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

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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 Zadar, Karlovac County, Zagreb, Rijeka, Pula, Senj, Krasno, Korenica, Smiljan, Lika-Senj County, Knin, Grad Skradin, Šibenik, and Split.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Croatia. You will spend 4 nights in Zadar, 4 nights in Zagreb, 1 night in Pula, 1 night in Senj, 1 night in Lika-Senj County, 1 night in Šibenik, and 1 night in Split. 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 Zadar, 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 Zadar, Karlovac County, Zagreb, Rijeka, Pula, Senj, Krasno, Korenica, Smiljan, Lika-Senj County, Knin, Grad Skradin, Šibenik, and Split, 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

Zadar - Arrival day
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Kolovare Beach
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Welcome to Zadar, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Croatia! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 3 nights discovering what to see in Zadar before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Zadar 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.

Find your way to your hotel in Zadar. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Croatia. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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.

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

Day 2

Zadar
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Drive 4 km, 32 min

Cathedral of St. Anastasia
Church of St. Donatus
Roman Forum
Sea organ
The Greeting to the Sun
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Zadar. You’ll stay in Zadar 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 Zadar. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Croatia!

Day 3

Zadar
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Drive 2 km, 33 min

Market Zadar
People's Square
Duke's palace
The Five Wells Square
Queen Jelena Madijevka Park
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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.

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

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

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

Day 4

Zadar
Zagreb
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Drive 312 km, 3 hours 36 min

Aquatika
Bundek City Park
Art Pavilion in Zagreb
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On day 4 of your road trip in Croatia, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Karlovac County and Zagreb are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Zagreb, where you will stay for 4 nights.

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

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.

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

Day 5

Zagreb
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Drive 19 km, 54 min

Zagreb Central Mosque
Croatian Association of Fine Artists
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.

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.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Croatia!

Day 6

Zagreb
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Drive 6 km, 51 min

Nikola Tesla Technical Museum
Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb
Mimara Museum
Ilica
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You have 2 nights left in Zagreb. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Set aside time today to explore Ilica, a standout street 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.

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

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

Day 7

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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Day 7 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Zadar. You’ll stay in Zagreb for 1 night 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.

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

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

Day 8

Zagreb
Pula
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Drive 279 km, 3 hours 31 min

Ban Josip Jelačić Statue
Cathedral of Zagreb
Trsat Castle
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Your itinerary for day 8 of your road trip in Croatia includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Zagreb and Rijeka. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Pula, where you'll spend 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.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Croatia!

Day 9

Pula
Senj
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Drive 180 km, 2 hours 47 min

Fortress Kaštel / Castello
Forum Square
Temple of Augustus
Aquarium Pula
Pula Arena
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Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in Croatia. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Pula. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Senj, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Senj 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 Senj.

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

Day 10

Senj
Lika-Senj
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Drive 164 km, 3 hours 43 min

Nehaj Fortress
House Velebit
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Nikola Tesla Memorial Center
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On day 10 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Croatia, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 4 destinations, including Senj, Krasno, Korenica, and Smiljan. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Lika-Senj County, where you’ll be staying 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.

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

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

Day 11

Lika-Senj
Šibenik
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Drive 194 km, 3 hours 39 min

Knin Fortress
Krka National Park
Skradinski buk
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 11 of your road trip in Croatia. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Knin 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.

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

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 Šibenik, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

Day 12

Šibenik
Split
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Drive 97 km, 1 hour 47 min

St Nicholas’ Fortress
St. Jacob’s Cathedral
Forest Park Marjan
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On day 12 of your road trip in Croatia, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Šibenik and Split are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Split, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

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

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Croatia!

Day 13

Split
Zadar
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Drive 157 km, 1 hour 51 min

Golden Gate
Diocletian's Palace
Saint Domnius Bell Tower
Split City Museum
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Your itinerary for day 13 of your road trip in Croatia includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Split. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Zadar, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Croatia!

Day 14

Zadar - Departure day
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Statue of Špiro Brusina
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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.

Discover boutiques offering an array of stylish fashion choices.

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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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.

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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.

Personalize your itinerary

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.

Easily make changes

Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.

Enjoy seamless planning

With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.

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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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