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Dubrovnik in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

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

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: walls & old town
  2. 2Day 2: Elaphiti Islands
  3. 3Day 3: Montenegro or Mostar
  4. 4Sunset evenings

Day 1: the city

Walk the city walls and old town, and ride the cable car up Mount Srđ.

Day 2: the islands

Take a boat trip to the Elaphiti Islands, with swimming and a kayak.

Day 3: a border day trip

Choose the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, or Mostar and the Kravice Waterfalls in Bosnia.

Dubrovnik in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Dubrovnik?
Three days is ideal — the city walls and old town, an Elaphiti Islands boat trip, and a day trip to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro or Mostar in Bosnia.
What is the best day trip from Dubrovnik for 3 days?
The Bay of Kotor in Montenegro is the most spectacular; Mostar with the Kravice Waterfalls is the most historic and cultural.
How do I plan a 3-day Dubrovnik itinerary?
Spend day one on the walls and old town, day two on the islands, and day three in Montenegro or Mostar, bringing your passport for the border crossings.