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

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Sit back and enjoy a relaxed 14-day self-drive holiday in Croatia. Along the way, Split, Grad Skradin, Bogatić, Lika-Senj County, Zagreb, Karlovac County, Zadar, Nin, Općina Ražanac, Općina Jasenice, Grad Biograd na Moru, and Šibenik invite you to discover their unique blend of culture, scenery, and memorable experiences.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Croatia, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 4 nights in Split, 1 night in Lika-Senj County, 4 nights in Zagreb, and 4 nights in Zadar, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Croatia.

Your journey starts in Split, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 14-day relaxed road trip in Croatia to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Croatia already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Diocletian's Palace and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Sea Organ.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Croatia road trip itinerary for 14 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Croatia.

If you want to make your 14-day relaxed self-drive tour in Croatia even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Croatia includes 13 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 14 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 14-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Croatia today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Split - Arrival day
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  • Marmontova Street
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Your relaxed road trip through Croatia starts when you reach the incredible city of Split, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Split and begin your adventure in Croatia.

Split 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.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Split. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading 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 Split, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Split.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Croatia. Enjoy your first taste of Split as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Split
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Drive 2 km, 31 min

  • Croatian Maritime Museum
  • Golden Gate
  • Diocletian's Palace
  • Saint Domnius Bell Tower
  • Diocletian's Cellars
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Croatia. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Croatia and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring the food culture in Split offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Split.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Croatia!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Split
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 13 min

  • Forest Park Marjan
  • Mestrovic Gallery
  • Kašjuni Beach
  • Bacvice
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One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is Bacvice. Allow yourself some time to explore this neighborhood and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Croatia by joining a traveler-approved tour in Split. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Split that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Croatia more memorable.

For an unforgettable shopping experience, visit Pazar Market, the top shopping destination in Split. Browse local shops and stores, each offering delightful surprises. Find unique souvenirs or items to take home. After shopping, explore what Pazar Market has to offer, including attractions, essential services, and vibrant community activities.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Croatia, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Split.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Split’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Croatia.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Croatia!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Split
  • Lika-Senj
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Drive 286 km, 4 hours 10 min

  • Skradinski buk
  • Krka National Park
  • Roski waterfall
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Day 4 of your self-drive tour in Croatia offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Lika-Senj County for 1 night. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Croatia.

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

Continue your laid-back road trip in Croatia as you make your way to Lika-Senj County. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the town, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Croatia. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Lika-Senj County, explore the town like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Lika-Senj County.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Croatia!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Lika-Senj
  • Zagreb
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Drive 203 km, 2 hours 22 min

  • Croatian Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Ribnjak Park
  • Cathedral of Zagreb
  • Manduševac
  • Ban Josip Jelačić Statue
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On day 5 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Croatia, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Zagreb. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Croatia.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Zagreb, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Zagreb. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Toast to another amazing day in Croatia!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Zagreb
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 7 min

  • Park Maksimir
  • Zagreb Zoo
  • Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
  • Bandićeve Fontane
  • Lower Town (Donji Grad)
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Croatia more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Zagreb has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Zagreb. The bars in Zagreb make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Croatia!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Zagreb
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Drive 14 km, 58 min

  • Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb
  • Mimara Museum
  • Nikola Tesla Technical Museum
  • Bundek City Park
  • Ilica
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Croatia makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Croatia also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Zagreb, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Zagreb!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Zagreb
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Drive 1 km, 18 min

  • Stone Gate
  • Museum of Broken Relationships
  • Lotrščak Tower
  • Strossmayer Promenade
  • Upper Town (Gornji Grad)
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Croatia. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Croatia and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Croatia. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Zagreb, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Zagreb and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Croatia!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Zagreb
  • Zadar
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Drive 308 km, 3 hours 39 min

  • Nikola Tesla Experience Center Karlovac
  • Aquatika
  • Drveni Most
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Day 9 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Croatia lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Zadar, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 4 nights.

In Zadar, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Croatia.

Exploring the food culture in Zadar offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Zadar’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Croatia.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Croatia.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Zadar
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Drive 156 km, 2 hours 36 min

  • Solana Nin Salt Museum
  • Pag Bridge
  • Maslenica Bridge
  • Pariževačka glavica
  • Paklenica National Park
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On day 10 of your relaxed road trip in Croatia, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Zadar and visit amazing attractions in Nin, Općina Ražanac, Općina Jasenice, Rupine, and Parići, just outside the city. You still have 3 nights left in Zadar, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Zadar.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Zadar.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Croatia!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Zadar
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Drive 4 km, 32 min

  • The Greeting to the Sun
  • Sea organ
  • Roman Forum
  • Church of St. Donatus
  • Cathedral of St. Anastasia
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Croatia by joining a traveler-approved tour in Split. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Split that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Croatia more memorable.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Zadar and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Toast to another amazing day in Croatia!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Zadar
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Drive 4 km, 41 min

  • Kolovare Beach
  • The Five Wells Square
  • Queen Jelena Madijevka Park
  • People's Square
  • Market Zadar
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Croatia more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Exploring the food culture in Zadar offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Croatia.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Croatia!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Zadar
  • Split
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Drive 167 km, 2 hours 55 min

  • Town of Biograd
  • Plaža Dražica
  • Plaža Soline
  • St. Jacob’s Cathedral
  • St Nicholas’ Fortress
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Day 13 of your relaxed road trip across Croatia offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Split, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

You'll be staying in Split on this laid-back road trip through Croatia. You'll stay here for 1 night.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Split has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Croatia!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Split - Departure day
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  • TAXI Split Pickmeup Hr
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Day 14 of your relaxed road trip in Croatia is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 14 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 14-day relaxed road trip in Croatia is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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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