One-Week Croatia Road Trip from Pula traveling east to Ogulin, Šibenik, Zadar, and Lika-Senj County

Your road trip adventure in Croatia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Pula. You’ll stay in Pula for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Pula has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Verudela Canyon. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,620 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 Pula, Veritas Food&Wine. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,550 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pula is Taj Tavern. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.

Locals recommend Pizzeria Jupiter as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pula. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,601 customers.

Pula also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Pula is Rock Bar Mimoza. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 613 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Pula is The Shipyard Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,622 customers.

Locals also enjoy Zeppelin - Beach & lounge bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

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

Day 2 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 Ogulin. You will stay in Ogulin 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 must-see tourist 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.

The spectacular Aquarium Pula is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating aquarium and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,716 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Pula Arena. This attraction is a popular roman amphitheatre that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 58,562 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 Ogulin, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Marché Dobra - Zapad, one of the best restaurants in the city of Ogulin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,579 customers.

Locals also recommend Slastičarnica & FastFood Korzo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Ogulin. Slastičarnica & FastFood Korzo is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ogulin is Pizzeria Bonino. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

After dinner, visit Cafe COCKTAIL, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ogulin. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Caffe bar Bačva. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 91 customers.

Alternatively, caffe bar JAZZbina is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Ogulin. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 456 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Croatia. Today, you'll wake up in Ogulin and embark on a scenic drive to Šibenik, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Ogulin and Skradin 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 Ogulin. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Roski waterfall. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,525 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Krka National Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 58,359 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Drniš and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Skradin has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Skradinski buk. This attraction is a waterfall that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,042 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Skradin, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Šibenik. When you arrive in Šibenik 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 Konoba Vinko. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,094 customers.

Locals also recommend Kod Starog Bistro, another of the best restaurants in Šibenik. Kod Starog Bistro is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 810 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Atrium. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 882 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Azimut to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Šibenik, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Vintage Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Vintage Bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

Fjaka Beach Bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,140 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!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Croatia. Today, you'll wake up in Šibenik and embark on a scenic drive to Zadar, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Šibenik and Maslenica 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 Šibenik. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Diocletian's Palace. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 75,911 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Marjan. This attraction, a beloved mountain, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,428 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Šibenik is the stunning Mestrovic Gallery. This art gallery and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,137 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Split and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Maslenica has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Maslenica Bridge. This attraction is a deck arch bridge that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,517 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Maslenica, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Zadar. When you arrive in Zadar 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 Restoran 4 Kantuna. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,300 customers.

Locals also recommend Konoba Rafaelo, another of the best restaurants in Zadar. Konoba Rafaelo is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,104 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Pet Bunara Dine & Wine. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,856 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Deja Brew Pub Zadar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Zadar, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like BackStage Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. BackStage Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Harbor CookHouse & Club is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,272 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Croatia, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Zadar. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lika-Senj County. You’ll stay in Lika-Senj County for 1 night. 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 Market Zadar. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,601 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Narodni trg. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,549 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Church of St. Donatus to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Church of St. Donatus is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,633 visitors.

The lovely Roman Forum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,627 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.7 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 Sea organ. This attraction is a tide organ rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 56,635 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 Lika-Senj County. Lika-Senj 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 Bistro & Pizzeria Tomislav. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,954 reviews.

The remarkable Restoran "Malo misto" - kod Franića is another top restaurant in Lika-Senj County we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restoran Maki is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,881 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lika-Senj County, the fantastic The Highlanders pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 928 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Sala za vjenčanja Prašina. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 550 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Caffe Bar Bevanda. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 105 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

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 Zagreb and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Zagreb. 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 Zagreb is the amazing Bundek. This attraction is a lake that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,180 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Park Maksimir. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,174 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Zagreb is the outstanding Zagreb Zoo. This popular zoo and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,886 visitors.

The spectacular Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,945 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Ban Josip Jelačić Statue. This attraction is a popular best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,613 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try mekPer's, one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,654 customers.

Locals also recommend Pri zvoncu as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb. Pri zvoncu is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,325 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zagreb is Restaurant Zelen Dvor. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,571 customers.

After dinner, visit Vintage Industrial 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 4,500 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Hub Cooltura Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,249 customers.

Alternatively, Mr. Fogg 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 2,233 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip through Croatia is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Rijeka and the city of Fažana. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Rijeka is the amazing 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 also go sightseeing at the incredible Trsat Castle. This castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,516 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Rijeka is another excellent way to spend your new day in Croatia. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Croatia’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Croatia’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Croatia’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Fasana in the city of Fažana for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a shopping mall and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,543 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Konoba Boccaporta, one of the best restaurants in the city of Pula. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,823 customers.

Locals also recommend Pizzeria Samantha as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pula. Pizzeria Samantha is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,103 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pula is El Pulari. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,101 customers.

After dinner, visit Hook & Cook Pula, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Pula. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,587 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Old City Bar Pula. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,368 customers.

Alternatively, Cabahia is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Pula. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 664 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 Pula 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.

Montezaro Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Pula. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 667 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Pula at Grill bar Campo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,879 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bistro Alighieri for your last chance at a meal in the city of Pula. The Bistro Alighieri restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,688 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Grill restaurant "Odisej". This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,787 customers.

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