Beautiful Croatia: 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Dubrovnik Old Town
   20 minutes (13 km) from Dubrovnik Airport

   Discover the charming UNESCO-listed Old Town surrounded by ancient walls and stunning architecture.Take a cable car to the top of Mount Srd for an excellent bird’s eye view of the city.

2. Day 2: Mljet Island National Park
   2 hours (155 km) from Dubrovnik Old Town

   Visit one of Croatia's most breathtaking sites and a peaceful getaway waiting to be explored.Enjoy the wild beauty of untouched nature, saltwater lakes, and amazing sea cliffs.

3. Day 3: Hvar Island
   1 hour 40 minutes (75 km) from Mljet Island National Park

   Take a day trip to the sunniest island and enjoy a marvellous turquoise sea and shiny pebbly beaches while wandering through small villages and historical towns.Visit the Hvar Fortress, famous for its breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

4. Day 4: Krka National Park
   2 hours 30 minutes (182km) from Hvar Island

   Take in the natural beauty of cascading waterfalls and turquoise lakes in this spectacular National Park.Swim in the Skradinski Buk waterfall, the longest travertine barrier in Europe.

5. Day 5: Plitvice Lakes National Park
   1 hour 50 minutes (126km) from Krka National Park

   Get hypnotized by natural beauty formed from thousands of years of cascading water onto limestone formations.Explore the 16 terraced lakes connected by stunning waterfalls and surrounded by nature.

6. Day 6: Pula Roman Arena
   2 hours 30 minutes (180km) from Plitvice Lakes National Park

   Experience the history and charm of the beautiful city of Pula.Visit the ancient Roman Amphitheatre, the best preserved in the world and the only one with four side towers and all three Roman architectural orders.

7. Day 7: Rovinj Old Town
   50 minutes (39.5km) from Pula Roman Arena

   Celebrate the last day in Croatia with the colourful and charming coastal city of Rovinj.Take a romantic walk along the narrow cobblestone streets and visit the magnificent St Euphemia Church.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dubrovnik Old Town Cable Car (1-2 hours, 170kn)
• Mljet Island National Park entrance fee (120kn)
• Hvar Fortress entrance fee (40kn)
• Krka National Park entrance fee (200 kn)
• Plitvice Lakes National Park entrance fee (250 kn)
• Pula Roman Amphitheatre entrance fee (70 kn)
• Total Estimated Costs: 850 kn (approx $134)

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, take a trip to the untouched Elafiti islands, a paradise for nature lovers. Alternatively, if you have less time, consider dropping Pula and Rovinj from your itinerary. They can be combined as a day trip if staying near Pula.