The Balkans 7-Day Trip: Dubrovnik to Split
The Adriatic's walled arc: Dubrovnik's walls, Mostar's bridge, Kotor's bay and Split's palace — by bus and ferry.
Days
7 days
Budget
700 EUR
Style
Cultural
Destination
Dubrovnik
Multi-CityHistoryBeaches
Trip overview
- The walls at opening
- Mostar's bridge divers
- Kotor's fjord-like bay
Best time to visit
May–June and September–October are warm with human crowds.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Dubrovnik — walls
- 🏰08:00The wall circuit at opening
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Day 2 · Dubrovnik — Lokrum
- 🦚09:30Lokrum's gardens & the kayak loop
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Day 3 · Bus to Mostar
- 🌉10:003h bus to the Stari Most
- 🤿16:00The bridge divers & the bazaar
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Day 4 · Kotor
- ⛰️09:30The bay's walls & the serpentine viewpoint
- ⛰️
Day 5 · Ferry or drive to Split
- 🏛️10:00The coast route; Diocletian's dusk
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Day 6 · Split — islands
- ⛴️08:30Hvar or Brač's Zlatni Rat
- ⛴️
Day 7 · Departure
- ✈️09:30The last swim & SPU
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 700 EUR for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–June and September–October are warm with human crowds.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Dubrovnik are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🦐
Proto
Dubrovnik · $$$
🍢
Tima-Irina
Mostar grill · $$
🐟
Konoba Marjan
Split · $$
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