10-Day Croatia Road Trip from Dubrovnik traveling north to Šibenik, Zagreb, Ogulin, and Zadar

Your road trip adventure in Croatia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Dubrovnik. You’ll stay in Dubrovnik for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Dubrovnik has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Pile Gate, Dubrovnik. This attraction is a city gate and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,440 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Dubrovnik, Pantarul. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Dubrovnik also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Dubrovnik is Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,837 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Croatia!

Day 2 of your road trip through Croatia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Dubrovnik and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Šibenik. You will stay in Šibenik for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Dubrovnik is the amazing Dubrovnik Cable Car. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,234 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible city gate, Ploče Gate, Dubrovnik. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,116 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Dubrovnik is the outstanding The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This popular church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,554 visitors.

The spectacular Lovrijenac is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating fortress and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,760 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Dubrovnik by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Croatia. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Šibenik, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restoran Pjat, one of the best restaurants in the city of Šibenik. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 597 customers.

Locals also recommend Argola Sibenik Restaurant - Pizzeria as one of the best restaurants in the city of Šibenik. Argola Sibenik Restaurant - Pizzeria is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,128 customers.

After dinner, visit Azimut, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Šibenik. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Vintage Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

Alternatively, Bronzin is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Šibenik. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia!

You’ll stay in Zagreb for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Šibenik today is St. Nicholas’ Fortress. This excellent attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,824 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Šibenik Cathedral, an outstanding cathedral, in the town of Šibenik. Around 7,282 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Croatia, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Croatia. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Museum of Broken Relationships for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,559 visitors.

This outstanding must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,038 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Zagreb.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb, HERITAGE - Croatian Street Food & Shop. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,369 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Zagreb, Vintage Industrial Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,500 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Hub Cooltura Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,249 customers.

Mr. Fogg is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Zagreb. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,233 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia with a toast!

You still have 2 nights left in Zagreb.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Stone Gate. This incredible attraction is a city gate and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,469 visitors.

St. Mark's Church is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,829 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Park Maksimir. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,435 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Croatia to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Zagreb.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb, like Dubravkin put. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

Cheese Bar is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zagreb. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.

Locals enjoy Roots - juice & cocktail bar, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Zagreb. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 800 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zagreb, Swanky Monkey Garden. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,237 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Croatia!

You still have 1 night left in Zagreb.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Ribnjak Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,091 visitors.

Zagreb Cathedral is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,260 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,419 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Technical Museum. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,713 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Bundek. This lake is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,007 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Croatia to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Zagreb.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb, like Restoran Vegehop. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 760 customers.

Vinodol is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zagreb. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,410 customers.

Locals enjoy Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Zagreb. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,156 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zagreb, Valhalla beer bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,010 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Roots - juice & cocktail bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 800 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Croatia!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Ecopark Krašograd. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,530 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Samobor Castle. This castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,882 visitors.

Kipišće Lake is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 1,201 reviews.

The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Croatia’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Croatia’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Croatia’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Museum of Neandertals in Krapina for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,224 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Ogulin.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Pizzeria Bonino, one of the best restaurants in the city of Ogulin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

Locals also recommend Štross Street Food as one of the best restaurants in the city of Ogulin. Štross Street Food is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 923 customers.

After dinner, visit Cafe COCKTAIL, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ogulin. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like caffe bar JAZZbina. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 456 customers.

Alternatively, Krčma Dalmatinac is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Ogulin. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 176 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Croatia. Today, you'll wake up in Ogulin and embark on a scenic drive to Zadar, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ogulin and Lika-Senj County before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Ogulin. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Ivana's House of Fairy Tales. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,063 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Plitvice Lakes National Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 102,285 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Lika-Senj County, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Zadar. When you arrive in Zadar you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restoran 4 Kantuna. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,300 customers.

Locals also recommend Konoba Rafaelo, another of the best restaurants in Zadar. Konoba Rafaelo is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,104 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Pet Bunara Dine & Wine. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,856 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Deja Brew Pub Zadar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Zadar, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like BackStage Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. BackStage Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Harbor CookHouse & Club is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,272 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Croatia, and look forward to more great days to come!

You’ll stay in Split for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Maslenica Bridge. This excellent attraction is a deck arch bridge that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,469 visitors.

Around 5,736 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Croatia, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Croatia. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Krka National Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 57,687 visitors.

This outstanding waterfall has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,928 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Split.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Split, Perivoj restoran i kavana. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,279 customers.

Locals recommend Villa Spiza as one of the best restaurants in the city of Split. Villa Spiza is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,322 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Split is Šug Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Split, The Daltonist Craft Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Tennis Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,185 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia with a toast!

Day 9 of your road trip through Croatia is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Split and the city of Makarska. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Split is the amazing Diocletian's Palace. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 74,369 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Marjan. This mountain and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,259 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Split is another excellent way to spend your new day in Croatia. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Croatia’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Croatia’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Croatia’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing St. Peter Forest Park in the city of Makarska for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,905 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Makarska is the outstanding Biokovo Nature Park - Skywalk. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,803 visitors, this park deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Dubrovnik.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Urban & Veggie - Vegan Restaurant Dubrovnik, one of the best restaurants in the city of Dubrovnik. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 671 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Maskeron as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dubrovnik. Restaurant Maskeron is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 527 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dubrovnik is Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Cafe. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,837 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia!

Day 10 of your road trip in Croatia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Dubrovnik before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Porat Dubrovnik is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Dubrovnik. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,508 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Dubrovnik and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Croatia.

You’ll then say farewell to Dubrovnik. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Croatia!