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Croatia Coast & Islands in 3 Days: Roman Palaces, Lavender Isles & King's Landing
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Croatia Coast & Islands in 3 Days: Roman Palaces, Lavender Isles & King's Landing

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Embark on an unforgettable Croatian holiday where ancient Roman emperors once roamed, exploring the grandeur of Diocletian's Palace before sailing to the sun-kissed, lavender-scented shores of Hvar. Your journey culminates in the legendary King's Landing, where you’ll trace the steps of royalty along the majestic Walls of Dubrovnik and discover its captivating historic centre.

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Trip Length

3

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Places Included

16

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Croatia

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Day 1

5 places to visit

09:00 Upcoming

Diocletian's Palace

21000, Grad, Split, Croatia

90 min stay
Enter through the southern Bronze Gate from the Riva directly into the vaulted underground cellars where Daenerys Targaryen kept her dragons; proceed upstairs to stand in the imperial Peristyle square
Diocletian's Palace Saint Domnius’ Cathedral
1 min • 44 m
10:30 Upcoming

Saint Domnius’ Cathedral

Ul. Kraj Svetog Duje 3, 21000, Split, Croatia

45 min stay
Originally built as Emperor Diocletian’s imperial mausoleum in 305 AD; climb the 57-metre Romanesque bell tower for a steep, open-air view over the red terracotta roofs of Split.
Saint Domnius’ Cathedral Split Old Town Hall
4 min • 288 m
11:19 Upcoming

Split Old Town Hall

Narodni trg, 21000, Split, Croatia

30 min stay
Admire the 15th-century Venetian Gothic Town Hall and the unique 24-digit Roman clock tower set into the palace's western Iron Gate ramparts.
Split Old Town Hall Konoba Marjan
7 min • 487 m
11:56 Upcoming

Konoba Marjan

Senjska ul. 1, 21000, Split, Croatia

75 min stay
Settle into this family-run tavern at the foot of Varoš for a traditional sit-down lunch break; order the black cuttlefish risotto (crni rižot) or grilled Adriatic sea bass with Swiss chard.
Konoba Marjan Marjan Park Viewpoint
34 min • 1.8 km
13:45 Upcoming

Marjan Park Viewpoint

Prvi vrh, Kolombatovićevo šetalište 3, 21000, Split, Croatia

60 min stay
Climb the heritage stone steps from the old quarter at golden hour to sit on the panoramic terrace of Teraca Vidilica, catching the sunset over Split harbour and the Brač Channel.
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Day 2

5 places to visit

08:30 Upcoming

Ferry Port Split

Gat Svetog Duje 1, 21000, Split, Croatia

30 min stay
Arrive early at Pier 10 or 11 with your pre-booked QR code; grab a seat on the starboard (right) side of the main passenger deck for views of Šolta and Brač during the crossing.
Ferry Port Split St. Stephen's Square (Pjaca)
69 min • 43.1 km
10:08 Upcoming

St. Stephen's Square (Pjaca)

Trg svetog Stjepana 32, 21450, Hvar, Croatia

45 min stay
Step directly off the catamaran jetty onto Dalmatia's largest historic piazza; inspect the Renaissance Arsenal and the 1612 Public Theatre, one of the oldest communal theatres in Europe.
St. Stephen's Square (Pjaca) Franciscan Monastery
8 min • 597 m
11:01 Upcoming

Franciscan Monastery

Šetalište put Križa, 21450, Hvar, Croatia

45 min stay
Walk along the quiet southern shoreline to this 15th-century cloister; admire the massive 8-metre Venetian oil painting of The Last Supper by Matteo Ingoli in the refectory.
Franciscan Monastery Dalmatino
9 min • 664 m
11:55 Upcoming

Dalmatino

Ul. Sveti Marak 1, 21450, Hvar, Croatia

75 min stay
Settle into the stone alleyway dining patio for a dedicated lunch break; order the homemade green gnocchi with scampi and Istrian black truffles paired with local Bogdanuša white wine.
Dalmatino Španjola Fortress, Hvar
14 min • 724 m
13:25 Upcoming

Španjola Fortress, Hvar

Ul. Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica 80, 21450, Hvar, Croatia

75 min stay
Walk up the switchback footpath lined with agave and Aleppo pines; stand atop the 16th-century Venetian bastions at sunset for the premier vista overlooking Hvar Town and the Pakleni Islands archipelago.
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Day 3

6 places to visit

10:45 Upcoming

Dubrovnik Port

Obala Ivana Pavla II 4, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

15 min stay
Disembark at Gruž Harbour and take local bus 1A, 1B, or a 10-minute taxi directly to Pile Gate (Vrata od Pila) at the western entrance of the Old Town.
Dubrovnik Port Dubrovnik West Harbour
44 min • 3.1 km
11:43 Upcoming

Dubrovnik West Harbour

Ul. Skalini dr. Marka Foteza 2, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

30 min stay
Walk down the stone stairs between Fort Bokar and Lovrijenac; this sheltered cove served as King's Landing Harbour (Blackwater Bay) where Myrcella sailed for Dorne in Game of Thrones.
Dubrovnik West Harbour Fort Lovrijenac
2 min • 108 m
12:15 Upcoming

Fort Lovrijenac

Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

60 min stay
Perched on a 37-metre sheer sea cliff, this fortress doubled as the Red Keep; read the historic Latin inscription above the gate: Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro ("Freedom is not sold for all the gold in the world").
Fort Lovrijenac Restaurant Kopun
11 min • 788 m
13:26 Upcoming

Restaurant Kopun

Poljana Ruđera Boškovića 7, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

75 min stay
Settle onto the quiet terrace on Ruđer Bošković Square right at the base of the Jesuit Staircase for lunch; order the historic 16th-century Dubrovnik recipe of capon cockerel braised with dried figs and orange peel.
Restaurant Kopun Jesuit Stairs
1 min • 26 m
14:41 Upcoming

Jesuit Stairs

Ul. Josipa Jurja Strossmayera 2, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

25 min stay
Admire Pietro Passalacqua’s 1738 Baroque sweeping staircase; stand at the top balustrade outside the Church of St. Ignatius to view the location of Cersei Lannister's "Walk of Shame" sequence.
Jesuit Stairs Walls of Dubrovnik
5 min • 393 m
15:12 Upcoming

Walls of Dubrovnik

Poljana Paska Miličevića bb, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

90 min stay
Logistics Tips
65 Trip Score

"This itinerary offers a relaxed pace across Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik, focusing on key historical sites and scenic views, but contains a significant logistical gap between Hvar and Dubrovnik."

Pro Tip: Purchase ferry tickets for inter-island travel in advance, especially during peak season, as they can sell out. In Dubrovnik, consider buying a Dubrovnik Card for discounted entry to attractions and unlimited use of Libertas public buses.
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                                Embark on an unforgettable Croatian holiday where ancient Roman emperors once roamed, exploring the grandeur of Diocletian's Palace before sailing to the sun-kissed, lavender-scented shores of Hvar. Your journey culminates in the legendary King's Landing, where you’ll trace the steps of royalty along the majestic Walls of Dubrovnik and discover its captivating historic centre.
                            

                        

                                    

            

        
        
                    

                

                    

                        
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