Croatian Culinary Adventure
By Carlo de Jesus • Apr 18, 2026Want an itinerary built around your preferences?
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May 18
Split (arrival + old town food night)
- Check in, then orient yourself with a sunset walk through Diocletian's Palace
- Aperitivo on the Riva waterfront; keep dinner reservations for ~8:00 PM
- Dinner: go early to Villa Spiza (tiny, often a line)
- Optional late drink: Bokeria Kitchen & Wine for cocktails/wine
Day 2
May 19
Split (nature break + seafood)
- Morning viewpoints and an easy hike in Marjan
- Lunch: classic Dalmatian seafood at Konoba Fetivi
- Afternoon free time: beach break or museum/markets near the center
- Dinner splurge option: ZOI (book ahead)
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Day 3
May 20
Day trip: waterfalls + back to Split
- Early start for Krka National Park (aim to arrive near opening)
- Easy boardwalk loop + viewpoints; pack water and snacks
- Return to Split mid/late afternoon for downtime
- Dinner: keep it casual in/around the old town (grab what looks best that day)
Day 4
May 21
Hvar (travel day + fortress sunset)
- Ferry/catamaran to Hvar; check in and keep the afternoon light
- Pre-dinner stroll through the harbor lanes; gelato + people-watching
- Sunset climb to Tvrdava Fortica
- Dinner: book somewhere with a terrace; focus on grilled fish + local wine
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Day 5
May 22
Hvar (islands on the water + relaxed night)
- Boat day to swim and explore Pakleni Islands
- Lunch on one of the islets (go where the skipper recommends based on wind)
- Back in town: nap/shower, then a low-key evening
- Optional: cocktail bar hop (one fancy, one casual)
Day 6
May 23
Dubrovnik (scenic transfer + oysters + first Old Town evening)
- Travel toward Dubrovnik (direct catamaran when available; otherwise via Split)
- En route detour for salt + seafood in Ston
- Check in, then first wander through Old Town
- Dinner: seafood at Fish Restaurant Proto (reserve)
Day 7
May 24
Dubrovnik (walls + viewpoints + best bites)
- Walk Dubrovnik City Walls early to beat crowds/heat
- Lunch: quick, delicious seafood street-food at Barba
- Late afternoon cable-car/viewpoint time on Srđ
- Farewell dinner: romantic terraces at Nautika or Bosnian comfort at Taj Mahal Old Town; backup: Restaurant Sesame
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