10 days. 3 UNESCO sites. 1 crown jewel waterfall. Endless Adriatic sunsets.
Dubrovnik → Hvar → Split → Plitvice Lakes
Fly United nonstop into Dubrovnik, island-hop up the Dalmatian coast by catamaran, and fly home from Split. Zero backtracking.
3 nights · Hilton Imperial 5★ · Walk the medieval walls, cable car up Mt Srđ, swim at Banje Beach with Old Town views.
3 nights · Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel 4★ · Pakleni Islands by water taxi, scooter the lavender fields, sunsets at Hula Hula.
2 nights · Cornaro Hotel 4★ · Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill, Riva promenade, and maybe a Hajduk Split match.
Croatia's #1 natural wonder. 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls. The crown jewel.
All temps in °F. September in Dalmatia means daily highs of 73–79°F, sea temps of 71–76°F, and 8–10 hours of sunshine.
Hilton where available, curated boutiques where not. All rates in USD per night.
1897 landmark. Indoor pool, Executive Lounge, terrace bar with Old Town views.
Waterfront resort. Pools, private beach, sunset views toward Elaphiti Islands.
Modern, great value. Beachfront, rooftop pool & bar, excellent reviews.
Historic palace. Private beach club, fine dining. The ultimate splurge.
Glass façade, rooftop bar, indoor pool, spa. Our pick.
Best value resort. Pool, beach access, 3,000+ great reviews.
12-room boutique in Roman palace. SLH partner — earn Hilton points.
Rooftop terrace, excellent restaurant, 9/10 value. Our pick.
Rooftop pool, sleek design. Chain consistency.
Closest quality hotel. Excellent restaurant, family-run. Our pick.
Can't stay closer. Dated but unbeatable location.
Charming village, local guesthouses, trout dinners.
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| Afternoon | Land at DBV. Transfer to Hilton Imperial (~30 min, ~$41). |
| 6:00 PM | Walk through Pile Gate onto the Stradun for the first time. |
| 7:30 PM | Welcome dinner: Konoba Jezuite. Plavac Mali + catch of the day. |
| 8:00 AM | City walls walk (2 hrs, ~$41). GO EARLY. 2km of red roofs + Adriatic. |
| 4:00 PM | Cable car up Mt Srđ (~$31). Panoramic views. |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset drinks at Buža Bar — cliffside bar outside the walls. |
| 8:30 PM | Dinner: Pantarul — modern Dalmatian. Book ahead. |
| 9:00 AM | Ferry to Lokrum Island (10 min). Botanical gardens, peacocks, salt lake. |
| 3:00 PM | Beach afternoon at Banje Beach (loungers ~$17). |
| 8:00 PM | Dinner: Konoba Dubrava. Order PEKA 24 hrs ahead. |
| 8:30 AM | Catamaran to Hvar (~3.5 hrs, ~$41-52). Gorgeous coastal ride. |
| 3:00 PM | Climb Španjola Fortress (~$12) — 360° harbor views. |
| 6:30 PM | Sunset at Hula Hula Beach Bar — iconic. |
| 8:30 PM | Dinner: Dalmatino. Book ahead. |
| 10:00 AM | Water taxi to Pakleni Islands (15 min, ~$12). |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch at Laganini — feet-in-sand seafood. |
| 3:00 PM | Island hop: Jerolim or Stipanska. |
| 9:00 AM | Rent a scooter (~$35/day). |
| 10:00 AM | Stari Grad Plain (UNESCO) — Greek fields from 384 BCE. |
| 11:30 AM | Dubovica Beach — most beautiful on Hvar. |
| 3:30 PM | Winery stops — Tomić or Carić. |
| 11:00 AM | Catamaran to Split (~1 hr, ~$17-29). |
| 2:30 PM | Diocletian's Palace — living Roman palace (305 CE). |
| 7:00 PM | Riva promenade passeggiata — the Split ritual. |
| 8:30 PM | Dinner: Bokeria — wine bar in a converted ironworks. |
| 9:00 AM | Marjan Hill — pine forest walk, panoramic views. |
| 12:30 PM | Green Market (Pazar) — burek + fresh fruit. |
| 2:00 PM | Option A (FOOTBALL!): Hajduk Split. Tickets ~$12-29. |
| 2:00 PM | Option B: Day trip to Trogir (UNESCO, 30 min bus, ~$6). |
| 8:30 PM | Dinner: Konoba Matejuška — tiny, perfect seafood. |
| 6:30 AM | Pick up rental car (~$58/day). Drive to Plitvice (~3 hrs). |
| 10:00 AM | Plitvice Lakes NP. Program C — 8 km, 5-6 hrs. |
| 4:00 PM | Veliki Slap — 78m, tallest waterfall in Croatia. |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner: Konoba Pod Lapcem — freshwater trout. |
| 9:30 AM | Drive to Split (~3 hrs). Optional stop in Šibenik. |
| 3:00 PM | United SPU → EWR nonstop. 10 hours. Home by evening. |
📍 Dubrovnik — Swim with Old Town walls as your backdrop. Loungers ~$17.
📍 Hvar — Secluded cove with 200-year-old stone house. 20-min hike down.
📍 Brač — Croatia's most famous beach, shifts with the currents. Day trip from Split.
Crni Rižot — squid ink risotto
Peka — coal-baked meat (order 24hrs ahead!)
Pašticada — braised beef in plum sauce
Gregada — Hvar fisherman's stew
Ston Oysters — Europe's best
Pelješac — premier reds (Plavac Mali, Dingač)
Hvar — 2,400 years of winemaking
Rakija — fruit brandy, 40-80% ABV
Sip it, don't shoot it.
Dubrovnik: Konoba Dubrava (peka), Pantarul, Buža Bar
Hvar: Dalmatino, Laganini, Konoba Menego
Split: Konoba Matejuška, Bokeria, Villa Spiza
Stadium: Stadion Poljud (33,987)
Design: Iconic seashell roof
Atmosphere: Torcida ultras — oldest in Europe (est. 1950)
Season: HNL 2026-27 starts late July
Price: ~$12-29
Buy: hajduk.hr or stadium
Fixtures: Released June/July 2026
Tip: Buy a scarf, stand with Torcida
All USD. €1 = $1.16. 150k United miles cover both flights.
Don't forget to bring a towel.