- Overview
- Trip Outline
- Inclusions
- Booking
Join us on one of the most popular day tours from Zagreb and visit the best preserved Croatian castle and explore the historical streets of a city often called "Little Vienna".
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover magical region north of Zagreb famous for small green hills surrounded by rivers, villages and castles of Croatian nobility
- Visit Trakošćan Castle to experience a true fairy tale atmosphere walking the castle halls and around the picturesque lake
- In the baroque city of Varaždin you will enjoy a bustling local life while admiring a well preserved historical architecture.
KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
- This is a private tour therefore departure and itinerary can be adapted according to your wishes and needs
- During the entire trip you will be accompanied by your private English-speaking guide and our customer support will be at your disposal prior and during the trip
This is a private tour meaning you have your own private guide for the entire day and departure and itinerary can be adapted according to your wishes and needs.
Itineraries
Pick-up at hotel in Zagreb
We will start this private day trip with pickup at your accommodation in Zagreb.
Trakoscan Castle
After a pleasant drive through the lush green hills we will reach Trakošćan - the most famous and best preserved Croatian castle.
Castle, which was first built in the late 13th or early 14th century as a small defensive fortress, today is a romanticist synergy of architecture and nature, a result of 19th century reconstruction. Castle was rebuilt in Neo – Gothic style and surrounding landscape including a lake emerged after the model of English park.
You will see a valuable collection of paintings, furniture and weapons in the museum inside the castle and enjoy walking around the picturesque lake surrounding the castle.
City of Varazdin
Varazdin, often referred as „Little Vienna“, is a city in Northern Croatia famous for the intact Baroque architecture.
You will have a free time to explore historical squares, churches and palaces, charming town hall and the most important cultural monument of the city - Gothic-Renaissance Old Town or Varazdin Castle with a museum.
After sightseeing you can enjoy a coffee on the main square or your guide can recommend you a restaurant serving traditional Croatian food for lunch.
Drop-off at hotel in Zagreb
Your Plan
We will finish the day with drop-off at your accommodation in Zagreb.
INCLUDED:
- Private experienced English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
- Entrance fee for Trakoscan Castle
- Entrance fee for Varaždin City Museum in the Old Town fortress
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Other than specified
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