Exploring Croatia
Classic & Contemporary Photo Adventure on Eastern Europe's Stunning Dalmatian Coast, May 20-28, 2018
Alan Ross and Dan Burkholder
Here is our delightful itinerary but, of course, last minute changes can happen due to weather, transportation difficulties or other reasons beyond our control. Our ground transportation is via private vans. If you are registered for the workshop, we will notify you when we have reached the minimum number of participants for the workshop to go, so you can make your flight arrangements. Travel insurance is a good idea, too! (Our itinerary includes references to more than a few filming locations for the HBO TV series, Game of Thrones. If you don't watch the show, forgive us for the mention because we are REALLY excited about that!)
Sunday, May 20 Arrive in Stobrec, near Split, Croatia
Monday, May 21 Split and Salona
Tuesday, May 22 Krka National Park
Wednesday, May 23 Trogir and Kastel Gomilica
Thursday, May 24 Klis Fortress and the Cetina River Canyon
Friday, May 25 Island of Hvar
Saturday, May 26 Hvar and surrounding islands
Sunday, May 27 Last Day of the Workshop
Monday, May 28 Ferries to Split, Dubrovnik or Your Next Adventure
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Sunday, May 20 Arrive in Stobrec, near Split, Croatia
• Afternoon arrival at our hotel, the Villa Ark in Stobrec, Croatia, located 15 min. outside Split. Transfers from Split’s Resnick Airport are available upon request.
• Evening refreshments, dinner and welcome session on the rooftop terrace of Villa Ark
• Evening refreshments, dinner and welcome session on the rooftop terrace of Villa Ark
Monday, May 21 Split and Salona
• Early breakfast (7:30 am) on the rooftop terrace of Villa Ark
• Morning exploration of Split, including the fish market, the picturesque streets and waterfront Riva promenade and Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to 295 AD (and a Game of Thrones location for many Daenerys scenes.)
• Lunch in Split
• Return to the Villa Ark for an afternoon of photo conversation, instruction, and a brief rest
• Sunset field session in Salona, originally established by the Greeks in the 1st century BC. It was later conquered by the Romans and served as the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Many inscriptions in Latin and Greek have been found inside the walls and in the surrounding cemeteries
• Late dinner on the rooftop terrace at Villa Ark
• Morning exploration of Split, including the fish market, the picturesque streets and waterfront Riva promenade and Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to 295 AD (and a Game of Thrones location for many Daenerys scenes.)
• Lunch in Split
• Return to the Villa Ark for an afternoon of photo conversation, instruction, and a brief rest
• Sunset field session in Salona, originally established by the Greeks in the 1st century BC. It was later conquered by the Romans and served as the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Many inscriptions in Latin and Greek have been found inside the walls and in the surrounding cemeteries
• Late dinner on the rooftop terrace at Villa Ark
Tuesday, May 22 Krka National Park
• Breakfast at Villa Ark
• A one hour drive to one of Croatia’s most stunning national parks, Krka. We can wander the beautiful walking paths that lead through some of the most spectacular calcium carbonate waterfalls in Europe and past the remains of one of the world’s oldest hydroelectric power plants. (Krka also served as the backdrop for numerous nature scenes in the 4th season of Game of Thrones or GOT.)
• Weather permitting, travel by boat down the Krka river to Skradin.
• Lunch in Skradin
• Afternoon departure to Sibenik, a medieval gem of a coastal town with winding cobbled streets and alleyways, and the first city in the world with street lights powered by AC current. (Sibenik is another GOT location, serving as the home of the New Throne.)
• Return to Villa Ark for late afternoon photo conversation, instruction and/or rest
• Dinner in Stobrec or Split
• A one hour drive to one of Croatia’s most stunning national parks, Krka. We can wander the beautiful walking paths that lead through some of the most spectacular calcium carbonate waterfalls in Europe and past the remains of one of the world’s oldest hydroelectric power plants. (Krka also served as the backdrop for numerous nature scenes in the 4th season of Game of Thrones or GOT.)
• Weather permitting, travel by boat down the Krka river to Skradin.
• Lunch in Skradin
• Afternoon departure to Sibenik, a medieval gem of a coastal town with winding cobbled streets and alleyways, and the first city in the world with street lights powered by AC current. (Sibenik is another GOT location, serving as the home of the New Throne.)
• Return to Villa Ark for late afternoon photo conversation, instruction and/or rest
• Dinner in Stobrec or Split
Wednesday, May 23 Trogir and Kastel Gomilica
• Breakfast on the rooftop terrace at Villa Ark
• Morning departure to Trogir, another of Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Set within medieval walls on a tiny island linked by bridges to the mainland, Trogir boasts a profusion of Romanesque and Renaissance buildings, most of which are still intact. This is a delightful town to explore on foot and we'll see a local farmers’ market, fortress, north gate, cathedral town hall and the colorful streets and alleyways around the main square.
• Lunch at the Restaurant Vanjaka in Trogir
• Afternoon stop at Kastel Gomilica, a picturesque sea fortress dating back to the 16th century (and the city of Braavos in the Game of Thrones).
• Return to Villa Ark for late afternoon photo conversation and instruction
• Dinner in Stobrec or Split
• Morning departure to Trogir, another of Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Set within medieval walls on a tiny island linked by bridges to the mainland, Trogir boasts a profusion of Romanesque and Renaissance buildings, most of which are still intact. This is a delightful town to explore on foot and we'll see a local farmers’ market, fortress, north gate, cathedral town hall and the colorful streets and alleyways around the main square.
• Lunch at the Restaurant Vanjaka in Trogir
• Afternoon stop at Kastel Gomilica, a picturesque sea fortress dating back to the 16th century (and the city of Braavos in the Game of Thrones).
• Return to Villa Ark for late afternoon photo conversation and instruction
• Dinner in Stobrec or Split
Thursday, May 24 Klis Fortress and the Cetina River Canyon
• Early departure to catch the morning light at Klis Fortress, a medieval hillside fortress with commanding views of the surrounding countryside and the Adriatic.
• Return to Villa Ark for breakfast and showers
• Lunch at the Radmanove Mlinince in Cetina Canyon
• Afternoon field session in and around Omis and the Cetina River Canyon. We’ll catch the beautiful views driving the switchback road through the canyon and towards the village of Gata.
• Return to Villa Ark for late afternoon photo conversation and instruction
• Dinner al fresco on the rooftop terrace of Villa Ark
• Return to Villa Ark for breakfast and showers
• Lunch at the Radmanove Mlinince in Cetina Canyon
• Afternoon field session in and around Omis and the Cetina River Canyon. We’ll catch the beautiful views driving the switchback road through the canyon and towards the village of Gata.
• Return to Villa Ark for late afternoon photo conversation and instruction
• Dinner al fresco on the rooftop terrace of Villa Ark
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The last three days of the workshop will focus on "island hopping" and taking various day trips from Hvar. The day-to-day details are coming soon!
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Friday, May 25 Island of Hvar
• Morning ferry to the island of Hvar. (approx. 2 hours)
• Hotel check in and lunch (last three nights will be spent on Hvar with island-hopping day trips)
• Hotel check in and lunch (last three nights will be spent on Hvar with island-hopping day trips)
Saturday, May 26 Hvar and surrounding islands
• More exploration of Hvar including the Petar Hektorovic Castle, Jelsa and lovely lavender fields at Pitve
• Island hopping, details are available soon
• Island hopping, details are available soon
Sunday, May 27 The Islands of Croatia
• Mid-afternoon return to our accommodations for packing and image preparation
• Farewell dinner and slide show
• Farewell dinner and slide show
Monday, May 28 Ferries to Split, Dubrovnik or Your Next Adventure
• Early morning departures for ferries to Split, Dubrovnik or wherever your own travel plans lead!
Exploring Croatia with Alan Ross and Dan Burkholder, May 20-May 28, 2018
An 7 day/8 night photo excursion on and off the coast of Croatia. Your deposit will reserve your place in this 2018 photographic workshop. The full cost of the trip is $4800.
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