Croatia Christmas tale
5 days
About this activity
DAY1.- ZAGREB
Welcome to Zagreb! We’ll pick you up from Zagreb Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Zagreb center. Free time for Christmas market and other activities.
Optional (depends on time of Your arrival): Cazma Christmas tale tour
Enjoy festivities with a visit to the village of Cazma, where the annual ‘Christmas Fairytale’ delights visitors with country-style holiday traditions, food stalls, and elaborate decorations featuring more than 2 million colorful lights. Cazma, known for its annual family 'Christmas Fairytale' celebration. Discover a winter wonderland adorned with festive decorations and light. Great way to celebrate the holiday season.
DAY 2. ZAGREB GUIDED WALK & DRIVE TOUR (duration: 3 hours approximately)
Meeting with guide in front of Your hotel following walking tour covering the main sights and vibrant part of everyday life in Zagreb. On the welcoming walk you will visit the oldest parts of town, hear genuine Zagreb stories and legends, and enjoy a walk-through Christmas market sights in good company with our guides. On your way, you’ll see the remarkable Medieval Church of St Mark on the Parliament Square, the Zagreb Cathedral, the popular Ban Jelačić Square, the Croatian National Theatre and more.
After walking tour You will go with our van to Zagreb mountain Medvednica to enjoy amazing views to Zagreb and after short drive to Zagreb cemetery. (Laid out in 1876 by acclaimed German architect Hermann Bollé)
Free time for Christmas events.
DAY 3 – ZAGREB – RASTOKE - PLITVICE LAKES – ZAGREB (duration: 11 hours approximately)
Full day excursion to Croatia’s most visited National Park – the Plitvice Lakes. Lakes are beautiful during the summer but in winter they are just spectacular and not so crowded.
Upon arrival, you’ll be taken on a guided walking tour of the lakes (make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes!). Explore the lakes on your own after the tour.
DAY 4 – ZAGREB– TRAKOŠĆAN CASTLE – BAROQUE VARAŽDIN – ZAGREB ( duration: 8 hours approximately)
After breakfast, full day excursion to two beautiful sights – Trakošćan castle and Varaždin city.
Discover the city of Varazdin, a true baroque gem considered to be one of the most desirable cities to live in Croatia. Explore the city on a walking tour accompanied by a licensed local guide. Lunch in one of the homesteads, where you’ll have a chance to taste the best local dishes.
Conclude your day visiting romantic Trakoscan Castle the best-preserved Croatian castle from the 13th century where you can enjoy the surrounding nature and a picturesque lake. Free time to explore the castle and its surroundings.
DAY 5. DEPARTURE FROM ZAGREB
Transfer to airport.
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Welcome to Zagreb! We’ll pick you up from Zagreb Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Zagreb center. Free time for Christmas market and other activities.
Optional (depends on time of Your arrival): Cazma Christmas tale tour
Enjoy festivities with a visit to the village of Cazma, where the annual ‘Christmas Fairytale’ delights visitors with country-style holiday traditions, food stalls, and elaborate decorations featuring more than 2 million colorful lights. Cazma, known for its annual family 'Christmas Fairytale' celebration. Discover a winter wonderland adorned with festive decorations and light. Great way to celebrate the holiday season.
DAY 2. ZAGREB GUIDED WALK & DRIVE TOUR (duration: 3 hours approximately)
Meeting with guide in front of Your hotel following walking tour covering the main sights and vibrant part of everyday life in Zagreb. On the welcoming walk you will visit the oldest parts of town, hear genuine Zagreb stories and legends, and enjoy a walk-through Christmas market sights in good company with our guides. On your way, you’ll see the remarkable Medieval Church of St Mark on the Parliament Square, the Zagreb Cathedral, the popular Ban Jelačić Square, the Croatian National Theatre and more.
After walking tour You will go with our van to Zagreb mountain Medvednica to enjoy amazing views to Zagreb and after short drive to Zagreb cemetery. (Laid out in 1876 by acclaimed German architect Hermann Bollé)
Free time for Christmas events.
DAY 3 – ZAGREB – RASTOKE - PLITVICE LAKES – ZAGREB (duration: 11 hours approximately)
Full day excursion to Croatia’s most visited National Park – the Plitvice Lakes. Lakes are beautiful during the summer but in winter they are just spectacular and not so crowded.
Upon arrival, you’ll be taken on a guided walking tour of the lakes (make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes!). Explore the lakes on your own after the tour.
DAY 4 – ZAGREB– TRAKOŠĆAN CASTLE – BAROQUE VARAŽDIN – ZAGREB ( duration: 8 hours approximately)
After breakfast, full day excursion to two beautiful sights – Trakošćan castle and Varaždin city.
Discover the city of Varazdin, a true baroque gem considered to be one of the most desirable cities to live in Croatia. Explore the city on a walking tour accompanied by a licensed local guide. Lunch in one of the homesteads, where you’ll have a chance to taste the best local dishes.
Conclude your day visiting romantic Trakoscan Castle the best-preserved Croatian castle from the 13th century where you can enjoy the surrounding nature and a picturesque lake. Free time to explore the castle and its surroundings.
DAY 5. DEPARTURE FROM ZAGREB
Transfer to airport.
Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Private tour
- Round-trip private transfer
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
75%
Nightlife
50%
Original
45%
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