15 days in Croatia Itinerary

It's the mild climate and calm seas of Pula that draw visitors to the southernmost point of the Istrian peninsula, but the city's ample Roman architecture is a key reason they stay.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Aquarium Pula and then explore the striking landscape of Kamenjak National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: relax in the rural setting at Chiavalon Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, explore the historical opulence of Kastel, delve into the distant past at Amphitheatre de Pula, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Of Augustus, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Arco dei Sergi.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Pula trip itinerary planning app .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Pula Airport, Zadar Airport and Zagreb Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Motovun.

Motovun is a village in central Istria, Croatia. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): admire the striking features of Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Ancient City Walls, then make a trip to Groznjan Hilltop village of artists, Istria, Croatia, and finally savor the flavors at Food & Drink. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the distant past at Dvigrad, then wander the streets of The town of Hum, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Aura Distillery, and finally put a fun spin on your tour with Truffle Hunting.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Motovun tour planner .

Do a combination of bus and taxi from Pula to Motovun in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Mali Losinj.

Mali Lošinj is a town and municipality in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, on the island of Lošinj, in western Croatia. Mali Losinj is known for parks, beaches, museums, theme parks, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Muzej Apoksiomena, enjoy the sand and surf at Unije, stroll through Plieski, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Mali Losinj trip itinerary website .

Getting from Motovun to Mali Losinj by car takes about 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Krk Island.

A trip to Krk Island ensures you enjoy some Italian atmosphere and loads of Croatian culture.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): pause for some photo ops at Baska Tablet, make a trip to Vrbnik, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Baska.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Krk Island itinerary maker tool .

Traveling by car from Mali Losinj to Krk Island takes 2.5 hours. October in Krk Island sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Rab Island.

Change things up with a short trip to Lukovo Beach in Senj (about 1h 10 min away).

For where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Rab Island trip itinerary planning website .

Traveling by car from Krk Island to Rab Island takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Zadar.

Situated along the Adriatic Sea, Zadar preserves a medieval old town that is entirely contained on a peninsula.

Change things up with these side-trips from Zadar: Sibenik (Dalmatian Ethno Village, The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik, & more) and Starigrad-Paklenica (Paklenica National Park & Vecka Kula). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje), delve into the distant past at Zadar Land City Gates, snap pictures at Stone Bridge and the Old Gate, and take in panoramic vistas at Bell Tower.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Zadar tour website .

Drive from Rab Island to Zadar in 3 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Zadar can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. On the 13th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.