ZAGREB TOURS

 

Standard departure time is 8:30 in front of your accommodation and can be customized according to your wishes.

 

The price includes:

• A/C car or minivan transport
• entrance ticket for the Trakošćan Castle and visit to Varaždin
• friendly guidance of the ZagrebTours guide & driver

Trakošćan Castle

Trakošćan is one of the most attractive and most visited castles in Croatia, located on the hills of Croatian Zagorje. It was built in the 13th century and its distinctive architectural feature is Romanesque castles from the 12th and 13 century. In 16^th century the castle was taken over by Croatian Ban Juraj Draskovic for his personal use. He and his family remained its hereditary owners, with one brief interruption, until World War II.  Besides amazing faithful reconstruction of the castle which fully corresponds to 19th century, the castle Trakošćan contains valuable examples of baroque furniture, different weapons used from 15^th to 19^th century and other small items. Moreover, a beautiful romantic gardens, built on the model of English parks, and a large lake in front of the castle is something that should not be missed.

Baroque City Varaždin

Varaždin is a baroque city in northwestern Croatia, along the Drava River. According to archeological findings the city area was inhabited in Roman times. However, the first official mention of Varaždin was found in the document of King Bela III from 12th century. In 18th century Varaždin was the capital of Croatia and the Parliament and the Royal Council established by Queen Maria Theresa was held there. The most famous sights are fortresses, churches, town hall, monasteries, Baroque palaces in the Old Town, and  Croatian National Theater. Varaždin, along with Zagreb, is the most important cultural center of northwestern Croatian. Every year in Varaždin you can visit Spancir fest, a festival during which the city is ruled by artists, street entertainers and musicians. Festival visit more than 100,000 to enjoy the interesting performances, exhibitions and concerts.

All prices are expressed in euro and all specified prices are based per person.

If you organize a trip for more persons than indicated in the price list, please feel free to contact us at igor@zagrebtours.com so we can make an offer that fits your needs.