Everything about Best Things to Do in Croatia - 7 Days Vacation!

Author: Priyanka Saxena on Feb 11,2020

The nature that speaks to you in its unspoiled form and the history that reverberates its story every time you see it. It is unspeakably something that you should experience once in a lifetime. Croatia is one part of the globe that offers this opportunity to every ardent traveler. Speaking of the capital city, Zagreb, you will see some of the most fascinating museums, art galleries, restaurants & shopping spots. And, the beaches are immensely fascinating giving you this opportunity for plenty of water sports including windsurfing, scuba diving, and water skiing. The coast looks amazing with plenty of Venetian-era stone buildings that attract tourists from across the globe. Croatia vacation packages have something for everyone. For those who like to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine, Croatia's islands are a perfect place. This 7 days trip through this Eastern European nation will help you discover some of the most exciting best things to do in Croatia. 

Vacation at a Glance

Day 1: Dubrovnik Old Town Walls

Day 2: Hvar Town

Day 3: Zagreb Gornji Grad

Day 4: Plitvice Lakes National Park

Day 5: Sailing around Kornati National Park

Day 6: Zlatni Rat Beach

Day 7: Departure

Vacation Highlights

  • Dubrovnik Old Town Walls ~ the first day of your Croatia vacation packages!

  • Hvar is the most popular of them all and it gives tourists amazing possibilities to relax, rejuvenate & feel happy ~ second part of the itinerary. 

  • For anyone traveling to Zagreb, the best place to visit is the medieval Gornji Grad that is the Upper Town ~ the third day of the vacation.

  • The Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia ~ fourth part of the vacation.

  • The spectacular Zlatni Rat beach is one of the most photographed parts of the country ~ the sixth day of the trip.

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Dubrovnik Old Town Walls

Dubrovnik Old Town Walls ~ the first day of your Croatia vacation packages! It’s among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and it makes for one of the popular tourist destinations in the country. All surrounded by study walls from the medieval era, consisting of towns, fortresses, canons and more is something that everyone must experience. While walking across the Old Town, you will cross the popular Pile Gate that was built during 1537 and it is considered one of the most popular tourist attractions in Croatia. Atop the Old Town, you can enjoy the perfect view of the city. Across the Dubrovnik Old Town Walls, you can do plenty of fun things including exploration of the Stradun, restaurants, flamboyant cafes, boutiques, shopping spots & more. 

Other important attractions you can see in its vicinity include ~ Square of the Loggia and Fort Lovrijenac. 

Day 2: Hvar Town

A huge bunch of the tourists looking for Croatia vacation packages keenly looks for visiting the amazing Dalmatian islands. Hvar is the most popular of them all and it gives tourists amazing possibilities to relax, rejuvenate & feel happy. Every year this small but beautiful town draws over 20,000 tourists and particularly during the high season, it’s all packed with tourists from all across the globe. Hvar is amazingly beautiful with the 13th-century walls all surrounding the ornamented Gothic palaces and the beautiful marble-streets. Hvar is particularly great for celebrities & yachters and also among those travelers who love enjoying water sports along the beaches. 

Day 3: Zagreb Gornji Grad

For anyone traveling to Zagreb, the best place to visit is the medieval Gornji Grad that is the Upper Town. You get this opportunity to see some of the most inspiring places and tourist attractions around the town including the cathedral with its neo-Gothic façade, treasury (includes a collection of art & artifacts), the Croatian Parliament, the Church of St. Mark, the 13th-century Tower of Lotrscak, and more. When you are here, do not forget visiting the popular Museum of Broken Relationships. This is going to be the end of the trip and you will get back to your den and enjoy your perfect dinner. 

Day 4: Plitvice Lakes National Park

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia. The park all surrounded by forested hillside and the 16 beautiful lakes all connected through a series of waterfalls, is a spectacle that everyone should witness once in a lifetime. And, then there are beautiful wooden bridges and footpaths that crisscross the park which offers a better opportunity to feel great about the day. The park looks all beautiful with lush green surroundings that make it a cozy den for many wild animals. And, along the park, there are plenty of hotels where you can stay and go for easy sightseeing in the evening. Most of the Croatia vacation packages will include your accommodation arrangement, not to worry!

Day 5: Sailing around Kornati National Park

The fifth day of this vacation and you will have your breakfast and get on to the exploration of the day. This day is dedicated all to exploring the Kornati National Park and sailing around. The Kornati archipelago, surprisingly, is made of 89 different islets and it is spread through an area of 320 square km. Once you are here, you will notice that the arid & rocky archipelago with only a little fertile soil is immensely beautiful. However, the islets are usually uninhibited yet there you will be amazed to see small cottages spread all through. In the beginning, it was built as a one-room shelter by shepherds & the local fishermen, but, today it all has developed as beautiful retreats for the travelers. This day you will be exploring this coastal area by sailing around with a private boat. 

Day 6: Zlatni Rat Beach

The spectacular Zlatni Rat beach is one of the most photographed parts of the country. Located on the southern coast of Brac in Bol, this part of the country is also referred to as “Spit” and is made of all fine pebbles. From season to season the beach changes its and the shape will also depend on the local currents & wind. The Zlatni Rat Beach is considered to be one of the top-notch tourist attractions in the country and the best time to swim along these beaches is around June to September. 

Other Things to Do in Zlatni Rat Beach: You can go for plenty of water sports including sea kayaks, paddle boats, banana boat rides, windsurfing, and more. 

Day 7: Departure

This is the end of this vacation, and you will go back home. Make sure that you have captured a lot of pictures. And, at the back of your head have plans for more Croatia vacation packages.



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