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Home/Destinations/Zadar/Zadar in 3 days
3 days · Zadar itinerary

Zadar in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

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

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & Sea Organ
  2. 2Day 2: Island hopping
  3. 3Day 3: Plitvice or Krka
  4. 4Waterfalls & lakes

Day 1: the old town

Explore the Roman Forum, Sea Organ and a food tour.

Day 2: the islands

Cruise and swim on an island-hopping boat trip.

Day 3: Plitvice or Krka

Day trip to the lakes or waterfalls.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Zadar — prices per person.

Private History Old Town and City Wall Tour in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Private History Old Town and City Wall Tour in Dubrovnik
5.0(65)·2h 30min
from$126/ person
via Viator
Private Speedboat Tour: Caves Beaches Islands and more
Dubrovnik
Private Speedboat Tour: Caves Beaches Islands and more
5.0(158)·2–8 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb
Zagreb
Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb
5.0(143)·10–12 hours
from$206/ person
via Viator
Mostar & Kravica Waterfalls Private Day Trip from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Mostar & Kravica Waterfalls Private Day Trip from Dubrovnik
5.0(30)·9 hours
from$338/ person
via Viator
Dubrovnik Old Town Walking Tour – Local Experience
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Old Town Walking Tour – Local Experience
5.0(47)·1h 30min
from$23/ person
via Viator
Private Speedboat Tour in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Private Speedboat Tour in Dubrovnik
5.0(95)·2–8 hours
from$401/ person
via Viator
Zagreb to Split via Plitvice Lakes (3 hours stop is included)
Zagreb
Zagreb to Split via Plitvice Lakes (3 hours stop is included)
5.0(25)·8–12 hours
from$420/ person
via Viator
From Mostar: Kravice waterfalls, Blagaj, Fortica & Počitelj
Mostar
From Mostar: Kravice waterfalls, Blagaj, Fortica & Počitelj
5.0(23)·8 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator

Zadar in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Zadar?
Three days is ideal — the old town on day one, island-hopping on day two, and the Plitvice Lakes or Krka waterfalls on day three, combining culture, the Adriatic and national parks.
What is the best day trip from Zadar for 3 days?
The Plitvice Lakes are Croatia’s must-see natural wonder, Krka is the easier waterfall park, and the Kornati offer pristine islands; all are superb from Zadar.
How do I plan a 3-day Zadar itinerary?
Spend day one in the old town, day two island-hopping, and day three at Plitvice or Krka, booking the boat trips and park tours ahead in summer.

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