ZAGREB ADVENT 2018.
Once upon a time, one of Croatia’s best kept secrets was that her capital city Zagreb had one of the best Advent scenes in Europe. Now, this Croatian secret is out because, Zagreb was voted the best Christmas market in Europe by European Best Destinations’ online poll. Real votes from real people.
Advent in Zagreb has a programme packed with events, concerts and food specialities – think twinkling candlelight, colourful displays, festive food and drink, concerts, choirs and much more.
Not to be missed are:
Ban Josip Jelačić Square – the huge main square sparkles brightly with music and concerts on an open air stage, food marquees and a children’s programme. There’s a huge Christmas tree, the fountain is transformed into a light display and there is a cosy, heated, covered conservatory serving food and drinks. On weekdays and at weekends there is live music.
Fooling around – an innovative and modern cultural and gastronomic event during the Advent season, with a recognizable design and a relaxed atmosphere.
European Square – pedestrian zone in the very heart of the city offers a vivacious Advent event: souvenir and Christmas decorations market, a selection of food and beverages and music events in the evening
Zrinjevac Park – one of the loveliest spots in Zagreb. Lanterns light up the avenues of trees and the old music pavilion looks like a little glittering palace. Artists’ stalls and a great selection of traditional Christmas gifts, Christmas food and drink specialities from decorated tiny wooden huts. This is the spot to experience Zagreb winter specialities including baked štrukle, a warm baked pastry dish with soft cheese. There is mulled wine, hot chocolate and special Christmas cookies. Live music here is every evening and also in the morning at weekends.
Ice Park on King Tomislav Square – A Christmas fairy tale awaits you in one of Zagreb’s most beautiful parks – ice skating rink, selected food and beverages, as well as music events. This is the place to watch people skating and having fun. Visitors are encouraged to join in!
As so many European capitals are overcrowded and overpriced in the run-up to Christmas, Advent in Zagreb offers room to move and value for money. Croatia’s capital sparkles at Advent time and it is your time to come and join the thousands of visitors who experience award winning Zagreb!
For those who wish to feel the spirit of Zagreb as it once was, the Palace Hotel Zagreb located in an Art Nouveau palace dating from 1891, with a tradition of hospitality dating from 1907, is certainly the right choice. Experience the “authentic” Zagreb that will enthrall you with its beauty, charm and uniqueness. The hotel is located in the city centre.
COST FOR 4 NIGHTS/ 5 DAYS (Optional extensions available)
– BB in DBL room: EUR 505 pp sharing
– BB in SGL room: EUR 643
Cost includes:
4 nights at the historic Hotel Palace in Zagreb.
Transfer & excursion :
– Transfer airport Zagreb – Hotel
– Local guide in Zagreb:for 2 – 3 hours of guiding
– Lunch in a local brewery
– Christmas story excursion with entrance, guide and coach
– Samobor, cream cake and winery tour with coach & guide
– Excursion to Ljubljana by coach
– Guide on the Slovenia excursion:
– Local guide in Ljubljana for 2 – 3 hours of guiding
– Postojna caves entrance
Hotel “Palace” – Zagreb
For those who wish to feel the spirit of Zagreb as it once was, the Palace Hotel Zagreb located in an Art Nouveau palace dating from 1891, with a tradition of hospitality dating from 1907, is certainly the right choice. Experience the “authentic” Zagreb that will enthrall you with its beauty, charm and uniqueness. The hotel is located in the city centre.
PROGRAM:
Day 1. Arrival Zagreb airport.
Transfer to the Hotel & sightseeing of the city. Enjoy a walking tour of Zagreb with trough the fortified, medieval Upper Town. You will visit St. Mark’s church, with its multicolor tiled roof, Parliament, the government palace, and many fine old buildings. Lunch in a traditional brewery. The evening is free to enjoy the Advent market as a group or individually.
Day 2. Christmas Story.
Enjoy the first part of the day for individual sightseeing of Zagreb, shopping and of course visit some of the many Advent stands with delicious food and drinks.
In the afternoon departure the Christmas story farm, some 75 km from Zagreb, where a Croatian family has illuminated their property with more than 2 million. light bulbs. Walk through their farm and enjoy their Christmas Fairy Tale. Return to Zagreb in the evening.
Day 3. Zagreb surroundings.
After breakfast we join the excursion to the city of Samobor to taste their famous Crème cake and have a sightseeing of this picturesque town. Afterwards we will visit a winery nearby Zagreb and taste some of their wines. Return to Zagreb to enjoy the Advent market.
Day 4. Slovenia excursion.
Drive towards Ljubljana for sightseeing of Slovenia’s capital. Walking tour in the city centre (Congress square, Three bridges, Ljubljanica river). Free time in Ljubljana for optional lunch and drive further to the Postojna caves. Walking and train tour in the caves. Drive back to Zagreb.
Day 5. Departure from airport Zagreb
For more informaiton contact : res@rufaro.co.za
