8 days in Zagreb, Vukovar & Pula Itinerary

Zagreb boasts a combination of Austro-Hungarian and Socialist architecture, but it is beloved for its outdoor cafe culture.

Zagreb is known for museums, historic sites, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Upper Town (Gornji Grad), explore the different monuments and memorials at Mirogoj Cemetery, make a trip to Tkalciceva, and admire the striking features of Cathedral of the Assumption.

To see photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Zagreb travel planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Zagreb. May in Zagreb sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to Vukovar.

Vukovar is a city in eastern Croatia. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): make a trip to Danube River Walkway, take an in-depth tour of Vukovar Municipal Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Vucedol Culture Museum, then stroll the grounds of Memorijalno Groblje Vukovar, and finally don't miss a visit to Vukovar Water Tower. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Ovcara Memorial Center, then steep yourself in history at Stari podrumi Ilok, and then learn about winemaking at Principovac Country Estate.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Vukovar day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Zagreb to Vukovar takes 3.5 hours. In May in Vukovar, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) to allow time to travel to Pula.

It's the mild climate and calm seas of Pula that draw visitors to the southernmost point of the Istrian peninsula, but the city's ample Roman architecture is a key reason they stay.

Change things up with these side-trips from Pula: Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun (in Motovun), Franc Arman Winery (in Vizinada) and Buzet (Aura Distillery & Food Tours). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Pula Arena, make a trip to Groznjan Hilltop village of artists, Istria, Croatia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Del Espiritu Santo, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Of Augustus.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Pula vacation planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Vukovar to Pula. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can go by car back home.