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CROATIA AND SLOVENIA - wine and gastronomy journey

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Hedona Travel

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CROATIA AND SLOVENIA - wine and gastronomy journey

CROATIA AND SLOVENIA - wine and gastronomy journey

Enjoying the top sights of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. The tour can be adjusted to your wishes, your enjoyment preferences, and your daily tempo. Take it easy end to enjoy your holiday in the company of your loved ones. The journey will take you 7 days across two countries and you will visit the most beautiful cities in Croatia and Slovenia.

Zagreb welcomes you

Upon arrival at Zagreb Airport, you are greeted by the driver, holding your name on a signboard and taken to your hotel. Depending on your flight arrival and after a few hours rest, at the agreed time your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel, ready to take you on a tour of Zagreb city center. The rest of the day is at your leisure, to relax or individually explore the city. Zagreb, the capital of the Republic of Croatia, is a global and cosmopolitan city. It is a business and university center, city of culture, art, and entertainment. Springing up from two medieval settlements – Kaptol and Gradec, which form the core of the old Upper Town. With the surrounding settlements, it has about one million inhabitants. The old Baroque nucleus is woven from old stone streets and buildings, many churches, a magnificent cathedral with modern shops, cozy cafes, and restaurants. Zagreb has always been a truly central European cultural center whose significance is best witnessed by the 20 theatres, equal number of museums, 30 galleries, and numerous art exhibitions A large number of green oases and walks, numerous excursion sites in beautiful surroundings, monuments and sacred objects make it a pleasant place to live in and a city tailored to fit every man. WINE TASTING TOUR IN ZAGREB CITY CENTRE Learn about the long history of wine production and discover why Croatia has such great wine regions. Talk to wine experts, sample local wines from some of the best wine bars in Zagreb and enjoy traditional Croatian snacks. Along the way, sample a variety of local wine from some of the best wine bars in Zagreb. The wines you taste will take you on a journey through many of the different wine-producing regions of Croatia. In addition to sipping, you’ll have a chance to pair your wine with various local snacks and tapas, as well as cheeses made out of goat, sheep and cow’s milk enriched with some herbs. Duration: 4 hours Read more

Zagreb, 2 nights
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Zagreb - Samobor - Plešivica wine region

In the morning take advanced and enjoy morning coffee in the sun in one of our central parks. Enjoy the late morning stroll and pastry & coffee stop in the small town of Samobor. Samobor is a small town in the north of Croatia, 20 km from Zagreb. It is located on the slopes of the Samobor Mountains, at the entrance to the romantic valley of Gradna stream. This is the medieval town of Baroque architecture, kind people and a famous pastry called kremšnite. After pick up from your accommodation or hotel, you will drive to the well-known Plesivica wine road (about an hour from Zagreb). Here you will get to visit two local vineyards where the winemakers will personally present the wine tastings to you. You will sample 3-4 wines at each winery followed by an olive and cheese snack platter. Optional stop at a restaurant can be organized depending on the time of departure from your hotel. Departure Point We will pick up from your hotel Inclusions • Alcoholic Beverages - Wine tastings at two local vineyards (4-5 tastings at each winery) • Snacks - Platter of cold cuts, cheese, olives & bread at each winery • Private vehicle and driver throughout Exclusions • Gratuities • Lunch Duration: 6-7 hrs Read more

Zagreb, 2 nights
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Zagreb - Plitvice lakes NP - Opatija

After breakfast meets your driver in the hotel for a private transfer to National Park Plitvice Lakes. Plitvice Lakes, a natural phenomenon and a jewel of inestimable value, is the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest national park in Croatia. The waters flowing over the limestone and chalk have, over thousands of years, deposited travertine barriers, creating natural dams which in turn have created a series of beautiful lakes, caves, and waterfalls. These geological processes continue today. The forests in the park are home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species. There are 16 large and a lot of small lakes which are connected by small, medium and large waterfalls. Due to the natural beauty of the waterfalls, cascades, caves, and rocks, which offer a beautiful mosaic of colors, sounds and shapes surrounded by high mountain forest terrain, Plitvice Lakes and its surroundings were in 1949 declared a National Park, and since 1979 have been under the UNESCO protection. You will get the chance to explore the beauties of the National Park Plitvice Lakes. The tour includes a boat ride on one of the lakes and a walking tour on the wooden paths just above the turquoise lake surface. Lunch (3-course menu) is included in the tour program. Opatija is a fashionable Adriatic resort and one of the oldest tourist destinations in the region also called “Croatia’s Monte Carlo”. In the past, it was a summer and winter destination for the Austro-Hungarian nobility because of its mild Mediterranean climate, and today it is a place of luxury hotels, former villas and private summer residences that have been turned into beautiful hotels, wellness centers, congress halls… Read more

Opatija, 1 night
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Rovinj welcomes you

Rovinj is considered to be one of the most beautiful towns on the Croatian coast because of its unique appearance and its wonderful natural surroundings. It developed in the tradition of a small fishing town under the watchful eye of its patron saint, St. Euphemia, with a distinctive form of a boat, the banana, and the recognizable bitinada songs. Its beauty is especially valued by artists who painted the most beautiful motifs of this town and exhibited them in Grisija – the street of artists. Rovinj’s architecture resembles Venice’s and it is an ideal place for an intimate atmosphere. Endless walkways, numerous islands and beautiful beaches close by overwhelming you by peace, far away from the bustle of daily rhythm. Enjoy evening walking tour with a professional local tour guide. Read more

Rovinj, 2 nights
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Wine tasting at Meneghetti wine estate

Grapevine, with its fruits and their liquid core, is the symbol of the Istrian soil - the terroir of unique diversity. Leaned on the tradition, we apply new knowledge and constantly develop, being open-minded to contemporary technologies. When visiting a wine hotel, one can expect that this sophisticated beverage is offered in a variety of ways. For all of you wine lovers, we recommend taking one of the expert lead tasting programs in the special tasting room, within the winery complex. Meneghetti Wine Hotel is a peaceful oasis where you will find the relaxation for your body and mind. Being here, you already feel disconnected and isolated from everyday life. At the Meneghetti restaurant, you can fine-tune your gastronomic experience - from the food you will be choosing and the matching wine, to the choice between different spots in the interior or the exterior, where you will have your meal. Read more

Rovinj, 2 nights
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Rovinj - Ljubljana - Bled

After breakfast in Rovinj, your journey will continue to Slovenia. In the capital city Ljubljana you are going to have lunch and a guided sightseeing tour of the city. Ljubljana is the green capital of a green country. The image of the town by a river with picturesque bridges and a marketplace was designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik. The town of a thousand events is surrounded by parks and natural protected areas. In the late afternoon your journey will get you to Bled were will you going to stay for two nights and just take a moment to yourself and enjoy the nature that will be surrounding you and the taste of the gastronomy. Read more

Bled, 2 nights
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Rovinj - Ljubljana - Bled

After breakfast in Rovinj, your journey will continue to Slovenia. In the capital city Ljubljana you are going to have lunch and a guided sightseeing tour of the city. Ljubljana is the green capital of a green country. The image of the town by a river with picturesque bridges and a marketplace was designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik. The town of a thousand events is surrounded by parks and natural protected areas. In the late afternoon your journey will get you to Bled were will you going to stay for two nights and just take a moment to yourself and enjoy the nature that will be surrounding you and the taste of the gastronomy. Read more

Bled, 2 nights
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Bled - relax and enjoy gastronomy/nature

Traditional wooden boats – pleas – have been taking visitors to the island in the middle of the lake for centuries. These boats are operated by standing rowers known as pletnars. After landing, guests climb 99 stone steps to reach the Assumption of Mary Church. On this island, which is the subject of legendary tales, listen to the church bell and ring it yourself. Legend has it that this will make your wishes come true. As you return to the lakeshore, view the island on the lake from the castle or from the walking and horse-carriage trails that lead you around the lake. Take a ride with Bled coachmen, known as fijakers! Read more

Bled, 2 nights
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Bled - relax and enjoy gastronomy/nature

Traditional wooden boats – pleas – have been taking visitors to the island in the middle of the lake for centuries. These boats are operated by standing rowers known as pletnars. After landing, guests climb 99 stone steps to reach the Assumption of Mary Church. On this island, which is the subject of legendary tales, listen to the church bell and ring it yourself. Legend has it that this will make your wishes come true. As you return to the lakeshore, view the island on the lake from the castle or from the walking and horse-carriage trails that lead you around the lake. Take a ride with Bled coachmen, known as fijakers! Read more

Bled, 2 nights
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Zagreb or Ljubljana- airport

Free time for individual sightseeing, shopping or relaxation depending on the flight schedule. Transfer to Zagreb or Ljubljana international airport.

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Zagreb or Ljubljana- airport

Free time for individual sightseeing, shopping or relaxation depending on the flight schedule. Transfer to Zagreb or Ljubljana international airport.

Departure day
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ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Zagreb
Day 4
Location Rovinj
Hotel Hotel Eden
Day 3
Location Opatija
Day 6
Location Bled

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Transfer from/to the airport
  • Transport during the tour
  • Accommodation on BB bases
  • 4 lunches as stated in the program
  • Local guides as stated in the program
  • Coordination by the project manager
  • Entrance fee to national park Plitvice lakes and saint Eufemia church.

Package excludes

  • Airfare
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa, consular fees or any other formalities.
  • Tips
  • Beverages
  • Meals not specified in the program.
  • Additional journeys and transfers

More information

  • The price can be different depending on the date you choose and the type of service you choose.
  • You can make changes to the tour by consulting with us.
  • If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

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