11-Day Croatia Road Trip from Dubrovnik to Šibenik, Zagreb, Rijeka, and Zadar

Your road trip adventure in Croatia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Lozica. You’ll stay in Lozica for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Lozica has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 Lozica, Pantarul. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Lozica also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lozica 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 11-day vacation in Croatia!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Lozica has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Lozica by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Lozica. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Lozica, like the extraordinary Trsteno Arboretum. This attraction is an arboretum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,977 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Lozica is the spectacular Dubrovnik Cable Car. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,234 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Porat Dubrovnik. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,508 visitors.

The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This church is a popular destination among visitors in Lozica. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,554 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Lovrijenac. Lovrijenac is a fortress and popular attraction in Lozica. More than 7,760 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Lozica does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Lozica on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Croatia, be sure to eat at Urban & Veggie - Vegan Restaurant Dubrovnik, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Lozica. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 671 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Lozica is the popular Restaurant Maskeron. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 527 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Lozica is Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Cafe. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,837 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Lozica!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Šibenik. You’ll stay in Šibenik for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Šibenik’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Šibenik, start your day with a visit to the amazing Roski waterfall. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,445 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Krka National Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 57,687 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Šibenik has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Šibenik. Šibenik offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restoran Pjat. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 597 reviews.

The remarkable Argola Sibenik Restaurant - Pizzeria is another top restaurant in Šibenik we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,128 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Šibenik, the fantastic Azimut. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Vintage Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Bronzin. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 735 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

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

One of the best places to visit in the town of Šibenik is the amazing St. Nicholas’ Fortress. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,824 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Šibenik Cathedral. This cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,282 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Šibenik 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 Bundek for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a lake and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,007 visitors.

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

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

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

You can also enjoy drinks 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.

Alternatively, Mr. Fogg is one of the best bars 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.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible 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 Museum of Broken Relationships. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,559 visitors.

Stone Gate is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,469 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!

Day 6 of your road trip through Croatia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Rijeka for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Zagreb is the amazing Ban Josip Jelačić Statue. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,038 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible catholic cathedral, Zagreb Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,260 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Zagreb is the outstanding Ribnjak Park. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,091 visitors.

The spectacular Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,419 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Technical Museum. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,713 visitors.

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 Rijeka, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Konoba Tarsa, one of the best restaurants in the city of Rijeka. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,076 customers.

Locals also recommend Barbacoa as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rijeka. Barbacoa is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,487 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rijeka is Konoba Fiume. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 933 customers.

After dinner, visit The Beertija Klub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Rijeka. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,087 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Pajol bar Pecine. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.

Alternatively, Bar Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Rijeka. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 625 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 Rijeka and embark on a scenic drive to Zadar, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Rijeka 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 Rijeka. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful City Clock Tower. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,256 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Church of Mary of God of Trsat. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,415 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Rijeka is the stunning Trsat Castle. This castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,964 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Nehaj Fortress. This attraction is a fortress that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,440 visitors.

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!

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Zadar, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Zadar.

Today you'll explore the city of Zadar. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Market Zadar. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,413 visitors.

Narodni trg is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Zadar. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,370 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Zadar is Church of St. Donatus. This amazing attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,543 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Roman Forum. This top-tier point of interest and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,478 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Sea organ. This tide organ is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 55,793 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 Zadar.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Zadar, like Trattoria Mediterraneo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.

Restoran Bruschetta is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zadar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,370 customers.

Locals enjoy Harbor CookHouse & Club, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Zadar. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,272 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zadar, Beach Bar Bamboo. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,578 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like La Famiglia. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,083 customers.

The Garden Lounge is another of the best bars in the city of Zadar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,269 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Arbanija. You’ll stay in Arbanija for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Zadar’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Zadar, start your day with a visit to the amazing Paški most. This much-appreciated road bridge and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,305 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Maslenica Bridge. This deck arch bridge and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,469 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Paklenica National Park to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Paklenica National Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,736 visitors.

The lovely Vidikovac, Kamenjak is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,552 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Zadar has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Arbanija. Arbanija offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Perivoj restoran i kavana. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,279 reviews.

The remarkable Villa Spiza is another top restaurant in Arbanija we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,322 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Šug Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Arbanija, the fantastic The Daltonist Craft Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Tennis Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,185 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

Day 10 of your road trip will take you to the city of Stobreč and the city of Makarska. You’ll stay in Lozica for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Stobreč today is Diocletian's Palace. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 74,369 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Marjan, an outstanding mountain, in the city of Stobreč. Around 12,259 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 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 city, 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 St. Peter Forest Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Makarska. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,905 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,803 travelers.

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

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Lozica, Peppers Eatery+Cocktails. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 691 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Promenada. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 725 customers.

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

Day 11 of your road trip in Croatia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lozica 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.

Plaža Sveti Jakov is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lozica. This natural feature and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,471 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Lozica at Taj Mahal hotel Lero before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

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