City trips in Croatia

Croatia packs historic cities, coastal scenery, and easy island links. Highlights: Dubrovnik’s walled Old Town (walk the walls, cable car to Srđ), Split’s Diocletian’s Palace and Riva, Zagreb’s Upper Town, museums and cafés, Zadar’s Sea Organ and Sun Salutation, Šibenik’s St. James Cathedral, Pula’s Roman Arena, Trogir’s UNESCO core. Don’t miss sunsets in Zadar, fresh seafood and local wines. Use ferries and buses; visit in shoulder season for fewer crowds.