23 days in Croatia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Croatia planner
Start: Venice
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Pula
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Zagreb
— 3 nights
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Zadar
— 5 nights
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Split
— 5 nights
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Dubrovnik
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Venice
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Pula — 5 nights
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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.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kozlović Winery and Lubenice Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pula: Baredin Cave (in Nova Vas), Mali Bok (in Cres) and Raca Beach Valun (in Valun). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Of Augustus, don't miss a visit to Vrbnik, explore the striking landscape at Biserujka Cave, and see the interesting displays at Museum Olei Histriae.
For where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Pula route maker site.
Venice, Italy to Pula is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also ride a ferry; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Pula can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Zagreb.
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Zagreb — 3 nights
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Little Vienna
Zagreb boasts a combination of Austro-Hungarian and Socialist architecture, but it is beloved for its outdoor cafe culture.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan) and Old Town. Get out of town with these interesting Zagreb side-trips: Plitvice Lakes National Park (in Plitvice Lakes National Park) and Samobor Castle (in Samobor). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Botanical Garden, examine the collection at Museum of Broken Relationships, explore the world behind art at Muzej Mimara, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Zagreb trip planner.
Drive from Pula to Zagreb in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and taxi. Traveling from Pula in November, things will get little chillier in Zagreb: highs are around 13°C and lows about 3°C. On the 28th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Zadar.
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Zadar — 5 nights
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Situated along the Adriatic Sea, Zadar preserves a medieval old town that is entirely contained on a peninsula.Explore hidden gems such as The Forum and Narodni trg u Zadru. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zadar: Novalja (Kalypso Zrce & Aquarius Zrce Beach), Zrmanja River Tours (in Kastel Zegarski) and Sakarun Beach (in Dugi Island). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Zadar Land City Gates, contemplate the long history of Church of St. Donat, enjoy breathtaking views from Bell Tower, and make a trip to Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje).
To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Zadar online trip builder.
Getting from Zagreb to Zadar by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Zagreb, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Zadar, ranging from highs of 18°C to lows of 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Split.
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Split — 5 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.Discover out-of-the-way places like Vidova Gora and CARPE DIEM BEACH. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Split: Historic City of Trogir (in Trogir), Zlatni Rat Beach (Golden Horn) (in Bol) and Punta Rata Beach (in Brela). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Diocletian's Palace and examine the collection at Froggyland.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Split trip itinerary planner.
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 December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Split, with lows of 5°C. On the 8th (Thu), you're off 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.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Minceta Fortress and Trsteno Arboretum. Change things up with a short trip to Ston Old Town in Ston (about 56 minutes away). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sveti Jakov Beach, see Konavle Safari, steep yourself in history at The Franciscan Church and Monastery, and get to know the fascinating history of Walls of Dubrovnik.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Dubrovnik visit site.
Traveling by flight from Split to Dubrovnik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Dubrovnik are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.
