Visit Split, Croatia on a Cruise Vacation from Destination Oceans!

A Greek Isles Cruise can introduce you to more places in the world than it sounds. Visit Croatia on a cruise vacation from Destination Oceans. Split, Croatia is the country's second largest city and is bordered by the Adriatic Sea. North of Greece and east of Italy, Split has an interesting history that includes the city's use as a retreat for multiple Roman emperors. Diocletian's Palace was built for the Roman emperor of the same name and is probably the most popular site in the city for visitors today. The Peristyle, and open place in the center of the palace, is an excellent place to take in the culture and history of Split. You will be able to view an impressive statue of Gregory of Nin, a Croatian religious leader from the 10th century that was created by the most famous Croatian sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic.

As you cruise the Adriatic and Mediterranean on your Greek Isles Cruise, you will learn all about the modern and ancient cultures of these beautiful localities. Your visit to Croatia will introduce you to the lively, fun-loving locals of Split. Visitors are pleased to find the "Splicani" (locals of Split) are friendly and are well known for their love of singing, good food and drink, and sports. Perhaps you will get a chance to catch the local soccer team, Hajduk, play in the Poljud Stadium. It has been declared the stadium with the best atmosphere in all of Europe by the Rough Guide to European Soccer.

Give the local fare a try and you will discover that Croatian food is not dissimilar to the cuisine of its nearby neighbor, Italy. Much of the food is traditional "peasant fare" that is made with simple, fresh ingredients and that satisfy the appetite in a very enjoyable way. Make sure to enjoy the food, culture, and sports of Split on your Greek Isles Cruise from Destination Oceans. Call today and discover how easy it is to book your shore excursions, add a rental car, extend your stay and more with our certified cruise specialists. Destination Oceans is committed to helping you customize your cruise vacation. We make sure that you will enjoy Your Vacation, Your Way!