14-Day Croatia Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Pula to Senj, Lika-Senj County, Šibenik, Split, Zadar, and Zagreb

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 14-day road trip in Croatia! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Pula, Senj, Korenica, Smiljan, Lika-Senj County, Knin, Bogatić, Grad Skradin, Šibenik, Split, Zadar, Karlovac County, Zagreb, and Rijeka.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Croatia. You will spend 3 nights in Pula, 1 night in Senj, 1 night in Lika-Senj County, 1 night in Šibenik, 1 night in Split, 2 nights in Zadar, and 4 nights in Zagreb. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Croatia. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Pula, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Croatia on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes National Park and Diocletian's Palace are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Pula, Senj, Korenica, Smiljan, Lika-Senj County, Knin, Bogatić, Grad Skradin, Šibenik, Split, Zadar, Karlovac County, Zagreb, and Rijeka, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Croatia. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Croatia.

Throughout your road trip in Croatia, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Croatia.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Croatia fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Croatia today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Pula - Arrival day
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  • Pula Arena
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Welcome to Pula, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Croatia! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Pula before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Pula is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Pula. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Croatia. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Pula, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Croatia!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Pula
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Drive 11 km, 41 min

  • Aquarium Pula
  • Verudela Canyon
  • Temple of Augustus
  • Forum Square
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Croatia. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Shop 'til you drop at Pula's premier shopping hotspot, Kandlerova Street! Elevate your style by browsing through trendy boutiques and shops, filled with unique finds. Keep an eye out for artisan crafts, perfect as cherished mementos. Kandlerova Street also offers more, including cafes, attractions, key services, and exciting local experiences to round out your visit.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Pula's best restaurants.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Croatia.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Pula
  • Senj
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Drive 171 km, 2 hours 26 min

  • Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria
  • Fortress Kaštel / Castello
  • Zerostrasse
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Your itinerary for day 3 of your road trip in Croatia includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Pula. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Senj, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Senj, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Senj. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Croatia.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Senj
  • Lika-Senj
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Drive 149 km, 3 hours 13 min

  • Park Nehaj
  • Nehaj Fortress
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Nikola Tesla Memorial Center
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On day 4 of your road trip in Croatia, your travel plans include 3 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Senj, Korenica, and Smiljan are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Lika-Senj County, where you will stay for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Lika-Senj County. Lika-Senj County offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Lika-Senj County. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Lika-Senj
  • Šibenik
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Drive 195 km, 3 hours 42 min

  • Knin Fortress
  • Roski waterfall
  • Krka National Park
  • Skradinski buk
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 5 of your road trip in Croatia. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Knin, Bogatić, and Grad Skradin. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Šibenik, where will spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Šibenik. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Šibenik's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Croatia!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Šibenik
  • Split
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Drive 89 km, 1 hour 27 min

  • St Nicholas’ Fortress
  • St. Jacob’s Cathedral
  • Diocletian's Cellars
  • Diocletian's Palace
  • Golden Gate
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Dive into day 6 of your remarkable road trip in Croatia. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Šibenik and Split. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Split, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Split, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Split's best restaurants.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Croatia!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Split
  • Zadar
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Drive 168 km, 2 hours 39 min

  • Forest Park Marjan
  • Sea organ
  • The Greeting to the Sun
  • Roman Forum
  • Church of St. Donatus
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On day 7 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Croatia, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Split and Zadar. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Zadar, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Zadar. Zadar offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Zadar, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Croatia!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Zadar
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Drive 4 km, 40 min

  • Market Zadar
  • People's Square
  • Queen Jelena Madijevka Park
  • The Five Wells Square
  • Kolovare Beach
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You have 1 night left in Zadar. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Croatia. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Zadar. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Croatia!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Zadar
  • Zagreb
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Drive 313 km, 3 hours 35 min

  • Aquatika
  • Nikola Tesla Technical Museum
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Your itinerary for day 9 of your road trip in Croatia includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Karlovac County and Zagreb. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Zagreb, where you'll spend 4 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Zadar.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Zagreb. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Zagreb is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Zagreb.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Croatia.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Zagreb
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 10 min

  • Bundek City Park
  • Bandićeve Fontane
  • Park Maksimir
  • Zagreb Zoo
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You’ll stay in Zagreb for 3 nights.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Croatia. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Zagreb, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Say good night to Zagreb and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Croatia!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Zagreb
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Drive 3 km, 45 min

  • Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
  • Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb
  • Museum of Arts and Crafts, Zagreb
  • Mimara Museum
  • Ilica
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Day 11 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Pula. You’ll stay in Zagreb for 2 nights more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Croatia. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Zagreb. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Head back to your accommodation in Zagreb and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Croatia.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Zagreb
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Drive 1 km, 15 min

  • Lotrščak Tower
  • Museum of Broken Relationships
  • Stone Gate
  • Upper Town (Gornji Grad)
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Set aside time today to explore Upper Town (Gornji Grad), a standout neighborhood that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Croatia. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Zagreb is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Zagreb.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Croatia!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Zagreb
  • Pula
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Drive 278 km, 3 hours 36 min

  • Ban Josip Jelačić Statue
  • Cathedral of Zagreb
  • Ribnjak Park
  • Trsat Castle
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On day 13 of your road trip in Croatia, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Zagreb and Rijeka are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Pula, where you will stay for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Pula, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Pula. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Croatia.

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Pula - Departure day
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  • Montezaro Park
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Day 14 of your road trip in Croatia is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Take a break with a cup of coffee or tea while savoring the local vibe in a coffee shop.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Croatia!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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