Four days in Croatia might not seem like much time, but you’ll be surprised how many beautiful places you can see in that period. Honestly, it is less time than most people spend in our country, so that’s why we have decided to include the absolute best places and activities in this 4 day itinerary for Croatia. It will be a bit of everything, and our journey will start in Dubrovnik, the most famous place in Croatia. It will end in Split, the second-largest city in Croatia and yet another famous destination.
You can also do this trip the other way round, whatever is more convenient for you regarding your travel plans, whether you’re flying to Croatia or arriving in some other way. For each day and destination, we’re going to present you with 2 activities we suggest adding to your itinerary so you could end up with an even more memorable experience of your Croatia holidays.
Let’s dive into this short, but sweet trip through Croatia!
Day 1: Dubrovnik – The Most Famous Destination in Croatia As we already mentioned, we’re going to start our journey in the southern Croatian city of Dubrovnik. We believe that this city doesn’t need a special introduction since it’s one of the most iconic and beautiful cities in the Mediterranean. Our first day of this 4 day itinerary for Croatia will be all about exploring this famous medieval city in Croatia.
Explore the Old Town of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its stunning medieval architecture and narrow stone streets.
Visit the city walls for the best panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea and Dubrovnik’s rooftops and better insight into the rich history of this place.
Visit places like Rector’s Palace , Sponza Palace , and the Dubrovnik Cathedral . Make sure you visit the secluded alleys too
Spend your afternoon on the Srđ Hill and watch one of the best sunsets of your life.
Activity Suggestions:
Dubrovnik City Walls Walking Tour Dubrovnik Galleon Sunset Cruise – enjoy the sunset panorama galleon cruise if you don’t opt for a Srđ Hill visit.
Day 2: Day Trip to Elaphiti Islands After we have explored the best and most famous places of Dubrovnik, it’s time to explore the nearby islands. On the second day of our 4 days in Croatia, we’ll take a relaxing day trip to the nearby Elaphiti Islands , an archipelago famous for its lush vegetation, quiet beaches, and picturesque villages.
Visit Koločep , Lopud , and Šipan , each offering a unique vibe and places..
Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or simply relaxing on the beaches or in secluded bays.
Visit the most famous locations of the Elaphiti Islands, such as the Blue Cave on Koločep and Šunj Beach on Lopud.
Activity Suggestion:
Full-Day Elaphiti Islands Day Trip from Dubrovnik – Explore the islands by boat with stops for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring.
Day 3: Split – History and Mediterranean Vibes It’s time to say goodbye to Dubrovnik and travel north to Split , the vibrant Mediterranean city famous for its ancient Roman architecture and relaxed atmosphere. Split is also a very famous destination in Croatia and a place often chosen for vacation in our country. Split is also a great base for exploring the nearby islands some of which are among the most famous islands in Croatia.
Enter the Diocletian’s Palace , one of the best preserved Roman structures of this kind in the world. This palace makes up much of Split’s Old Town.
Walk on the Riva Promenade and enjoy lunch with a sea view. Riva is the central place of life in Split and make sure you drink at least one coffee in one of the cafes.
Climb the Bell Tower of St. Domnius for great views of Split.
Walk to the Marjan Hill and enjoy some more great views of Split and the nearby area.
Activity Suggestion:
Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace and Old Town Split – Dive deep into the Roman history of Split with a guided exploration.Sunset sailing tour in Split – end your day in the most romantic way possible.
Day 4: Blue Cave & Island Hopping Adventure We already mentioned that some of the most famous Croatian islands are located near Split so it would be a shame not to visit some of them. There are many different kinds of tours from Split to nearby islands such as Hvar, Brač, Vis, and Šolta. We’re going to end this Croatian adventure with an unforgettable island-hopping tour from Split .
Activity Suggestion:
Blue Cave and 5 Islands Speedboat Tour from Split – A high-speed adventure which visits some of the most famous places of the islands near Split.Blue Lagoon Day Trip from Split – The Blue Lagoon is a place with shallow sea and turquoise water located on the nearby island of Drvenik Veli.
Before You Venture for your 4 days in Croatia We hope this Croatia 4 day itinerary
Enjoy your 4 days in Croatia!
