This 10-day itinerary is perfect for working folks who would like to experience more without taking too much time off. We made this trip in Sept/Oct 2023. Weather was great most days. Temperatures were in the upper 70s – lower 80s F except for a couple of days when it went below 60 F.
We found that the most efficient way to visit these countries was to rent a car. We did some research and found that it was easier to rent a car in Zagreb and return it in Dubrovnik. You can see on the map below the route we took. We flew into Zagreb and flew out of Dubrovnik.
The roads in these countries were in excellent condition, and they drive on the right side of the road, so we were good there. Parking can be a challenge in some places, you just have to spend some extra time finding them. Be prepared to pay about €10 in most places for parking. All the hotels had free parking. You had to pay for parking if you stayed in an Airbnb.