Duration: 9 hours

Activity Level: Easy

Experience: Adventure, Family, Historical, Nature

Language: English

Permis photo inclus

Visite en transports en commun

Excursion en bateau sur le canal incluse

Billets de train inclus

Convient aux petits enfants

Visite accessible en fauteuil roulant

Billet musée inclus

Collation légère incluse

Déjeuner inclus

Transport inclus

Visite à pied

Overview

Discover enchanting north region famous for small green hills surrounded by rivers, villages, and castles of Croatian nobility. Zagorje area with Trakoscan castle was the most popular place for noble people in medieval Croatia. Experience a true fairy tale atmosphere walking the castle halls of Trakoscan and admire a well preserved historical architecture of the baroque city of Varaždin.

What's included

Professional licensed guide
Pick-up and drop-off
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Admission to Trakošćan and Tabor Castles
All fees and taxes

Food and drinks (own expense)
Personal Expenses

Highlights

Trakoscan Castle

Castle Trakošćan's cultural heritage, is protected as a historical entity, which consists of the castle, the building next to the castle, park and forest park with a lake. Today the castle is one of the few facilities in Croatia with preserved its own constitution, historically closely related to the architectural framework and the life of its owners. Trakošćan Castle is a castle located in northern Croatia (in the Varaždin County) that dates back to the 13th century (although the first written mention of the toponym "Trakošćan" is dated to 1334).

Varaždin city

Varaždin is a city on the Drava River, in northern Croatia. It’s known for its baroque and rococo architecture, including the 17th-century Sermage Palace, displaying Croatian and international old masters and modern paintings. That collection is part of the Varaždin City Museum holdings, which also exhibits historical artifacts in the old town fortress. Lisak Tower is the only surviving part of the old city walls.

Veliki Tabor Castle

Veliki Tabor is a castle and museum in northwest Croatia, dating from the middle of 15th century. The castle's present appearance dates back to the 16th century. Most of the castle was built by the Hungarian noble family of Ráttkay, in whose ownership it remained until 1793. It is located in the region of Zagorje near Desinić, 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Pregrada, 334 m (1,096 ft) above sea level. It has around 3,340 m2 (36,000 sq ft). The castle is owned by the state, which manages it as a museum and a tourist site. The results of the conservation research and the analysis of the archaeological finds indicate that the oldest part of Veliki Tabor was built in middle of 15th century.

Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia’s northwestern capital, is distinguished by its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture. At its center, Upper Town is the site of the Gothic, twin-spired Zagreb Cathedral and 13th-century St. Mark’s Church, with a colorfully tiled roof. Nearby is pedestrian-friendly Tkalčićeva Street, lined with outdoor cafes. Lower Town has the main square, Ban Jelačić, plus shops, museums and parks.

Itinerary

07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00

Meet your guide and driver at your hotel or apartment in Zagreb.

Depart from Zagreb to two of Croatia’s most beautiful castles: the splendidly preserved Trakoscan Castle and the hilltop Veliki Tabor Castle.

After a pleasant drive through the lush green hills you will reach Tabor castle.

After the castle tour, you will head to Trakoscan castle, walk inside the castle and hearing stories about Trakošćan castle history.

The last stop will be in baroque Varaždin city.

After the tour of Varaždin city heading back to Zagreb.

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Discover fairy tale Castles of Northern Croatia on a private full-day tour from Zagreb