Castles of Northern Croatia Full-Day Tour from Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: 9 hours
While being driven through the area of northern Croatia, amongst hills planted with vine, you will travel through the country's medieval history. The aim of this excursion is to explore the beauty of the most known Croatian castles and the old city of Varaždin. A 9-hour guided trip for lovers of romance and history.
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While being driven through the area of northern Croatia, amongst hills planted with vine, you will travel through the country's medieval history. The aim of this excursion is to explore the beauty of the most known Croatian castles and the old city of Varaždin. A 9-hour guided trip for lovers of romance and history.Starting from the meeting point in Zagreb, you'll head approximately an hour and a half northwest to Veliki Tabor Castle. The castle, stands alone at the top of the hill, offers an eclectic mix of architectural styles from Gothic to Baroque. Construction of the castle first began in the 12th century, and continued through the ages, particularly in the 15th and 16th century. A chapel hides a female skull, a centuries-old legend of the tragic love story between son of the Count and the beautiful Veronika of Desinić.
After, head approximately an hour northeast to Trakošćan Castle. The castle, built in the13th century on the shore of a lake, looks to be straight out of a fairy tale, complete with a drawbridge. The tour of the castle will take visitors past restored 19th-century furnishings bearing the castle's coat of arms, as well as centuries-old weapons, tapestries and portraits in the knight's room, hunting room and music salon.
Approximately an hour east-northeast lies the city of Varaždin. You'll arrive in the city at approximately 14:30, and witness the architecture and style for which it became known as the “Capital of the Baroque”. During 17th and 18th centuries Varaždin enjoyed its golden age as the capital city of Croatia. Visit the shining star of Varaždin, the Renaissance-styled castle, Stari Grad, a UNESCO protected site. The keep also houses the Varaždin City Museum. After the museum you'll have a lunch-break in a local restaurant (not included in the price).
After lunch, visit the architecture landscape and natural monument wonders of the Varaždin Cemetery.
Return to Zagreb at approximately 18:00.
After, head approximately an hour northeast to Trakošćan Castle. The castle, built in the13th century on the shore of a lake, looks to be straight out of a fairy tale, complete with a drawbridge. The tour of the castle will take visitors past restored 19th-century furnishings bearing the castle's coat of arms, as well as centuries-old weapons, tapestries and portraits in the knight's room, hunting room and music salon.
Approximately an hour east-northeast lies the city of Varaždin. You'll arrive in the city at approximately 14:30, and witness the architecture and style for which it became known as the “Capital of the Baroque”. During 17th and 18th centuries Varaždin enjoyed its golden age as the capital city of Croatia. Visit the shining star of Varaždin, the Renaissance-styled castle, Stari Grad, a UNESCO protected site. The keep also houses the Varaždin City Museum. After the museum you'll have a lunch-break in a local restaurant (not included in the price).
After lunch, visit the architecture landscape and natural monument wonders of the Varaždin Cemetery.
Return to Zagreb at approximately 18:00.
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