One-Week Croatia Road Trip from Split to Zadar and Šibenik

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 West Bank. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,337 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 Palace. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 75,911 visitors.

Golden Gate is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Split. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,783 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Split is Marjan. This amazing attraction is a mountain and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,428 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Mestrovic Gallery. This art gallery and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,137 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Kašjuni Beach. This beach is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,777 visitors.

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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 Downtown Grill Split steak & seafood. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers.

PORTOFINO Steak - Pasta - Seafood is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Split. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

Locals enjoy Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Split. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,069 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Split, Art Gallery Cafe Music Bar Split. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 616 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Makarun Split. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.

Bokeria Kitchen & Wine is another of the best bars in the city of Split. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,989 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 Grad Benkovac and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Zadar. You will stay in Zadar for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Grad Benkovac is the amazing Vidikovac, Kamenjak. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,609 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restoran 4 Kantuna, one of the best restaurants in the city of Zadar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,300 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zadar is Pet Bunara Dine & Wine. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,856 customers.

After dinner, visit Deja Brew Pub Zadar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Zadar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like BackStage Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Alternatively, Harbor CookHouse & Club is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Zadar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,272 customers.

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

On day 4 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience two destinations, Parići and Zadar County. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Zadar, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Paklenica National Park. This amazing attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,802 visitors.

Paški most is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Paški most has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,358 visitors.

To make your time more memorable, we recommend you visit Sea organ. This outstanding attraction is a tide organ and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 56,635 visitors.

If you’re up for something incredible, then consider a visit to the outstanding Monument to the Sun. More than 3,820 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

You can also make your new day in Croatia more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Croatia’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Zadar.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Trattoria Mediterraneo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.

Pizzeria Šime is one of the top restaurants in the city of Zadar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,176 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zadar is Restoran Bruschetta. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,370 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Zadar, Beach Bar Bamboo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,578 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Zadar, we recommend the cocktails at La Famiglia. This bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,083 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Zadar is The Garden Lounge. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,269 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Zadar!

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 1 night 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 Queen Jelena Madijevka Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,288 visitors.

Narodni trg is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Zadar. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,549 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Zadar is Market Zadar. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,601 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Church of St. Donatus. This church building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,633 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Roman Forum. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,627 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 Restoran "Mamma Mia" Zadar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,587 customers.

Restaurant 2Ribara 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 1,703 customers.

Locals enjoy Restaurant Malo Misto, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Zadar. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,645 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 Pirate Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 925 customers.

Restaurant Taverna 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 825 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Croatia, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Drniš. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Šibenik. You’ll stay in Šibenik for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Drniš’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Drniš, start your day with a visit to the amazing Roski waterfall. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,525 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Krka National Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 58,359 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Drniš has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Šibenik. Šibenik 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 Vinko. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,094 reviews.

The remarkable Kod Starog Bistro is another top restaurant in Šibenik we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 810 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Atrium is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Šibenik, the fantastic Azimut. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Vintage Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Fjaka Beach Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,140 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 7 of your road trip in Croatia. Today, you'll wake up in Šibenik and embark on a scenic drive to Split, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Šibenik 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 St. Nicholas’ Fortress. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,853 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Šibenik Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved cathedral, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,405 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Šibenik is the stunning Falconry center. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,196 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Falconry center. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,196 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Chops Grill - Steak & Seafood. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,663 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Bajamonti, another of the best restaurants in Split. Restaurant Bajamonti is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,569 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Dvor. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,763 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Fabrique Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Split, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,169 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Zinfandel Food & Wine bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Zinfandel Food & Wine bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 989 customers.

Marvlvs Library Jazz Bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 787 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 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.

Split viewpoint (belvedere) is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Split. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 532 visitors.

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 Nevera Tavern before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,143 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!