Croatia itinerary: 10 days vs 2 weeks

Budget per style

• Budget$80–120 / day · $800–1,200 total
• Mid-range$160–240 / day · $1,600–2,400 total
• Comfort$350+ / day · $3,500+ total

Per person, excluding international flights.

Day-by-day highlights

1. Days 1–2: Zagreb — upper town, Dolac market, museum-hopping.
2. Day 3: Plitvice Lakes national park — start early.
3. Days 4–5: Split: Diocletian's Palace, Marjan hike, Bacvice beach.
4. Days 6–7: Ferry to Hvar; explore Pakleni Islands and Stari Grad.
5. Days 8–9: Ferry to Dubrovnik. Walk the walls at opening, kayak below.
6. Day 10: Cavtat day trip or Lokrum island, fly out from DBV.

Budget per style

• Budget$80–120 / day · $1,120–1,680 total
• Mid-range$160–240 / day · $2,240–3,360 total
• Comfort$350+ / day · $4,900+ total

Per person, excluding international flights.

Day-by-day highlights

1. Days 1–2: Zagreb.
2. Days 3–5: Istria: Rovinj, Motovun, Pula — truffle hunts, olive oil, Roman arena.
3. Day 6: Plitvice Lakes.
4. Days 7–8: Split + Trogir.
5. Days 9–10: Hvar.
6. Days 11–12: Vis or Korčula (quieter, wine).
7. Days 13–14: Dubrovnik + fly home.