20 days in Croatia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Croatia trip planner
Start: Dubai
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Zagreb
— 3 nights
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Poreč
— 2 nights
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Zadar
— 1 day
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Split
— 2 nights
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Dubrovnik
— 3 nights
Ferry
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Hvar, Hvar Island
— 3 nights
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Drive to Stari Grad, Ferry to Split, Drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Plitvice Lakes National Park
— 5 nights
Drive
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Zagreb
— 1 night
Fly
End: Dubai
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Zagreb — 3 nights
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Little Vienna
Attractions like Walking tours and St. Mark's Church make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take a stroll through Upper Town (Gornji Grad), make a trip to Tunel Gric, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Mirogoj Cemetery.
For reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Zagreb holiday maker website.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zagreb is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Dubai in August, with highs in Zagreb at 32°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive to Poreč.
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For reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Zagreb holiday maker website.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zagreb is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Dubai in August, with highs in Zagreb at 32°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive to Poreč.
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Poreč — 2 nights
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On the 4th (Thu), cool off at AquaPark Pula, observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium Pula, and then delve into the distant past at Pula Arena. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Porec Old Town and then make a splash at Aquapark Aquacolors Porec.
To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Poreč trip itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Zagreb to Poreč takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel to Zadar.
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To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Poreč trip itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Zagreb to Poreč takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel to Zadar.
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Zadar — 1 day
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On the 6th (Sat), get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.
For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Zadar trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Poreč to Zadar. In August, daily temperatures in Zadar can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Split.
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For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Zadar trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Poreč to Zadar. In August, daily temperatures in Zadar can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Split.
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Split — 2 nights
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Sportiest City in the World
On the 7th (Sun), stop by Split Fish Market and then take in the local highlights with Split Walking Tour.
To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Split travel route planning website.
You can drive from Zadar to Split in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Zadar in August, Split is a bit warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Dubrovnik.
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To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Split travel route planning website.
You can drive from Zadar to Split in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Zadar in August, Split is a bit warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Dubrovnik.
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Dubrovnik — 3 nights
Pearl of the Adriatic
For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Dubrovnik trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Split to Dubrovnik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Dubrovnik, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Hvar.
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Traveling by flight from Split to Dubrovnik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Dubrovnik, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Hvar.
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Hvar, Hvar Island — 3 nights
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Croatian St. Tropez
You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Spanish Fortress and Dubovica Beach. It doesn't end there: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour and head off the coast to Jerolim.
To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Hvar trip planner.
Getting from Dubrovnik to Hvar by ferry takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Hvar trip planner.
Getting from Dubrovnik to Hvar by ferry takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park — 5 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Plitvice Lakes National Park: Nehaj Castle (in Senj), Bear Sanctuary (in Kuterevo) and Ranch Deer Valley (in Dreznik Grad). Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Plitvice Lakes National Park, stop by Plitvice ART FARM, take in the dramatic natural features at Barac Caves, and stroll through Rastoke.
For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Plitvice Lakes National Park trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Hvar to Plitvice Lakes National Park in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Zagreb.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Plitvice Lakes National Park trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Hvar to Plitvice Lakes National Park in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Zagreb.
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Zagreb — 1 night
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Little Vienna
Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): take in panoramic vistas at Zagreb 360, then make a trip to Ban Josip Jelačić Square, then have fun and explore at Museum of Illusions, and finally look for gifts at Wonderland Your Dress Up Store.
To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Zagreb trip itinerary tool.
You can drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zagreb in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Sat) before leaving for home.
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To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Zagreb trip itinerary tool.
You can drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zagreb in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Sat) before leaving for 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.
