Private Tour Highlights
- Learn to prepare traditional Croatian dishes accompanied by great wine with a cooking class in Zagreb.
- Visit one of the most beautiful locations in Croatia, Trakoscan Castle and enjoy an introduction to the world of Croatian wines with an informative tasting.
- Tour Ilok Winery, famous in Europe as the first winery that implemented domain bottled wines and for having one of the oldest cellars in Europe.
- Experience firsthand what it is like to search for the amazing mushroom that enriches dishes to sublime quality while truffle hunting in Motovun.
- Witness the breathtakingly beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park, the oldest and largest park in Croatia.
- Taste wines and enjoy a traditional lunch of carp on spit before visiting Batina-village on the Hungarian-Croatian-Serbian border with a view of Danube river.
Tour Overview
From the pristine Adriatic waters of Istria to the bustling capital of Zagreb in the Croatia Proper, stretching inland to the eastern region of Slavonia, The Northern Regions of Croatia not only offer stunning landscapes and magnificent historical sites but some of the finest wines in Europe.
Serving as the perfect introduction to Croatia, the Capital of Zagreb boasts charming cobblestone streets with a vibrant, bustling atmosphere and divine culinary experiences. Visitors will learn about some of the city’s favorite dishes through a hands-on cooking class while pairing regional wines with traditional flavors.
Just north of Zagreb, near the border of the country of Slovenia, sits one of the most beautiful castles in Croatia, Trakoscan Castle. Here visitors will take in the neo-Gothic style architecture and panoramic views of the area before delving deep into the history of Croatian wines in the eastern region of Slavonia.
Heading to the southern ends of the Croatian Proper, just north of the Dalmatia region, nature enthusiasts will be able to thoroughly appreciate Croatia’s wildlife with a visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park, exploring the pristine lakes, waterfalls, and caves. Capping off the tour, visitors will return to Istria to enjoy a final tasting of the regional wines in Motovun, a captivating hilltop town famed for its white wine Malvasia, red wine Teran, and delicious truffles.
Inclusions
Exclusions
International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services, and other personal items or services not mentioned.
Package Price: From £$ 6470
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Zagreb, Croatia!
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Upon arrival to Zagreb, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Boasting a charming old city feel with cobblestone streets and Baroque Revival architecture, the vibrant city of Zagreb is the small yet bustling capital of Croatia. Being so easily accessible by foot, visitors can take in the ornate architecture and colorful culture while walking along the upper and lower towns, making sure to stop at the ornate cathedrals and one of the oldest buildings in Zagreb, Saint Mark's Church. Travelers of all ages will appreciate the detailed parks and wandering the lively Advent & Christmas Market. ...read less
Zagreb Cooking Class
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Zagreb, Croatia's capital. A modern city with Medieval roots, rich with history, culture and filled with museums, Zagreb is a truly Central European capital that is slowly becoming a top tourist destination of itself. After the tour, a cooking class will be organized where you will learn to prepare traditional Croatian dishes that you will enjoy, accompanied by great wine. The evening will be free at leisure.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Zagreb, Croatia's capital. A modern city with Medieval roots, rich with history, culture and filled with museums, Zagreb is a truly Central European capital that is slowly becoming a top tourist destination of itself. After the tour, a cooking class will be organized where you will learn to prepare traditional Croatian dishes that you will enjoy, accompanied by great wine. The evening will be free at leisure.
Trakoscan Castle & Winery Tour
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After breakfast, depart to one of the most beautiful locations in Croatia, Trakoscan Castle. Trakoscan is certainly one of the most beautiful castles in Croatia. It is a 13th century hilltop castle and has been renovated in the neo-Gothic style in 1850s. Explore the museum inside and imagine how splendid it must have been to live there. Enjoy a walk in the park with a lake below the hilltop.
After the tour, your next stop will be at one of the best wineries in Croatia-Vuglec Breg. Located in the middle of Zagorje region, this winery produces sparkling wines with the traditional champagne methods which have won numerous awards. This includes Decanter, as well as other traditional wine sorts of continental Croatia such as Chardonnay, Riesling, and other indigenous varieties. After the tour of the winery, a wine tasting will offer a great introduction to the world of Croatian wines and will provide background in history of wine producing tradition as well as contrast to different varieties of coastal Croatia.
For lunch, enjoy a traditional roasted duck alongside other local dishes. Return to Zagreb in the evening. ...read less
Danube River & Osijek Winery Tour
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After breakfast, departure to Osijek (approx. 3 hours drive), the largest town of Croatia's Slavonia region. Your first stop will be at winery Josic, located almost at the shore of the most famous European river, Danube. Here you will learn about specifics of regional wine varieties, visit the cellar, taste wines and then enjoy traditional lunch of carp on spit and other dishes.
After lunch, take a short visit to Batina-village on the Hungarian-Croatian-Serbian border with a view of Danube river. After a short ride and settling in your Osijek hotel, enjoy a guided tour of historic Osijek town with a visit to the famous Osijek cathedral and Tvrdja-fortification. Built in 18th century, this was once center of the town. The evening will be spent at leisure. ...read less
Ilok Winery Tour
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After breakfast, take a short ride to the nearby city of Vukovar (approx. 30 minutes drive). In recent history Vukovar has unfortunately been the center piece of news reports during the Croatian war of independence in the early 90s. However, the city is becoming what it was before the war, a center of economy for eastern Croatia as well as a great city to visit with its renovated castles like Eltz castle, tour of which will be organized as well as rest of Vukovar.
After the tour your next stop will be at the nearby Ilok winery. This iconic winery located in the most eastern part of Croatia has been synonymous for Croatian wine production in European circles for centuries. Famous in Europe as the first winery that implemented domain bottled wines for centuries has carried the tradition of wine production with one of the oldest cellars in Europe.
After visiting the renovated summer house of Principovac, which offers great vistas of nearby hills and vineyards, a wine tasting will be organized in the old cellar. After a traditional lunch you will depart to Zagreb with arrival in the evening. ...read less
Plitvice Lakes Tour
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In the morning, you will continue to Zadar (approx. 2.5 hours drive). On your way, you will stop at Plitvice Lakes. Breath-takingly beautiful, Plitvice Lakes is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the oldest 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. Walk on wooden bridges and drive on electric boats to experience firsthand nature's wonder. Lunch will be organized. After your tour you will continue your drive to Opatija, arriving in the early evening. ...read less
Motovun Vineyards Tour with Truffle Hunting & Wine Tasting
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In the morning, you will go and meet your private truffle hunter and his dogs, your companions in your treasure hunt in the local forest. Experience firsthand what it is like to search for this amazing mushroom which enriches dishes to sublime quality. Later you will go to Motovun, overlooking the Mirna River valley, surely the most famous and attractive Istrian medieval town. This captivating hilltop town is one of the characteristic symbols of the Istrian peninsula. Motovun is surrounded by vineyards from which the finest Istrian wines, white wine Malvasia and red wine Teran, are produced.
After your tour of Motovun you will have your truffle-based lunch in a traditional tavern. There you will taste scrambled eggs enriched with truffles, traditional Istrian homemade pasta "fuzi", beefsteak with truffles followed by dessert. Following lunch, you will visit Kozlovic Winery where you will have a tasting of Istrian wine and olive oil. Kozlovic winery is one of the best in Croatia and offers great overview of Istrian indigenous wine sorts. Return to Opatija in the evening for some free time. ...read less
Departure
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the Zagreb airport (approx. 2 hours) for your flight home.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the Zagreb airport (approx. 2 hours) for your flight home.
Zagreb, Croatia
Osijek, Croatia
Opatija, Croatia
Places You'll See
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Zagreb
Boasting a charming old city feel with cobblestone streets and Baroque Revival architecture, the vibrant city of Zagreb is the small yet bustling capital of Croatia. Being so easily accessible by foot, visitors can take in the ornate architecture and colorful culture while walking along the upper and lower towns, making sure to stop at the ornate cathedrals and one of the oldest buildings in Zagreb, Saint Mark’s Church. Travelers of all ages will appreciate the detailed parks and wandering the lively Zagreb Advent & Christmas Market.
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Osijek
Located near the borders of Hungary and Serbia in inland Croatia, Osijek has long been one of eastern Croatia’s most impactful powers. War-torn in the nineties, many of the current buildings still bare scars from bullets and shrapnel from the first stage of the Croatian War. As a symbol of the city’s triumph, a peculiar yet empowering monument titled “Crveni fićo” was erected in memory of one, particularly dramatic incident. In the upper town, visitors will find important points of interest including the Croatian National Theater and the churches of Saint Paul and Saint Peter. Just outside the city is a birdwatcher’s paradise in the rich wetlands of Kopački rit where wildlife enthusiasts can take in the natural scenery.
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Opatija
Opatija is one of the largest cities in the Istrian Peninsula and has been long sought out as one of Europe’s favorite vacation destinations since the 19th century. Serving as a luxurious getaway for royalty and noblemen, with opulent hotels and villas dotting the coastal hillside. Take in the high culture while dining on delectable seafood and watching the ships come in creating some of Europe’s most romantic scenery.
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Gastro, Motovun
Gastro, Motovun
Hotel Options
4 Star Properties
Hotel Capital
Zagreb , CROATIA
We have a long history of providing true Croatian hospitality – blending tradition and heritage with contemporary luxury, innovation, and elegance. We pride ourselves in putting the personal touch into every detail of your visit, offering impeccable quality and service. The result, for you, is a chic and comfort-driven experience.
Osijek : Boutique Hotel Tvrda Standard Room
Boutique Hotel Tvrda Standard Room
Osijek , CROATIA
Boutique hotel Tvrda is located in Osijek in the Osjecko-baranjska zupanija region, a 2-minute walk from the Museum of Slavonia and 1.1 km from the Museum Of Fine Arts in Osijek. The property is around 2.3 km from Gradski Vrt Stadium, a 2-minute walk from Osijek Citadel and 2.3 km from Children’s Theatre Branka Mihaljevica. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Opatija : Amadria Park Hotel Royal
Amadria Park Hotel Royal
Opatija , CROATIA
Old meets new at Amadria Park Royal, a hotel inspired by Opatija’s historic villas. Relax in luxurious, contemporary interiors while also enjoying exterior views and your close proximity to Lungomare.
Rooms at Amadria Park Royal offer different aspects of Kvarner Bay and Opatija Harbor. You can also explore our library and Royal Club cafe, with its ‘game of kings’ chess theme, including games of strategy such as bridge and Europe’s oldest board game (thank the Romans), Mill.
Delight in the variety of dining options at our lounge bar and Restaurant Royal, with their stunning bay views. Or take a calming stroll through our manicured French topiary garden.
There’s also Royal Beach. Framed by palm trees, our beautiful beachfront spot beckons with white baldachins overlooking the calm waters of the Adriatic.
5 Star Properties
Esplanade
Zagreb , CROATIA
Built-in 1925 as a suitably glamorous stopover for passengers on the Orient Express, the five-star Esplanade is unquestionably Zagreb’s most prestigious hotel. Restored to its fabulous former glory in 2004, it offers a level of opulence you’ll find nowhere else in Croatia.
OSIJEK : Hotel Tvrda Deluxe Room
Hotel Tvrda Deluxe Room
OSIJEK , CROATIA
Located in the heart of the old part of Osijek, “HOTEL TVRĐA” is the first original boutique hotel that combines traditional and modern design.
The hotel offers uniquely decorated, luxurious and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi. For your comfort, “HOTEL TVRĐA” offers several facilities on site, such as a swimming pool and sauna on the roof, and the possibility of dining. We have designed a place where superior services are integrated with authentic design to make guests feel comfortable and relaxed.
The deluxe room is a unique and luxuriously equipped room of 38m2. It is characterized by spaciousness and artistic and intimate atmosphere. The deluxe room is made special by a balcony with a view of the old town – the Fortress.
If you want to have the comfort of traveling in your own home, our Deluxe Room is the ideal choice. This modernly furnished room will provide you with maximum comfort and will make your stay in the city of Osijek a special experience.
The room has a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub, sinks and a hairdryer.
Opatija : Amadria Park Hotel Milenji
Amadria Park Hotel Milenji
Opatija , CROATIA
Set in a historic, Habsburg-era villa, our Hotel Milenij offers five-star luxury. Framed by landscaped gardens, it features Opatija’s most popular terrace with views of Kvarner Bay.
Whether you’re here for business or leisure, every detail of your stay matters to us at Milenij. You’ll find elegant, refined rooms that are furnished with high comfort in mind.
The hotel’s fine-dining spot, Restaurant Argonauti, serves up gourmet regional dishes. You can also enjoy refreshments at our Wagner Caffe terrace and bar, with its spectacular bay views.
If you are looking for relaxation, there’s our Royal Spa. It offers a complete menu of relaxing treatments, as well as pools, a Finnish sauna and a Turkish bath.
Testimonials
Cathy M
Traveled November 2018
A perfect trip from start to finish.
A perfect trip from start to finish. Each country, each lodging, every event was well planned and thought out. The service was impeccable. My trip was to Africa and I feel that what we did was a true representation of the countries we visited. As a traveler, every detail was handled for me and my group. Thank you Yampu and Karolina
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Al K.
Traveled January 2017
Already thinking about things to do on the next trip
The trip was wonderful and we had a great time. We are already thinking about things to do and places to visit on the next Chile trip or perhaps other countries, like Peru or Argentina.
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Winnie T
Traveled October 2019
Awesome Trip
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