9 days in Croatian Islands Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Stiniva Cove.

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Johannesburg, South Africa to Vis is an approximately 180.5-hour car ride. The time zone difference when traveling from Johannesburg to Vis is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Johannesburg in October: highs in Vis hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to travel 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.

On the 7th (Mon), get to know the fascinating history of Golden horn from above, then kick back and relax at Zlatni Rat Beach (Golden Horn), and then kick back and relax at Murvica Beach. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Vidova Gora and then kick back and relax at Sumartin Beach.

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Getting from Vis to Bol by journey takes about 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in October, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to catch the ferry to Hvar.

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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Spanish Fortress and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Escape the urban bustle at Dubovica Beach and Mlini Beach. On the 9th (Wed), spend a thrilling day on the water with a speed boat tour. It doesn't end there: head off the coast to Pakleni Otoci and admire the landmark architecture of Franciscan Monastery.

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Traveling by ferry from Bol to Hvar takes an hour. In October in Hvar, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.