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Split & Korčula: Route Guide

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Korčula's walled old town on its peninsula — Split & Korčula
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Croatia's most complete medieval island town, reached the way it should be — by sea. Korčula's walled peninsula claims Marco Polo and looks ready for his return; Split sends you off from inside a Roman emperor's palace, still lived in seventeen centuries later. Eat octopus peka under vine shade and let the catamaran set the pace.

Split & Korčula is a 150 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as 3–4 days; the plan below is the 4-day version for June, built from 82 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

3–4
days
150km
distance
2
Stops
82
curated stops

Plan your own version → 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go

The route

Split→ 150 kmKorčula

What you'll see

Katedrala sv. Duje
Admire this ancient cathedral, a beautiful blend of Roman temple and Catholic church design.
Split
St Mark's Cathedral Tower
Admire panoramic views of red-tile roofs and the sparkling blue sea from the bell tower.
Korčula
Jupiter temple
Visit the ancient Roman temple now housing St. John's church, a historic transformation.
Split
Town Museum Korčula
Discover the island's history through exhibits on limestone carving and shipbuilding.
Korčula
Archaeological Museum in Split
Examine artifacts from Roman colonies Salona and Narona in Croatia's oldest museum.
Split
Marco Polo's House
Explore the claimed birthplace of Marco Polo, steeped in history and legend.
Korčula
Galerija Meštrović
View works by renowned Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović in this captivating gallery.
Split
Big Cave
Explore the ancient chambers and natural light beams of this coastal cave.
Korčula

Choose your length

3-day plan20 stops · 6.3 h transit6.7 stops/day · 2.1 h transit/daySee the full plan →4-day plan24 stops · 6.7 h transit6 stops/day · 1.7 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: May, June, July, August, September

Catamarans run full summer schedules without July's deck-space wars, the Blue Cave glows on calm mornings, and konoba tables by the water are bookable same-day.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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