Wondering what to see during 2 weeks in Croatia? There’s so much to see and do, so planning can be overwhelming. Save yourself time with my unforgettable 14-day itinerary that covers the best of Croatia’s islands, coast, and cities. Read on for my itinerary.
Your 2 weeks in Croatia Itinerary
Arrive: Split, take ferry to Hvar
3 nights in Hvar
Start your trip on Hvar, a glam party island. Enjoy wine tasting and sailing to the Pakleni Islands. Savor meals at Dalmatino and Bunar, and ice cream at l’amor per il gelato. Want to sunbathe? Take a very rocky and steep walk down to Pokonji dol Beach (190 Kuna for two chairs and an umbrella). Another alternative is to take a taxi to Bilin Zal Beach, which is actually sandy (a rarity in Croatia). Note none of the restaurants at this beach take credit cards. So, if you’re short on cash, walk down the beach to Pizzaria Torkul which is cheap and tasty, albeit very slow.
2 nights in Korcula
Hop on a ferry to Korcula, a more casual island. Don’t miss the stellar Lole Wine and Tapas Bar, perhaps my favorite restaurant of the entire trip. Sample the locally grown white Grk wine on a bike and winery tour. Read more about our time in Korcula.
On the private transfer Jayway arranged, we stopped at Matusko and Miloš wineries for tastings. Don’t miss the award-winning olive oil at Miloš. In addition, we were lucky enough to stop during our transfer to taste oysters in Ston. We enjoyed a private feast of fresh-from-the-sea oysters on a lovely wooded beach. It was heavenly!
3 nights in Dubrovnik
You will probably recognize this gorgeous town from Game of Thrones, although you may not be able to see it through the throngs of tourists. I went at a historically slow time because cruise ships weren’t docking, and it was still overwhelmingly crowded. Beat the heat and the crowds by getting up at the crack of dawn. Our favorite restaurant was Taj Mahal for Bosnian, and don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a traditional peka dinner at a locals’ home, which was a highlight of my 2 weeks in Croatia.
Read more about our peka dinner.
Day trips from Dubrovnik during your 2 weeks in Croatia
Strictly speaking, some of our 2 weeks in Croatia were spent outside of its borders. Dubrovnik is a great jumping-off point for adventure tours or day trips to Montenegro and Mostar. We kayaked to Lokrum island, and while quite strenuous, it made for a beautiful day on the water and gave us access to amazing caves. The day trips make for a long day, and you can get stuck at borders, but we’re glad we made both trips. In Montenegro, you can see Perast fishing village, our Lady of the Rocks church, Kotor Bay, and dramatic mountain views in Old Town Kotor.
In Mostar, be sure to stop for lunch at Urban Grill which has an amazing view of Mostar’s famous bridge, where you can watch brave local divers tempt fate as you indulge in local wine and huge servings of mixed meat for one that could easily serve two. With our private tour, we were also able to stop on the drive from Dubrovnik to Mostar for fresh out-of-the-ocean oysters. Compared to Dubrovnik, Mostar is also a great option for gift shopping with many similar items and much lower prices. Worth noting, Mostar is center of the sun hot in the summertime. I was caught off guard that 100 degrees is a typical daily temperature in summer.
2 nights Split
Head back to Split to enjoy this lively, charming seaside town. Enjoy dinner at trendy pizza hotspot Bokamora , take a stroll, and do some top-notch people-watching on the Riva. The next night, an elegant dinner at Bokeria impressed us. Old Town offers well-preserved ruins including a sphinx. We were tired of rocky beaches and wanted a day to recoup from all of our activities, so we opted to rent a sunbed at Radisson Blu. It’s pricy and blasting club music, but it was a good option for some R&R.
1 night near Plitvice
The one miss of our itinerary was the underwhelming Zadar. My recommendation is to skip it during your two weeks in Croatia. Instead, spend a low-key evening closer to Plitvice so you can get an earlier jump on your visit there. Plitvice is a must for nature lovers. If you get there early enough to beat the bus tours, you can enjoy the gorgeous blue waterfalls and walk around the park without too many traffic jams.
Next, we stopped during our drive from Split to Zadar at Trogir and Bibich Winery. The former was a pretty town that you don’t need long in, and the latter was actually a bit of a disappointment. Perhaps because it’s so well known, they didn’t seem very customer service oriented, and we were stuck in a blazing hot outdoor seat despite the indoors appearing to have room.
2 nights Zagreb
While this interior capital city doesn’t get a lot of love from tourists compared to the coast, it was quite pleasant, and a good option for flying back home. A Zagreb food tour was a great opportunity to try some of the heartier dishes this town is known for. Don’t miss La Struk, famed for its štrukli, a cheesy white lasagna-like dish usually for celebratory events, or sample some wines in the atmospheric Vinoteka Bornstein.
Depart: Zagreb
Plan Your Own 2 Weeks in Croatia
Want to plan your own 2 weeks in Croatia? Jayway Travel arranged our two-week trip and made the process easy. They helped us choose and book everything we did based on our preferences, including all hotels, tours, restaurant reservations, ferry tickets, and private transfers. If you want to plan a trip to Croatia (or elsewhere in Central or Western Europe), working with Jayway is a life-saver.
Read more about Adventurous Tastes’ recommendations for Korcula or Hvar and how to enjoy a traditional peka dinner
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