Days 1–2
Zagreb
Explore the Upper and Lower Towns, choose a museum and settle into the city’s café rhythm.
Days 3–4
Plitvice & onward travel
Travel towards the park, sleep nearby and dedicate a day to a suitable walking route. Plan the onward leg separately around your transport.
Days 5–7
Split
Enjoy the city at a manageable pace. An optional local outing is enough; preserve a flexible day.
Days 8–10
Dubrovnik
Move south, then give the city two relaxed days. A departure from Dubrovnik avoids returning all the way north.
Make it work for you
This works best with arrival in Zagreb and departure from Dubrovnik. Price and confirm those connections first.