17 days in Croatia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Croatia holiday planner
Start: Newark
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Zagreb
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Dubrovnik
— 4 nights
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Korcula Town, Korcula Island
— 1 night
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Split
— 3 nights
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Zadar
— 2 nights
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Plitvice Lakes National Park
— 1 day
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Rovinj
— 3 nights
Drive
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Zagreb
— 2 nights
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End: Newark
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Little Vienna
On the 10th (Wed), take a stroll through Upper Town (Gornji Grad), see the interesting displays at Muzej cokolade Zagreb (Chocolate Museum Zagreb), then see the interesting displays at Museum of Broken Relationships, and finally stop by Crop - Authentic Croatian Gifts.
For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Zagreb travel itinerary planner.
Newark, USA to Zagreb is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in May, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can fly to Dubrovnik.
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Newark, USA to Zagreb is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in May, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can fly to Dubrovnik.
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Dubrovnik — 4 nights
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Pearl of the Adriatic
Museum-lovers will get to explore Upper Corner Tower Foundry Museum and Love Stories Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Walls of Dubrovnik and St. John's Fortress. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Fort Bokar, explore the ancient world of Minceta Fortress, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Saviour Church, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Synagogue.
To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Dubrovnik online driving holiday planner.
Fly from Zagreb to Dubrovnik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Zagreb in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Dubrovnik, with lows of 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can ride a ferry to Korcula Town.
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To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Dubrovnik online driving holiday planner.
Fly from Zagreb to Dubrovnik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Zagreb in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Dubrovnik, with lows of 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can ride a ferry to Korcula Town.
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Korcula Town, Korcula Island — 1 night
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On the 14th (Sun), view the masterpieces at Atelier Abel, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sveti Mihovil, steep yourself in history at Kula Morska Vrata, then take in the exciting artwork at Vapor gallery, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mark's Cathedral, and finally take an in-depth tour of Bishop's Treasury Museum. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Ethno Museum Barilo and then stroll through Zitna Beach.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Korcula Town trip planner.
Ride a ferry from Dubrovnik to Korcula Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. In May, daily temperatures in Korcula Town can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to ride a ferry to Split.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Korcula Town trip planner.
Ride a ferry from Dubrovnik to Korcula Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. In May, daily temperatures in Korcula Town can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to ride a ferry to Split.
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Split — 3 nights
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Sportiest City in the World
Appreciate the collections at Galerija Mestrovic and Split Archaeological Museum. Discover out-of-the-way places like Diocletians Dream and Etnografski muzej Split. Get out of town with these interesting Split side-trips: Trogir (Waterfront Promenade, The City Hall - Duke's Palace, &more). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Diocletian's Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of St Kuzma and St Damjan, make a trip to Split Synagogue, and examine the collection at Museum of Senses Split.
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You can ride a ferry from Korcula Town to Split in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in May, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to drive to Zadar.
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Start your trip to Split by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.
You can ride a ferry from Korcula Town to Split in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in May, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to drive to Zadar.
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Zadar — 2 nights
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On the 18th (Thu), make a trip to Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje) and then explore the ancient world of Zadar Land City Gates.
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Getting from Split to Zadar by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Split in May since evenings lows in Zadar dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
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Getting from Split to Zadar by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Split in May since evenings lows in Zadar dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park — 1 day
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On the 20th (Sat), take in the dramatic scenery at Veliki Prstavac, look for gifts at Plitvice ART FARM, explore the activities along Lake Milino, contemplate the waterfront views at Burgeti Lakes, then admire the sheer force of Great Cascades, and finally explore the activities along Milanovac Lake.
To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Plitvice Lakes National Park vacation builder tool.
Drive from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to take a bus to Rovinj.
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To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Plitvice Lakes National Park vacation builder tool.
Drive from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to take a bus to Rovinj.
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Rovinj — 3 nights
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Istrian Venice
On the 21st (Sun), get to know the fascinating history of Eufrazijeva Street, steep yourself in history at Porec Old Town, see the interesting displays at Traktor Story, then delve into the distant past at Dvigrad, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Port of Rovinj. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Euphemia, don't miss a visit to Main Street, see the interesting displays at Museum Olei Histriae, delve into the distant past at Pula Arena, then have fun and explore at MEMO Museum Pula, and finally contemplate the long history of Monkodonja Hill Fort.
For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Rovinj planning app.
Traveling by bus from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Rovinj takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. May in Rovinj sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 51°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Zagreb.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Rovinj planning app.
Traveling by bus from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Rovinj takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. May in Rovinj sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 51°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Zagreb.
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Zagreb — 2 nights
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Little Vienna
Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum in Zagreb, view the masterpieces at Image of War - War Photography Museum, explore the world behind art at Museum Of Arts And Crafts, then examine the collection at Backo Mini Express, and finally see the interesting displays at Museum of Hangovers. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Drazen Petrovic Museum - Memorial Center, see the interesting displays at Zagreb City Museum, don't miss a visit to Tunel Gric, then examine the collection at Zagreb 80's Museum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mark's Church, and finally admire the masterpieces at Atelier Mestrovic.
To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Zagreb online sightseeing planner.
Drive from Rovinj to Zagreb in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and taxi. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Zagreb online sightseeing planner.
Drive from Rovinj to Zagreb in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and taxi. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling 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.
