Dr Filip Budić

Steeped in the history and archaeology of Croatia, Filip has walked and travelled extensively across the mainland, coast and islands of his homeland. Passionate about history and archaeology since his childhood, he has worked on multiple excavations and surveys throughout Croatia as well as at sites in Kosovo, Germany, Greece, Israel and the Russian Federation. Filip holds a BA, MA and PhD. in Archaeology from the University of Zagreb, where he has won numerous awards and currently holds the post of Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Ancient History.

Filip is a man of many gifts: apart from his native Croatian, he is fluent in English and German. For many years, he has taken a hands-on interest in theatre, especially in productions of Ancient Greek plays, in which he has starred both home and abroad. A true enthusiast, persuasive public speaker and charming host, he has long expertise guiding at ancient sites both in Croatia and also abroad in Greece, Sicily and Turkey. We are truly delighted Filip is able to share his enthusiasm and knowledge of the history, culture and landscapes of the Mediterranean with our guests.

What previous guests have to say about Filip:

"Our guide, Filip, was superb. And of course the archaeology was wonderful. I've traveled to lots of sites on different tours. Filip was by far the best guide I've ever been with!" Peyton Helm

"Our guide, Filip Budic was absolutely terrific! Incredibly knowledgeable and also incredibly personable and friendly. Filip really made the trip for me, both as a perfect guide to all the sites we visited and as a great ship-board presence and friend. The BEST tour guide I've ever had! An archeologist with a PhD, Filip did a terrific job introducing things and guiding us onsite--he was also a wonderfully entertaining host and presence throughout the trip." Jeffrey Barton

"Filip our guide was fantastic - exceptional. His knowledge, presentation and interaction made our holiday even more special. He became part of the family whilst still maintaining his professionalism. Brilliant." Jacqueline Mercer

"The trip was made by the personality and informed knowledge of the on-board archaeologist, Filip Budic. He is a natural teacher, very well informed, and very good humoured.....and very efficient in the general organisation. he was outstanding in every respect." Nick Spencer

"Our archeologist guide, Dr. Filip was great. We learned so much from him. Filip is very good at making history interesting through his stories. He taught us not only ancient history but modern history. All of this while sailing on a beautiful Gulet past gorgeous waters and islands. Filip did a great job. He is very personable. He was attentive to all travelers and their needs. He is a very good history professor. I would highly recommend Filip to others look for a tour." Scott Smith

"Filip was great - knowledgeable, engaging, witty. I would happily go on another tour with him. The combination of gulet travel (new to me) and guide-led archaeological tourism was perfect." Paul Heiney