Complete historical overview of Vis island

The Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Slavs, Venetians, Austrians, French and British have all controlled Vis at different times. Major naval battles took place in 1811 when the British defeated the French and in 1866 when Austrian forces trounced Italy. During the Second World War the island was at different times under the control of Tito's partisans and played the important role of the British Military Mission Headquarters. After the war Vis became a military base to which access was strictly controlled and it was only in summer 1989 that the island opened to foreign visitors.

Tour of the island begins with historical explanations reaching back to ancient times until the present. We will learn more about the island of Vis and see all important sites.

Departure from Komiža or Vis town, a tour of Tito’s cave, island’s highest peak Hum (587m), former RAF airport and cricket field in Plisko poje, George III fort above Vis town, former military base Parja and submarine tunnel “Jastog” (Lobster). When we arrive to Vis town you will be able to see the remains of a Greek cemetary and Roman bath.