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

Zagreb in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

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

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & food
  2. 2Day 2: Plitvice Lakes
  3. 3Day 3: Ljubljana & Bled
  4. 4Croatian evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the Upper Town, markets and a food tour.

Day 2: Plitvice Lakes

Visit the turquoise lakes and Rastoke village.

Day 3: Slovenia

Cross to Ljubljana and fairy-tale Lake Bled.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Zagreb — 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 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
Magical Lake Bled and Ljubljana Private Tour from Zagreb
Zagreb
Magical Lake Bled and Ljubljana Private Tour from Zagreb
5.0(36)·11 hours
from$223/ person
via Viator
ZAGREB TOUR: History, Heritage, and Heavenly Liqueurs
Zagreb
ZAGREB TOUR: History, Heritage, and Heavenly Liqueurs
5.0(15)·2h 30min
from$93/ person
via Viator
2 hour Private Walking Tour of Zagreb
Zagreb
2 hour Private Walking Tour of Zagreb
5.0(64)·2 hours
from$63/ 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
Bled: Triglav National Park Adventure - Soča Valley Day Tour
Bled
Bled: Triglav National Park Adventure - Soča Valley Day Tour
5.0(301)·11 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour
Zagreb
Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour
5.0(1,546)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator

Zagreb in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Zagreb?
Three days is ideal — the city and its food on day one, the Plitvice Lakes on day two, and Slovenia’s Ljubljana and Lake Bled on day three, combining the capital with two stunning day trips.
What is the best day trip from Zagreb for 3 days?
The Plitvice Lakes are the most spectacular natural sight, while Ljubljana and Lake Bled offer a beautiful cross-border day in Slovenia.
How do I plan a 3-day Zagreb itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at the Plitvice Lakes, and day three in Ljubljana and Lake Bled, booking both day trips ahead, especially in summer.

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Old TownFood ToursCommunism & HistoryPlitvice LakesLjubljana & BledDay Trips