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Complete Croatia itinerary: 66 days, hotels and bookings
66 days sequenced Morning / Afternoon / Evening / Hotel.
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Croatia itineraries, day by day
A thousand islands, a limpid sea and cities of white stone: Croatia lines up Dubrovnik and its ramparts plunging into the Adriatic, Diocletian's palace turned living heart of Split, the turquoise waterfalls of Plitvice and the Krka, Istria with its Tuscan air and Venetian ports like Rovinj and Hvar. A country cut out for the coastal road trip, where swims, old stones and grilled fish at the water's edge follow one another.
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Croatian
- Direct flight
- ≈ 2 hr from Paris
- Time difference
- None from central Europe
Itineraries
Our trip ideas in Croatia
Or take it one module at a time
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Croatia in 10 days: Kvarner and Istria, day by day
Ten days from the forests of Risnjak to the island of Cres: Trsat castle above Rijeka, the Vojak tower at 1,401 m, the Lungomare at Opatija, Hum, Motovun and Grožnjan, the mosaics of the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, Rovinj, the amphitheater of Pula, the Brijuni islands and Cape Kamenjak.
10 days €39
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Croatia in 10 days: Vis, Brač, Makarska and Hvar, day by day
Ten days on the big Dalmatian islands and beneath Biokovo: the town of Vis and the Kut quarter, the Blue Cave of Biševo, Stiniva cove, the stone of Brač and the Blaca hermitage, Zlatni rat, the Biokovo Skywalk, the lakes of Imotski, the town of Hvar, the Pakleni islands and the Stari Grad plain.
10 days €39
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Croatia in 10 days: Zagreb, Slavonia and Zagorje, day by day
Ten days in continental Croatia: Zagreb's upper town and Mirogoj cemetery, the Papuk UNESCO geopark, the baroque citadel of Osijek, the channels of Kopački Rit, Vukovar, Ilok on the Danube, Đakovo cathedral, baroque Varaždin, and the castles of Trakošćan and Veliki Tabor.
10 days €39
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Croatia in 11 days: Krk, Rab, Velebit, Plitvice and Pag, day by day
Eleven days from the Kvarner islands to the great coastal mountain: Vrbnik and the town of Krk, the sands of Lopar, Goli Otok, the four bell towers of Rab, the Nehaj fortress at Senj, the Premužić trail along the Velebit ridge, the Plitvice Lakes, the underground base of Željava, the Paklenica canyons, the town of Pag and Nin.
11 days €39
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Croatia in 11 days: Pelješac, Korčula, Mljet and Dubrovnik, day by day
Eleven final days in the south: the walls and salt pans of Ston, the oysters of Mali Ston, the climb of Sveti Ilija, the Dingač vineyards, the old town of Korčula, Vela Spila cave, the island of Proizd, Lastovo, Mljet National Park, the Trsteno arboretum and the walls of Dubrovnik.
11 days €39
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Croatia in 14 days: Zadar, the Kornati, Šibenik and Split, day by day
Fourteen days in central Dalmatia: the Roman forum and Sea Organ of Zadar, the Zrmanja canyon by canoe, Ugljan and Pašman, Dugi Otok and the cliffs of Telašćica, a day by boat in the Kornati, the Cathedral of St James in Šibenik, Krka National Park, Trogir, Salona and Diocletian's Palace in Split.
14 days €39
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The right season
When to go in Croatia?
May-June and September are perfect: the sea at 22 °C, sites uncluttered, reasonable prices. July-August fill up, Dubrovnik and Hvar saturate and prices double, but the outer islands stay breathable. From October to April the coast falls gently asleep; Zagreb takes over with its Advent markets, among the finest in Europe.
- January : In-between
- February : In-between
- March : In-between
- April : Pleasant
- May : Ideal
- June : Ideal
- July : Pleasant
- August : Pleasant
- September : Ideal
- October : Pleasant
- November : In-between
- December : In-between
- Ideal
- Pleasant
- In-between
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Quick guide
Understanding Croatia
Getting around
The car is king for following the coast and reaching the parks. Jadrolinija ferries and catamarans serve the islands; book the crossing with a vehicle in summer. Intercity buses are reliable and cheap.
Money
The euro since 2023. Cards accepted everywhere, but family konobas and markets sometimes prefer cash. Expect a coastal budget close to Italy's in August.
Language
Croatian. English is excellent among the young and in tourism, Italian common in Istria, German on the coast. No practical difficulty.
Useful apps
The Jadrolinija timetables for the ferries, Bolt for urban rides, and the online ticketing of Plitvice and Dubrovnik to book your slots and skip the queues.
Accommodation
The room with a local family (sobe) is the national institution, often with a sea view. The Istrian campsites are superb. In August, everything books out months ahead.
Etiquette
Greet with a "dobar dan", do not haggle, and respect the siesta hours in the old towns. Coffee on a terrace is a ritual that takes its time.
Must-sees
The iconic places
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Walls of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Two kilometres of ramparts above the orange roofs and the Adriatic. Walk them early in the morning, before the heat and the cruise ships.
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Plitvice Lakes
Lika
Sixteen turquoise lakes linked by 92 waterfalls in a UNESCO-listed forest. Wooden walkways skimming the water, booking compulsory in summer.
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Diocletian's Palace
Split
A 4th-century Roman palace turned city: bars, lanes and flats occupy the emperor's walls. Unique in the world.
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Hvar
Hvar Island
The sunniest of the islands: a fortress above the harbour, lavender fields and the Pakleni coves reached by taxi-boat.
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Rovinj
Istria
A Venetian peninsula of pastel façades packed around its bell tower. The finest sunset in Istria.
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Krka Waterfalls
Šibenik
Staircase waterfalls in a limestone canyon, discovered by walkway and by boat from Skradin.
Pick a point on the map, or browse the list below.
Also on the map
- Dubrovnik : The pearl of the Adriatic
- Zadar : Sea organ and greeting to the sun
- Korčula : The supposed birthplace of Marco Polo
- Zagreb : The capital and its upper town