11-Day Croatia Road Trip from Rijeka traveling west to Pula

Your road trip adventure in Croatia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Rijeka. You’ll stay in Rijeka for 9 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Rijeka has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Petar Kružić Stairway. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 799 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 Rijeka, Konoba Tarsa. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,076 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rijeka is Barbacoa. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,487 customers.

Rijeka also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Rijeka is Book caffe Dnevni boravak. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,024 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Rijeka is The Beertija Klub. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,087 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-day vacation in Croatia!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Rijeka has to offer. Cherish the 8 nights you have left in Rijeka by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Rijeka. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Rijeka, like the extraordinary Trsat Castle. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,516 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Rijeka is the spectacular Church of Mary of God of Trsat. This attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,485 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Islamic Center of Rijeka. This mosque has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 952 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Rijeka.

Your discovery of Rijeka does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Rijeka on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Croatia, be sure to eat at Konoba Fiume, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Rijeka. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 933 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Rijeka is the popular Boonker. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,735 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Teatro Lounge Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Rijeka for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 738 customers.

River is another of the most popular bars in the city of Rijeka. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,197 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Rijeka!

Day 3 of your road trip across Croatia is another day in the magnificent Rijeka. You now have 7 nights left in Rijeka. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Rijeka offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Rijeka is the stunning Rijeka Cathedral. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 792 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular PEEK&POKE Computer Museum in the city of Rijeka. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 745 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Rijeka is the incredible Natural History Museum Rijeka. This attraction is a natural history museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 792 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Coast. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,043 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Rijeka you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Rijeka has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Rijeka, Bistro Mornar. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,156 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Rijeka that locals enjoy, eat at Konoba Ribica. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,872 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Rijeka, Pet Jedan Tapas Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 898 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Rijeka, we recommend the cocktails at Pub "Bačva". This bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 781 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Rijeka!

Day 4 of your road trip across Croatia is another day in the magnificent Rijeka. You now have 6 nights left in Rijeka. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Rijeka offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Rijeka is the stunning Venetian House. This has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in the city of Rijeka. This attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 373 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Rijeka is the incredible Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Rijeka). This attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 347 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Rijeka you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Rijeka has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Rijeka, Na Sušaku. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,775 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Rijeka that locals enjoy, eat at King’s Caffe food pub. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,389 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Rijeka, Milord Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 748 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Rijeka, we recommend the cocktails at Phanas Pub Rijeka est.2001. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 753 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Rijeka!

Day 5 of your road trip across Croatia is another day in the magnificent Opatija. You now have 5 nights left in Opatija. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Opatija offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the town of Opatija is the stunning The Wall of Fame. This has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Opatijska kamelija in the town of Opatija. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the town of Opatija is the incredible Croatian Museum of Tourism. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 274 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Maiden with the Seagull. This sculpture and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,947 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the outstanding Slatina. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a much-appreciated attraction with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 864 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Opatija you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Opatija has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Opatija, Submarine Burger Rijeka. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,653 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Opatija that locals enjoy, eat at Lovorka Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,501 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Opatija, "Metropolis" Caffe Bar & Night Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 675 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Opatija, we recommend the cocktails at Public pub. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 521 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Opatija!

Day 6 of your road trip across Croatia is another day in the magnificent Volosko. You now have 4 nights left in Volosko. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the hamlet.

Volosko offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to is the stunning Marotti Watersport Center. This has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars by 50 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Volosko you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Volosko has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Volosko, Konoba Ive. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,329 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Volosko that locals enjoy, eat at Maslina. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,219 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Volosko, Kancelarija Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Volosko, we recommend the cocktails at Celtic Caffe Bard. This bar has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 239 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Volosko!

Day 7 of your road trip across Croatia is another day in the magnificent Istria County. You now have 3 nights left in Istria County. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Istria County offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the town of Istria County is the stunning Zip Line Pazin Cave. This has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,545 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Pazinska jama in the town of Istria County. This attraction is a cave and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,281 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Istria County you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Istria County has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Istria County, Conca d'oro. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,238 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Istria County that locals enjoy, eat at Restoran Spagho. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,199 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Istria County, Caffe Bar Kosi Toranj. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 454 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Istria County, we recommend the cocktails at Wine bar "kod Zajca". This bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 234 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Istria County!

Day 8 of your road trip across Croatia is another day in the magnificent Gedići. You now have 2 nights left in Gedići. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Gedići offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the village of Gedići is the stunning Baredine Cave. This has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,659 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Gedići you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Gedići has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Gedići, Seafood restaurant Feral. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,111 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Gedići, Charlie Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 113 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Gedići!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 9 of your epic road trip in Croatia, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Fažana. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Pula. You’ll stay in Pula for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Fažana’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Fažana, start your day with a visit to the amazing Fasana. This much-appreciated shopping mall and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,543 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Fažana has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Pula. Pula 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 Veritas Food&Wine. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,550 reviews.

The remarkable Taj Tavern is another top restaurant in Pula we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Pizzeria Jupiter is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,601 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Pula, the fantastic Rock Bar Mimoza. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 613 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Shipyard Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,622 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Zeppelin - Beach & lounge bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

Day 10 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 Rijeka. You will stay in Rijeka 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 Citadel. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,536 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible roman amphitheatre, Pula Arena. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 58,562 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Pula is the outstanding Forum Square. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,726 visitors.

The spectacular Temple of Augustus is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating archaeological site and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,904 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Aquarium Pula. This attraction is a popular aquarium that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,716 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 Rijeka, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Day 11 of your road trip in Croatia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Rijeka 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.

Gat Karoline riječke is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Rijeka. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 10 visitors.

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

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