One-Week Croatia Road Trip from Split to Lika-Senj County and Zadar

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

Split has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Split breakwater lighthouse. This attraction is a lighthouse and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 510 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 Split, Villa Spiza. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,322 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Split is Šug Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers.

Locals recommend Fig Split as one of the best restaurants in the city of Split. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,263 customers.

Split also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Split is Perivoj restoran i kavana. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,279 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Split is The Daltonist Craft Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Locals also enjoy Tennis Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,185 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Croatia!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Split, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Split.

Today you'll explore the city of Split. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Diocletian's Cellars. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 892 visitors.

Diocletian's Palace is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Split. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 75,911 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Split 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 Old Town Hall. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 570 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Froggyland. This museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,065 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 Split.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Split, 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 Split. 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 Split. 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 Split, 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 Split. 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 3 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 Split 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 Split is the amazing West Bank. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,337 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible mountain, Marjan. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,428 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Split is the outstanding Kašjuni Beach. This popular beach and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,777 visitors.

The spectacular Karting Arena Split is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 473 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Split 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 3 nights. 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 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!

On day 5 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 Sea organ. This incredible attraction is a tide organ and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 56,635 visitors.

Roman Forum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Zadar. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,627 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 Narodni trg. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,549 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Market Zadar. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,601 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!

You still have 1 night left in Zadar.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Solana Nin Salt Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,329 visitors.

Paški most is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,358 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Maslenica Bridge. This amazing attraction is a deck arch bridge and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,517 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Pariževačka glavica. This landmark and place of interest is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,644 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Paklenica National Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,802 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 Restaurant 2Ribara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,703 customers.

Restaurant Malo Misto is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zadar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,645 customers.

Locals enjoy Proto Food&More, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Zadar. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,389 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zadar, Yachting Bar & Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,289 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Restaurant Taverna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 825 customers.

Caffe Bar Kult is another of the best bars in the city of Zadar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 675 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip through Croatia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Split for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Zadar is the amazing Knez Branimir. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,028 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Town of Biograd. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,614 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Zadar is the outstanding Plaža Dražica. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,940 visitors.

The spectacular Plaža Soline is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,527 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Vidikovac, Kamenjak. This attraction is a popular top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,609 visitors.

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 Split, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Nevera Tavern, one of the best restaurants in the city of Split. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Locals also recommend Duje as one of the best restaurants in the city of Split. Duje is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,027 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Split is To Je Tako Mexican Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,011 customers.

After dinner, visit Zinfandel Food & Wine bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Split. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 989 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Marvlvs Library Jazz Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 787 customers.

Alternatively, Moon Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Split. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,002 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip in Croatia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Split 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 Split and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Croatia.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Split at Matoni before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,007 customers.

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