9-Day Croatia road trip from Zagreb to Rijeka, Pula, Senj, and Karlovac County

Zagreb has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Zagreb Fountains. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,190 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 9-day vacation in Croatia!

You still have 3 nights left in Zagreb.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Park Maksimir. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,174 visitors.

Ribnjak Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,263 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Zagreb Cathedral. This amazing attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,381 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Ban Josip Jelačić Statue. This top-tier point of interest and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,613 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Technical Museum. This museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,180 visitors.

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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 Roots - juice & cocktail bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 800 customers.

Restoran Vegehop 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 760 customers.

Locals enjoy Vinodol, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Zagreb. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,410 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!

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 Lotrščak Tower. This incredible attraction is a fortified tower and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,480 visitors.

Museum of Broken Relationships is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,957 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Stone Gate. This amazing attraction is a city gate and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,601 visitors.

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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 Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,156 customers.

Boban is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zagreb. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,445 customers.

Locals enjoy Submarine Burger Frankopanska, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Zagreb. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,795 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zagreb, Valhalla beer bar. 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 that locals recommend, like Roots - juice & cocktail bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 800 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 Rijeka. You’ll stay in Rijeka 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 Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,945 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Museum of Arts and Crafts, Zagreb. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,466 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Mimara Museum to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Mimara Museum is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,108 visitors.

The lovely Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,528 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 Bundek. This attraction is a lake rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 15,180 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 Rijeka. Rijeka 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 Konoba Tarsa. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,076 reviews.

The remarkable Barbacoa is another top restaurant in Rijeka we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,487 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Konoba Fiume is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 933 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Rijeka, the fantastic The Beertija Klub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,087 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Croatia. Today, you'll wake up in Rijeka and embark on a scenic drive to Pula, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Rijeka and Istria County 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 Rijeka. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Trsat Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,516 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Church of Mary of God of Trsat. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,485 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Rijeka is the stunning City Clock Tower. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,339 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Baredine Cave. This attraction is a show cave that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,659 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Church of Saint Euphemia. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,222 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Park forest Zlatni Rt. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,231 visitors.

The lovely Morosini - Grimani Castle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,836 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Fasana is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Istria County. This point of interest is a shopping mall rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 5,543 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Istria County, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Pula. When you arrive in Pula you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Veritas Food&Wine. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,550 customers.

Locals also recommend Pizzeria Jupiter, another of the best restaurants in Pula. Pizzeria Jupiter is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,601 customers.

After dinner, visit Rock Bar Mimoza to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Pula, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 613 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Shipyard Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Shipyard Pub has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,622 customers.

Zeppelin - Beach & lounge bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,777 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!

Day 6 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 Pula and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Senj. You will stay in Senj for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Pula is the amazing Pula Arena. This attraction is a roman amphitheatre that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 58,562 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Forum Square. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,726 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Pula is the outstanding Temple of Augustus. This popular archaeological site and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,904 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Tavern Kod Veska, one of the best restaurants in the city of Senj. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 822 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant-pizzeria Tropicana as one of the best restaurants in the city of Senj. Restaurant-pizzeria Tropicana is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,087 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Senj is Pizzeria King. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 841 customers.

After dinner, visit Pirassa Caffe Gelateria, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Senj. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 120 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restoran "Krešimir". This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 146 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 Karlovac County. You’ll stay in Karlovac County 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 Nehaj Fortress. This much-appreciated fortress and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,527 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Plitvice Lakes National Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 104,350 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Great Waterfall to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Great Waterfall is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,017 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 Karlovac County. Karlovac 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 Restoran Mandić. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,119 reviews.

The remarkable Bistro Kastel is another top restaurant in Karlovac County we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Pizzeria Tiffany Karlovac is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,786 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Karlovac County, the fantastic Hollywood cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Papa's Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,487 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is GP. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,112 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

Day 8 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 Karlovac County is the amazing Glazbeni paviljon. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 387 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Advent Karlovac. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 445 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Karlovac County is the outstanding Historical Grain Boat. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 414 visitors.

The spectacular Ozalj is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating town and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,623 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 Zagreb, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Harat's Pub, one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,602 customers.

Locals also recommend Stari Fijaker as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb. Stari Fijaker is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,114 customers.

After dinner, visit Booze and Blues, 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 848 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like A’e Craft Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.

Alternatively, Program Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Zagreb. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 637 customers.

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

Day 9 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 Konoba Didov san before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,110 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!