Private Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Tour – from Zagreb
It is still widely unknown that Hrvatsko Zagorje is the area with the biggest numbers of castles in the world. Depart from your hotel. Travel to Varaždin, the economic and cultural centre of the area of Međimurje and Hrvatsko Zagorje. Tour of the city with
Tour programme
It is still widely unknown that Hrvatsko Zagorje is the area with the biggest numbers of castles in the world.
Depart from your hotel. Travel to Varaždin, the economic and cultural centre of the area of Međimurje and Hrvatsko Zagorje. Tour of the city with a guide. After the tour, depart to Trakošćan Castle - one of the most attractive castles in Croatia. Built on the visible foundations of simple Romanesque citadels from the 12th and 13th centuries.
After the visit, consider having lunch in one of the local restaurants. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
ZAGREB
Pick-up at the hotel.
VARAŽDIN
A guided walking tour and free time.
Varaždin is the city of baroque, young people, music, flowers and bicycles. „Little Vienna“ with rich natural legacy interwoven in parks, a must see destination, located in the North of Croatia on the southern bank of the River Drava.
With 46.946 inhabitants and the average annual temperature of 10°C, the city of Varaždin is one of the most attractive destinations to live in or to visit in Croatia. It is the tourist, cultural, economical, educational and sporting centre of North-western Croatia.
The nine-times winner of the award presented by the National Tourism board, the nomination for the Golden Flower of Europe and holder of 11 „Green Flowers“; the national award, all for the most ordered, appointed and maintained destination, speak in favour of Varaždin being the city of pleasant emotions.
The city of angels, colourful and magical events; the most famous ones Špancirfest - the Street Festival of good emotions in summer and the classical music festival -Varaždin Baroque Evenings which celebrates music, baroque architectural inheritance and authentic instruments, in autumn.
TRAKOŠĆAN CASTLE
The Trakošćan Castle was built in the late 13th century as part of the northwest Croatia defense system. It served as a smaller observation point for observing the road from Ptuj to the Bednja valley.
According to one legend, Trakošćan owes its name to a Thrace fort (arx Thacorum) that allegedly existed in the ancient times. Another legend says that it got its name after the Drachenstein knights who ruled this area in the early Middle Ages.
Trakošćan is one of the rare objects in Croatia with fully preserved construction, historically tied to the architectural frame and life of its owners- the Drašković family.
ZAGREB
Drop-off at the hotel.
What is included
Included
- Tour guide
- Private transfer
- Entrance fee to Trakošćan Castle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
Meeting point and pickup
Pickup is offered in the supplier listing. Confirm the exact pickup location and time for your booking.
Before you book
- Comfortable shoes
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