Split's Roman palace and markets, a day trip to Hvar, the coach down the coast to Dubrovnik, then its walls and the island of Lokrum.
5 days, 30 stopsPacked paceMay to Jun, SepApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 4, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Diocletian's Palace, the markets and Marjan
Morning markets and a Roman palace still lived in today, then a walk up Marjan and dinner by the sea on the Riva.
1
8:30 AMPazar green marketCome early for the best choice of fruit, cheese and bread at the stone tables by the palace's east wall.About 45 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 5 min
2
9:15 AMPeristyle, Diocletian's PalaceStand among the red granite columns of the old imperial square, the heart of the palace and of the old town.About 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 3 min
3
9:30 AMSubstructures of Diocletian's PalaceWalk the vaulted Roman halls under the palace; allow about 45 min. Winter hours run 9 AM to 5 PM.About 1 hour here
10:30 AMOptionalCathedral of Saint DomniusSee the mausoleum turned cathedral, then climb the 57 m bell tower for the view over the roofs and harbor.About 1 hour 15 min here
€[fee]
Walk about 10 min
5
12:00 PMSplit Fish MarketSee the catch on the stone tables before the stalls close around 1 PM, then eat at a tavern nearby or on the Riva.About 2 hours 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 15 min
6
2:30 PMMarjan Forest ParkClimb through Varoš on Senjska Street to the Vidilica viewpoint, then follow the paths west. Allow about 3 hours.About 3 hours here
Free to visit
Walk about 30 min
7
6:00 PMRivaEnd on the seafront promenade, where cafes and restaurants fill the space below the palace walls.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book the Hvar catamaranCatamarans link Split and Hvar town in about an hour. Check the season timetable and book both directions before you go.
Book the coach to DubrovnikSeveral companies run the Split to Dubrovnik coach, about 4 to 4.5 hours. Book ahead and check the station timetable for your date.
Check winter hoursFrom November to March the Rector's Palace closes on Mondays, and the cable car closes from December to March.
Dress for town, not the beachPolice may fine people who walk around shirtless or in swimwear in towns that post signs banning it.
Check your stay is registeredHotels register guests with the police. In private lodging, make sure your host registers you within two days of arrival.
Where to stay for this plan
Spend two nights near Split's old town and harbor, then three in Dubrovnik near the Pile or Ploče gates; fly in to Split and home from Dubrovnik.
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