9 days in Croatia Itinerary

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Punta Rata Beach and Brela Beach. There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Diocletian's Palace, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Marjan, don't miss a visit to The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace, and contemplate the long history of Old Split.

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London, UK to Split is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Split due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in August, expect Split to be a bit warmer, temps between 36°C and 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can ride a ferry to Hvar.

The Croatian island of Hvar serves as a picturesque location for a Mediterranean holiday, with a range of offerings from quiet coves to a lively medieval town.

Escape the urban bustle at Dubovica and Pakleni Otoci. Relax by the water at Sveta Nedilja and Zavala. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Spanjola, admire the striking features of Franciscan Monastery, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Cathedral.

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Ride a ferry from Split to Hvar in 2 hours. While traveling from Split, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Hvar, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to Dubrovnik.

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

Explore hidden gems such as Gornji Ugao Tower and Franjo Tudman Bridge. Visiting Island of Lokrum and Kayaking & Canoeing will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Gradske Zidine, don't miss a visit to Dubrovnik Cable Car, appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, and steep yourself in history at Stradun.

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You can ride a ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnik in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Dubrovnik can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.