A Perfect 2 Week Croatia Itinerary (Dalmatian Coast)

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Before heading to Croatia, most two week itineraries I saw took in pretty much every place available and had me exhausted before I’d even started. I’m a bit of a ‘slow traveller’ and prefer to spend longer in fewer places enjoying them in depth, than rushing around not properly enjoying more places.

So this itinerary is aimed at *properly* seeing the Dalmatian Coast, rather than *trying* (and failing) to see all of Croatia in 14 days. That said, of course you could spend months exploring the Croatian Dalmatian Coast and still not see it all, but it’s a great amount of time to really start getting under its skin.


  1. Contents
  2. Important information about visiting the Dalmatian Coast
    1. When to visit Croatia
    2. Language, Currency & Time Zone
  3. The Itinerary
    1. Days 1 – 5: Dubrovnik
      1. Day 1: Arrival, Dubrovnik Old Town
      2. Day 2: Dubrovnik City Walls, Old Town, Mount Srd
      3. Day 3: Fort Lovrijenac, Lokrum Island
      4. Day 4: Trsteno Arboretum
      5. Day 5: Elaphiti Islands
    2. Day 6 – 7: Peljesac Peninsula or Korcula Island
      1. Day 6 & 7: Peljesac Peninsula
      2. Alternate Day 6 & 7: Korcula Island
    3. Day 8 – 10: Hvar Island
    4. Day 11 – 14: Split
      1. Day 11 – 12: Split Old Town, Marjan Hill
      2. Day 13: Klis Fortress
      3. Day 14: Trogir, Departure
  4. Getting around the Dalmatian Coast
  5. Find out more

Croatia is beautiful to visit all year round with mild weather even during the winter months. That said, a lot is closed during the off season, so for me the best time to visit is either May or September – that way the crowds are thinner, the temperatures are more manageable, and everything is still open.

  • Croatian is the national language, but English is widely spoken, especially in the tourist hot spots.
  • The currency changed in Croatia in 2022, and it now uses the Euro. We heard American tourists asking if it took the USD so please know in advance it doesn’t!
  • Croatia is 1 hour ahead of the UK, and 6 hours ahead of New York time

Start off your two week jaunt in one of Croatia’s most famous cities. Truly one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever visited, Dubrovnik is well worth more than just a day. Start off your holiday with a relaxing few days exploring the Old Town.

Arrive to Dubrovnik and explore a bit of the Old Town and its harbour, enjoying a nice dinner.

In the harbour

Walk the city walls, visit the monasteries and their incredible cloisters, hit the museums of the city or shop and enjoy the sunshine, finishing off with a sunset view over the Old Town from Mount Srd.

Sunset from Mount Srd

Climb to Fort Lovrijenac and then spend the rest of your day relaxing on Lokrum Island, home to peacocks, monasteries and lovely rocky beaches.

Fort Lovrijenac

After two days in the Old Town, it’s time to escape the city and explore more of the region around Dubrovnik accessible by easy bus or ferry.

First up, it’s a visit Trsteno Gardens, some of the most beautiful gardens in all of Croatia, all looking out over the Adriatic.

In Trsteno Gardens

Visit the Elaphiti Islands on a cruise, or take the ferry independently. Our favourite was Lopud island for a relaxing day by the beach, or an active day hiking to one of the most stunning points along the entire Dalmatian Coast.

Beautiful


After already spending time along the coast, it’s time to make a choice as to whether you want to see a bit more inland, or visit another beautiful Croatian island.

Explore Croatia’s wine region, the Peljesac Peninsula. Tour a few wineries, eat in traditional pubs, and I recommend staying in the beautiful town of Ston, home to Europe’s ‘Great Wall of China’.

Relax on Korcula and explore its enchanting old town, beaches and wineries soaking in more of the sea breeze and sunbathing.

Approaching Korcula


Another of Croatia’s coastal gems is Hvar Island, known as one of the most upmarket islands in the country. There are two main towns on the island. Hvar Town buzzes with billionaire yachts and boats, with parties raving until sunrise. Stari Grad is the opposite, with a quieter and more authentic vibe. Spend a day in each to really soak in the island and what it has to offer.

On Hvar


Transfer from Hvar to Split on Day 11 and then spend your time exploring Split and the surrounding region with your final few days in Croatia.

Spend your time in central Split, exploring the town, visiting Diocletian’s Palace and climbing Marjan Hill. Take it easy and chill in the sunshine with drinks and good food.

Split’s Riva waterfront

Take a day trip to Klis Fortress to see one of the most impressive fortresses in Croatia. Full of history, it’s great to explore and learn a bit about the story of the area too.

Klis Fortress

Enjoy your final morning in Split with a quick jaunt to Trogir, just outside the centre of Split – before heading home at the end of the day following a wonderful two weeks in Croatia!

Beautiful Trogir


There are no trains up and down the Dalmatian Coast.

Driving is easy in the area, however parking is not. Parking in central Dubrovnik is virtually impossible so I don’t recommend hiring a car for this itinerary unless you are staying outside of city centres.

Instead I recommend using buses and ferries which is another reason to visit between May and September, as ferries often don’t run during the off season.


If you’d like to see my detailed posts on each location you can do so using the links below:


Did you enjoy the Dalmatian Coast? We had the best time exploring it at a good, but not too quick pace. There is so much to see and do and hundreds of other stop possibilities, but it’s such a beautiful area you can’t go wrong.

Completely separately away from the itinerary, I have had some amazing blogging progress recently. I’m now consistently ranking on google (e.g. Google ‘2 day Hong Kong Itinerary’ and I am the top hit. The top!!). This is happening on multiple of my posts and ranking means I’m now pulling in about 20k unique visitors a month. I’ve completely re-branded my site and am trying to make the most of my high flying as no doubt it will only be temporary. I’m very proud though, and it’s great for this website to move from being a hobby to being a hobby and a genuine product.

Thank you to everyone who reads, likes, comments and follows along on the adventures -I’m so grateful! Stay safe and happy travelling!

42 responses to “A Perfect 2 Week Croatia Itinerary (Dalmatian Coast)”

  1. Love this Croatian itinerary! I last visited the country in 2018, when it was still using the kuna; very convenient it now uses the euro! I loved my time in Split and the islands, and it’s truly a lovely paradise along the Dalmatian Coast. Congratulations on your blogging milestone; I have no doubt you’ll continue to be successful in your writing endeavors!

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    1. Thanks so much Rebecca, that’s so kind of you to say! I know, the switch caught me out as I wasn’t expecting it to be Euros either!! And thank you, as you will be too 🙂

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  2. Great! I’ve only visited Dubrovnik and that was ages ago so your Croatian itinerary will come in very useful.

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    1. So glad you think it’s helpful Marion – thanks for taking the time to read

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  3. Thanks for sharing! I definitely want to visit Croatia one day!

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    1. Thanks Vanessa, I really hope you make it to Croatia one day soon 🙂

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  4. Congrats on your blogging success! You have earned it. I really like your new layout and its clean lines. I am envious! 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much, that’s so kind of you to say 🙂

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  5. Congratulations on your blogging success – well deserved in my view. I very much enjoy reading your posts, and I am pleased to hear that so many other people do as well.

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    1. Thank you so much, that’s really lovely of you to say 🙂 I’m honoured you enjoy the posts, thank you for always taking the time to read and comment.

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  6. We are going to Croatia in April and have several of these sites on our itinerary. We have booked a cruise on a very small ship (only 35 passengers) for part of our time there since the ferries are limited in April. Excellent post and congratulations on your recognition! 🥂

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    1. Ooo I’m so excited to follow along and live vicariously through you! The cruise ship sounds a great idea given the ferries out of season. It’s crazy how difficult transport is around the Dalmatian Coast outside of the peak season.

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  7. This is such a brilliant itinerary, Hannah, and Croatia is such a beautiful country with so much to see and do – it’s on my travel wish list! I prefer slow travel too – on way too many occasions I’ve experienced travel burnout and have returned home from a trip completely exhausted. I find that when you slow down and spend extended periods in one place, you have the chance to build meaningful connections with both locals and fellow travellers. These relationships can lead to lasting friendships, or at least some really nice memories to cherish. Thanks for sharing, and have a wonderful day 🙂 Aiva xx

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    1. Thank you so much Aiva, that’s so kind of you 🙂 I agree, I have had a few trips like that and so much prefer to see an area properly and really enjoy them. Thanks so much for reading, and I hope you make it to Croatia one day soon 🙂 xx

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  8. Woohoo go Hannah!! That’s incredible!! I’ve used your posts when planning my trips so I know how valuable they are 🙂 I agree that I am a bit of a slow traveller in the sense that I like to see all of one area, but my days are jam packed sightseeing.

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    1. Aww thanks lovely, I’m super chuffed my posts can actually be useful 🙂 Your holidays are always jam packeddddd, and I’m totally here for it!

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  9. Also if you don’t use it already, Pinterest is great at driving blog views!

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  10. Such a great itinerary that I will be making sure I refer to when I visit Croatia! Congratulations on the blogging success!

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    1. Thank you so much – and really glad you found the itinerary useful 🙂

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  11. Yup..Hannah.. its so prefect! Great post as always and loved the pictures!

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    1. Thank you so much Jyothi 🙂

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  12. Good itinerary with focus on Dubrovnik and southern Dalmatia. There are other towns in Dalmatia too, such as Zadar for instance. A suggestion for your next visit then, Zadar and Krka falls and Pag island, that is all northern Dalmatia. Also, if you want to head more north up Adriatic coast, visit Kvarner region and Istria region🙂

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    1. They are some really great additional recommendations. There is so much to see in Croatia and not enough time 🙂

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  13. Also, congrats on your blogging success

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  14. What a wonderful way to spend 14 days! The coastline views of Croatia look terrific, whether on the water or at elevation, and I’m always a fan of terra cotta roofs and vintage architectural features! Thanks for sharing your lovely travels, my friend Hannah 🙂

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    1. Thanks so much Phil, it really was a lovely place to visit and we had such a great break there. Have a great weekend Phil 🙂

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  15. This really is a perfect itinerary. I sent your post to my hubby because just last night he brought up visiting Croatia but wondered what there is to do there. I told him all about your series of posts about your trip there and the different places you had written about. Now maybe if I send him this excellent itinerary then a visit to Croatia might be in our future 🙂

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    1. Aww yey that’s amazing it might be useful for you – I hope you do get to visit Croatia as it’s a truly stunning country with so much to see and do

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  16. Thanks for the comprehensive guide to Croatia. It looks like you had fabulous weather throughout your entire two weeks there. Your pictures are simply gorgeous. It’s on our travel list!

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    1. You would love it for all the Naitonal parks and hiking as well, it’s a truly beautiful country!

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  17. What a great guide! I’ve never been to the Dalmatian Coast, so this will be really handy if I ever make it there. And congratulations on your blogging success, it’s very well deserved 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much, I’m really glad this might come in handy 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to stop by!

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  18. Hi Hannah, Go slow travel is our style. This post is so perfect and well laid out. Saving this for our trip to this area. Thank you!

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    1. Thank you so much for taking the time to read, and glad it might be helpful for your trip!

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  19. Such an amazing itinerary! I would love to explore more of Croatia as I have now only visited Dubrovnik (and agree 100% with your recommendations there). Also, congrats for all the progress on your blog, you completely deserve it and I am sure it is only the beginning! The new look of your blog is also great!

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    1. Thanks Juliette, we loved our time in Croatia and really want to explore more. Thank you for your kind words as well, I I really appreciate the support 🙂

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  20. Wow! I have not been here but now I think I have to go! It does look like a perfect itinerary!! Lori

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    1. Thanks Lori, so glad the itinerary might be useful 🙂

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  21. Great itinerary. I’ve hit a few of these – a winter long weekend in Dubrovnik (inside the wall, loved it!) and a few days in Split, Hvar and Trogir. I don’t imagine I’ll get back to the others but good to know about them. Lovely summary.

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  22. I think I’ll be able to spend my entire holiday in just Dubrovnik – it’s such a pretty city! If we ever visit Croatia, I’ll print your post and tie it in a travel journal – you’ve done an excellent job of showing The Dalmatian Coast as a desired holiday destination Hannah.

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    1. It really is beautiful Corna, and Croatia is an incredible country which I really recommend visiting 🙂

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