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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.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Blauwe grot, Mama Mia en Hvar, 5 Island Speedboot Kleine Groep Tour
Trogir
Blauwe grot, Mama Mia en Hvar, 5 Island Speedboot Kleine Groep Tour
4.9(3,298)·12 uur
vanaf$110/ persoon
via Viator
Privétour van Split naar Krka Park (Šibenik Town is optioneel)
Split
Privétour van Split naar Krka Park (Šibenik Town is optioneel)
4.9(44)·8 uur
vanaf$217/ persoon
via Viator
Zagreb naar Split via Plitvice Meren (3 uur stop is inbegrepen)
Zagreb
Zagreb naar Split via Plitvice Meren (3 uur stop is inbegrepen)
5.0(25)·1 uur
vanaf$426/ persoon
via Viator
Blue Cave en Hvar 5 Islands speedboottocht | van Split&Trogir
Trogir
Blue Cave en Hvar 5 Islands speedboottocht | van Split&Trogir
4.9(43)·11 uur
vanaf$157/ persoon
via Viator
Privétour van Split naar Krka Park (Trogir Town is optioneel)
Split
Privétour van Split naar Krka Park (Trogir Town is optioneel)
4.8(18)·8 uur
vanaf$217/ persoon
via Viator
Split naar Zagreb via Plitvice Meren (3 uur stop is inbegrepen)
Split
Split naar Zagreb via Plitvice Meren (3 uur stop is inbegrepen)
5.0(24)·10 uur
vanaf$470/ persoon
via Viator
Privé blauwe grot, Mamma Mia en Hvar, 5 eilandentour vanuit Trogir
Trogir
Privé blauwe grot, Mamma Mia en Hvar, 5 eilandentour vanuit Trogir
4.9(216)·12 uur
vanaf$1,510/ persoon
via Viator
Krka-watervallen en historisch Šibenik - chauffeur en gids, boottocht, lunchpauze
Split
Krka-watervallen en historisch Šibenik - chauffeur en gids, boottocht, lunchpauze
4.8(12)·10 uur
vanaf$487/ persoon
via Viator

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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