Split Itinerary 3 Days

3 Days in Split - Perfect 72 Hours Guide

Famous its Adriatic resorts, pristine beaches, iconic palaces, and Roman Catholic churches, the city of Split is one of the most favorite tourist destinations in Croatia. Split is considered as the second largest city of Croatia after Zagreb. When you plan to spend 3 days in Split, you will get a chance to soak in the buzzing life of the city that is marked by its Mediterranean cuisine, cool atmosphere, and rich history. Have a look at this 3-day Split itinerary to explore the one-of-a-kind Roman monuments and other temptations of the city.

What to see in 3 days in Split?

Day 1 in Split

On the very first day of your trip in Split, you can take a walking tour of the famous historical monuments that are located in the heart of the city. As most of these attractions are located quite close to each other, they can be best explored by taking a stroll. Start the morning by enjoying a walk on the palm lined roads of The Riva and capture the spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea from the fisherman's port. Spend some time at the Sustipan Park. Soon after this, spend your afternoon touring the Old Town and the Diocletian’s Palace which is a fortress like palace of the Roman emperor. You will come across the attractions like Saint Domnius Bell Tower, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Etnografski muzej Split, Diocletian's Palace - cellars, Jupiterov hram, Željezna vrata, Gallery Emanuel Vidovic, Papalic Palace & the City Museum, and Split City Museum.

Day 2 in Split

One of the morning routines that the people in Split follow is to enjoy sipping coffee with the views of the sea. After finishing your breakfast, you can indulge in shopping from the local markets which is an interesting part of your 72 hours in Split. There are two markets in the city where you will not only get some fresh fruits and vegetables but also meet the happy locals. One of these is the Green Market while the other one is the Fish Market. While buying the season’s produce, you can also have your day’s meal by trying the lip-smacking food of Croatia. Later in the day, it would be good idea to hike the Marjan Hill which is often called as the lungs of Split due to the plethora of rocky terrain, beautiful beaches, cemeteries, and ancient churches that it offers. Save your evening for beach hopping as this is something you would not want to miss. For this, you can head to the Bacvice Beach, Bene Beach, or Kasjuni Beach.

Day 3 in Split

There are many museums and art galleries in the city that can introduce you to the culture, beliefs, and talents of the natives during 3 days/ 2 nights in Split. You can save the last day of your trip to know the city quite closely by touring these. You can start the day from the Archaeological Museum and the head to the places like Gallery Kula, Live Museum Split, Gallery of Fine Arts, Jaman Gallery, Split Science Museum etc. While taking this tour, taste the traditional food of Croatia, especially its “Peka”. Before ending your trip of Split, you must not forget to enjoy the Croatian Craft Beer gazing at the sea.

Hope this 3-day itinerary of Split Croatia has helped you see the best of this Adriatic city within a short time.