7-Day Croatia Road Trip from Zagreb traveling east to Zadar, Karlovac, and Osijek

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 18,435 visitors.

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, HERITAGE - Croatian Street Food & Shop. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,369 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 7-day vacation in Croatia!

You still have 2 nights left in Zagreb.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Stone Gate. This incredible attraction is a city gate and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,469 visitors.

Technical Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,713 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Bundek. This amazing attraction is a lake and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,007 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 Dubravkin put. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

Cheese Bar 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 1,097 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.

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 Zadar. You’ll stay in Zadar for 1 night. 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 Ban Josip Jelačić Statue. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,038 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,419 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ribnjak Park to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Ribnjak Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,091 visitors.

The lovely Art Park Zagreb is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,550 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.6 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 Zagreb Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 16,260 reviews.

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 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 Restoran 4 Kantuna. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,300 reviews.

The remarkable Konoba Rafaelo is another top restaurant in Zadar we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,104 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Pet Bunara Dine & Wine is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,856 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Zadar, the fantastic Deja Brew Pub Zadar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful BackStage Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Harbor CookHouse & Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,272 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Croatia. Today, you'll wake up in Zadar and embark on a scenic drive to Karlovac County, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Zadar before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Zadar. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Sea organ. This attraction is a tide organ that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 55,793 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Market Zadar. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,413 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Zadar is the stunning Narodni trg. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,370 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Plitvice Lakes National Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 102,285 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restoran Mandić. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,119 customers.

Locals also recommend Bistro Kastel, another of the best restaurants in Karlovac County. Bistro Kastel is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Pizzeria Tiffany Karlovac. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,786 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Hollywood cafe to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Karlovac County, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Papa's Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Papa's Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,487 customers.

GP is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,112 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Croatia, and look forward to more great days to come!

You’ll stay in Osijek for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Advent Karlovac. This excellent attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 441 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Croatia, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Croatia. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Park Slavonski Brod for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,710 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Osijek.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Osijek, SportHouse Osijek. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 742 customers.

Locals recommend Grill & Beer Bar Fabrique as one of the best restaurants in the city of Osijek. Grill & Beer Bar Fabrique is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 732 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Osijek, Pivnica Runda. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 612 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia with a toast!

Day 6 of your road trip through Croatia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. 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 Osijek is the amazing Youth pedestrian bridge. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,001 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Sakuntala park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,044 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Osijek is the outstanding Đakovo Cathedral. This popular catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,256 visitors.

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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 Vinodol as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb. Vinodol is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,410 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb is Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,156 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.

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

Day 7 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.

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 Boban before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,445 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Submarine Burger Frankopanska for your last chance at a meal in the city of Zagreb. The Submarine Burger Frankopanska restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,795 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!