Day-by-day plan
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
Your itinerary
- 1
Zadar — settle in
Zadar
Arrive Zadar. Old town wander and Sea Organ sunset.
Special places
- Zadar old town and market
- Sea Organ at sunset
- Harbour dinner
- 2
Kornati island hopping
Kornati
Full-day boat through the archipelago — swim, lunch, home early.
Special places
- Kornati national park boat tour
- Three swim stops minimum
- Gelato back in Zadar
- 3
Plitvice day trip
Plitvice Lakes
Long day to the lakes — start early, pack snacks, return to Zadar.
Special places
- Early start — beat the buses
- Lower lakes + boat ride
- Drive back to Zadar base
- 4
Krka & move to Split
Krka / Split
Morning swim under Krka falls, afternoon check-in near Split.
Special places
- Skradinski Buk waterfalls
- Legal swimming spot
- Check into Split area stay
- 5
Split old town & Trogir
Split / Trogir
Palace alleys in Split, then short trip to tiny UNESCO Trogir.
Special places
- Diocletian's Palace — let kids lead
- Riva promenade lunch
- Trogir old town — ice cream reward
- 6
Hvar & Vis — Blue Cave
Hvar / Vis
Big island day — Hvar harbour, then Vis and the Blue Cave if seas allow.
Special places
- Ferry to Hvar Town — morning swim
- Vis or Blue Cave boat from Komiža
- Last ferry back toward Split
- 7
Last morning & fly from Zadar
Zadar
Drive north to Zadar. Slow morning, last swim or market, airport.
Special places
- Coastal drive to Zadar
- Final coffee by the sea
- Zadar airport
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