KLIS & SINJ
Medieval fortress & knights’ tournament
Half-day Tour
Join us for an exciting trip to the past times.
After driving through the Dalmatian inland we arrive at the town of Klis, famous for its fortress. It is a unique example of fortification architecture, and is now almost a synonym for Croatian resistance at the time of Turkish infiltration.
This stunning fortress was also used in filming of the world famous “The Game of the Thrones”, where it used as the City walls of Meereen.
From it, an amazing view spreads out on all of the surrounding regions and all the way to the distant island Vis, a sight not to be missed!
Our next destination is Sinj, a small town famous for “Alka” - a knights’ tournament held here every August since 1715 to commemorate the victory over the Turks. Riders, called Alkari, are trying to hit the alka (an iron hoop) which hangs on a rope at a height of 3.2 meters. The race begins 180 m away from the hoop (alka) and the procession includes a Duke, Alkar troops, troops of young men and escorts.
Upon arriving to Sinj we’ll have a short walk where we’ll visit sights like the Statue of Alkar & Alka Tournament Course. We’ll also visit modern and interactive Museum of Alka, where you’ll see life-size recreation of the Alka procession, experience the smell of gunpowder and an expert guide will share interesting stories about the Alka. Afterwards we’ll visit the Alka’s stud farm, and if you wish, you’ll have the unique opportunity to
experience riding an “Alkar’s” horse.
ITINERARY:
Departure from the hotel according to the plan
10:30 Ferry boat to Split
11:20 Departure from Split
11:50 Arrival at Klis fortress and sightseeing
12:50 Departure for Sinj
13:20 Arrival at Sinj and sightseeing
13:35 Visiting the Museum of Alka; 15 minute introduction movie; expert guiding
14:20 A short drive to the Alka’s stud farm with the possibility of a horseback riding
15:20 Departure from Sinj
16:20 Arrival at Split
For participants from Supetar: You can choose any available ferry that departs from Split (they set sail every hour).
Included: Transfer, professional guide, expert guide at the museum, 10-minutes horse ride fee, entrance fees to the Klis fortress
and the Museum of Alka
*30 kn / 4 € extra charge for possibility of 10-minute horseback riding
Price per person: 510 KN
Departure: Wednesdays
After driving through the Dalmatian inland we arrive at the town of Klis, famous for its fortress. It is a unique example of fortification architecture, and is now almost a synonym for Croatian resistance at the time of Turkish infiltration.
This stunning fortress was also used in filming of the world famous “The Game of the Thrones”, where it used as the City walls of Meereen.
From it, an amazing view spreads out on all of the surrounding regions and all the way to the distant island Vis, a sight not to be missed!
Our next destination is Sinj, a small town famous for “Alka” - a knights’ tournament held here every August since 1715 to commemorate the victory over the Turks. Riders, called Alkari, are trying to hit the alka (an iron hoop) which hangs on a rope at a height of 3.2 meters. The race begins 180 m away from the hoop (alka) and the procession includes a Duke, Alkar troops, troops of young men and escorts.
Upon arriving to Sinj we’ll have a short walk where we’ll visit sights like the Statue of Alkar & Alka Tournament Course. We’ll also visit modern and interactive Museum of Alka, where you’ll see life-size recreation of the Alka procession, experience the smell of gunpowder and an expert guide will share interesting stories about the Alka. Afterwards we’ll visit the Alka’s stud farm, and if you wish, you’ll have the unique opportunity to
experience riding an “Alkar’s” horse.
ITINERARY:
Departure from the hotel according to the plan
10:30 Ferry boat to Split
11:20 Departure from Split
11:50 Arrival at Klis fortress and sightseeing
12:50 Departure for Sinj
13:20 Arrival at Sinj and sightseeing
13:35 Visiting the Museum of Alka; 15 minute introduction movie; expert guiding
14:20 A short drive to the Alka’s stud farm with the possibility of a horseback riding
15:20 Departure from Sinj
16:20 Arrival at Split
For participants from Supetar: You can choose any available ferry that departs from Split (they set sail every hour).
Included: Transfer, professional guide, expert guide at the museum, 10-minutes horse ride fee, entrance fees to the Klis fortress
and the Museum of Alka
*30 kn / 4 € extra charge for possibility of 10-minute horseback riding
Price per person: 510 KN
Departure: Wednesdays
