12 days in Croatian Islands Itinerary

The Croatian island of Hvar serves as a picturesque location for a Mediterranean holiday, with a range of offerings from quiet coves to a lively medieval town.

Hvar is known for adventure, nightlife, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Spanish Fortress, head off the coast to Pakleni Otoci, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Hvar road trip planning app.

Chicago, USA to Hvar is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Hvar is 7 hours. Traveling from Chicago in October, expect Hvar to be somewhat warmer, temps between 72°F and 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to catch the ferry to Bol.

An hour boat ride from Split on the island of Brac, Bol boasts a charming old town, pebble beach, and great windsurfing conditions. Historical charm abounds here in the form of stone houses, narrow pedestrian streets, and historical attractions marked with panels.

Get out of town with these interesting Bol side-trips: Supetar (Supetar Bay & Supetar cemetery) and Makarska Harbour (in Makarska). There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Vidova Gora, do a tasting at Stina, kick back and relax at Zlatni Rat Beach (Golden Horn), and get to know the fascinating history of Golden horn from above.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bol trip planner.

Traveling by ferry from Hvar to Bol takes an hour. October in Bol sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.