Best of Croatia - Fly and Drive, National Parks, culture and Dalmatian islands

After breakfast take a stroll along the streets of the Croatian metropolis.  Besides the lively city center, we recommend a visit to the city’s many museums and galleries. You might want to get fresh fruit and picnic snacks at local Dolac Market. We suggest walking along old Upper Town and a visit to the Museum of Broken Hearts. For those looking for something different a visit to the Museum of Illusion might be an interesting option. Later in the afternoon depart for Plitvice Lakes, where you will stay overnight. 

Meals: B

Driving distance: 135 km 

Destinations visited: Zagreb center, Rastoke 

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Degenija or similar in Plitvice region 

Enjoy your morning walk along 16 emerald green and blue travertine lakes, gravel paths and wooden bridges leading to many stunning waterfalls of the UNESCO inscribed National Park of Plitvice. There are several different walking trails ranging from 3 to 5hours in duration. In the afternoon drive to Skradin, the ancient and picturesque settlement located at the mouth of the Krka river. 

Meals: B

Driving distance: 185 km 

Destinations visited: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Skradin town  

Accommodation: 3* Hotel Skradinski Buk or similar in Skradin region   

Discover waterfalls along scenic paths meandering through the forest of National Park Krka. The most famous waterfall to visit is Skradinski Buk, a collection of 17 waterfalls that range in height by over 45 meters. We suggest visiting the old mill that is now turned into a small museum of local folklore before your departure to Split. En route to your final destination Split, you might want to explore the historic towns of Trogir or Šibenik. 

Once in Split, follow our recommendations for dinner in one of the many restaurants and cafes located inside the walls of the ancient Diocletian’s Palace.

Meals: B

Driving distance: 85 - 95 km 

Destinations to be visited: Krka National Park, Split, optional visits to Trogir and Šibenik   

Accommodation: 3* Hotel Slavija or similar in Split

Walk along the 1700-year old town of Split, another UNESCO inscribed site. Learn about Emperor Diocletian’s palace and check out impressive and ancient sites. In the afternoon head for the beach or depart to explore the surrounding area of Split with its impressive historical and archaeological sites – fortress Klis and the ruins of ancient Salona with its amphitheater.

Meals: B

Driving distance: 28 - 35 km 

Destinations visited: Split, Klis, Salona

Accommodation: 3* Hotel Slavija or similar in Split    

Head to the green and fish market of Split, get some fresh picnic supplies and enjoy them on the ferry to island Korčula. Once on the island, enjoy scenic drives along sleepy villages, through Pošip vineyards and olive groves to the medieval town of Korčula. Wander along its cobblestone alleys before having dinner in one of the numerous charming taverns (Konobas). Korčula town is one of the finest examples of Venetian architecture in these areas and the birth home of famous traveler Marco Polo. Was he Croatian or Venetian? 

Meals: B

Driving distance: 46 - 60 km 

Destinations to be visited: Island Korčula     

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Liburna or similar in Korčula town     

After a morning coffee in the old town of Korčula depart on a ferry to the Pelješac peninsula. Drive along the famous vineyards of Plavac Mali, explore Ston town that is famous for its oysters and salt production (check out the ancient salt mine). This historical place once belonged to the independent Republic of Dubrovnik and is a great historical introduction to your next destination- Dubrovnik itself. 

Meals: B

Driving distance: 120 km 

Destinations to be visited: Pelješac peninsula, Dubrovnik      

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Lapad in Dubrovnik      

Today you have the whole day to explore Dubrovnik. Get lost in the labyrinth of the old town’s limestone streets, baroque buildings, ancient walls or just admire the endless blue color of the Adriatic Sea while sipping a cocktail on the famous walls of Dubrovnik. If you want to have some activities outside the old town we recommend walking or taking the cable car to Srđ mountain for the best view over Dubrovnik, or simply head to Lokrum island or the city beaches.  

Meals: B

Driving distance: 0 - 20 km 

Destinations to be visited: Dubrovnik, optional mountain Srđ and Lokrum island 

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Lapad in Dubrovnik      

Today after breakfast you leave your car at Dubrovnik airport and fly back home. Doviđenja i hvala! 

Meals: B

Driving distance: 25 km 

Destinations to be visited: - 

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