Zagreb and Plitvice National Park City Explorer
Spend a weekend in the Croatian Capital! Zagreb – town is particularly known for its unbeatable charm around Christmas time, but amazing in all periods of the year. Zagreb is a must-visit European capital with more museums per square foot than any other city in Europe. Join a small-group day tour to Plitvice Lakes National Park, the breathtaking scenery of 16 terraced lakes and spectacular waterfalls.
Travel Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival, hotel check-in, Zagreb Food Tour (Lunch)
Get to know some of the most representative Croatian dishes from various regions, their tradition, and preparation. It is so much more than a food tour and definitely not your usual city tour. You may not be so familiar with Croatian cuisine than with its story, but after this tour, you will definitely want a recipe for each of the specialties served along the tour. Stop at Zagreb’s most interesting points and learn about the history while experiencing Croatian best flavors the country has to offer. Croatian cuisine is diverse – representing each region, its tradition, and roots from ancient times to modern days. The differences in the selection of foods and their preparation are most notable between the mainland and the coast. Meet your guide in front of the Ban Jelačić Statue at the main city square and make sure you start the tour with an empty stomach. By the end of the tour, you’ll have sampled up to six traditional Croatian dishes and have drunk up to four glasses of wine. Get familiar with the distinctive tastes of each of the five regions, enjoy the most typical wine samples that pair best with traditional dishes, and learn a considerable amount of local history and culture.
MEETING POINT: Ban Josip Jelačič Square
START: 16:00 Hrs
DURATION: 3,5h – 4h
MEETING POINT: Ban Josip Jelačič Square
START: 16:00 Hrs
DURATION: 3,5h – 4h
DAY 2
Plitvice National Park & Rastoke (Breakfast)
Discover one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. The unity and harmony of the 16 lakes here and their rare natural and cultural value is not only famous throughout Croatia but also worldwide; earning this remarkable national park a coveted place on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites. Arriving at Plitvice, you’ll walk through these ancient woodlands. The path takes us first across Gornja Jezera (Upper Lakes), a system of 12 lakes separated by travertine barriers. Wherever you are in Plitvice, it is easy to see why its travertine marble formations are such an extraordinary natural phenomenon. The barriers, sills, and other forms created in these lakes, the karst rivers, and streams are still an ongoing process that shapes the wonderful landscapes. It is these same travertine formations that have and are still creating the numerous magnificent waterfalls here.
SCHEDULE:
Summer Itinerary (1.4. – 31.10.) – Every day
08:30 Departure from Zagreb 10:00 Sightseeing Rastoke
11:30 Sightseeing of Plitvice lakes with a guide
16:00 Time for lunch in a local tavern (on own expense)
(19:30) 20:00 Arrival back to the hotel
Please note that the order of sightseeing stops can change
MEETING POINT: Zagreb – pickup point will be determined based on your accommodation location
DURATION: 11 h
SCHEDULE:
Summer Itinerary (1.4. – 31.10.) – Every day
08:30 Departure from Zagreb 10:00 Sightseeing Rastoke
11:30 Sightseeing of Plitvice lakes with a guide
16:00 Time for lunch in a local tavern (on own expense)
(19:30) 20:00 Arrival back to the hotel
Please note that the order of sightseeing stops can change
MEETING POINT: Zagreb – pickup point will be determined based on your accommodation location
DURATION: 11 h
DAY 3
Free in Zagreb, departure (Breakfast)
Free day for some last minute shopping or sightseeing before leaving beautiful Zagreb.
Hotel Description
Astoria Hotel or similar
4/5
What´s included
- 2 Nights in described Hotel or similar
- Daily Breakfast for 2 Persons
- Zagreb Food Tour including Food and Wine Tastings
- Full-Day Tour Plitvice Lakes National Park & Rastoke
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Any other meals than mentioned
- Tourist tax (payment in the hotel)
- Entrance fees in Euro and per Person payable on location: Plitvice national Park 11€-40€, Rastoke approx. 4€
Additional Information
All prices exclude airfares (unless specified), visa fees, travel insurance and any additional personal expenses.
Prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and triple rooms rates are available upon request.
Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative and subject to change based on the season.
Hotels mentioned in the itinerary may change due to availability, but will always be of equivalent or higher category.
Some countries charge additional destination taxes per person or per night that can only be paid directly at the location.
All displayed tour maps are originated from Google Maps and are only indicative. They are not representative of the exact travel routes of the itinerary.
For more details please visit our booking conditions page.
