Dalmatian Coast Escape
by Dan Cohen · Updated Sep 17, 2026
Nine days in June exploring Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik with two couples — island hopping by ferry, sunbathing on the Pakleni islands, walking Dubrovnik's walls at dawn, and feasting on fresh seafood along the way.
💬 How this trip was created (the chat)
- 🧑 Nine days on the Dalmatian coast in June: Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik. Two couples.
- 🤖 Sounds like a dreamy route! Where did you all stay in each town — any hotels worth naming, and how would you score them?
- 🧑 Split: Hotel Park Split, 8. Hvar: Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel, 9, rooftop pool over the harbour. Dubrovnik: Hotel Excelsior, 10, right on the sea by the old town.
- 🤖 Love that rooftop pool at Adriana, and Excelsior sounds unbeatable by the sea! What sights or attractions stood out to you in Split? 📍 Found: Hotel Park - Potestas Ltd., Hatzeov perivoj 3, 21000, Split, Croatia ★4.6. Is this the one? 📍 Found: Adriana - Hvar Spa Hotel, Obala, Fabrika 28, 21450, Hvar, Croatia ★4.6. Is this the one? 📍 Found: Hotel Excelsior, Ul. Frana Supila 12, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia ★4.8. Is this the one?
- 🧑 Diocletian's Palace 8, Krka waterfalls 9, Hvar old town and the fortress 9, Pakleni islands boat day 10, Dubrovnik city walls 10 at 8am, cable car to Mount Srđ 8.
- 🤖 Diocletian's Palace and Krka must have been stunning, and walking the walls at 8am sounds like the perfect quiet start! What food or restaurants did you love in Split?
- 🧑 Food: Konoba Fetivi in Split 9, Dalmatino in Hvar 8, Nautika in Dubrovnik 9 for a special dinner, Buža bar 8 for the view.
- 🤖 Konoba Fetivi and Nautika sound like perfect picks for fresh Dalmatian seafood! Did you rent a car for the trip, or how did you get between Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik?
- 🧑 Ferries with Jadrolinija and Krilo between the towns, no car. Tip: walk the Dubrovnik walls at opening time before the cruise ships arrive.
- 🤖 Great tip — beating the cruise crowds on the walls is smart! I've got everything now. Don't forget you can add photos with the "Share photos" button below the chat. 🌊
- 🧑 Done
- 🤖 What a route — sunrise walls, island boat days, and seaside dinners! Thanks for sharing, don't forget you can add photos below. 🌊
Day 1 · Split
21000, Grad, Split, Croatia, Split
A vast Roman palace complex built for Emperor Diocletian, now the historic heart of Split with shops, cafés and monuments woven into its ancient walls.
Skradinskih svilara 8, 22222, Skradin, Croatia, Skradin
A national park famed for cascading travertine waterfalls and turquoise pools, popular as a day trip from Split.
Day 2 · Hvar
Obala, Fabrika 28, 21450, Hvar, Croatia, Hvar
💬 rooftop pool over the harbour
Ul. Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica 80, 21450, Hvar, Croatia, Hvar
A charming medieval old town crowned by a hilltop fortress with sweeping views over the harbour and Pakleni islands.
Trg svetog Stjepana, 21450, Hvar, Croatia, Hvar
A cluster of pine-covered islets just off Hvar known for secluded coves and clear water, popular for day-boat trips.
Day 3 · Dubrovnik
Ul. Frana Supila 12, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Dubrovnik
💬 right on the sea by the old town
Gundulićeva poljana 2, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's massive stone ramparts encircle the old town, offering iconic views over terracotta rooftops and the Adriatic.
💬 walk at opening time before the cruise ships arrive
Ul. Kralja Petra Krešimira IV. 10A, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Dubrovnik
A cable car climbing to Mount Srđ above Dubrovnik, giving panoramic views of the old town and coastline.
Brsalje ul. 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Dubrovnik
💬 special dinner
Crijevićeva ul. 9, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Dubrovnik
💬 for the view
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