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Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia

5 days in Dubrovnik

Marble streets inside honey-coloured medieval walls. Here's how to spend 5 days in Dubrovnik: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Dubrovnik trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 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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Day 4

09:00
Dubrovnik~$5
Dubrovnik, historically also known as Ragusa, is a city in southern Dalmatia, Croatia, by the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranea
12:30
Dubrovnik Bell Tower~$5
The Dubrovnik Bell Tower is a tower in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Located on Luža Square at the end of the Stradun, the tower is 31 metres high.
16:00
Dubrovnik Archive~$18
Dubrovnik Archive or State Archive in Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik State Archive is the national archive in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Today archive is located in the Sponza palace, and holds m
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Day 5

09:00
Franciscan friary, Dubrovnik
The Franciscan friary and church is a large complex belonging to the Order of the Friars Minor. It consists of a friary, a church, a library, and a pharmacy. It is situated at the
12:30
Dubrovnik International University~$5
Libertas University, formerly known as Dubrovnik International University (DIU) (DIU Libertas, or DIU Libertas International University) is a private university established in 2008
16:00
St. Saviour Church, Dubrovnik
St. Saviour Church is a small votive church located in Dubrovnik's Old Town. It is dedicated to Jesus Christ.

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What 5 days in Dubrovnik costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

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

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5 days in Dubrovnik: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Dubrovnik?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Dubrovnik, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Dubrovnik cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 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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