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14 Days in Croatia: The Grand Panorama (Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands to Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati & Zagreb)

A two-week grand tour spanning Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands, Rovinj, Pula & Istria, Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes, Zagreb, Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis, and Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati.

Route Overview: Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands (3N) → Rovinj, Pula & Istria (1N) → Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes (3N) → Zagreb (2N) → Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis (2N) → Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati (2N)
Budget Estimate: €2130–€3611 ($2,300–$3,900 USD per person)

Day 1 (Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands) — Arrival in Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands:

Arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) & Gruž Ferry Port and explore Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands Historic Center & Old Quarter.

Day 2 (Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands) — 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!). & Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress) — Perched on a 37-meter sea crag outside Pile Gate; included with your City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass.:

Full day in historic Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands.

Day 3 (Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands) — Stradun (Placa), Rector's Palace & Franciscan Monastery Pharmacy (1317) — Walk the gleaming limestone thoroughfare and visit one of Europe's oldest working apothecaries. & Local Markets:

Market tasting tour featuring Mali Ston Oysters (Kamenice) and Dingač Red Wine.

Day 4 (Rovinj, Pula & Istria) — Overnight in Rovinj, Pula & Istria:

Short hop to Rovinj, Pula & Istria to experience 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. after day-trippers leave.

Day 5 (Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes) — Rail to Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes:

Ride Jadrolinija & Kapetan Luka (Krilo) High-Speed Catamarans + Arriva / FlixBus Coastal Coaches + HŽPP Trains to Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes Central Station and settle into Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes Historic Center & Old Quarter.

Day 6 (Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes) — 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.:

Explore Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes's signature monuments and museums.

Day 7 (Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes) — Krka National Park (Skradinski Buk) & Klis Fortress (45–75 mins by regional transit):

Scenic day excursion from Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes.

Day 8 (Zagreb) — Transfer to Zagreb:

Head to Zagreb (2 days · €90–€185 ($97–$200) / day) and explore Upper Town (Gornji Grad), St. Mark's Church & Lotrščak Tower — Ride the world's shortest funicular (66m) up to see the 12:00 noon Grič cannon blast and iconic coat-of-arms roof tiles..

Day 9 (Zagreb) — Museum of Broken Relationships (Muzej Prekinutih Veza) — Poignant, witty global collection of love mementos inside the Baroque Kulmer Palace (€7). & Dolac Open-Air Farmers' Market & Zagreb Cathedral — Sea of red Šestine umbrellas above Ban Jelačić Square selling fresh sir i vrhnje (cheese and cream) and local honey.:

Full day in Zagreb with regional dining (Dalmatinska Pašticada with Gnocchi).

Day 10 (Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis) — Onward to Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis:

Arrive in Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis and check into Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis Historic Center & Old Quarter.

Day 11 (Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis) — 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). & 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.:

Signature day in Hvar, Brač (Zlatni Rat) & Vis.

Day 12 (Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati) — Continue to Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati:

Travel to Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati (2–3 days · €100–€205 ($108–$221) / day) via Zadar Airport (ZAD) & Šibenik or Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati Central Station.

Day 13 (Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati) — Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje) & Greeting to the Sun (Pozdrav Suncu) — Sit on the white marble steps at sunset as Adriatic waves push air through 35 underwater pipes to play harmonic chords (Free). & Roman Forum, Church of St. Donatus (9th Century) & St. Anastasia Bell Tower — Circular Carolingian-era rotunda built directly from ancient Roman forum columns.:

Explore Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje) & Greeting to the Sun (Pozdrav Suncu) — Sit on the white marble steps at sunset as Adriatic waves push air through 35 underwater pipes to play harmonic chords (Free). and celebrate your final night with Gregada (Hvar Fish Stew).

Day 14 (Zadar, Šibenik & Kornati) — Departure:

Fly home from Zadar Airport (ZAD) & Šibenik or connect back to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) & Gruž Ferry Port.