Croatia is a central European country that falls to the south of this continent and is kissed by the Adriatic Sea. A destination with dramatically rising and falling mountains, cobbled cities, towns with stone walls and pebbled beaches that connect to idyllic islands – Croatia is a perfect summer holiday. Tourism in Croatia is mainly refreshing and rejuvenating, the visitors interested in touring the many towns and cities for their culture and sheer feeling, while also hopping around the islands nearby that redefine beach-fun.
Day 01 Arrive Zagreb By Flight
Arrival at Zagreb airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Zagreb
After breakfast, Zagreb sightseeing tour with local guide duration; approx. 2,5 hrs.Zagreb grew up on two neighbouring hills: Kaptol – the centre of spiritual and religious life of north-western Croatia and Gradec – the commercial centre of skilful tradesmen and craftsmen. Visit the Upper Town with its Gothic Cathedral, the beautiful and ornate St. Catherine’s church or the massive St. Mark’s church with its famous colour-tiled roof. Continue to the medieval Stone Gate and “Dolac”, the open-air market which are a must for all visitors. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Zagreb
After breakfast, proceed to full day visit of the Plitvice National Park.
Plitvice National Park is one of the most beautiful and best preserved national parks in the country. This is why the entire lakes and surrounding area were declared a national park in 1949 and are listed on the UNESCO`s list of World Heritage Sites because of its exceptional beauty. it is a valley situated between high forested mountains in which lie, one below another, a string of sixteen beautiful lakes of crystal blue and green waters. Fed by small streams and brooks, they spill into each other in 92 foaming cascades and thundering waterfalls. The lakes themselves cover about 2 square kilometres and the entire national park covers 200 square kilometres. The Plitvice lakes scenery will simply delight you regardless whether you are walking the paths and wooden bridges, taking a boat ride or just taking photographs. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Zagreb–Hrvatsko Zagorje–Zagreb (62 Kms / 1H 30M appx.- ONE WAY)
After breakfast, proceed to full day excursion to Hrvatsko Zagorje.
Drive the Zagorje highway directly to the Trakoscan castle, most visited and best preserved castle in the country. Built in the 14th century as a small fortress, the castle has been rebuilt and renovated several times until the 19th century. After a guided tour of the castle, depart toward Veliki Tabor, one of the largest and the oldest medieval castle-fortresses in the country, built in the 15th century, renovated and reopened in November 2011.
Take a break on the “Gresna gorica” hill facing the castle. The name Hill of Sin in English derives from the legend of the forbidden love between the Count Friedrich from the Veliki Tabor castle and Veronica, a peasant girl from the neighboring village of Desinic. This is the ideal spot either for taking pictures of the castle. Proceed towards Kumrovec- the unique ethno-village of Kumrovec is a reminiscent of the ancient way of life in this whole region. Visitors can see old houses and barns displaying the old crafts and the way of life almost forgotten. Return to Zagreb. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Zagreb – Opatija – Zagreb (175 Kms / 03H appx. – ONE WAY)
After breakfast, proceed to full day excursion to Opatija.
The unique Opatija radiates with quiet elegance and sumptuous beauty. Buildings that still evoke the beauty of the old aristocracy who visited them lovingly were erected in the Opatija region. Even today, many years later, Opatija enjoys her riches and fullness of life. Opatija’s villas and hotels of exceptional architectural value, surrounded by the evergreen Ucka, the sea and beautifully arranged parks, have perfectly combined the modern spirit and the benefits of a top tourist offer. Because of its unique climate and temperature, Opatija is attractive not only in the hot summer months when offering refreshment, but in the winter as well, with its mild and warm temperatures because of which it was a popular resort and sanatorium of the Austrian aristocracy. Opatija is a place rich in cultural and entertainment events, unique culinary delicacies and, in recent years, in superb wellness and beauty treatments resort. Opatija is absolutely the ideal destination for a totally relaxing holiday. Each visitor of the beautiful Opatija lives with its timeless beauty, carrying it with himself wherever one goes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Zagreb By Flight
Departure transfer to onward destination.
City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
Zagreb | 05 | Hotel Sheraton |
- Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
- 05 nights accommodation as per the program
- Meals as per the program
- Entrance fees.
- Excursion to Plitvice National Park includes: transportation, guide, entrance fee to the Plitvice national park duration up to 8hrs
- Excursion to Hrvatsko Zagorje includes: transportation, guide, entrance fees to the Trakoscan and Veliki Tabor castles and Staro Selo museum in Kumrovec duration up to 8hrs.
- Excursion to Opatija includes: transportation, guide
- St. Catherine’s church, St. Mark’s church and Plitvice National Park
- Excursion to Hrvatsko Zagorje and Excursion to Opatija
- Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
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– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.