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Split, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

5 days in Split

A Roman palace turned living city, and island gateway. Here's how to spend 5 days in Split: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Split 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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Your 5 days Split itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Iron Gate (Diocletian's Palace)~$18
The Iron Gate, or "the Western Gate", is one of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad of Split that was once Diocletian's Palace. Originally a military gate from which
12:30
Church of Our Lady of the Belfry
The Belltower of the Church of Our Lady of the Belfry is a disused Roman Catholic church in Split, Croatia. Built into a small space within the ancient Iron Gate of Diocletian's we
16:00
Split Synagogue
The Split Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, located in Split, Croatia. Built in the early 1500s, the synagogue is one of the oldest Sefardic synagogues in use today.
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Temple of Jupiter, Split
The Temple of Jupiter is a temple in Split, Croatia dedicated to the Ancient Roman god Jupiter. It is located in the western part of Diocletian's Palace near the Peristyle, the cen
16:00
Diocletian's Palace~$18
Diocletian's Palace is an ancient Roman palace and fortress complex in Split, Croatia. It was built at the end of the third century AD by the Roman Emperor Diocletian as his retire
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Day 3

09:00
Cellars of Diocletian's Palace~$18
The Cellars of Diocletian's Palace, sometimes referred to as the "basement halls", is a set of substructures, located at the southern end of Diocletian's Palace, that once held up
12:30
St. Martin's Church (Split)
St. Martin's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Split, Croatia. Built into a small space within the ancient Golden Gate of Diocletian's northern wall, it is one of the oldest chu
16:00
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
The Cathedral of Saint Domnius, known locally as the Sveti Dujam or colloquially Sveti Duje, is the Catholic cathedral in Split, Croatia. The cathedral is the seat of the Archdioce
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Day 4

09:00
Golden Gate (Diocletian's Palace)~$18
The Golden Gate, or "the Northern Gate", is one of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad of Split. Built as the main gate of Diocletian's Palace, it was elaborately de
12:30
Split, Croatia~$5
Split is the second-largest city in Croatia, after the capital Zagreb, situated on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. As the administrative seat of Split-Dalmatia County and th
16:00
Bronze Gate (Diocletian's Palace)~$18
The Bronze Gate, or "the Southern Gate", is the smaller of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad of Split. Built as part of Diocletian's Palace, it was originally a se
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Day 5

09:00
Archdiocese of Split-Makarska
The Archdiocese of Split-Makarska is a Latin Metropolitan archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Croatia and Montenegro. The diocese was established in the 3rd century AD and was ma
12:30
Froggyland~$15
Froggyland is a taxidermy collection and museum located in Split, Croatia. The museum is known for its display of 21 dioramas containing 507 different taxidermy frogs posed to appe
16:00
Silver Gate (Diocletian's Palace)~$18
The Silver Gate, or "the Eastern Gate", is one of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad of Split that was once Diocletian's Palace. The gate faces east towards the Rom

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What 5 days in Split costs

What this trip costs

$1,214
Flights$45037%
Stay$23419%
Activities$14012%
Food$19516%
Local transport$786%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$243/day

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

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5 days in Split: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Split?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Split, 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 Split?+

Start with Iron Gate (Diocletian's Palace), Church of Our Lady of the Belfry and Split Synagogue. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Split 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 Split?+

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

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