There’s a LOT of great places to see in Croatia. I wrote this 2 week Croatia itinerary as a partner to the much-requested 7 day Croatia itinerary for those who may have more time to explore the coast. This is very similar to the itinerary I had in Croatia, though mine was a bit more rushed and also included trips to Zagreb and Ljubljana.
Note that this itinerary includes Istria, which means that there are a few long distance buses to take. I cover some alternatives below, and also you can cut the Istria bit off to save three days.
| Days | 15 (13 full days) |
| Start | Dubrovnik |
| End | Dubrovnik or Pula |
| Destinations | Croatia – Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korcula, Split, Trogir, Sibenik, Zadar, Pula, Rovinj Montenegro – Kotor |
| Transport | Ferry, bus or organised tour |
2 Week Croatia Itinerary: Overview
| Day 1: | Arrive in Dubrovnik |
| Day 2: | Dubrovnik |
| Day 3: | Day Trip to Montenegro |
| Day 4: | Korcula |
| Day 5: | Hvar |
| Days 6-7: | Split |
| Day 8: | Trogir |
| Day 9: | onto Zadar with Sibenik |
| Day 10: | Zadar |
| Day 11: | Zadar to Pula |
| Day 12: | Pula |
| Day 13: | Day Trip to Rovinj |
| Day 14: | Back to Dubrovnik |
| Day 15: | Depart |
Map of this 2 week Croatia itinerary.
Day 1: Arrive in Dubrovnik
Your trip starts when you arrive in Dubrovnik. You can arrive at any time and check into your accommodation. If you have the energy, go out and get something to eat and explore the city a bit. But if not, don’t stress; you can rest before starting your adventure on Day 2.
Book your stay in Dubrovnik
Day 2: Dubrovnik
It’s time to explore the famous and beautiful walled city of Dubrovnik! Take the time to walk around the city and see its beautiful architecture, including fountains, the famous Jesuit steps, and the many lovely churches. Perhaps take the time to visit one of the monasteries or palaces before heading up the cable car to the Homeland War Museum. Make the most of your day in Dubrovnik.
Some things to do in Dubrovnik:
- Walking the city walls
- Franciscan Monastery
- Dominican Monastery
- Rector’s Palace
- Sponza Palace
- Homeland War Museum
Day 3: Day Trip to Montenegro
Honestly one of my favorite parts of my Croatia trip was not in Croatia but Montenegro. I highly recommend the walled city of Kotor to visit. You can get to Kotor from Dubrovnik by bus and spend your time at leisure. There’s also a ferry to the nearby town of Perast, which is quite tiny but scenic. This day trip is also widely available as an organised tour, and both areas are small enough that you actually can decently see them in one day.
Book an Organised Tour in Montenegro
Day 4: Korcula
It’s time to head on to Korcula, a beautiful Croatian island. Head out by ferry in the morning and then spend the rest of the day on this beautiful island. The town of Korcula is stunning with its impressive walls and architecture. It’s a bit on the smaller side so perhaps in the afternoon you’d like to take a kayak tour or a wine tour to explore the rest of the island. It’s up to you!
Book your Stay in Korcula
Book an Organised Tour
Day 5: Hvar
In the morning, head to Hvar via ferry and spend the day exploring this popular island. The main town of Stari Grad, like Korcula, is a bit small so you may want to spend the afternoon on a boat or island tour, or perhaps just relax. Again, it’s up to you!
Book Your Stay in Hvar
Book an Organised Tour
Day 6: Split
Your next destination, the ancient city of Split, is just a 1 hour ferry ride away. Arrive and spend your first day in Split. You absolutely have to visit Diocletian’s Palace (and it’s hard not to since it’s now the old town). Also consider a visit to one of the city’s museums and the stunning cathedral. The day is yours.
Some things to do in Split:
- Diocletian’s Palace
- Split Cathedral
- City Museum of Split
- Split Ethnographic Museum
- Split Museum of Fine Art
- Ivana Mestrovic Gallery
- Archaeology Museum of Split
Book Your Stay in Split
Day 7: Split
It’s time to spend another day in Split! There’s lots to do and see in this lovely city. If somehow you got your fair share in day 1, you can also opt to take a day trip.
Book an Organised Tour in Split
Day 8: Day Trip to Trogir
It’s time for a day trip! Trogir is a lovely town on the coast and a popular day trip from Split. Be sure to enjoy Karmelego Castle and wander the cute streets of this small but charming old town.
Trogir is quite small so perhaps afterwards, you’ll want to go to the beach nearby. A half hour bus ride will take you to Primosten which is another cute town (not as cute as Trogir, in my opinion) but their beach Plaza Velika Raduca is quite nice. Remember to bring water shoes because a lot of Croatia’s beaches are rocks rather than sand.
Day 9: onto Zadar with stop in Sibenik
It’s time to transfer to Zadar, but be sure to make a stop at Sibenik about halfway between. This pretty town has a beautiful cathedral and makes a great stop for lunch or dinner before taking a stroll around and seeing all the quaint streets. Buses run frequently and you can buy them at the bus station when you’re ready to leave, getting the most flexibility out of your day.
Day 10: Zadar
It’s time to spend the day in Zadar, nicknamed “Croatia’s oldest city.” There are lots of gorgeous places to visit in this colorful city, including the Roman Forum and the Zadar Gold and Silver treasury. Zadar is also known for its sunset and the interesting sea organ that allows the ocean waves to make music.
Book Your Stay in Zadar
Day 11: Zadar to Pula
It’s time to take the trip up to Pula and see the region of Istria. Unfortunately this is a long journey of about 7 hours. There are also ferries that take 5 hours but they don’t run every day.
You can also make a stop in Rijeka to stretch your legs or spend the night but I personally have never been.
Book Your Stay in Pula
Day 12: Pula
It’s time to spend the day in Pula! This city feels a lot more laid back than the others. Of course you’ll need to see the ancient amphitheatre and see some of the ancient Roman monuments around the city. And if you love truffles – like me – you’re in luck because truffle is Istria’s specialty! Pig out on it – pun intended!
Book an Organised Tour in Pula
Day 13: Day Trip to Rovinj
It’s time to go a short ways away to the beautiful city of Rovinj. This small city is up a hill, and you can explore its quaint, colorful streets. Bring your bathing suit if you plan on swimming.
Day 14: Back to Dubrovnik
A lot of times, it’s cheapest to book a roundtrip flight to Dubrovnik, so this itinerary keeps that in mind. If you’re able to book an open jaw flight to Dubrovnik and home from Pula then I recommend doing so. Otherwise, it’s gonna be a long day.
If you search for buses from Pula to Dubrovnik, lots of them take 20 hours and go through Maribor which is in the opposite direction of Slovenia. SO. For buses, I recommend booking a bus to Zagreb (3 hours) and then one from Zagreb to Dubrovnik (10 hours), which can be overnight. For flights, there are some flights with only 1 stop and a total travel time of 4-6 hours. But if the day you’re looking at doesn’t have those flights, you can take the bus to Zagreb and then an evening flight. There are lots of direct flights from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.
Again, if this seems too daunting, you can cut Pula and Rovinj off of the itinerary which will make it much easier in that regard. Then you can just head back to Dubrovnik from Zadar, which is much easier and faster.
Day 15: Depart
Unfortunately it’s time to leave. Depart Dubrovnik at any time.
2 Week Croatia Itinerary Checklist
If you’re going to follow this 2 week Croatia itinerary, here’s a checklist of what you’ll need to buy:
◻ Roundtrip flight to Dubrovnik (ideally, an open jaw flight to Dubrovnik and then from Pula)
◻ 3 nights in Dubrovnik
◻ 1 night in Korcula
◻ 1 night in Hvar
◻ 2 nights in Split
◻ 2 nights in Zadar
◻ 3 nights in Pula
◻ 1 extra night in Dubrovnik
◻ Ferry from Dubrovnik to Korcula
◻ Ferry from Korcula to Hvar
◻ Ferry from Hvar to Split
◻ Bus from Zadar to Pula
◻ Transport from Pula to Dubrovnik (if applicable)
◻ Day trip to Montenegro
I got all of our ferry tickets from Ferryhopper. You can easily purchase bus tickets on Omio or, most of the time, at the bus station.
I hope this itinerary was helpful in planning your trip. The Croatian coast is beautiful and has so many places to be discovered.
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