Dubrovnik · Split · Hvar

Croatia Coast & Islands

Walled medieval towns, crystal-clear Adriatic water and island hopping by boat. Mikki and I have walked these walls, and I’ll plan it the way we’d do it again.

Sample 8-night trip · April to October 2027

How I’d plan it

Days 1–4: Dubrovnik. The city walls, the old port, a cable car up Mount Srđ for sunset, and a day on Lokrum Island.
Days 5–8: Split or Hvar. Diocletian’s Palace, the waterfront, and a boat day to the islands, with a stop at a Pelješac winery on the drive up the coast.

Mikki and I have done this trip. I’ll plan yours the way we’d do it again.

What I put together

Flights from New York (nonstop where possible)
Hand-picked hotels in each stop
Private transfers between stops
The experiences above, booked for your dates

Good to know

This is a sample itinerary, not a priced package. I’ll quote it for your dates, airport and hotels. Summer in Europe books up early, so the sooner the better. A passport valid at least three months past your return is required for these countries. Booked through Fora Travel, Inc.; Traveling Wahoo LLC is an independent travel advisor.

Photos: Traveling Wahoo, except Wikimedia Commons: Bloody Bay, Negril by wardyboy400 (CC BY 2.0); Dickinson Bay, Antigua by Paul Kowalow (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tamarindo, Costa Rica by Tamarindowiki (CC BY-SA 3.0); the Pitons, St. Lucia by Gruepig (CC BY-SA 4.0); Eagle Beach, Aruba by SIryn (CC BY-SA 4.0); Kotor Bay by miketnorton (CC BY 2.0); Oia, Santorini by bongo vongo (CC BY-SA 2.0); Druif Beach and “Aruba bliss” by Jason Boldero (CC BY 2.0); Arikok National Park by Misty Johnson (CC BY 2.0); Our Lady of the Rocks by Alexey Komarov (CC BY 3.0); Kotor old town by Gzzz (CC BY-SA 4.0); Budva beach by Miomir Magdevski (CC BY-SA 4.0); Athens from Philopappos Hill by A.Savin (CC BY-SA 3.0); Little Venice, Mykonos by Zde (CC BY-SA 4.0); Santorini caldera boat by Gozitano (CC BY-SA 4.0). Resort photos on trip pages: Expedia listings.