Itinerary Split, Hvar & Dubrovnik

June is an excellent season to visit Croatia, especially for families. Expect warm, sunny weather ideal for beach days and sightseeing, with less crowded sites before peak summer holidays.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	$1200
🏨 Accommodations	$1450
🧳 Gear	$200
🗺️ On-site	$1450
Total	$4300

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇭🇷 Split - 2 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🛕 Diocletian’s Palace ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Ancient Roman palace at the core of Split’s old town. Family-friendly; try the substructures for a cool, interactive walk.
• [ ] 🏛️ Cathedral of Saint Domnius & Bell Tower ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Climb the bell tower for panoramic views; children love the rooftops.
• [ ] 🌳 Marjan Hill Park ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Shady hiking trails, playgrounds, sweeping city and sea views.
• [ ] 🏙️ Riva Promenade ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Waterfront stroll lined with cafés, pop-up stalls, and ice-cream vendors.
• [ ] 🎨 Froggyland Museum ⭐ (~1h)
  • Unique and quirky – taxidermy frogs in human scenarios. Fun for kids!
• [ ] 🏛️ Archaeological Museum Split ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Roman artifacts with hands-on exhibits.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍦 Nostromo Gelateria ⭐⭐ (~0.5h)
  • Award-winning ice cream; ideal for families on a warm June evening.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍽️ Bokeria Kitchen & Wine Bar ⭐⭐⭐
  • Med-inspired, child-friendly menu—fresh seafood and local specialties; ~$20/adult, ~$10/kid.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏖️ Bacvice Beach (~2h)
  • Sandy, shallow water; perfect supervised swimming.

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🇭🇷 Hvar Town (Hvar Island) - 2 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏖️ Hvar Town Beach (Amfora Beach) ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Family-friendly, gentle waters; rentals for paddleboards or pedalos.
• [ ] 🏛️ Fortica Fortress (Španjola) ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Castle to explore, stunning views; kids love the climb.
• [ ] 🌳 St. Stephen’s Square & Old Town ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Lively heart of Hvar: fountains, cafes, families at play.
• [ ] 🏝️ Pakleni Islands Boat Excursion ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Half-day boat trip; crystal waters, short swim stops, child life jackets provided.
• [ ] 🎨 Arsenal & Theater ⭐ (~1h)
  • Historic theater, often with daytime family-friendly events.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍨 Nonica Hvar ⭐⭐ (~0.5h)
  • Local dessert café; excellent cakes and gelato.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍽️ Mizarola ⭐⭐⭐
  • Pasta, pizza, seafood—kids’ menu available; ~$18/adult, ~$8/kid.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🚲 Bike ride along the coastal path (~1.5h)
  • Rentals for all ages; scenic route, easy terrain.

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🇭🇷 Dubrovnik - 3 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏰 City Walls Walk ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Iconic ramparts—bring sun hats and water! Kids love the cannons and towers.
• [ ] 🏛️ Rector’s Palace ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Fascinating museum; interactive displays on Dubrovnik’s history.
• [ ] 🌳 Lokrum Island Excursion ⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Forests, botanic gardens, peacocks, safe swimming spots—a paradise for kids.
• [ ] 🏝️ Banje Beach ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Soft pebbles, gentle slope, family-friendly supervised swimming.
• [ ] 🎨 Dubrovnik Aquarium ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Local sea life, interactive displays.
• [ ] 🏛️ Franciscan Monastery & Pharmacy Museum ⭐ (~1h)
  • One of Europe’s oldest pharmacies—short & accessible for families.
• [ ] 🏙️ Lapad Bay Promenade ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Lively area—playgrounds, ice-cream, shaded walks by the sea.
• [ ] 🏞️ Mount Srd Cable Car ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Ride up the mountain for panoramic city views and a family picnic.
• [ ] 🏛️ War Photo Limited History Museum ⭐ (~1h)
  • Visual story of Dubrovnik; best for older kids (10+).

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍨 Peppino’s Gelato Factory ⭐⭐ (~0.5h)
  • Famed artisan gelateria; perfect family treat after a warm day.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍽️ Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Café ⭐⭐⭐
  • Terrace overlooking Old Town; Mediterranean dishes, kids’ menu; ~$25/adult, ~$10/kid.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🚠 Sunset kayak tour (family-friendly) (~2h)
  • Calm waters, supervised, great views—minimum age 7.

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🎬 Films & series to watch

🇭🇷 Split

• [ ] 🎬 Winnetou (various) — ⭐ 6.0 — Classic adventures filmed in Dalmatia’s canyons/coves — Amazon Prime
• [ ] 📺 Game of Thrones (2011-2019) — ⭐ 9.2 — Many scenes filmed in Split and Dubrovnik — HBO Max

🇭🇷 Hvar

• [ ] 🎬 The Weekend Away (2022) — ⭐ 5.7 — Thriller partly set on Croatian coast — Netflix

🇭🇷 Dubrovnik

• [ ] 🎬 Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) — ⭐ 7.0 — Dubrovnik serves as Canto Bight — Disney+
• [ ] 📺 Game of Thrones (2011-2019) — ⭐ 9.2 — Dubrovnik as King's Landing — HBO Max

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🍜 Local specialties

🇭🇷 Split

• [ ] Pasticada (beef stew with gnocchi)
• [ ] Black risotto (cuttlefish)
• [ ] Fritule (mini donuts)

🇭🇷 Hvar

• [ ] Gregada (fish stew)
• [ ] Crni rizot (black risotto)
• [ ] Lavender ice cream

🇭🇷 Dubrovnik

• [ ] Dubrovnik Rozata (caramel pudding)
• [ ] Octopus salad
• [ ] Zelena menestra (greens & meat stew)

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📍 Maps - places to pin

🇭🇷 Split

1. Diocletian’s Palace
2. Nostromo Gelateria
3. Marmontova Shopping Street
4. Hotel Luxe Split
5. Bokeria Kitchen & Wine Bar

🇭🇷 Hvar

1. Hvar Town Beach (Amfora)
2. Nonica Hvar
3. Hvar Marketplace
4. Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
5. Mizarola

🇭🇷 Dubrovnik

1. City Walls
2. Peppino’s Gelato Factory
3. Dubrovnik Old Town Market
4. Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik
5. Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Café

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✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Split
• [ ] ⛴️ Split → Hvar
• [ ] ⛴️ Hvar → Dubrovnik
• [ ] ✈️ Dubrovnik → London

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🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Split	2	Hotel Luxe Split (family room)	$400
Hvar	2	Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort (family room)	$400
Dubrovnik	3	Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik (family room)	$650
Total	7		$1450