Online Program

Adventures Online: Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik & More

Program No. 24205RJ
From the Dalmatian Coast to the city of Dubrovnik, join our experts to explore the very best of Croatia during this live, online learning adventure!

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Online Program
Learn from the comfort of your own home.

DATES & PRICES

Online Program
Learn from the comfort of your own home.

At a Glance

Journey along the Dalmatian Coast to experience the wonders of Croatia during this live, online learning adventure! With experts including art historians and professors from Croatian universities, get a local’s look into the art, history and culture of this fascinating country. Embark on online field trips to the city of Dubrovnik and Diocletian’s Palace in Split, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to learn about two of Croatia’s most important historic landmarks. You’ll also join your experts for online explorations of of Sibenik, the Adriatic island of Hvar and the fortified town of Korcula to get a further look into Croatian culture and history. Through insightful lectures and lively discussions, learn about the influence of Greek and Roman civilizations, gain insight into local politics and important artworks, and most importantly, enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Road Scholars.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore Dubrovnik, a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during an expert-led online field trip.
  • Enjoy an online field trip to Diocletian’s Palace and learn how the city of Split has grown around this important fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Discover the town of Sibenik, the Adriatic island of Hvar and the fortified town of Korcula during online field trips with local experts.

General Notes

You’ll enjoy 2-3 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. This session is offered live only and will not be available on demand. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly.
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Vedran Barbaric
Dr. Vedran Barbaric is an Assistant Professor and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split, Croatia. Throughout his professional career, he has dedicated himself to the research and communication of various aspects of cultural heritage of the Eastern Adriatic area. These interests provide his impetus for presenting the continuity of cultural change in this interesting area of the Mediterranean to Road Scholar groups.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Lovro Kuncevic View biography
Lovro Kuncevic received his PhD in medieval studies from Central European University, Budapest, in 2012. He is currently research associate at the Institute for Historical Sciences of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Regusa (Dubrovnik.) His main interests are the history of diplomacy and institutions of medieval and early modern city-republics, primarily Ragusa and Venice. His award-winning thesis focused on how Ragusans represented their city-state during its golden age. He has also taught courses of medieval history at the University of Dubrovnik.
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Vedran Barbaric View biography
Dr. Vedran Barbaric is an Assistant Professor and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split, Croatia. Throughout his professional career, he has dedicated himself to the research and communication of various aspects of cultural heritage of the Eastern Adriatic area. These interests provide his impetus for presenting the continuity of cultural change in this interesting area of the Mediterranean to Road Scholar groups.
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Alen Soldo View biography
Alen Soldo is a tenured professor at the Department of Marine Studies, University of Split. Currently, he is the head of Applied Marine Sciences postgraduate doctoral study. His areas of expertise are fisheries, marine biodiversity, management of living resources, marine biology and ecology, conservation, and scientific diving. He is also an expert on sharks and co-chair of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group for the Mediterranean. So far, he authored seven scientific books, more than a hundred research papers, and several hundred expert papers.
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Darko Japelj View biography
Darko Japelj is a theater and dance performer, author, licensed group leader, and yoga/performing arts teacher. A native of Croatia, he studied and lived in France. He merrily navigates between theater and leading groups across Croatia, Franc, and other countries. A passionate traveler and bookworm, he speaks Croatian, English, French, Spanish, and some Italian and German. He will be delighted to share his expertise in all that concerns Croatia and surrounding countries.
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