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excavations of ancient settlement<br />
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
VENTULA TRAVEL AGENCY<br />
www. ventula-travel.com // E: info@ventula-travel.com<br />
T: +385 21 218 181 // GSM: +385 95 6000 125<br />
Uljara Vukšić d.o.o., Don F. Bulića 169/A, 21210 Solin, Croatia<br />
OIB: 05275002138 // ID code: HR-AB-21-060178482<br />
Pliny the Elder: “...Tragurium civium romanorum, marmore notum, Siculi, in quem locum Divus Claudius<br />
veteranos misit, Salona colonia ab Iader...”<br />
DALMATIA - CROATIA
T<br />
ouristic and archaeological campaign along the beach of Kastela Bay will not leave anyone indifferent. This vacation is active and<br />
educational and it’s conducted in a beautiful and colorful environment where green and blue colors of nature dominate this area<br />
between Splt and Trogir. All this will be a unique experience for all participants. The rich and turbulent history of this area offers<br />
an endless source of findings from different historical periods, and it is therefore easy to understand why it is still not explored enough.<br />
The ancient village that is being explored, recently pinpointed as the <strong>SICULI</strong>, is Roman settlement mentioned by the Roman writer<br />
Pliny, built on an earlier Hellenistic grid. It was inhabited by Roman veterans from XI legion of the Emperor Claudius in the first<br />
century. During the many years of research numerous findings were discovered (numismatic, ceramic ...) Next to the site there are two<br />
submerged ancient ports that you could visit during the course of diving. Special value to this program are organized tours to Split,<br />
Trogir, Salona, and tour to National Park Krka within you will have a chance to visit a roman legion camp Burnum as well.
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
TRAVEL DATES: April, May, June <strong>2015</strong> / September, October, November <strong>2015</strong><br />
NUMBER OF DAYS: 8 days / 7 nights or more on request<br />
PLACE OF DEPARTURE: Split<br />
TYPE OF TRAVEL: minibus or minivan<br />
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS: 6 people<br />
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS: 16 people<br />
ACCOMMODATION: Tourist Resort Resnik 2* - bungalow with AC for 2- 4 pax or Hotel Adria 3* - double<br />
room<br />
PRICE: from 780 € per person in a bungalow (AI) or in a double room (FB)*<br />
Surcharge for SGL USE bungalow or room: 220 € per person<br />
* the price listed above is approximate and it’s based on calculation for 16 people with accommodation in bungalow (ALL<br />
INCLUSIVE) or double room (FULL BOARD) and includes all mentioned in „PROGRAM INCLUDES“.<br />
The agency reserves the right to change prices depending on the specific query, type of accommodation and other special interests of<br />
clients. Written program and above price refers to 8 days / 7 nights, however the program can be implemented in a period of more days<br />
according to clients needs.
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
ITINERARY<br />
1. DAY<br />
• Arrival to Split / welcoming guests at the airport /<br />
organized transfer to the Tourist Resort Resnik or<br />
Hotel Adria<br />
• Accommodation in bungalows or double rooms<br />
• Buffet dinner<br />
2. DAY<br />
• Breakfast (7:00 – 8:00)<br />
• Visit to Museum of the town of Kaštela (Castle<br />
Vitturi) – introduction to expert team and excavations<br />
site<br />
• Field work at excavation site Siculi (till 15:00h)<br />
• Buffet lunch and free time<br />
• Buffet dinner<br />
3. DAY<br />
• Breakfast (7:00 – 8:00)<br />
• Field work at excavation site Siculi (8:00 – 15:00)<br />
• Buffet lunch and free time<br />
• Departure for Trogir (World Heritage site -<br />
UNESCO) – city tour of the town and visit to the<br />
Museum of the town of Trogir with a lecture „City<br />
museum and Trogir in the classical period“ from<br />
archeologist Lujana Paraman<br />
• Buffet dinner
4. DAY<br />
• Breakfast (7:00 – 8:00)<br />
• Field work at excavation site Siculi (8:00 – 15:00)<br />
• Buffet lunch and free time<br />
• Tour to ancient city of Salona<br />
• Buffet dinner<br />
5. DAY<br />
• Breakfast (7:00 – 8:00)<br />
• Field work at excavation site Siculi (8:00 – 13:00)<br />
• Buffet lunch and departure for Burnum a Roman<br />
Legion camp within National park Krka. Short walking<br />
tour of NP Krka<br />
• Buffet dinner<br />
6. DAY<br />
• Breakfast (7:00 – 8:00)<br />
• Restoration workshop in Museum of the town of<br />
Kaštela (ceramics, metal, glass)<br />
• Buffet lunch<br />
• Departure for Split – city tour of Split and visit to<br />
Diocletian’s palace (World Heritage Site - UNESCO)<br />
and Archeological museum in Split<br />
• Buffet dinner<br />
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
7. DAY<br />
• Breakfast (7:00 – 8:00)<br />
• Retrospective of findings and handing the certificates<br />
of field work<br />
• Optional: diving course and the tour of submerged<br />
ancient ports<br />
• Lunch and free time<br />
• Dinner with live music in a family household<br />
8. DAY<br />
• Breakfast (7:00 – 8:00)<br />
• Check out from accommodation / organized transfer<br />
to the airport
PROGRAM INCLUDES:<br />
• Accommodation 7 nights in Tourist Resort Resnik 2* in bungalows with AC on All Inclusive base or in hotel<br />
Adria 3* in DBL rooms on full board basis<br />
• All local transfers as per program<br />
• Professional lectures and workshops as per program (ENG)<br />
• Excavation program with expert guidance - archeologists, curators (ENG)<br />
• Excursions as per program with local guide (ENG)<br />
• Entrance tickets to all specified museums<br />
• Required literature<br />
• Certificate of participation on a field work<br />
• Final dinner in family household with live music<br />
• Organization<br />
• Logistic support and service during the entire stay<br />
• VAT<br />
PROGRAM EXCLUDE:<br />
• Diving course by the price of 70,00 € per person<br />
• Personal expenses during your stay (extra drinks in hotel Adria during the meals)<br />
• Additional health insurance (recommended)<br />
• Airline tickets<br />
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
*In a case of rain, the project envisions indoors activities such as finds processing,<br />
documentation, restoration and workshops.
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
ACCOMMODATION / MEALS:<br />
TOURIST RESORT RESNIK 2* - Located in the green area between two towns which are under protection of<br />
UNESCO - Trogir and Split. Situated just by the sea coast with its own beach, Resnik resort offers you a pleasant<br />
accommodation with numerous recreation and sport activities.<br />
Hotel Resnik provides you: parking lot, air-conditioned restaurant in a central building, restaurant on the terrace,<br />
coffee bar on the beach. Resnik resort is situated in a large area of 110 000m2.<br />
Accommodation facilities are categorized with 2 stars. Hotel complex consists of bungalows, pavilions and other<br />
facilities with hotel rooms, located in the sea coast with its own beach in length of approximate 1000 m.<br />
Excavation site <strong>SICULI</strong> is situated inside of Resnik just 100 m from your bungalows.<br />
Accommodation in bungalows with AC for max. 4 persons on ALL INCLUSIVE BASIS and includes<br />
rich buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, drinks included with meals (table wine, draft beer, water and<br />
juices).<br />
EXTRA CHARGE SERVICES:<br />
Food and drinks on a terrace of grill restaurant, drinks in a beach restaurant, usage of deckchairs and sunshades,<br />
usage of a safe deposit box, usage of sand tennis courts. Free Wi Fi.<br />
HOTEL ADRIA 3* - is situated nearby Trogir, a town under protection of UNESCO, only 200m far from the<br />
sea, 18km far from Split (the biggest town in Dalmatia), and 1 km far from the airport “Split”. Hotel “Adria” has<br />
capacyty of 30 beds situated in 7 double, 4 tripple rooms and 2 apartments (2+1). All rooms and appartments<br />
have got air-condition, TV, SAT, telephone. The hotel have got Aperitiv-bar, large terase, a’la carte restaurant,<br />
internet room and parking place for personal car and bus. Near hotel you can recreate with tennis and footbal.<br />
Accommodation in double rooms is on FULL BOARD BASIS and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
<strong>SICULI</strong> EXCAVATION SITE:<br />
The largest in area, discovered until today, the ancient site in Kaštela is positioned in Resnik. Many years of archeological<br />
research have found that it was a settlement with remnants that are dating back from Hellenistic to late Roman<br />
period. According to antique itineraries, such as Tabula Peutingeriana, here we can accommodate the only ancient<br />
settlement whose name was preserved in the area of Kaštela - Siculi. It was situated 5 Roman miles from Tragurion<br />
and 9 from Salona. Also, from historical resources, the information by Pliny the Elder was saved about Claudius’<br />
veterans populating this area in the 1st century AD. A few tomb stones were found in the area of neighboring<br />
Bijaći which mention the veterans of XI legion stationed till the seventies of the 1st century in the Roman camp<br />
in Burnum near today’s Ivoševci in the vicinity of Kistanje. As this legion, with some others, during the Scribonian<br />
rebellion remained faithful to Claudius, it was named Claudia Pia Fidelis, the emperor awarded his veterans by giving<br />
them lands.<br />
The settlement covers the area of approximately 36 000 sq m at the confluence of rich in water Resnik stream.<br />
It is positioned in a place where the road Salona -Tragurium separates and leads further to the inland, following the<br />
maple road toward the rustic villas in the field and further to Veli Bijać, Plano and Labin. In the Iron Ages in the<br />
area of Veli Bijać, there was a big settlement, and Resnik was its closest neighbor and the most convenient road to<br />
the sea. The docking area from 2nd-1st BC was researched, the representative relief decorated glasses and craters<br />
origin from there.
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
TEHNICAL SPECIFICATION<br />
DESCRIPTION:<br />
Archaeological and touristic excavation campaign of ancient settlement <strong>SICULI</strong> is adopted for students,<br />
adventurists, archaeology amateurs, volunteers and others willing to learn more about archaeology of this region<br />
and who wish to experience the thrill of discovery. Research and restoration program shall be performed by an<br />
expert team of the Museum of town Kastela while the program of transfers, excursions, guides and accommodation<br />
is organized by Ventula Travel Agency. This program offers a variety of benefits for all it’s participants.<br />
The intention of this joint project is sustainable development of local community through<br />
archaeological excavation that is going to be financed from this program.<br />
PROGRAM IS PLANNED FOR SPRING AND AUTUM <strong>2015</strong> FROM SUNDAY TO SUNDAY. DATES<br />
ARE FLEXIBLE AND SUGGESTED PROGRAM ABOVE IS FOR 1 FULL WEEK, BUT ACCORDING<br />
TO YOUR PREFERENCES IT CAN LAST ALSO FOR 2 OR 3 WEEKS IF NEEDED. PROGRAM CAN<br />
BE ADJUSTED WITH MORE FIELD WORK ON CLIENTS REQUEST.
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
ACTIVITIES:<br />
Archaeological excavations, restoratiton, documentation, professional lectures, organized excursions, visiting World<br />
Heritage Site – UNESCO (Trogir and Diocletian’s Palace-Split) diving course (optional), activities inside Tourist<br />
Resort.<br />
REQUIREMENTS:<br />
A good physical condition is preferable, appropriate clothing and footwear, sun protection and willingness to work<br />
with hands and gloves.<br />
MIN/MAX NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:<br />
6 - 16 people<br />
LANGUAGE:<br />
Croatian and English<br />
EXPERIENCE:<br />
Experience is not necessary. By application, every participant will receive a catalog of <strong>SICULI</strong> excavation site and<br />
recommendation for a manual that will explain all details in regarding archaeological practice and field work.
<strong>SICULI</strong> <strong>2015</strong><br />
EXPERT TEAM:<br />
IVANKA KAMENJARIN<br />
grad. Archaeologist - professor of History<br />
IVAN ŠUTA<br />
grad. Archaeologist - professor of History<br />
DOMINIK ŽANIĆ<br />
documentarist, academic artist<br />
ANTE JUREŠKIN<br />
grad. Restorer<br />
CONTACT AND INFORMATION:<br />
Ventula Travel, Solin, Croatia<br />
Email: r.bralic@ventula-travel.com // info@ventula-travel.com<br />
GSM: +385 (0)98 436 041<br />
Web page: www.ventula-travel.com/en/specials/archaeotourism/excavations-siculi/