Adriatic Adventure

Sara Burke

10 Jan 2024

Embark on a 13-day journey through the stunning Croatian cities of Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik. Immerse yourself in the rich history, soak up the sun on beautiful beaches, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Split

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Split

$13

Hotel Ambasador Split

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

Popular outdoor farmers' market with stalls selling fruit & vegetables, plus a large meat selection.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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4 - 5 min

Directions

4th-century Roman stone entryway to Diocletian's Palace, with arches & ornate statues.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Diocletian's Palace

$40

Hotel Ambasador Split

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

This huge, fortress-like palace served as a residence for a Roman emperor & the military garrison.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

2 - 3 min

Directions

Built in 305 CE, this cathedral dedicated to the city's patron saint has a Romanesque bell tower.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$10

Day 3Sun, Sand, and Archaeological Wonders

$40

$ 13

Hotel Ambasador Split

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

A sandy shore & shallow water draw crowds of sunbathers & swimmers to this small beach.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

8 - 10 min

Directions

Longtime archeological museum displaying diverse artifacts in an estate-like space with a garden.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

9 - 11 min

Directions

Popular swimming spot with a snack kiosk & restaurant, plus wooded trails on the adjoining hill.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

Day 4Nature's Oasis in Park Šuma Marjan

$ 7

Hotel Ambasador Split

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

Directions

Forested hillside park featuring jogging trails, lookout points, a botanical garden & more.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $465 In total

Activities & Food:$430

Transport:$35

Trip to Hvar

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Split

$23

Hotel Park Hvar

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Accessible by boat, this lush, small island is dotted with restaurants featuring water views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

260 - 312 min

Directions

Uninhabited, rugged outcrop in the Adriatic Sea, known for a lighthouse built in 1872.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Diocletian's Palace

$25

Hotel Park Hvar

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Scenic chain of 16 islands, attracting visitors for boating, diving & water sports.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Sun, Sand, and Archaeological Wonders

$28

Hotel Park Hvar

Depart from your stay 🏨

604 - 725 min

Directions

Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

591 - 710 min

Directions

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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17 - 21 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

Day 4Nature's Oasis in Park Šuma Marjan

$35

Hotel Park Hvar

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

Directions

This 8-sq.-km. island in the Adriatic Sea features seasonal restaurants & the ruins of a monastery.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

373 - 448 min

Directions

Elevated fortress accessible by car or scenic walk, with panoramic views of city, islands & sea.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $465 In total

Activities & Food:$430

Transport:$35

Trip to Dubrovnik

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Split

$43

$ 4

The Pucic Palace

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

Directions

The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Early 18th-century baroque cathedral featuring a triptych by Titian & works by Italian masters.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$15

2 - 3 min

Directions

Elegant 16th-century palace with a courtyard, now a state archive housing documents dating to 1022.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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$18

48 - 71 min

Directions

This comprehensive gallery at Fort Imperial documents the Croatian War of Independence.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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$10

Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Diocletian's Palace

$43

$ 4

The Pucic Palace

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

Directions

Baroque synagogue founded in the 14th century, with a small museum of local Jewish history.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

48 - 72 min

Directions

Visitors hike or ride a gondola up to this centuries-old fort known for panoramic sea & city views.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

14 - 17 min

Directions

Maritime museum showcasing nautical relics & educational exhibits on the history of local seafaring.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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$13

Day 3Sun, Sand, and Archaeological Wonders

$75

The Pucic Palace

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

Directions

Elegant 14th-century Gothic-Renaissance palace museum featuring period furnishings & coats of arms.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$18

8 - 12 min

Directions

Paintings & sculptures by Croatian artists showcased in an old palace with Gothic architecture.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

Directions

A 4-minute ride transports visitors 778 meters to a plateau offering Old City views & a restaurant.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

4 - 6 min

Directions

Landmark column, flagpole & statue of Dubrovnik's hero knight holding a sword, unveiled in 1418.

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

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Day 4Nature's Oasis in Park Šuma Marjan

$30

The Pucic Palace

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

Directions

Built in 1725, the church is accessible via a Baroque staircase featured on HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

Directions

Quaint museum with a folksy feel depicting local farming, lifestyle & cultural traditions.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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7 - 10 min

Directions

14th-century fortress located at the highest point of Dubrovnik offering panoramic city & sea views.

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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$15

Day 5Island Paradise in Hvar

$38

$ 8

The Pucic Palace

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

Directions

Built along a 37-meter rock face, this 16th-century seaside fortress hosts theatrical performances.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$23

29 - 35 min

Directions

15th-century former aristocratic summer residence, set in lush parkland filled with exotic plants.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $465 In total

Activities & Food:$430

Transport:$35