Here is a sample itinerary for a 30-day trip to Croatia on a limited budget:
Day 1: Arrival in Zagreb
- Cost: $200-300 for a one-way flight from your location to Zagreb
- Transportation: Take the bus from the airport to your hotel
- Accommodation: $30-50 per night for a budget hotel in the city center
Day 2-3: Zagreb
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and sightseeing
- Transportation: Walk or take the tram to visit the Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, and other historical sites in the city
Day 4: Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Cost: $20-30 for a one-way bus ticket
- Transportation: Take the bus from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Accommodation: $40-60 per night for a budget hotel or camping in the national park
Day 5-6: Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and park entrance fee
- Transportation: Walk or take the shuttle bus to explore the lakes and waterfalls of the national park
Day 7: Plitvice Lakes to Split
- Cost: $20-30 for a one-way bus ticket
- Transportation: Take the bus from Plitvice Lakes to Split
- Accommodation: $40-60 per night for a budget hotel in the city center
Day 8-9: Split
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and sightseeing
- Transportation: Walk or take the bus to visit the Diocletian’s Palace, the Riva Promenade, and other historical sites in the city
Day 10: Split to Dubrovnik
- Cost: $30-40 for a one-way bus ticket
- Transportation: Take the bus from Split to Dubrovnik
- Accommodation: $40-60 per night for a budget hotel in the city center
Day 11-13: Dubrovnik
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and sightseeing
- Transportation: Walk or take the bus to visit the Old Town, the City Walls, and other historical sites in the city
Day 14: Dubrovnik to Hvar
- Cost: $40-50 for a one-way ferry ticket
- Transportation: Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvar
- Accommodation: $40-60 per night for a budget hotel on the island
Day 15-16: Hvar
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and sightseeing
- Transportation: Rent a scooter or take the bus to explore the beaches and town of Hvar
Day 17: Hvar to Korčula
- Cost: $40-50 for a one-way ferry ticket
- Transportation: Take the ferry from Hvar to Korčula
- Accommodation: $40-60 per night for a budget hotel on the island
Day 18-19: Korčula
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and sightseeing
- Transportation: Rent a scooter or take the bus to explore the beaches and town of Korčula
Day 20: Korčula to Mljet
- Cost: $40-50 for a one-way ferry ticket
- Transportation: Take the ferry from Korčula to Mljet
- Accommodation: $40-60 per night for a budget hotel on the island
Day 21-22: Mljet
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and sightseeing
- Transportation: Rent a scooter or take the bus to explore the beaches, lakes, and national park of Mljet
Day 23: Mljet to Šibenik
- Cost: $40-50 for a one-way ferry ticket
- Transportation: Take the ferry from Mljet to Šibenik
- Accommodation: $40-60 per night for a budget hotel in the city center
Day 24-25: Šibenik
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and sightseeing
- Transportation: Walk or take the bus to visit the Old Town, St. James Cathedral, and other historical sites in the city
Day 26: Šibenik to Zadar
- Cost: $20-30 for a one-way bus ticket
- Transportation: Take the bus from Šibenik to Zadar
- Accommodation: $40-60 per night for a budget hotel in the city center
Day 27-28: Zadar
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and sightseeing
- Transportation: Walk or take the bus to visit the Old Town, the Roman Forum, and other historical sites in the city
Day 29: Zadar to Rovinj
- Cost: $20-30 for a one-way bus ticket
- Transportation: Take the bus from Zadar to Rovinj
- Accommodation: $40-60 per night for a budget hotel in the city center
Day 30: Rovinj
- Cost: $20-30 per day for meals and sightseeing
- Transportation: Walk or take the bus to visit the Old Town, the St. Euphemia Church, and other historical sites in the city
Total cost: Approximately $1500-2000 (including flights, transportation, accommodation, and meals)
Please note that this is a rough estimate and prices may vary depending on season, location, and personal preferences.
Please also note that this itinerary is assuming a budget trip and doesn’t include all the must-see places in Croatia. It is also important to have time for relaxation and enjoying the local culture and food. Also, this itinerary includes a lot of travelling, you might want to consider to stay longer in some of the places to have more time to enjoy the location, and also to have a better rate for your accommodation.