Private Guided Tour to Ancient Salona Klis Fortress,Vranjača Cave

Fantastic experiences with awesome guides!

Our group of 8 had a great experience with That's It! on the Vranjaca Cave/Stella Croatica/Klis Fortress/Salona tour. Melinda picked us up at our hotel in the morning promptly on time, in a van perfect for our group. Vranjanca Cave is a hidden jewel and a must see. The host's grandfather discovered it 100 years ago, and the family has been operating and improving the cave and adjoining botanical garden ever since. Our group were the only visitors there, and the personal tour from the host was interesting and fun. The cave is large, deep (a LOT of stairs) and well lit, and the geological formations are fantastic. We were there for around an hour. Next we stopped at Stella Croatica, an "Agro-Park" where local agriculture is promoted and produce like olives, figs and lavender are converted into various products for sale. There was a short tour/introduction and then we were left to wander the grounds and visit the gift shop. There are lots of samples and we all wished we had bigger suitcases to bring more of the items home. We were there about 45min, we wished we had more time but we had alot planned for the day so Melinda hustled us off to the next stop... Which was Klis Fortress, kind of the headliner for the tour. Kristina met us in the parking lot and guided us up to the fortress (not alot of steps, but alot of uphill walking). The fortess is perched on a high peak. The views of Split and the surrounding area are amazing. Kristina shared a lot of history and information about the fortress and surrounding area. We learned alot about the history of Dalmatia and Croatia, and we had a lot of fun. The fortress was used in the filming of Game of Thrones, which was mentioned but not really a focus of the site or tour. We were at Klis for a little more than an hour. Kristina accompanied us next to the Salona, once the fourth biggest city in the Roman Empire, but now comprised of a few ruins scattered around the modern city of Solina. We visited the highlight, the amphitheater. The site is not very large, maybe the size of a small city park built into the surrounding village. But the feeling of walking the same ground and touching the same stones as 2nd century gladiators was amazing. The Salona tour was only about a half hour, but was definitely a highlight. We were able to connect this tour with the afternoon Biokovo Skywalk tour (just message the operator, "That's It!") . It made for a very busy day but was absolutely worth it, very highly recommend it if you've got a full day to spend. The highlight of the tour was...the tour guides. Full credit to Melinda and Kristina for herding our four rowdy not-quite-senior American couples around and keeping us happy, informed, entertained and on time. We had the best time getting to know the ladies, and they were both very accommodating and a lot of fun. They were very informative about the tour sites and the region, but we had just as much fun getting to know them personally, and we feel like we left some new friends in Croatia.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this beautiful and detailed review – it truly means a lot to us! We had such a great time with your group, it honestly felt more like spending the day with friends than work 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed every stop, from the Vranjaca Cave and Stella Croatica to Klis Fortress and Salona – it’s always special to see guests experience both the natural beauty and history of this area. A big thank you as well for your kind words about both of us – it was a pleasure spending the day together, sharing stories, laughs and a bit of Dalmatian history along the way. It means a lot to hear that you left Croatia with good memories (and maybe a few new friendships too 💛). We truly hope our paths cross again one day – and who knows, maybe we’ll surprise you and visit your city as well! Wishing you all the very best and many more amazing adventures ahead. Warm regards, Melinda & Kristina

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