Day 1: Split landing
Split
- Fly into SplitStart where the ferries are useful.
- Diocletian eveningWalk the old stone after the heat drops.
The route, day by day
Dalmatian Ferry Window
Croatia
Split, Hvar, Korcula, and Dubrovnik by ferry, with island time protected from over-scheduling.
- Region
- Croatia
- Window
- May-Jun or Sep
- Length
- 7 days
- Expected budget
- $5,520
The route, day by day
Stops
Split / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
Day 2: Split slow morning
Split
- Old town and harbourUse the morning for streets and ferry checks.
- Seafood dinnerBook if travelling on a weekend.
Day 3: Ferry to Hvar
Hvar
- Split to Hvar ferryFerry times set the day. Accept that.
- Hvar harbour eveningStay near the harbour unless the budget buys a good transfer.
Day 4: Hvar island day
Hvar
- Beach or boat morningChoose water if the wind is right. Stay ashore if not.
- Open island afternoonIsland days fail when they are too full.
Day 5: Korcula middle
Korcula
- Ferry to KorculaMove in one ferry block and keep luggage simple.
- Korcula old town dinnerThis is the quieter island note before Dubrovnik.
Day 6: Dubrovnik arrival
Dubrovnik
- Ferry or road to DubrovnikPick the reliable connection, not the prettiest one on paper.
- Old city first lookWalk late, after cruise traffic has thinned.
Day 7: Walls early
Dubrovnik
- Dubrovnik walls first thingGo at opening. Heat and crowds punish hesitation.
- Fly home from DubrovnikEnd south so the route does not fold back on itself.