Croatia in One Week: 4 Recommended One-Week Itineraries to Croatia

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Croatia One-week Itinerary Options
Check out our Croatia one-week itinerary plans below and discover all the incredible sights and experiences waiting for you in this stunning destination. Whether you're exploring the ancient walls of Dubrovnik, cruising along the Dalmatian Coast, or wandering through the picturesque streets of Split, you’ll find plenty to see and do during your week in this beautiful country!
Itinerary #1: Croatia Real Food Adventure

Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Start your tour in Split! | Arrival | Split |
Day 2 | Catch a ferry to Brac and visit the unique Olive Oil Museum | Ferry ride | Split |
Day 3 | Get lost in Split’s fish and veggie markets before a quick visit to Korcula | Food tour | Split |
Day 4 | Enjoy your free day in Korcula before your cooking class in a local konoba, a traditional Croatian tavern | Cooking class | Korcula |
Day 5 | Head to Peljesac for a wine-tasting experience before sailing to Dubrovnik | Wine tasting tour | Dubrovnik |
Day 6 | Explore Dubrovnik's Old Town and its historic walls. | City sightseeing | Dubrovnik |
Day 7 | End your trip in Dubrovnik. | Departure |
This seven-day food tour is the ideal choice for those wanting to learn everything about the rich Croatian cuisine and cooking traditions. Try the different dishes with an organized traditional dinner in Korcula, entirely made from local products, or surprise your taste buds with a slice of hrapocusa, a layered cake typical of Dol. This itinerary also gives you the chance to take part in an exciting cooking lesson zrnovo makaruni, a local hand-rolled pasta. Try out fresh oysters in Ston, known all over Croatia for its delicious seafood, savor the wine in Peljesac, and go back home with a renowned love for Mediterranean flavors and cooking techniques!
Itinerary #2: Istria on Foot

Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Welcome to Novigrad! Go on a long hike passing through ancient villages and the stunning Mirna Valley’s vineyards | Hiking | Novigrad |
Day 2 | Marvel at Spinotti Morteani Palace and bathe in the thermal pools of Istarske Toplice before heading to Motovun | Exploration and thermal bath | Motovun |
Day 3 | Travel to Selca where you will enjoy long hikes exploring the Mirna and Draga rivers | Hiking | Selca |
Day 4 | Head to Kamenjak Nature Park where you will take a walk around Cape Kamenjak to then spend the night in Pula | Walking tour | Pula |
Day 5 | Sail to Brijuni National Park, where you will visit ancient Roman ruins and dinosaur prints while getting the chance to see a vast birdlife | Sailing and exploration | Pula |
Day 6 | Visit Ucka Nature Park, a stunning natural area where the mountains overlook the charming Kvarner Bay | Exploration | Ucka |
Day 7 | Final farewells at Rijeka | Departure |
Hikers will surely fall in love with this unique one-week Croatia on-foot itinerary. Enjoy long walks in the unspoiled Croatian wilderness, taking you to remote villages such as Baredine and Buje, and visit a local farmhouse where you can buy delicious local food products. Explore local architecture by visiting ancient churches, such as the Church of St. Stephens, where a 17th-century painting of the Last Supper can still be admired today. Foodies will also be delighted to try out the local delicacies of Motovun, known for its fine wines and nearby truffle forests. Last but not least, this 7-day trip in Croatia by foot itinerary will also take you on a trip to Pula, one of Croatia’s most popular towns, particularly renowned for its ancient Roman amphitheater. If your goal is to discover everything Croatia can offer on foot, there is no better tour!
Itinerary #3: Western Balkans Discovery


Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Welcome to Zagreb! | Arrival | Zagreb |
Day 2 | Take a tour of Zagreb. | Sightseeing | Zagreb |
Day 3 | Explore Bled, in the Julian Alps before heading to Plitvice Lakes for the night | Exploration | Plitvice |
Day 4 | Marvel at the 16 crystal-blue lakes and 92 waterfalls in the UNESCO site Plitvice Lakes National Park | Park exploration | Plitvice |
Day 5 | Try some delicious wine on the Pelješac peninsula before heading to Dubrovnik for a city tour | Wine tasting and city tour | Dubrovnik |
Day 6 | Visit the towering fortress wall of Dubrovnik and its cathedral | Exploration | Dubrovnik |
Day 7 | Conclude your tour in Dubrovnik | Departure |
Are you interested in learning everything about the Western Balkans? Then, this one-week tour in Croatia is the ideal itinerary for you! Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean culture of ancient towns such as Ston and explore larger cosmopolitan cities such as Zagreb with visits to the fortified Upper Town and St. Mark’s Church. Get lost in Slovenia’s oldest castle, Bled Castle, overlooking a charming crystal-blue lake. Visit other fascinating palaces, such as the UNESCO-protected Diocletian's Palace, and marvel at the beauty of Ljubljana, with its Baroque Town Hall and its unique Robba fountain. After this tour, you will be a Balkans expert!
Itinerary #4: National Parks and Premuzic Trail Trekking

Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Arrive in Northern Velebit National Park. | Arrival | Northern Velebit |
Day 2 | Hike the Premuzic trail. | Hiking | Northern Velebit |
Day 3 | Traverse Velebit's scenic forests and meadows on a mid-difficulty trail. | Hiking | Northern Velebit |
Day 4 | Conquer the final stretch of the Premuzic trail to Baske Ostarije. | Hiking | Baske Ostarije |
Day 5 | Unwind in Paklenica National Park and explore majestic ravines | Exploration | Paklenica |
Day 6 | Hike the Paklenica National Park. | Hiking | Paklenica |
Day 7 | Bid farewell to Croatia! | Departure |
Embark on a 7-day adventure through Croatia’s stunning natural landscapes, starting in Northern Velebit National Park. Begin by hiking the renowned Premuzic Trail, immersing yourself in the park’s rugged beauty. The next day, traverse scenic forests and meadows on a mid-difficulty trail, experiencing Velebit’s diverse terrain. Continue your journey by conquering the final stretch of the Premuzic Trail to Baške Oštarije. Unwind in Paklenica National Park, exploring its majestic ravines before enjoying a full day of hiking its dramatic landscapes. Conclude your adventure with a final farewell to Croatia, leaving with unforgettable memories of its breathtaking wilderness.
Need help in planning one-week itinerary to Croatia?
Are you still looking for Croaita one-week itinerary ideas? Scroll through our guide on how many days to spend in Croatia for more info and ideas. If you’d instead create your unique itinerary, remember that you can always plan your customized Croatia tour with the help of local travel experts for one week in Croatia tour. Our guide on places to visit in Croatia will also come in handy.
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