Split, Croatia

The Sun-Soaked Adriatic Coast

The Best Kept Split experience invites you to slow down on the sun-soaked Adriatic coast. Your stay is set in a beautifully restored apartment just steps from ancient stone streets, seaside promenades, and open-air markets. With your local host as your guide, you’ll experience Croatia’s coastal magic from the inside out. Think home-cooked dinners in the hills with a local winemaker, boat rides to secret island coves, and mornings spent wandering ancient ruins before the day begins. It’s the perfect blend of history, hospitality, and horizon-chasing ease.

Sample Itinerary Highlights from a
Best Kept Split Experience…

Your stay opens the door to a collection of handpicked experiences including guided excursions, local gatherings, and spontaneous moments, all designed to help you soak in the rhythm, beauty, and spirit of life on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. Explore a few gems you might find on a Best Kept Split itinerary.

Gather with your fellow travelers at a tucked-away konoba (traditional tavern) in Split’s Old Town. Over local wine and Dalmatian specialties like octopus salad and peka, we’ll map out the month ahead and toast to new adventures.
Set off on a private boat to explore the nearby islands of Hvar and Šolta. Swim in quiet coves, wander ancient stone villages, and enjoy a slow seaside lunch with just-caught seafood and homemade olive oil. Salt in your hair, sun on your face, it’s the Dalmatian way.
Skip the guidebook version. This private tour dives into the hidden corners of Split’s 1,700-year-old palace, from underground cellars to quiet courtyards, and brings the ancient city to life through stories that only locals know.
Start your day at Split’s bustling green market with a local chef, picking out fresh ingredients for that night’s meal. Then head to a breezy terrace kitchen overlooking the Adriatic, where you’ll cook and eat together as the sun dips low.
Before the city stirs, we’ll slip away to a tiny, nearly-hidden cove known only to locals. The water is glass-still, the air soft and salty, the kind of quiet magic you remember for years.
Venture out to the Blue Lagoon—a protected pocket of crystal-clear, electric-blue water perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sun-soaked relaxation.
Spend the evening tucked inside a historic stone courtyard, where a local klapa group will fill the air with Croatia’s hauntingly beautiful a cappella harmonies. Add candlelight, homemade liqueurs, and the hush of the Adriatic night — it’s magic.
One last evening, one last toast. Celebrate the memories, friendships, and beauty of your time in Croatia with a final dinner in one of Split’s most beloved hidden restaurants, a place where every dish tells a story, and the wine keeps flowing.

Tailored Experiences

Your local guide is here to help you arrange custom experiences tailored to your interests. Imagine…

Venture down the coast for a quick getaway to Croatia’s most iconic walled city. Wander the cobblestone alleys at dawn, walk the ancient ramparts at golden hour, and enjoy dinner in a quiet garden restaurant far from the crowds.
Let your host arrange a private sunset sail along the Dalmatian coast. With a local captain at the helm, you’ll stop for a swim in a hidden bay before anchoring for a chef-prepared dinner on board, served with local wine and uninterrupted sea views.
Head into the hills with a local herbalist to forage for wild rosemary, sage, and edible flowers. You’ll learn how Croatians have used these plants for centuries, then make your own infused oils or herbal salts to take home as a fragrant souvenir.