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Dalmatian Coast — a 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
The 4-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 6-day plan · 8-day plan · best time to go.
4
days
390 km
distance
7.1 h
in transit
25
curated stops
Day 1 Zadar → Šibenik
🌡 12.7–30.2°C · 🌧 ~15 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:00
Muzej antičkog staklamuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Marvel at glass art from jewelry to Roman bottles.
50 min · Zadar · €1.40-3
09:50
Arheološki Muzejhistory & sagas
Discover Zadar's rich history through diverse artifacts.
50 min · Zadar · €4/adult (cash only)
open: Open at 09:00, closing time varies by day and season
10:40
Crkva svetog Donatamuseums & heritage
Admire this preserved pre-Romanesque church, now a museum.
50 min · Zadar · €2.70/adult (cash only)
12:52
Katedrala sv. Jakovamuseums & heritage
Admire intricate stonework in this UNESCO basilica.
50 min · Šibenik · €2
open: 9:30-18:30
13:42
Srednjovjekovni vrt sv.Lovrehistory & sagas
Discover rare medieval plants in a quiet garden.
50 min · Šibenik · Only for guided groups €2, check with Cr
open: 08:00-23:00
14:32
Trajektno pristaništelocal & traditional
Feel the breeze as ferries depart for nearby islands.
50 min · Šibenik
18:30
2Ribaramuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Relish decent food at fair prices in a cozy historic center setting.
75 min · Zadar
open: 11:00-23:00
Overnight: Zadar
e.g. Sunset hostel · Hotel Kolovare
Day 2 Split
🌡 9.8–31.6°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
10:33
Getski vrtalhistory & sagaslocal & traditional
Notice tiny tiramolas drying in a palace park.
50 min · Split
11:23
Archaeological Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Explore ancient Roman artifacts from Salona and Narona.
50 min · Split · Adults €8; children, students, disabled
12:13
Piciginbeaches & cliffslocal & traditional
Join locals in the lively beach game of Picigin with a small ball.
90 min · Split
13:43
Basement halls of Diocletian's Palacemuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Explore well-preserved palace substructures used in Game of Thrones.
50 min · Split · €6
14:33
Galerija Meštrovićmuseums & heritage
Admire intricate sculptures by Ivan Meštrović in a serene gallery.
50 min · Split
15:23
Peristyliumhistory & sagas
Stroll under Roman arches in the palace square.
50 min · Split
16:13
Zlatna ribicaseafoodlocal & traditional
Indulge in exquisite local seafood in a cozy, friendly setting.
60 min · Split
18:30
Theatrum Bar & Foodcraft beer & pubs
Savor fresh ingredients in a cozy setting with Wi-Fi.
75 min · Split · Dishes €7-17, drinks €4-15, wine €8-95
open: Daily 07:00-01:00
Overnight: Split
e.g. Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split · Palace Suites Heritage Hotel
Day 3 Makarska → Ston
🌡 8.8–34.7°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
10:11
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Feel the thrill of deep-sea exploration with guided scuba dives.
90 min · Makarska · €81.50 for two-tank dive & equipment, ca
13:46
Tavern Bota Sareseafood
Savour famous Ston oysters and other seafood by the waterfront.
60 min · Ston
18:30
Bakusseafood
Feast on excellent seafood by the Ston waters.
75 min · Ston
Overnight: Ston
e.g. Vila Koruna Apartman and rooms
Day 4 Dubrovnik
🌡 13.8–30.9°C · 🌧 ~15 rain days · ☀ 12.3h light
09:55
Rector's Palacemuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Explore the museum dedicated to Dubrovnik's rich history within its walls.
50 min · Dubrovnik · €15
10:45
Dubrovnik Natural History Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Encounter the century-old taxidermy specimens from 1872.
50 min · Dubrovnik
open: M-F 09:00-16:00
11:35
Banje Beachhistory & sagasbeaches & cliffs
Sunbathe on pebbles with stunning views of city walls and Lokrum island.
50 min · Dubrovnik
12:25
Lazaretimuseums & heritagecraft beer & pubs
90 min · Dubrovnik
13:55
Sponza Palacehistory & sagas
Admire the Gothic Renaissance architecture and historic archives inside.
50 min · Dubrovnik · €5
open: Daily 10:00-22:00
14:45
Fort Lovrijenachistory & sagas
Stand atop the 37-meter rock and feel the historic fortifications around you.
50 min · Dubrovnik · €15, or free with City Walls ticket
open: Daily 09:00-19:00
15:35
Konoba Tabakseafoodlocal & traditional
Taste fresh fish and local delicacies, a favorite among locals.
60 min · Dubrovnik