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Dalmatia in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 7-day Dalmatia itinerary through Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik with Church of St. Donatus, Kolovare Beach, Zadar Market. Day-by-day plan with times and food stops; personalise it with AI.

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Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases
Zadar (day 1–2); Split (day 3–5); Dubrovnik (day 6–7)
Approximate cost of activities and meals
120–240 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.
Getting between places
Bus Zadar → Split (about 180 min); Catamaran Split → Dubrovnik (about 270 min)
When to go
Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) give warm, settled weather with fewer crowds. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, so book accommodation and popular sights well ahead.

Day 1: Zadar

  • 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
  • 14:00 Hotel Bastion — A charming hotel with a focus on local culture and cuisine, perfect for couples exploring Zadar.
  • Afternoon Church of St. Donatus — Church of St. Donatus: 4.6★ (12,000 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Tri Bunara — Tri Bunara: 4.7★ (3,763 reviews), good budget fit

Day 2: Zadar

  • Morning Karma Restaurant & Bar — Karma Restaurant & Bar: 4.7★ (1,299 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Kolovare Beach — Kolovare Beach: 4.3★ (9,294 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon La Famiglia — La Famiglia: 4.6★ (4,016 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
  • Afternoon Zadar Market — Zadar Market: 4.5★ (9,553 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Pet Bunara — Pet Bunara: 4.6★ (4,200 reviews), good budget fit, matches your interests
  • Evening Stari grad Zadar — Stari grad Zadar: 4.8★ (787 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Split

  • 09:00 Hotel Bastion — A charming hotel with a focus on local culture and cuisine, perfect for couples exploring Zadar.
  • 09:35 Bus Zadar → Split — Bus Zadar → Split: good budget fit, direct route, 4.1★ (4,000 reviews)
  • 15:00 Hotel Villa Diana — A cozy hotel with a focus on local food and wine, ideal for couples wanting to explore Split's culture.
  • Afternoon Diocletian's Palace — Diocletian's Palace: 4.7★ (93,749 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Bokeria Kitchen & Wine — Bokeria Kitchen & Wine: 4.6★ (6,596 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 4: Split

  • Morning D16 Coffee — D16 Coffee: 4.6★ (2,764 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
  • Morning Split Old Town Hall — Split Old Town Hall: 4.7★ (1,180 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Uje Oil Bar — Uje Oil Bar: 4.6★ (4,800 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby, matches your interests
  • Afternoon Riva Waterfront Promenade — Riva Waterfront Promenade: 4.5★ (32,000 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Konoba Varoš — Konoba Varoš: good budget fit, 4.5★ (7,200 reviews), matches your interests, conveniently located nearby
  • Evening Marjan Hill Park — Marjan Hill Park: 4.8★ (25,000 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Split

  • Morning Kantun Paulina — Kantun Paulina: 4.6★ (4,548 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
  • Morning Diocletian's Cellars — Diocletian's Cellars: 4.5★ (1,849 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Zoi — Zoi: 4.7★ (1,500 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Game of Thrones Museum — Game of Thrones Museum: 3.8★ (2,055 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Fig Split — Fig Split: 4.7★ (3,993 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
  • Evening Split sign — Split sign: 4.4★ (529 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 6: Dubrovnik

  • 09:00 Hotel Villa Diana — A cozy hotel with a focus on local food and wine, ideal for couples wanting to explore Split's culture.
  • 09:35 Catamaran Split → Dubrovnik — Catamaran Split → Dubrovnik: good budget fit, 4.4★ (3,500 reviews)
  • 15:00 Hotel Dubrovnik — A historic hotel with a focus on local culture, perfect for couples wanting to explore Dubrovnik's rich history.
  • Afternoon Hard Rock Cafe Dubrovnik — Hard Rock Cafe Dubrovnik: 4.3★ (1,553 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Restaurant Panorama — Restaurant Panorama: 4.7★ (8,196 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 7: Dubrovnik

  • Morning Shizuku Ramen — Shizuku Ramen: 4.4★ (2,100 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Rector's Palace — Rector's Palace: 4.5★ (8,000 reviews), fits the city's character, conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • 11:00 Hotel Dubrovnik — A historic hotel with a focus on local culture, perfect for couples wanting to explore Dubrovnik's rich history.
  • 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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