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The 6-day plan, rearranged for 5 days: the best-ranked places stay, and each day keeps to one part of town.
From average weather, 2021 to 2025: warm, sunny days with little rain score highest (the air stands in for the sea, which is not included). Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The polished limestone main street of the old town, running between the two gates and lined with stone houses and small side lanes. Come early, before the day visitors arrive.
Go when Morning, before the day groups arrive.
Local tip The stone is polished smooth and slick, especially when wet. Duck into a side lane when it gets crowded, since the quiet streets are a few steps away.
A wooded island a short boat ride from the old port, with a botanical garden, the ruins of a monastery and peacocks that wander free. A good escape from the heat, and the boats run seasonally, so check ahead.
Go when Midday, to escape the heat of the town.
Local tip The last boat back leaves early, so check the timetable before you cross. Bring water, because there is little to buy, and take care on the rocks if you swim.
Black risotto, dark with cuttlefish ink, with a plate of local greens. A coastal classic and a cool lunch in the shade.
Local tip Black risotto stains the teeth, so order it with a smile.
A Gothic and Renaissance palace that was once the seat of the rulers of the old republic of Ragusa, with a courtyard and a museum. A cool and quiet stop at the hottest hour.
Go when Midday, when the stone courtyard is cool.
Local tip A small museum in an old palace, so allow an hour or less. Check ahead on opening, which can change by season.
Stone walls that run all the way round the old town, with towers and views over red roofs and the sea. The walk is exposed and the steps are steep, so go late in the day, bring water and check ahead on timed entry.
Go when Late afternoon, when the heat eases and the light turns gold (about 8:26 PM).
Local tip There is almost no shade on the walk, so bring water and a hat. Tickets are often timed in summer, so check ahead.
A friary with a cloister and one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe, in use from the early fourteenth century. A quiet place inside the walls, small and worth a short visit.
Go when Afternoon, when the town is hot.
Local tip The cloister is calm and cool, and the old pharmacy is small. Check ahead on opening, which depends on the season.
Fresh fish grilled whole, with olive oil, garlic and blitva (chard with potatoes), at a table near the water.
Local tip Fish is sold by weight, so ask before you order.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The hill above Dubrovnik, with a wide view over the old town, the islands and the coast. A cable car climbs it, but check ahead on whether it is running, and walk down if you are fit. A museum in the fort tells of the siege of the city in 1991.
Go when Morning, when the air is clear and the light is soft.
Local tip The cable car may be closed in strong wind, and the road up is steep. Check ahead, bring a layer for the breeze and go down on foot only if you are used to steep paths.
Defensive walls that climb the hill behind the village of Ston, with a view over the salt pans and the sea. The climb is steep and the stone slick, so go early and check ahead on which sections are open.
Go when Morning, before the heat.
Local tip The path climbs steeply in the sun. Take water and good shoes, and turn back at any point. Check ahead on which sections are open.
Oysters from the bay, raw with lemon, and mussels cooked in white wine, eaten at a table by the water.
Local tip Oysters are at their best in the cooler months, so ask what is fresh.
A small stone village at the end of the walls, known for oysters and mussels farmed in the bay. A good place to eat, and to sit by the water for a while.
Go when Midday, for a long lunch by the water.
Local tip Oysters and mussels are the draw, and they are best from the colder months through spring. Ask what is fresh and eat early, since kitchens close in the afternoon.
A small town at the mouth of a river that cuts through a steep gorge. The cliffs rise right behind the old stone houses, and a fortress sits above, so it makes a dramatic stop on the way to Split.
Go when Afternoon, with the light on the gorge.
Local tip Park near the old center and walk. The cliffs are best seen from the riverside, and the fortress path is steep, so go only if you have the time and the shoes.
A fortress on a sheer rock just outside the western gate, with thick walls and a view back to the old town. Check ahead on entry, and take care on the steps, which are worn and steep.
Go when Early evening, with the light on the walls (about 8:26 PM).
Local tip The steps are steep and worn. Take it slowly, and check ahead on entry, since the fortress sometimes hosts events.
A platter of grilled squid, prawns and small fish, shared at a table in the old town.
Local tip Ask whether the squid is fresh that day, since it is sometimes frozen.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
A late Roman palace built for an emperor, whose walls and halls have become the center of Split, with homes, shops and lanes inside. Wander its streets and cellars early, before the heat and the crowds.
Go when Morning, before the heat and the crowds.
Local tip It is not a museum but a living quarter, so be quiet in the lanes. Walk down into the cellars, which are cool even on a hot day.
A cathedral built as the emperor's own mausoleum, with a bell tower that is open to climb. Check ahead on opening, and take care on the steep tower stairs.
Go when Midday, when the tower is quiet.
Local tip The tower stairs are steep and open to the air, so climb only if you are steady. Check ahead on opening.
Fruit, cheese and cured ham from the stalls at the market, eaten in the shade by the old walls.
Local tip Markets are busiest in the morning, so go before noon.
A wooded hill park on the western edge of the city, with trails, small chapels and a view over the old town and the islands. A shady break from the heat, and a good walk for late afternoon.
Go when Late afternoon, with the light on the old town.
Local tip Wear comfortable shoes, because the paths are rough in places. The view from the top covers the city, the islands and the sea.
The wide palm-lined waterfront promenade beside the old palace walls, the living room of the city. Walk it at dusk with everyone else.
Go when Evening, when the whole town walks the promenade (about 8:26 PM).
Local tip Sit on a bench rather than in a cafe if you just want to watch. The palace walls glow in the evening light.
A sandy city beach, where locals play a ball game in the shallows. A cheerful place for an evening swim and a drink at the edge of town.
Go when Evening, when the shallows fill with players (about 8:26 PM).
Local tip The local game is picigin, played with a small ball in the shallow water. Watch from the edge, and mind the ball.
A plate of fresh pasta with seafood, then fish grilled over a wood fire, in a lane inside the palace walls.
Local tip Walk a few lanes away from the Riva for quieter tables.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
A flat plain of stone walls, olive groves and vineyards, laid out by Greek settlers more than two thousand years ago and still farmed. Walk or cycle a short stretch between the walls.
Go when Morning, when the plain is cool and quiet.
Local tip The paths between the walls are flat and shaded in patches. It is farmland, so keep to the tracks and leave gates as you find them.
A cathedral on the main square of Hvar Town, beside the stone harbor, in a town of Venetian houses and narrow lanes. Arrive by morning boat and begin here, when the square is quiet.
Go when Morning, before the harbor wakes up.
Local tip The stone square is the heart of the town and is quiet early. Check ahead on opening for the cathedral.
A plate of fresh seafood or a simple pasta, eaten on the quay under a sunshade.
Local tip The harbor tables are for visitors, so walk a street back for the places locals use.
A fortress high above Hvar Town, with a steep path up and a wide view of the harbor and the islands beyond. Go before the heat, bring water and check ahead on opening.
Go when Morning, before the sun is high.
Local tip The climb is steep and open to the sun. Bring water, wear good shoes and check ahead on opening.
A traditional Hvar fish stew with potatoes and white wine, slow-cooked and rich. A classic of the island.
Local tip Ask if the stew is made fresh that day.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
A chain of pine-covered islets just off Hvar Town, with rocky coves and clear water. Small boats cross from the harbor, so check ahead, and take care when swimming, since boats move fast here.
Go when Afternoon, when the water is warm.
Local tip Boats cross from the harbor, but sailings depend on the weather, so check ahead. Take water, shoes for the rocks and mind the boats if you swim.
A harbor town of stone houses around a quay, where fishing boats and yachts tie up. Walk the waterfront at dusk, when the stone glows and the cafes fill.
Go when Early evening, as the light turns (about 8:26 PM).
Local tip The waterfront is busy and loud in summer. For a quieter dinner, walk a few lanes back from the quay.
A light lunch of local olives, soft cheese and a glass of the island's white wine in the shade.
Local tip Eat before the ferry, because the boat has little to offer.
By average weather from 2021 to 2025, June to September are the best months for a beach trip to Dubrovnik. This plan is built for early June, which is one of the best months. Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
It covers 5 days in Dubrovnik, planned for early June. Each day is built around a small number of stops, with room to rest.
It was planned for most travelers. The pace and the places reflect that, so check it fits how you travel.
No. Places marked "book ahead" need a reservation. Hours, prices and availability change, so confirm before you go.
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Each day has about 2.5 to 292.3 kilometers between its stops, and 319.8 kilometers in all across 5 days. A short hop is a walk and a longer one a ride. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for the streets.
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