Dubrovnik Itinerary 5 Days

5 Days in Dubrovnik - Itinerary Overview

Situated in front of the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik is the capital of Croatia. It is one of those cities that has held on to its old town charm and also kept moving ahead with times. When you are planning 5 days in Dubrovnik, here are the most prominent planning points to keep in mind:

Local Sights to see

Right from enjoying the lovely beach and wine at Korcula to heading onto another beach destination in Lokrum, there is a lot to include in Dubrovnik 5 days itinerary. If you want to get away from the golden sands and explore what more Dubrovnik has to offer to you then you can also include Mijet which has a park and a tranquil monastery awaiting you as well as Walls of Dubrovnik which has Historic City Walls and stunning views.

If you have only 5 days, then the other names to include in your list are Dominican Monastery, Rector’s Palace and Dubrovnik Cathedral. Even the Synagogue and Jewish Museum are worth a visit! While history has itself laid down in every nook and corner of Dubrovnik, you can continue to enjoy the unparalleled vibe of the city by adding Cavtat Old Town, Sipun Cave, Vlaho Bukovac House in your itinerary as well.

One of the most popular tourist attractions is definitely the Placa, which is laced with an amazing limestone cobbled street and also has great street shopping for you to take back memories from Dubrovnik. When planned properly, you can really enjoy your 5 days in Dubrovnik.

Amazing cuisine

Croatian cuisine by itself is one cuisine that has kept itself intact in the confines of its own borders. Unlike its French and Italian counterparts, it has not taken over the best of restaurants across the globe. Even so, it has a very prominent place in the heart of European cuisine.

When in Dubrovnik, you must try the following traditional dishes to make the most of your trip. Zagreb Food is similar to a lot of European dishes and Istrian cuisine is worth trying out as well. Some dishes that you most definitely should have are Crni Rizot, Strukli, Pasticada s njokima, Hobotnica isopod peke and many more to enjoy the European cuisine.

Day trips to take from Dubrovnik

While taking a 5 day trip to Dubrovnik, you can also take various day trips from here. Some of the most famous and recommended destinations are Elafiti Islands, Montenegro, Peljesac Peninsula, Kravice Waterfalls, Trsteno Arboretum, Mostar to make the most of your Croatian experience.

If you want to explore Europe while you are in Dubrovnik, then go on to enjoy the lovely beauty of Naples, Belgrade, Zagreb, and Timisoara. There is plenty to see in the city and around it as well.