6-Day Croatia road trip Starting from Zagreb to Lika-Senj County
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through Croatia.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Croatia. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Zagreb and 2 nights in Gospić, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Croatia. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Zagreb and Gospić. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Croatia you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Zagreb, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Croatia, including the stunning Park Maksimir and Ban Josip Jelačić Statue.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Croatia. From the magnificent Bundek to the breathtaking Zagreb Cathedral and Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Zagreb Zoo and learn more about the unique Sea organ to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Zagreb and Gospić, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Croatia. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Croatia.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Croatia. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Croatia.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Croatia.
You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Croatia has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Croatia. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Croatia extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in Croatia fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Croatia today!
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Day 1 – Zagreb - arrival day
Day 1 – Zagreb - arrival day
- Zagreb - Arrival day
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- Park Maksimir
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Your road trip adventure in Croatia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Zagreb. You’ll stay in Zagreb for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Zagreb has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Park Maksimir. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,174 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 Zagreb, mekPer's. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,654 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb is Pri zvoncu. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,325 customers.
Locals recommend Restaurant Zelen Dvor as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,571 customers.
Zagreb also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Zagreb is Vintage Industrial Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,500 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Zagreb is Hub Cooltura Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,249 customers.
Locals also enjoy Mr. Fogg. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,233 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Croatia!
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Day 2 – Zagreb
Day 2 – Zagreb
- Zagreb
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Drive 15 km, 1 hour 10 min
- Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
- Zagreb Cathedral
- Ban Josip Jelačić Statue
- Technical Museum
- Bundek
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On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Zagreb, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Zagreb.
Today you'll explore the city of Zagreb. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Zagreb Cathedral. This incredible attraction is a catholic cathedral and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,381 visitors.
Ban Josip Jelačić Statue is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Zagreb. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,613 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Zagreb 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 6,528 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 6,180 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 15,180 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 Bota Šare Zagreb restaurant - oyster & sushi bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,778 customers.
HERITAGE - Croatian Street Food & Shop 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 1,369 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.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Dubravkin put. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.
Cheese Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Zagreb. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Croatia!
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Day 3 – Lika-Senj County
Day 3 – Lika-Senj County
- Zagreb
- Lika-Senj
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Drive 211 km, 2 hours 32 min
- Stone Gate
- Museum of Broken Relationships
- Zagreb Zoo
- Lotrščak Tower
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Croatia, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Zagreb. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lika-Senj County. You’ll stay in Lika-Senj County for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Zagreb’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Zagreb, start your day with a visit to the amazing Lotrščak Tower. This much-appreciated fortified tower and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,480 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Museum of Broken Relationships. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 6,957 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Stone Gate to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Stone Gate is a city gate that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,601 visitors.
The lovely Zagreb Zoo is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 23,886 visitors have left this zoo average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Zagreb has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lika-Senj County. Lika-Senj County 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 Bistro & Pizzeria Tomislav. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,954 reviews.
The remarkable Restoran "Malo misto" - kod Franića is another top restaurant in Lika-Senj County we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 customers.
If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restoran Maki is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,881 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lika-Senj County, the fantastic The Highlanders pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 928 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Sala za vjenčanja Prašina. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 550 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Caffe Bar Bevanda. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 105 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!
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Day 4 – Lika-Senj County
Day 4 – Lika-Senj County
- Zadar
- Lika-Senj
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Drive 215 km, 2 hours 44 min
- People's Square
- Roman Forum
- Market Zadar
- Church of St Donatus
- Sea organ
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Lika-Senj County, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Lika-Senj County.
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 Narodni trg. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,549 visitors.
Market Zadar is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Zadar. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,601 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Zadar is Sea organ. This amazing attraction is a tide organ and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 56,635 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 4,627 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Church of St. Donatus. This church building is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,633 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 Lika-Senj County.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lika-Senj County, like Zlatna potkova. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 555 customers.
"Prašina" is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lika-Senj County. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 312 customers.
Locals enjoy Kavana Milinković, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lika-Senj County. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 245 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lika-Senj County, Caffe bar Amadeus. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 77 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Restoran Javor. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 414 customers.
Bistro @ izletište Travel is another of the best bars in the city of Lika-Senj County. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 175 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Croatia!
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Day 5 – Smiljan, Senj, Pijavica, and Zagreb
Day 5 – Smiljan, Senj, Pijavica, and Zagreb
- Zagreb
- Lika-Senj
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Drive 275 km, 3 hours 41 min
- Nikola Tesla Memorial Center
- Plaža Prva Draga
- Nehaj Fortress
- Plaža Plaža
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Day 5 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 Smiljan and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Zagreb. You will stay in Zagreb for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Smiljan is the amazing Nikola Tesla Memorial Center. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,934 visitors.
You can make the most of your new day in Smiljan 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 Zagreb, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restoran Vegehop, one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 760 customers.
Locals also recommend McDonald's Vrbani as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb. McDonald's Vrbani is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,850 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb is Mali Medo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,203 customers.
After dinner, visit Valhalla beer 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 1,010 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Roots - juice & cocktail bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 800 customers.
Alternatively, BarBar XXL is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Zagreb. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 924 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia!
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Day 6 – Zagreb - departure day
Day 6 – Zagreb - departure day
- Zagreb - Departure day
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- Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb
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Day 6 of your road trip in Croatia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Zagreb 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.
Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Zagreb. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,945 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Zagreb and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Croatia.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Zagreb at Vinodol before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,410 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica for your last chance at a meal in the city of Zagreb. The Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,156 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Esplanade Zagreb Hotel. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,925 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Zagreb. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Croatia!
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