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There are a number of great tours and excursions you can take during your holiday in Croatia and visit Croatia's most beautiful cultural and nature sites, starting with the capital city Zagreb and the castles of the nobility in Zagorje, to Istria and the Kvarner archipelago, to the Renaissance cities and towns in Dalmatia. Get to know Croatia with expert guides, organized transport, accommodation and food. Please find below some of the recommended tours in Croatia.

Zagreb and Castles of Hrvatsko zagorje
A three-day excursion for lovers of Baroque castles and Secession architecture, along with visits to museums and walks through parks in the cities of Zagreb and Varazdin.

ZagrebDay 1 / Zagreb
Arrival in Zagreb and the hotel. Afternoon walk through the city. Visits to the most beautiful sites of Donji grad (Lower City), including the Botanical Garden, the old University Library, Mimara Museum, Croatian National Theater, University of Zagreb and Zrinjevac Park. The walk continues to Gornji grad (Upper City), on Sv. Marko Square where Sabor (the Croatian Parliament), Banski dvori (Croatian Government), and Sv. Marko Church are located, followed by Lotrscak Tower, Jezuitski Square and Kamenita vrata (Stone Gate), then through Radiceva Street to Ban J. Jelacic Square and Mandusevac Fountain, and finally a visit to Zagreb Cathedral. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Zagreb.

Day 2 / Kumrovec - Miljana - Veliki Tabor - Krapina
After breakfast, departure for Hrvatsko zagorje. First stop is Kumrovec, an ethno village on the Sutla River and the birthplace of Marshal Tito. Kumrovec is known for its unique open-air museum and well preserved, typical rural houses of Hrvatsko zagorje. This is followed by sightseeing of Miljana Castle, former summer residence of the Ratkay family, then sightseeing of Veliki Tabor Castle, the best-preserved medieval fortress in Croatia, also owned by the Ratkay family, and lunch in the restaurant. Visit to the place of Husnjakovo by Krapina, a famous site where the Paleolithic remains of the Krapina proto-human were found, and a visit to the Evolution Museum. Dinner and overnight stay in Varazdin.

TrakoscanDay 3 / Varazdin - Trakoscan
After breakfast, sightseeing of the city of Varazdin, including the old town with splendid Baroque buildings (City Hall, Cathedral), and the famous Varazdin Cemetery. This is followed by lunch in a restaurant and a visit to Trakoscan Castle, former residence of the Draskovic family, nowadays one of Croatia's most beautiful castles and museums with preserved furniture and weapons from the period from the 15th to the 19th century. Return to Zagreb.

Croatia Special' - cities, culture and nature
Eight-day tour of Croatia's most beautiful cities and cultural centers (Zagreb, Opatija, Porec, Rovinj, Zadar, Sibenik, Split), including visits to Krka and Plitvice national parks.

Day 1 / Zagreb
Arrival in Zagreb and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

OpatijaDay 2 / Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija
After breakfast, walk through the city. Visits to the most beautiful sites of Donji grad (Lower City), including the Botanical Garden, the old University Library, Mimara Museum, Croatian National Theater, University of Zagreb and Zrinjevac Park. The walk continues to Gornji grad (Upper City), on Sv. Marko Square where Sabor (the Croatian Parliament), Banski dvori (Croatian Government), and Sv. Marko Church are located, followed by Lotrscak Tower, Jezuitski Square and Kamenita vrata (Stone Gate), then through Radiceva Street to Ban J. Jelacic Square and Mandusevac Fountain, and finally a visit to Zagreb Cathedral. Lunch in a restaurant. Tour of the city of Rijeka - church and castle in Trsat, the old town and the well-known Korzo. Dinner and overnight stay in Opatija.

RovinjDay 3 / Motovun - Roc - Porec - Rovinj
After breakfast, trip to Motovun and Roc in central Istria. Afterwards, visit to the city of Porec, known for Eufrasias Basilica from the 6th century, one of the best preserved examples of early Byzantine art, nowadays under UNESCO protection. Lunch in a restaurant. Sightseeing of Rovinj - walks through picturesque streets up to the highest point and the symbol of Rovinj, Sv. Eufemija Cathedral. Dinner and overnight stay in Opatija.

Day 4 / Zadar
Breakfast and drive towards Zadar. Lunch in a restaurant. Sightseeing of the city of Zadar, including the Roman Square from the 2nd century BC, Sv. Donat Pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century, archeological museum and the Benedictine Monastery. Visit to Nin, one of Croatia's oldest towns, where you can visit Sv. Kriz church from the 9th century, a rare Pre-Romanesque church built in a typically Croatian style. Dinner and overnight stay in Sibenik.

KrkaDay 5 / Sibenik - Krka National Park
After breakfast, a short tour of Sibenik, including the old town, Sv. Ivan Cathedral and several city museums. Afterwards, a tour of Krka National Park, known for Skradinski Buk Waterfall, consisting of several interconnected lakes surrounded by rich vegetation. A visit to the Ethnographic Museum and boat ride to Skradin. Lunch in a restaurant. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Sibenik.

Day 6 / Trogir - Split
After breakfast, tour of the city of Trogir, a picturesque medieval town and a well-known arts center. Lunch in a restaurant. The program continues with a tour of the city of Split - Diocletian's Palace from the 3rd century and Sv. Duje Cathedral. Dinner and overnight stay in Split.

SplitDay 7 / Split - Plitvice National Park - Zagreb
Breakfast and departure for Plitvice National Park. Lunch in a restaurant. A tour of Plitvice National Park placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Walking along the wooden promenade, enjoy the view offered by 16 magnificent lakes that flow into each other, forming 92 breathtaking waterfalls. Dinner and overnight stay in Zagreb.

Day 8 / Zagreb
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. Departure.

Dalmatia
Eight-day excursion to Dalmatia's cultural centers includes sightseeing of the Renaissance city of Sibenik and of Trogir, placed on UNESCO World Heritage List, visits to Split and Diocletian's Palace, as well as a tour of Dubrovnik, a city of unique beauty.

Day 1 / Zagreb
Arrival in Zagreb and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

PlitviceDay 2 / Zagreb - Plitvice National Park
After breakfast, a walk through the city of Zagreb. Visits to the most beautiful sites of Donji grad (Lower City), including the Botanical Garden, the old University Library, Mimara Museum, Croatian National Theater, University of Zagreb and Zrinjevac Park. The walk continues to Gornji grad (Upper City), on Sv. Marko Square where Sabor (the Croatian Parliament), Banski dvori (Croatian Government), and Sv. Marko Church are located, followed by Lotrscak Tower, Jezuitski Square and Kamenita vrata (Stone Gate), then through Radiceva Street to Ban J. Jelacic Square and Mandusevac Fountain, and finally a visit to the Zagreb Cathedral. Lunch in a restaurant. Departure for Plitvice National Park, placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Walking along the wooden promenade, enjoy the view offered by 16 magnificent lakes that flow into each other, forming 92 breathtaking waterfalls. Dinner and overnight stay in Zadar.

PaklenicaDay 3 / Paklenica National Park - Zadar
Breakfast is followed by a tour of Paklenica National Park on Velebit Mountain, also placed on the UNESCO List of Nature Reserves with almost 2700 plant species and many types of birds of prey. It is characterized by its Karst scenery, with Velika and Mala Paklenica canyons standing out. As an alternative, there is also the possibility of taking a tour of Nin, one of Croatia's oldest towns, where you can visit Sv. Kriz church from the 9th century, a rare Pre-Romanesque church built in a typically Croatian style. Lunch in a restaurant. Sightseeing of the city of Zadar, including the Roman Square from the 2nd century BC, Sv. Donat Pre-Romanesque church from the 9th century, archeological museum and the Benedictine Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay in Sibenik.

TrogirDay 4 / Sibenik - Krka National Park
After breakfast, a short tour of Sibenik, including the old town, Sv. Ivan Cathedral and several city museums. Afterwards, a tour of Krka National Park, known for Skradinski Buk Waterfall, consisting of several interconnected lakes surrounded by rich vegetation. A visit to the Ethnographic Museum and boat ride to Skradin. Lunch in a restaurant. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Sibenik.

Day 5 / Trogir - Split
After breakfast, tour of the city of Trogir, a picturesque medieval town and a well-known arts center. The program continues with a tour of the city of Split - Diocletian's Palace from the 3rd century and Sv. Duje Cathedral. Lunch in a restaurant. Transfer to Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight stay in Dubrovnik.

DubrovnikDay 6 / Dubrovnik
After breakfast, tour of the city of Dubrovnik, Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, Rector's Palace, famous street Stradun and Cathedral. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, walk on the city walls with numerous towers of magnificent beauty. Dinner and overnight stay in Dubrovnik.

Day 7 / Lokrum - Cavtat
Breakfast and a half-day trip to the island of Lokrum by Dubrovnik, followed by sightseeing of the beautiful town and holiday resort of Cavtat. Lunch in a restaurant. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay in Dubrovnik.

Day 8 / Dubrovnik
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and departure.
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