Holiday ideas

10 trips to choose from

Routes from 5 to 14 days. Pick your starting city, explore the day-by-day plan, then ask Vedrana to tailor it for your family.

From Zagreb10 daysZagreb · Plitvice · Zadar · Krk · Istria
  • Families
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Adventure
  • Nature
  • Culture
  • Beach
  • Fun

10 Days in Croatia

Zagreb's upper town, Plitvice lakes, zip lines and rafting, Zrmanja canyon, Zadar islands, Manita Cave, Krk mud baths, Postojna Cave, and Istria — with maps and family guides.

Good if: Active travellers who want culture, adrenaline, and the Adriatic in one loop — ideal flying into and out of Zagreb

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From Zagreb10 daysOpatija · Plitvice · Zadar · Krka · Velebit
  • Families
  • Kids
  • Nature
  • Adventure
  • Relaxing

Riviera, Lakes & Bears

Opatija riviera, Cres and Krk, Plitvice, Zadar islands, Krka swims, and a bear sanctuary in Velebit.

Good if: Families who want a mix of seaside towns, national parks, and a memorable wildlife stop

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From Zagreb7 daysZagreb · Hrvatsko Zagorje · Istria
  • Families
  • Kids
  • Culture
  • Fun
  • Nature

Castles, Caves & Istria

One week from Zagreb — thermal springs, fairytale castles, Lipica horses, and Istria's coast with dolphins and water parks.

Good if: Kids who love castles, animals, and water parks — plus parents who want truffle towns and coast

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From Zadar7 daysZadar · Plitvice · Krka · Split · Hvar · Vis
  • Families
  • Kids
  • Beach
  • Adventure
  • Fun

Islands, Lakes & Split

A packed week from Zadar — Kornati islands, Plitvice and Krka, then Split, Hvar, and the Blue Cave.

Good if: Flying into Zadar and wanting both national parks and classic Dalmatian islands

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From Zadar14 daysZadar · Split · Dubrovnik · Makarska · Korčula
  • Families
  • Teens
  • Adventure
  • Extreme
  • Culture

South to Dubrovnik

Two weeks from Zadar to Dubrovnik — lakes, Split's islands, Pelješac, Korčula, and adventure days with kayak, zipline, and rafting.

Good if: Teens and active families who want the full coast from Zadar to Dubrovnik without rushing

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From Zadar5 daysZadar · Krka · Rovinj · Istria
  • Families
  • Kids
  • Beach
  • Culture
  • Relaxing

Zadar to Istria

Five days — Kornati islands, Krka swims, then Rovinj and Istria's hill towns before flying home from Zadar.

Good if: Short break from Zadar — islands, waterfalls, and a taste of Istria without a long drive

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From Split7 daysSplit · Hvar · Vis · Dubrovnik · Elaphite
  • Families
  • Teens
  • Adventure
  • Beach
  • Extreme

Split to Dubrovnik Explorer

One week from Split — Hvar, Vis, Blue Cave, Cetina rafting, and Dubrovnik with an Elaphite island day.

Good if: Flying into Split and wanting islands plus Dubrovnik in a focused week

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From Split5 daysSplit · Brač · Krka · Zadar
  • Families
  • Kids
  • Beach
  • Relaxing
  • Fun

Brač & Zadar Loop

Five days — a long Brač island stay, Krka swim day, then Zadar and Kornati before flying home.

Good if: Families who want one island base (Brač) plus a taste of Zadar's archipelago in a short week

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From Split14 daysSplit · Zadar · Plitvice · Velebit · Brač
  • Families
  • Kids
  • Nature
  • Adventure
  • Fun

Lakes, Bears & Islands

Two weeks — long Zadar island phase, Plitvice, bear sanctuary, then back to Split for Brač, caves, and rafting.

Good if: Mix of north and south — islands, lakes, wildlife, and adventure days near Split over a full fortnight

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From Ljubljana7 daysLjubljana · Bled · Bohinj · Postojna · Istria
  • Families
  • Kids
  • Fun
  • Nature
  • Culture

Slovenia & Istria

One week from Ljubljana — Bled and Bohinj lakes, Postojna cave, Lipica horses, then Istria's coast and water parks.

Good if: Families flying into Ljubljana who want Slovenia highlights plus Croatia's Istria in seven days

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These are examples only. Vedrana adjusts everything to your dates, budget, and how old your kids are.