10 Days in Croatia: Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands, Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes, Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis & Rovinj, Pula & Istria
Our most popular 10-day route combining Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands, Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes, and Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis, optimized for Jadrolinija & Kapetan Luka (Krilo) High-Speed Catamarans + Arriva / FlixBus Coastal Coaches + HŽPP Trains schedules and open-jaw flights.
Route Overview: Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands (3N) → Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes (3N) → Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis (3N)
Budget Estimate: €1528–€2639 ($1,650–$2,850 USD per person)
Arrive via Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) & Gruž Ferry Port, transfer to Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands Historic Center & Old Quarter, and settle in with an evening walk.
Tour Dubrovnik City Walls Walk (1.94 km Loop) — Walk the complete medieval curtain wall circuit at 08:00 opening before cruise ship groups arrive (Pro Tip: Buy the €40 24-Hour Dubrovnik Pass online instead of a standalone €40 Walls ticket—it costs the exact same €40 and adds 9 museums + 24h Libertas buses free!). and Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress) — Perched on a 37-meter sea crag outside Pile Gate; included with your City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass. with pre-booked morning slots.
Day trip to Rovinj, Pula & Istria (Rovinj Old Town Peninsula & Church of St. Euphemia — Pastel Venetian houses rising straight from the sea to a 60m bell tower modeled on St. Mark's in Venice.) via Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands Central Station.
Morning Jadrolinija connection to Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes; afternoon walk through Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes Historic Center & Old Quarter.
Visit Diocletian's Palace, Peristyle & Cathedral of Saint Domnius — Explore the 1,700-year-old Roman palace basement halls (Podrumi) and climb the bell tower for views over the harbour., Marjan Hill Forest Park & Kasjuni / Bene Beaches — Climb the Telegrin steps from Varoš for pine-scented trails and Split's clearest swimming coves., and sample Black Cuttlefish Risotto (Crni Rižoto).
Explore Krka National Park (Skradinski Buk) & Klis Fortress (45–75 mins by regional transit) and enjoy dinner in Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes Waterfront & Cultural District.
Transfer to Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis (Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis Central Station / Split Airport (SPU) & Split Ferry Port / Bus/Rail Terminal) and check into Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis Historic Center & Old Quarter.
Full day discovering Hvar Town Piazza (St. Stephen's Square) & Fortica Španjola — Hike through Mediterranean pines to the 16th-century Spanish Fortress for views over the Pakleni Islands (€10). and Pakleni Islands Boat Taxing (Palmižana, Jerolim & Mlini) — Hop a €10–€15 water taxi from Hvar harbour or rent a 5hp boat to swim in pine-ringed turquoise bays., with Pašticada for lunch.
Relaxed morning at Stari Grad Plain (UNESCO) & Lavender Villages (Velo Grablje) — 2,400-year-old ancient Greek agricultural stone parceling and family wineries. followed by a farewell dinner in Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis Waterfront & Cultural District.
Connect to Split Airport (SPU) & Split Ferry Port / Bus/Rail Terminal or express transit for your onward flight.