7-Day Croatia road trip from Zadar to Tučepi and Lika-Senj County

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

Zadar has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Kolovare Beach. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,177 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 Zadar, Restoran 4 Kantuna. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,300 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zadar is Konoba Rafaelo. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,104 customers.

Locals recommend Pet Bunara Dine & Wine as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zadar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,856 customers.

Zadar also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Zadar is Deja Brew Pub Zadar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Zadar is BackStage Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Locals also enjoy Harbor CookHouse & Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,272 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Croatia!

On day 2 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 2 nights 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 best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,601 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 6,549 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 8,633 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 Sea organ. This tide organ is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 56,635 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.

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 Tučepi. You’ll stay in Tučepi for 2 nights. 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 4,358 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 3,517 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Town of Biograd to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Town of Biograd is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,614 visitors.

The lovely Plaža Dražica is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,940 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Plaža Soline. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 4,527 reviews.

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 Tučepi. Tučepi 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 Villa Spiza. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,322 reviews.

The remarkable Šug Restaurant is another top restaurant in Tučepi we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Fig Split is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,263 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Tučepi, the fantastic Perivoj restoran i kavana. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,279 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Daltonist Craft Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Tennis Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,185 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Tučepi, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Tučepi.

Today you'll explore the city of Tučepi. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Kava Beach. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,221 visitors.

Croatian Maritime Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Tučepi. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 465 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Tučepi is Golden Gate. This amazing attraction is a memorial gates and arches and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,783 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Diocletian's Palace. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 75,911 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Diocletian's Cellars. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 892 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 Tučepi.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Tučepi, like PORTOFINO Steak - Pasta - Seafood. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

Chops Grill - Steak & Seafood is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Tučepi. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,663 customers.

Locals enjoy Dvor, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Tučepi. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,763 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Tučepi, Makarun Split. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bokeria Kitchen & Wine. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,989 customers.

Fabrique Pub is another of the best bars in the city of Tučepi. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,169 customers.

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

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 Tučepi and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Lika-Senj County. You will stay in Lika-Senj County for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Tučepi is the amazing Split viewpoint (belvedere). This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 532 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, West Bank. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,337 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Tučepi is the outstanding Marjan. This popular mountain and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,428 visitors.

The spectacular Kašjuni Beach is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating beach and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,777 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Tučepi 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 Lika-Senj County, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bistro & Pizzeria Tomislav, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lika-Senj County. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,954 customers.

After dinner, visit The Highlanders pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lika-Senj County. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 928 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bistro @ izletište Travel. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 175 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia!

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

If you’re curious to see more of Lika-Senj County, start your day with a visit to the amazing Nikola Tesla Memorial Center. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,934 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Nehaj Fortress. This fortress and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,527 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Plaža Prva Draga to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Plaža Prva Draga is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,077 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Lika-Senj County has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Zadar. Zadar 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 Restaurant 2Ribara. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,703 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Malo Misto is another top restaurant in Zadar we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,645 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Proto Food&More is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,389 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Zadar, the fantastic Yachting Bar & Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,289 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Restaurant Taverna. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 825 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Caffe Bar Kult. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 675 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

Day 7 of your road trip in Croatia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Zadar 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.

Queen Jelena Madijevka Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Zadar. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,288 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Zadar at Kornat Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 858 customers.

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