2-Week Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour Packages
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- Days 1-2
Belgrade
Land at Nikola Tesla airport and kick off your trip in Serbia's capital. Visit the lively Skadarlija district around 7 PM when traditional kafanas fill with music. The next day, browse Knez Mihailova Street after 10 AM when shops open. Watch the sunset from Belgrade Fortress overlooking the Danube. Stop by "?" tavern, the oldest in the city, for authentic Serbian plum brandy.
- Days 3-4
Zagreb to Ljubljana
Take a morning transfer to Zagreb (4.5 hours). Visit Dolac market before noon to see the best local produce. Travel on to Ljubljana (2 hours), stopping at Otocec Castle. Spend the next morning along Ljubljana's riverfront. Head to Lake Bled for a pletna boat ride to the island church (€15). Visit Bled Castle in late afternoon when tourist numbers drop.
- Day 5
Postojna & Wine Country
- Days 6-7
Istrian Peninsula
- Day 8
Opatija & Plitvice
- Days 9-11
Split & Islands
- Days 1-2
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Get to Plitvice Lakes before 9 AM to avoid the crowds. The parking lots fill up fast in summer. Pack shoes with good grip since the wooden walkways can get slippery. You'll need 6-8 hours to properly see all 16 lakes and waterfalls. Start with the upper lakes in the morning for the best photos, then explore the lower lakes after lunch. The park has significant elevation changes, so bring water and snacks since food options inside are limited.
- Days 3-4
Omis & Split Region
The drive south to Omis takes about 3 hours from Plitvice along the coastal road. This former pirate town sits at an impressive spot where the Cetina River meets the Adriatic. Go hiking in Biokovo Nature Park in the morning before it gets too hot. Use your second day to explore Split. Parking near the old town can be tricky, but the Stari Plac lot on the west side usually has spots. Visit Diocletian's Palace before 10 AM or after 4 PM to avoid the biggest crowds.
- Days 5-7
Vodice & Northern Dalmatia
Stay in the vibrant coastal town of Vodice to explore northern Dalmatia. Take a boat trip to Kornati National Park, leaving from Vodice marina at 8:30 AM to see the archipelago in the best morning light. Visit Krka National Park in late afternoon after the tour buses leave. The historic town of Sibenik is just 15 minutes away. Its stone streets are most enjoyable in the evening when the temperature drops.
- Days 8-9
Opatija & Kvarner Bay
Take the old Adriatic highway north, stopping in Zadar to see its 2,000-year-old sites. The Sea Organ sounds best at sunset. Visit the clifftop Nehaj Castle in Senj before noon to beat the tour groups. In Opatija, leave your car at the Slatina public garage and walk the 12km Lungomare coastal promenade past elegant Habsburg-era villas. The path gets crowded, so go early morning or evening for a peaceful walk.
- Day 10
Departure from Opatija
11 Day Croatia Itinerary, incl. Zagreb and Dubrovnik
A full guided tour showcases Plitvice Lakes' natural beauty, including 16 lakes and cascading waterfalls, before continuing to the historic towns of Trogir and Split. The thoughtful schedule perfectly blends natural wonders with cultural heritage sites.
- Days 1-2
Zagreb & Transfer to Opatija
Start your morning in Zagreb's Upper Town when it's quiet. Walk the stone-paved Tkalčićeva Street around 9 AM when cafes open for breakfast and locals begin their coffee rituals. Visit St. Mark's Church to see its distinctive tiled roof and take the quick funicular ride. On day two drive to Opatija (2.5 hours) and stop at a local konoba for lunch on the way.
- Day 3
Istrian Peninsula
Get to Pula's Roman amphitheater by 8 AM before the crowds arrive. Visit Rovinj's old town in the afternoon when the light is best for photos and climb the bell tower around 5 PM for sunset. Finish your day in Motovun where cool evening breezes sweep the hilltop. Make sure to try the area's famous black and white truffle pasta.
- Day 4
Plitvice Lakes to Split
- Days 5-6
Split & Hvar Island
Start at Diocletian's Palace in the morning then catch a one-hour catamaran to Hvar. Stay two nights in Hvar Town and explore its 13th-century walls and bustling harbor. A recent visitor shared: "The sunset view from the Spanish Fortress is incredible, but bring good walking shoes - it's a steep 20-minute climb up steps."
- Days 7-8
Korčula & Onward to Dubrovnik
- Days 9-11
Dubrovnik
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