12 days in Croatia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Croatia vacation planner
Start: Vilnius
Fly to Venice Treviso, Shuttle to Rovinj
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Rovinj
— 1 night
Bus
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Plitvice Lakes National Park
— 1 night
Drive
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Zadar
— 1 night
Drive
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Split
— 2 nights
Ferry
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Hvar, Hvar Island
— 2 nights
Taxi to Stari Grad, Ferry to Korcula Town
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Korcula Town, Korcula Island
— 1 night
Ferry
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Dubrovnik
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Vilnius
Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 31
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Rovinj — 1 night
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Istrian Venice
Istria's most popular coastal city, Rovinj blends a traditional fishing port with a modern seaside getaway.Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): wander the streets of Old Town.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Rovinj day trip website.
Vilnius, Lithuania to Rovinj is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Vilnius to Rovinj, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to take a bus to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park — 1 night
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, a World Heritage Site, showcases 16 crystalline lakes connected by waterfalls.On the 22nd (Wed), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Plitvice Lakes National Park.
To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Plitvice Lakes National Park itinerary builder tool.
Take a bus from Rovinj to Plitvice Lakes National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Zadar.
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Zadar — 1 night
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Situated along the Adriatic Sea, Zadar preserves a medieval old town that is entirely contained on a peninsula.Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): make a trip to Paseo Maritimo, see the interesting displays at Archaeological Museum Zadar, make a trip to Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje), then steep yourself in history at Church of St. Donat, then pause for some serene contemplation at Zadar Cathedral, and finally explore the ancient world of Zadar Land City Gates.
To find traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Zadar travel tool.
You can drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Zadar are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Split.
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Split — 2 nights
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Sportiest City in the World
Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The St. Lawrence Cathedral and Bell Tower, make a trip to Trogir Square, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and finally don't miss a visit to Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic). On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Cathedral of Saint Domnius, then wander the streets of Riva Harbor, and then get to know the fascinating history of Diocletian's Palace.
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You can drive from Zadar to Split in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. May in Split sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to ride a ferry to Hvar.
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Hvar, Hvar Island — 2 nights
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Croatian St. Tropez
The Croatian island of Hvar serves as a picturesque location for a Mediterranean holiday, with a range of offerings from quiet coves to a lively medieval town.Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): race across the water with a speed boat tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Dubovica Beach, contemplate the long history of Spanish Fortress, and then admire the landmark architecture of Franciscan Monastery.
For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Hvar road trip planning app.
Traveling by ferry from Split to Hvar takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi. In May, daily temperatures in Hvar can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel to Korcula Town.
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Korcula Town, Korcula Island — 1 night
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Korcula Town perches on the edge of the island's eastern coastline.Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): cast your line with a fishing tour, stop by Bags by Kristina, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mark's Cathedral, then make a trip to Korcula Old City, and finally view the masterpieces at Atelier Abel.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Korcula Town travel planning website.
Traveling by combination of taxi and ferry from Hvar to Korcula Town takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Dubrovnik.
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Dubrovnik — 3 nights
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Pearl of the Adriatic
Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.Dubrovnik is known for historic sites, adventure, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Lokrum Island, take a stroll through Lapad, examine the collection at War Photo Limited, and get to know the fascinating history of Walls of Dubrovnik.
For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Dubrovnik journey builder site.
Getting from Korcula Town to Dubrovnik by ferry takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car. In May in Dubrovnik, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Fri) to allow time for the flight back 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.
