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3 days · Split itinerary

Split in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Split lets you add the waterfalls to the city and the islands. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Split — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: palace & old town
  2. 2Day 2: Blue Cave & Hvar
  3. 3Day 3: Krka or Plitvice
  4. 4Dalmatian evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore Diocletian’s Palace and the old town, with a food tour and Marjan Hill.

Day 2: the islands

Take the “5 islands” speedboat trip to the Blue Cave and Hvar.

Day 3: the waterfalls

Choose the closer Krka waterfalls, or the famous Plitvice Lakes.

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Split in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Split?
Three days is ideal — Diocletian’s Palace and the old town, a Blue Cave and Hvar island trip, and a third day at the Krka or Plitvice waterfalls.
What is the best day trip from Split for 3 days?
The Blue Cave and Hvar “5 islands” tour is the most popular; Krka is the easiest waterfall trip; and Plitvice is the most famous, though a longer drive.
How do I plan a 3-day Split itinerary?
Spend day one on the palace and old town, day two island-hopping to the Blue Cave and Hvar, and day three at Krka or Plitvice, booking popular trips ahead.

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