - Equestrian Club Kolan

After a day at the pool, you can go to a Happy Farm Kolan in Dubrava where your kids can try riding a horse or playing different functional and constructive games.

Children with a horse at Happy Farm Kolan in Dubrava near Sibenik, source: Facebook of Happy Farm Kolan - Equestrian Club Kolan

Children with a horse at Happy Farm Kolan in Dubrava near Sibenik, source:Facebook of Happy Farm Kolan - Equestrian Club Kolan

15. Sunbathing Around Trogir

Those who prefer lounging instead of wandering around and exploring can visit one of the numerous beaches on Ciovo island near Trogir.

Laganini beach bar, source: Laganini Beach Club

Laganini beach bar, source:Laganini Beach Club

Laganini Beach Bar is located on the southwestern side of Ciovo island on Labadusa Beach. Here you can spend a lazy afternoon with food and drinks.

Road to Orlice beach, source: Quad Adventures

Road to Orlice Beach, source: Quad Adventures

Orlice Beach is located on the southern side. Here, you will find deserted island streets, overgrown vegetation, pristine beaches, and a crystal clear sea.

Panorama of Trogir, source: Wikimedia Commons, author: Mike Karavanov

Trogir Cathedral, source:VIP Holiday Booker

Welcome to charming Trogir and its diverse area full of intact beaches, superb restaurants, unparalleled meals in Dalmatian taverns (konoba), tasty ice creams, long night walks, wonderful villas with pools, and stunning sunsets!

We recommend you check out our blog Top 7 Things to Do on Vacation in Trogir to explore its attractions and The 5 Best Restaurants in Trogir to discover its gastronomy offer.

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