Our Curated 7 Days in Croatia Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide
Uncover the highlights of Croatia with our 7 days in Croatia itinerary for the perfect week in the Adriatic sun. Keep reading for your very own Croatia holiday plan.
Sandwiched between the Balkans and Central Europe, Croatia is a country that seems to have it all. Ancient history and culture? Check. Superb beaches and crystal-clear water? Check. Stunning cities? Check. Beautiful national parks? Check. I could go on. If it isn’t on your bucket list yet, do yourself a favour and jot Croatia on there now.
With incredible islands like Hvar, Vis and Korčula for slow and sustainable travel, ancient cities like Dubrovnik and Zadar and stunning national parks, Croatia makes a brilliant option for a European summer that dreams are made of.
There’s never a perfect amount of time anywhere but if you’re planning a trip to Croatia look no further. We’ve picked out Croatia’s best destinations (towards the south of the country) and planned the ideal 7 days in Croatia for you. This itinerary combines a little bit of everything, cities and sights, nature and beaches for a taste of what Croatia has to offer.
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Some things to note before reading this 7 days in Croatia itinerary further:
↠ This 7 days in Croatia itinerary explores mainly the highlights of mid and southern Croatia with a day trip to Hvar Island. Croatia is a big country with many things to see and it’s impossible to see everything in 7 days.
↠ This 7 day Croatia itinerary only really works in this amount of time if you rent a car. While public transportation options are definitely possible between these destinations you’ll need to potentially add another day or two to factor in bus timetables.
↠ Try to avoid high season when doing this itinerary. July and August on the Croatian coast can be very crowded indeed. To have some flexibility try to come in May, the beginning of June or September or even October for fewer crowds and better deals.
If you come in July and August you’ll need to book everything well in advance, especially your rental car and accommodation in Split in Dubrovnik.
↠ This best of Croatia itinerary is mainly aimed at first-time visitors to Croatia who want to see most of the main and popular places. If you’ve already been to these then I hope we’ll have another itinerary for Croatia for you in the near future.
Getting In
Getting into most main cities in Croatia is an easy task, especially from other cities in Europe. From many destinations around Europe, you’ll be able to find flights to Zagreb, Rijeka, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik.
To find the best flights and routes closest to you it’s best to use a flight comparison website that’ll show you all your options. If you’re flying in from outside Europe you may need to be flexible with your starting point as direct flights could be limited.
I always use Skyscanner to find the best flight deals available. Click here to search for the best rates on flights to Croatia.
If you’re already in Europe, especially in neighbouring countries like Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Montenegro etc, it’s also possible and more convenient to get to Croatia by train or bus. Click here to book bus and train tickets to Croatia via Omio.
