7-Day Dalmatian Coast: Split, Hvar & Dubrovnik
Explore the best of southern Croatia without the extreme luxury price tag. Starting in Split, wander Diocletian Palace, take a passenger catamaran to Hvar Town for island swimming, and finish among the stone fortresses of Dubrovnik.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Diocletian Palace & Riva Promenade
SplitArrive in Split. Explore the ancient Roman halls and Peristyle of Diocletian Palace for free. Climb Marjan hill for sunset over the Adriatic.
Trogir Day Trip or Coastal Swim
SplitTake local bus 37 to the UNESCO island town of Trogir (€3) or swim at Bačvice and Kasjuni pebble beaches.
Catamaran to Hvar & Spanish Fortress
HvarBoard the morning catamaran from Split port directly to Hvar Town (€10). Walk up to Fortica (Spanish Fortress) for panoramic island vistas.
Pakleni Islands Taxi Boat
HvarTake a shared taxi boat to Jerolim or Marinkovac for crystal-clear pine cove swimming. Dine on fresh grilled fish in town.
Catamaran to Dubrovnik & Old Port Walk
DubrovnikTake the Kapetan Luka catamaran from Hvar to Dubrovnik Gruž port (€40). Take local bus 1A to Pile Gate. Stroll the limestone Stradun.
Dubrovnik City Walls & Buža Bar Cliff
DubrovnikWalk the medieval ramparts early at 08:00 AM before crowds arrive (€35). Swim off the rocks at Buža Bar. Watch sunset from Mount Srđ.
Lokrum Island Nature Reserve
DubrovnikTake the 15-minute passenger ferry to Lokrum Island (€27) to walk among wild peacocks and swim in the Dead Sea salt pool before departure.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
If pressed for time, spend 2 nights in Split and 3 nights in Dubrovnik, taking a day-trip catamaran to Hvar instead of staying overnight.
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