Programme
Accompanying persons programmeMonday, June 29 ZAGREB CITY TOUR Tuesday, June 30 NATIONAL PARK PLITVICE LAKES Wednesday, July 1 VARAŽDIN – TRAKOŠĆAN Friday, July 3 SAMOBOR  jUNE 29 – ZAGREB CITY TOUR half day / afternoonPanoramic drive through the Lower Town, a stroll through the streets of Kaptol, the Upper Town and the city centre. We will light a candle at the Stone Gate, walk through the streets of the Upper Town to St Mark’s Square and enjoy the cityscape below the Lotrščak Tower. Zagreb is unique because of daily firing of the cannon from Lotrščak Tower to mark high noon, its city parks which from the bird’s-eye view form a horseshoe known as Lenuci Green Horseshoe. Zagreb has the oldest public decorative park in the Central Europe, a mummy with the longest Etruscan script, and many more superlative landmarks.  JUNE 30– NATIONAL PARK PLITVICE LAKES full dayDeparture in the morning. Ride via Karlovac and Saborsko to Plitvice Lakes with several stops along the way. Arrival to Plitvice Lakes, a gem and pride of Croatia. Plitvice Lakes are the best known national park in Croatia listed among the most beautiful locations in Europe. Due to diversity of flora and fauna, the park has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Plitvice lakes consist of 16 interconnected lakes with numerous waterfalls encircled by a thick forest. Visitors can take a walk down numerous marked paths and wooden bridges which have been erected immediately above the clear surface of the lakes. Apart from walking tour, sightseeing tour of the lakes can be done by a tourist train or a ship. Sightseeing tour of the National Park, and lunch at the local restaurant. Return to Zagreb in the late afternoon hours.  JULY 1 – VARAŽDIN – TRAKOŠĆAN full dayDeparture in the morning. Ride to Varaždin, the baroque pearl of Croatia. Guided city tour (Old Town Hall, Sermage Palace and visit to the Old Town which is regarded as one of the most beautiful examples of fortification construction of the continental part of Croatia), and lunch at a famous local restaurant. After lunch, ride to the Trakšćan Castle. The earliest records of the castle date from the 14th century. The castle has had many owners and its current design is attributable to the Drašković counts who completely renovated the castle in the 19th century. Castle sightseeing tour and walk in the park and forest near the lake below the castle. Return to Zagreb in the late afternoon hours.  JULY 3 – SAMOBOR half day / morningRide to Samobor, a picturesque town 25 km away from Zagreb. Upon arrival you can get to know historical heritage, beautiful landscape and local people. Green landscape is a sight for sore eyes and unpolluted countryside is a blessing for the body. We will start our walking tour from the town centre – King Tomislav’s Square. Then we will visit the most important and most famous landmarks. We will dedicate special time to old handicrafts with centuries-long tradition which is why Samobor is not only known as a tourist destination, but also as a city of craftsmen. Following the great fire of 1797 which destroyed half the houses in the town, the 19th century was marked by intensive construction works. Since the original street layout remained unaltered, baroque contours of the town were enriched by many houses built along the existent roads. This process of urban development of town streets and quarters has resulted in an ambience of exceptional value. The most beautiful example is the very centre of Samobor. Following our walk, we will have a cup of coffee and you will be able to taste the famous local custard slice, the so-called kremšnite. The organisers reserve the right to amend the tour programme for organisational reasons. |
