Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes
You'll land at Zagreb airport and pick up your rental car, then take some time to wander through the old town with its narrow streets lined with boutiques and local spots to eat. After that, it's a drive toward Plitvice Lakes National Park where you'll spend your first night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Zagreb old town
Optional Activities
- Cozy dinner with Lika region specialties at hotel or local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Zagreb Old Town - Day 2
Plitvice Lakes to Zadar
Plitvice Lakes National Park is on the agenda today. You'll walk along wooden footbridges through the 16 turquoise-blue lakes (it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site), seeing waterfalls and cascades connect the water. From there, you'll head toward the Dalmatia coast and check into the Zadar region for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Walk along wooden footbridges
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 3
Zadar
Zadar gives you options depending on what you want to do. You could hike in Paklenica National Park, take a boat trip to Kornati National Park, explore Nin's salt pans, visit Sibenik and Krka Waterfalls, walk through Zadar's old town and see the Sea Organ, or just relax on the pebble and sandy beaches nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Paklenica National Park
- Discover salt pans of Nin and charming town
- Boat trip to Kornati National Park
- Stroll through old town of Zadar and visit Sea Organ
- Day trip to Sibenik and Krka Waterfalls National Park
- Swimming on pebble and sandy beaches
Landmarks/POIs Paklenica National Park Nin Salt Pans Kornati National Park Zadar Sea Organ Krka Waterfalls National Park - Day 4
Zadar to Brac
Drive along the coast toward Split today, stopping in Primosten for its beaches. Then you'll see Trogir's old town (it's UNESCO-listed), move through Split's narrow streets, and take the ferry to Brac island for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Primosten
- Visit UNESCO Old Town of Trogir
- Walk through UNESCO Old Town of Split
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Split
Landmarks/POIs Primosten Trogir Old Town Split Old Town - Day 5
Island Brac
Spend the day on Brac exploring the island and visiting Zlatni Rat, Croatia's most famous beach, known for its pebble shore and how it changes shape based on wind conditions. The limestone here was used in buildings like the White House. Later, wander through Bol town in the evening, checking out the stone houses and fish restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Swimming at Zlatni Rat beach
- Stroll through town of Bol
Optional Activities
- Dining at fish restaurants in Bol
Landmarks/POIs Zlatni Rat Beach Bol - Day 6
Island Brac to Cavtat
Ferry back to the mainland and drive toward Dubrovnik along the coast. Stop to swim on the Makarska Riviera beaches, then pass through the Neretva delta with its tangerine plantations. You'll see the oyster-farming region of Ston and its defensive wall before reaching Cavtat for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming on Makarska Riviera beaches
Landmarks/POIs Makarska Riviera Neretva Delta Ston - Days 7 - 8
Dubrovnik and Departure
Walk the famous city walls in Dubrovnik's old town, seeing churches, monasteries, palaces and historical sites throughout the UNESCO-listed area. Have a typical Croatian meal or drink at one of the local restaurants, or spend time on one of the beaches. When it's time to leave, return the rental car at Dubrovnik Airport for your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk along Dubrovnik city walls
- Explore UNESCO Old Town of Dubrovnik with churches, monasteries, palaces and historical monuments
Optional Activities
- Dining at restaurants in Dubrovnik
- Relaxing on beaches
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town Dubrovnik City Walls
