Start your first morning with a leisurely coffee and baklava at Kavana D16, then wander through the lively Pazar (Green Market) to taste local citrus, cheeses, and olives while watching Split wake up. Continue with a guided stroll inside the ancient cellars and narrow alleys of Diocletian's Palace, pausing at the atmospheric Peristyle courtyard to soak in Roman architecture and street performances before a seaside break along the Riva promenade.
Head inland from the Riva for a relaxed afternoon exploring the atmospheric streets of Veli Varoš, popping into cozy shops and stopping for a light lunch of peka-style vegetables and local wine at Konoba Fetivi. Afterward, climb up to the hilltop Marjan Forest Park for panoramic views of the city and islands, then wander down to the quiet Kašjuni Beach cove to unwind with a swim or seaside aperitif as the light softens toward evening.
As twilight deepens, wander from the Riva toward the atmospheric People's Square (Narodni Trg) to watch locals gather and street musicians begin to play, then slip into Uje Oil Bar for a tasting flight of premium Dalmatian olive oils paired with bruschette and a chilled glass of local white wine. After dinner, take a short stroll to the elevated Tvrda Park viewpoint for sweeping night views of the palace lights, or finish with a cocktail at the rooftop terrace of Central the Club to soak in Split's warm evening buzz before turning in.
Begin with a hearty breakfast at Bokeria Kitchen & Wine Bar to fuel a day of discovery, then join a guided tour of the lesser-known subterranean passages and medieval additions of Diocletian's Palace Cellars to trace the layers of history beneath the city. After emerging, stroll through the charming remnant streets of Kopilica toward the waterfront, pausing for a mid-morning pâtisserie and espresso at Zrno Soli before catching a short ferry to the nearby islet of Šolta (or a local boat trip) for quiet coastal paths and sea-spray views that continue the relaxed coastal thread from yesterday.
After a morning exploring subterranean layers and a nearby islet, spend a relaxed afternoon wandering the artisan-lined lanes of Voćni trg (Fruit Square) and browsing handmade ceramics and textiles at Artemide Gallery; pause for a light lunch of fresh grilled fish and blitva at the waterfront tavern Konoba Matejuška. Continue with a gentle coastal walk along the less-crowded Bacvice promenade toward the fishermen's quarter of Sustipan, where clifftop paths and a small memorial park offer sweeping sea views and a quiet spot for an afternoon aperitif as the light moves toward sunset.
As dusk falls, wander toward the atmospheric stone lanes of People's Square (Narodni Trg) to catch impromptu music and local evening life, then slip into Uje Oil Bar for a tasting flight of Dalmatian olive oils paired with bruschetta and a chilled glass of Pošip. After dinner, take a short uphill walk to Sustipan Memorial Park to watch lights flicker on across the sea and finish the night with a nightcap at Gaga Cocktail Bar, enjoying cozy indoor seating and creative Dalmatian-inspired cocktails.