Discover FairyTale Croatia: Castles of Northern Croatia Private Trip from Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
Join us on a fairy tale experience and get the true feeling of how Croatian noble families lived.
With this private day trip from Zagreb you will have the opportunity to see some of the most famous and best preserved Croatian castles and explore the cobbled streets of a city often called "Little Vienna".
In the Trakošćan Castle you will experience a true fairy tale atmosphere walking the castle halls and around the picturesque lake and in the baroque city of Varaždin you will witness a well preserved historical architecture and bustling local life.
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.
Description
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mapping Croatia by Cromin, Petrovogorska ul. 11, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
We will start this private day trip with pick up at your accommodation at the requested time.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan), Trakoscan 42254 Croatia
After a pleasant drive through the beautiful countryside we will reach Trakoscan - most famous and best preserved Croatian castle.
Castle was first built in the late 13th or early 14th Century as a small defensive fortress.
Complex of Trakošćan we have today, a romanticist synergy of architecture and nature, is a result of 19th century. Castle was reconstructed 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 and enjoy walking around the picturesque lake surrounding the castle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Town Hall Varazdin, Kralja Tomislava trg, Varazdin Croatia
Varazdin, often refered as „Little Vienna“, is a city in Northern Croatia famous for the intact Baroque architecture.
You will walk the cobbled streets of the city to see 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 (museum is closed on Mondays).
It is also possible to arrange a guided walking tour of the city delivered by a local experienced guide.
After the sightseeing you can have some free time for a coffee on the main square or your guide can recommend you one of the local restaurants for lunch.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Private experienced English speaking guide
- Entrance fee for Trakoscan Castle
- Entrance fee for Varaždin City Museum in the Old Town fortress (closed on Mondays)
- Licensed local Varaždin Tour Guide for a walking tour of Varaždin (optional)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up/Drop-off at your accommodation in Zagreb
- Private car (up to 4 persons) or minivan (up to 8 persons) transportation
- Entry/Admission - Mapping Croatia by Cromin
- Entry/Admission - Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan)
Exclusions
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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