Discover FairyTale Croatia: Castles of Northern Croatia Private Trip from Zagreb
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.
Options
+ Guided Walking Tour Varaždin
Walking Tour Varaždin: Guided walking tour provided by a licensed local guide in Varaždin
Pickup included
What's included in Discover FairyTale Croatia: Castles of Northern Croatia Private Trip from Zagreb
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will start this private day trip with pick up at your accommodation at the requested time.
Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan)
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.
Town Hall Varazdin
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.
Inclusions
- Licensed local Varaždin Tour Guide for a walking tour of Varaždin (optional)
- Private experienced English speaking guide
- Entrance fee for Varaždin City Museum in the Old Town fortress (closed on Mondays)
- Entrance fee for Trakoscan Castle
- 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
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We pick up from any hotel or private accommodation in Zagreb. Your guide will wait for you with Mapping Croatia sign. Please let us know what time would you like to start the trip (recommended time: 8 AM / 9 AM)
