14 days in Croatia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Croatia trip planner
Start: Seattle
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Zagreb
— 2 nights
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Krk Island
— 1 night
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Buzet
— 1 night
Drive to Prizna, Ferry to Novalja
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Novalja, Island of Pag
— 1 night
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Split
— 2 nights
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Brela
— 1 night
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Dubrovnik
— 4 nights
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Zagreb — 2 nights
Little Vienna
Zagreb boasts a combination of Austro-Hungarian and Socialist architecture, but it is beloved for its outdoor cafe culture.Lower Town and Archaeological Museum in Zagreb are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step off the beaten path and head to Zrinjevac and King Tomislav Square. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Porta di Pietra (Kamenita Vrata), admire the masterpieces at Art Pavilion (Umjetnicki Paviljon), browse the different shops at Croatian Design Superstore, and see the interesting displays at Zagreb 80's Museum.
For photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Zagreb trip planner.
Seattle, USA to Zagreb is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 9 hours. Traveling from Seattle in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Zagreb, with lows of 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to drive to Krk Island.
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Krk Island — 1 night
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Golden Island
A trip to Krk Island ensures you enjoy some Italian atmosphere and loads of Croatian culture.Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Baska Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Stara Baska (Old Baska), and then steep yourself in history at Krk City walls.
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Getting from Zagreb to Krk Island by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zagreb in December: high temperatures in Krk Island hover around 52°F and lows are around 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Buzet.
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Buzet — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): stop by Aura Distillery, then indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and then wander the streets of The town of Hum.
To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Buzet attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Krk Island to Buzet takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to travel to Novalja.
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Traveling by car from Krk Island to Buzet takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to travel to Novalja.
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Novalja, Island of Pag — 1 night
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Novalja is a town in the north of the island of Pag in the Croatian part of Adriatic Sea. On the 2nd (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Branicevica Beach and then kick back and relax at Rucica Beach.
For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Novalja trip itinerary tool.
Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Buzet to Novalja takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Split.
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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Buzet to Novalja takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Split.
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Split — 2 nights
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Sportiest City in the World
Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Galerija Mestrovic, then get a new perspective on nature at Diocletians Dream, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Split Market, and finally take a stroll through Riva Harbor. On the 4th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Etnografski muzej Split, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The St. Lawrence Cathedral and Bell Tower, and finally steep yourself in history at Trogir City Hall.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Split online holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Novalja to Split takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 55°F in January, and nighttime lows around 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Brela.
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Brela — 1 night
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Brela is a municipality in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia, population 1,771 (2001). Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour and then kick back and relax at Punta Rata Beach.
For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Brela trip itinerary app.
Traveling by car from Split to Brela takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Dubrovnik.
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For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Brela trip itinerary app.
Traveling by car from Split to Brela takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Dubrovnik.
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Dubrovnik — 4 nights
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Pearl of the Adriatic
Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.Visit Sveti Jakov Beach and Srebreno Beach for some beach relaxation. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Red History Museum and Lapad. And it doesn't end there: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, steep yourself in history at The Franciscan Church and Monastery, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint Blaise, and learn about all things military at Museum of Croatian War of Indepen.
To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Dubrovnik trip builder.
Drive from Brela to Dubrovnik in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in January, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Croatia travel guide
Once situated on the edge of empires between the Balkans and Central Europe, Croatia represents a land of great natural diversity and rich cultural heritage. Croatian cultural tourism relies on the charming juxtaposition of contrasts. Venetian palaces sit next to Napoleonic forts, Viennese mansions face Socialist Realist sculpture, and early Slavic churches built on the sites of ancient Roman settlements offer countless sightseeing opportunities. Croatia's museums present the main stages of the history of Europe. The country's sapphire seawater and long coastline speckled with islands draws visitors, as do numerous nature reserves, marinas, ancient fortified towns, and sandy and rocky beaches. In recent years, Croatia's shoreline has become a famed center for nautical tourism and naturism, and is a promising diving destination. Hikers explore outdoor landscapes of canyons, underground grottoes, dramatic waterfalls, stony peaks, and scenic lakes of the Dinaric Alps, which hug the coastline. Inland areas showcase mountain resorts, national parks, pine forests, vineyards, and spas.
