Private tour package 5 days in Croatia

Tour summary

Year-round central Dalmatia 5 days small tour from Drvenik. Monterrasol Travel private tour with minivan. Come to see famous Zadar, Sibenik, Split, Trogir, Klis, Solin.

This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #441 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for private travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #441. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side.

The tour will start and finish in Drvenik (Drvenik), Croatia and will take 5 days (4 nights). During this tour you will visit Split, Klis, Solin, Zadar, Šibenik, Trogir located in Croatia.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Additional information

We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Drvenik (Drvenik) Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place.

We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries.

The default tour price includes rooms in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please contact us.

This tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it.

We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens).

We recommend you consider traveling off-season. Advantages of traveling off-season.

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Photo gallery of attractions involved in this tour.

Tour description

Introduction

Join us on a captivating 5-day small tour from the coastal town of Drvenik, exploring the cultural and historical wonders of central Dalmatia. This year-round journey is designed to showcase the region's most treasured UNESCO sites, from the magnificent Roman palace in Split to the medieval island-town of Trogir, the cathedral city of Sibenik, and the ancient fortified city of Zadar.

We will take you through a landscape where Roman heritage, Venetian architecture, and Adriatic beauty come together. You will visit the mighty fortress of Klis that stood guard for centuries, walk through the remarkable ruins of Salona (once the capital of Roman Dalmatia), and experience the unique harmony of nature and art at Zadar's famous Sea Organ. This well-paced tour offers a wonderful introduction to Dalmatia's rich legacy, returning each evening to the peaceful setting of Drvenik.

Day after day description

Day 1. We depart from Drvenik and travel to Split, where we spend the day exploring the city's historic core, a vibrant living museum centered around the 4th-century Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site). We admire the Cathedral of St. Domnius, originally built as Diocletian's mausoleum, and pass through the Golden Gate, the palace's impressive northern entryway. Our accommodation for the night is in Split.

Day 2. After staying in Split, we travel to Klis to discover its imposing fortress, strategically positioned on a steep ridge and celebrated for its centuries-long defense against Ottoman forces. We then continue to Solin, the ancient city of Salona, to explore its vast archaeological park, once the bustling capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and the birthplace of Emperor Diocletian. After that, we will come to Zadar for accommodation.

Day 3. After staying in Zadar, we explore its fortified old town (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a city with roots stretching back to antiquity. We experience the enchanting Sea Organ, an architectural sound installation that creates melodies from the waves, visit the 12th-century St. Anastasia's Cathedral, and stroll through the Roman Forum, the largest on the eastern Adriatic coast. We stay another night in Zadar.

Day 4. After 2 nights in Zadar, we travel to Sibenik to wander through its atmospheric historic center and admire the magnificent Cathedral of St. James (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance architecture constructed entirely from stone between the 15th and 16th centuries. We also take in the Barone Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the seaward St. Nicholas Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), both key elements of the city's defensive system. Our accommodation for the night is in Sibenik.

Day 5. After staying in Sibenik, we travel to the charming island-town of Trogir (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where we explore its beautifully preserved medieval core, the 13th-century Cathedral of St. Lawrence with its renowned portal, and the 15th-century Kamerlengo Fortress. Finally, we return to Drvenik, where our memorable journey concludes.

Conclusion

This 5-day small tour offers a wonderfully balanced immersion into the historical and architectural splendors of central Dalmatia. We warmly invite you to travel with us and discover the timeless allure of Split, Trogir, Sibenik, Zadar, and their ancient surroundings.

Border crossing for this trip

This tour does not require border crossing.

Money and payments

In each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use.

Last reviewed: 2 April 2026

Tour itinerary

Tour starts in: Drvenik (Drvenik), Croatia

day 1: travel to Split, visit Split historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit St Domnius cathedral in Split, visit Diocletian palace in Split, visit Golden Gate historical landmark in Split; accommodation in Split

day 2: travel to Klis, visit Klis fortress, travel to Solin to see Solin archaeological site; travel to Zadar for accommodation

day 3: visit Zadar fortified town (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Zadar historical center, visit Sea Organ tourist attraction in Zadar, visit St Anastasia cathedral in Zadar, visit Roman Forum historical landmark in Zadar; accommodation in Zadar

day 4: travel to Sibenik, visit Sibenik historical center, visit St James cathedral in Sibenik, visit Barone fortress in Sibenik, visit St Nicholas fortress in Sibenik; accommodation in Sibenik

day 5: travel to Trogir, visit Trogir historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit St Lawrence cathedral in Trogir, visit Kamerlengo fortress in Trogir; return to Drvenik

Tour finishes in: Drvenik (Drvenik), Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 573 km.

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If you like this private tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #441. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes.

Visited places during the tour

Our tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary.

Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary.

Split, Croatia

Known for coastal town, historical center, medieval old town, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Split is Croatia's second-largest city and the largest city in the historical Dalmatia region. Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian is a UNESCO World Heritage Site from 1979.

Klis, Croatia

Known for fortress, museum, sightseeing, viewpoint

Klis Fortress, known well in Roman time, played a crucial role during the Ottoman wars in Europe. Fortress rises dramatically above the village of Klis, just 13 kilometers from the city Split, Croatia. Its strategic hilltop location, sandwiched between the Kozjak and Mosor mountains, offers sweeping views of Split, the Adriatic Sea, and the rural hinterland.

Solin, Croatia

Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site, historical center, catholic church

Salona was an ancient city and the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, founded probably after the Roman civil wars under Julius Caesar. The name Salona preserves the language of the early inhabitants of this area whom the Romans called the Dalmatae, considered to be part of a larger group called the Illyrians. Salona is situated in today's town of Solin, right next to Split, is the largest archaeological park in Croatia.

Zadar, Croatia

Known for byzantine empire, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, gate, historical center, marina, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire, catholic cathedral; fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Zadar is the oldest continuously inhabited Croatian city, it is situated on the Adriatic Sea, and serves as the seat of Zadar County and of the wider northern Dalmatian region. Zadar is the second-largest city of the region of Dalmatia and the fifth-largest city in the country. Zadar gained its urban structure in Roman times; during the time of Julius Caesar and Emperor Augustus, the town was fortified and the city walls with towers and gates were built. Now, the fortified city of Zadar is on UNESCO's World Heritage Site list as part of Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar in 2017.

Šibenik (Sibenik), Croatia

Known for architecture, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, promenade, venetian empire, viewpoint, catholic cathedral; cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sibenik, known in Italy as Sebenico, is a historic city in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia, where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. Sibenik has four fortresses and historic center with the Cathedral of St James. The Cathedral and St. Nicholas fortress are included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list. Roughly 18 kilometres north of the city is the Krka National Park, similar to the Plitvice Lakes National Park, known for its many waterfalls, flora, fauna, and historical and archaeological remains. The Kornati archipelago, west of Sibenik, consists of 150 islands in a sea area of about 320 km2, making it the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea.

Trogir, Croatia

Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, monument, museum, promenade, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Trogir is a historic town and harbor on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, in Dalmatia region, one of the four historical regions of Croatia. Since 1997, the historic center of Trogir has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites for its Venetian architecture.

#441 Tour map

Tour starts in: Drvenik (Drvenik), Croatia

day 1: Split historical center; Split, St Domnius cathedral; Split, Diocletian palace; Split, Golden Gate historical landmark; accommodation in Split
day 2: Klis fortress; Solin archaeological site; accommodation in Zadar
day 3: Zadar fortified town; Zadar historical center; Zadar, Sea Organ tourist attraction; Zadar, St Anastasia cathedral; accommodation in Zadar
day 4: Sibenik historical center; Sibenik, St James cathedral; Sibenik, Barone fortress; Sibenik, St Nicholas fortress; accommodation in Sibenik
day 5: Trogir historical center; Trogir, St Lawrence cathedral; Trogir, Kamerlengo fortress; return to Drvenik

Tour finishes in: Drvenik (Drvenik), Croatia

Planned distance of this tour: 573 km.

Availability of this tour

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