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Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia

3 days in Dubrovnik

Marble streets inside honey-coloured medieval walls. Here's how to spend 3 days in Dubrovnik: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Dubrovnik trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Church of the Holy Annunciation, Dubrovnik
The Church of the Holy Annunciation is a Serbian Orthodox church in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
12:30
Via Drine
Via Drine, sometimes also Dubrovački put, was a medieval trade route through the Dinaric Alps that connected Dubrovnik with the Drina river valley, and from there to various places
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Siege of Dubrovnik~$5
The siege of Dubrovnik was a military campaign fought between the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) and Croatian forces defending the city of Dubrovnik and its surroundings during the C
12:30
Via Narenta
Via Narenta, sometimes also Via Bosna or Neretvanski put, was a medieval trade route through the Dinaric Alps that connected Dubrovnik through the Neretva river valley with the Bos
16:00
St Blaise's Church
The Church of St. Blaise is a Catholic Baroque church in Dubrovnik and one of the city's major sights. Saint Blaise, is the patron saint of the city of Dubrovnik and formerly the p
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Day 3

09:00
Stradun (street)~$5
Stradun or Placa, whose name derives from Venetian, and means "large road" or "wide road", is the main street of Dubrovnik, Croatia. The limestone-paved pedestrian street runs some
12:30
Siege of Ragusa (866–868)~$5
The siege of Ragusa by the Aghlabids of Ifriqiya lasted for fifteen months, beginning in 866 until the lifting of the siege upon the approach of a Byzantine fleet in 868. The fa
16:00
Sponza Palace~$18
The Sponza Palace, also called Divona, is a 16th-century palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Its name is derived from the Latin word "spongia", the spot where rainwater was collected.

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What 3 days in Dubrovnik costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Dubrovnik: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Dubrovnik?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Dubrovnik without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Dubrovnik?+

Start with Church of the Holy Annunciation, Dubrovnik, Via Drine and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Dubrovnik cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?+

The best months to visit Dubrovnik are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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