ZAGREB AND CONTINENTAL CROATIA

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1 1 SEPTEMBER 2019 ALL INCLUSIVE WINE TOUR * ZAGREB AND CONTINENTAL CROATIA * Flights not included

2 2 DAY 1 ARRIVAL AT ZAGREB Throughout your stay we will take care of you. From the initial collection at the airport, travel to vineyards to return back to the airport our driver and English speaking guide will take care of every aspect of your experience. Fly from London Heathrow to Zagreb, Franjo Tuđman international airport. St. Mark s Church (Above) and the Lotrscak Tower (Right) *Flights are not included in the tour price. Customers are advised to book their flights at their earliest convenience to get the best prices. For prices and availability visit ba.com

3 3 OVERNIGHT STAY IN ZAGREB

4 PALACE HOTEL 4 A 4* grand hotel, the Palace Hotel first opened in Located in an Art Nouveau palace dating from 1891, it Facilities Include: COMFORT offers a vintage feel and art inspired design with a modern approach. Rooms are spacious and designed with comfort in mind. The hotel features a Wellness GREAT LOCATION Centre for optional massage, facial or body treatments as well as a sauna. SAUNA AND WELLNESS CENTRE Breakfast has a wide selection of delights and will ensure you start your day well. This hotel has a great location near the old city. CLOSE TO THE PARK

5 TIME TO EXPLORE IN ZAGREB 5 Evening dinner in one of Zagreb s most popular restaurant with wine included. Croatia s Capital City With a host of fantastic restaurants, bars, cafes and entertainment on offer, Zagreb is fast becoming one of Europe s most exciting cities one night won t seem like enough. Within this vibrant city you will also find excellent shopping opportunities and a vibrant culture of dance, music and art. Zagreb s main square Trg Bana Jelacic (above) and Dolac Market are amongst some of the sites to explore

6 6 TOUR OF FERAVINO WINE TOUR VISIT TO FERAVINO

7 7 TOUR OF FERAVINO After breakfast at the hotel we will set of towards Osijek in Eastern Croatian. Our first stop will be the beautiful vineyards of Feravino. Vine growing in this part of Croatia has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Feravino s old wine cellar, built in 1804, is still in use today. Over the centuries, many people have come and settled in this fertile area of Croatia, but none have had the impact on wine production as those arriving at the beginning of the 20th century from Northern Dalmatia. Dalmatian settler s bought the vines with them. Many of these cultivars were red, adding to the white varieties already grown locally. Today, Feravino produces both red and white wines in equal quantities. Feravino is very proud of their state of the art wine cellars. The investment they have made in their production facilities has allowed them to produce top quality award winning wines recognised by wine connoisseurs across the world. After the tour and a light lunch, you will depart Feravino about 6pm bound for your hotel in Osijek.

8 8 ARRIVE IN OSIJEK WINE TOURS YOUR OVERNIGHT STAY IN OSIJEK

9 HOTEL OSIJEK 9 We use two hotels in Osijek. Depending on the group size, your accommodation will either be in the Hotel Osijek, which is located off the central square on the river front or the newly opened Boutique Hotel Trvdja located in old town. The 4* Hotel Osijek is modern with a perfect touch of luxury. It s position is ideal, with views across the river and along the promenade and within walking distance of the central square. Shops and the old town of Tvrdja. Hotel amenities include: IDEAL LOCATION ON THE RIVER MODERN AIRY and ELEGANT DECOR STUNNING VIEWS AND CENTRAL LOCATION SPA AND WELLNESS CENTRE Rooms offer modern and light décor with free wifi and air conditioning. During your stay you will have access to the spa located on the 14 th floor. Once you have checked in, you will have free time to relax at one of many riverside bars before heading off for your evening meal

10 BOUTIQUE HOTEL TVRDJA 10 The 4* Boutique Hotel Tvrdja has 15 rooms all with ensuite facilities. Ideal for the smaller parties. Located in the Old Town in a quiet part just off the old town square and only a short walk to the local entertainment and central Osijek. An ideal location to relax and have a drink in one of the many café bars and restaurants or take a stroll to the riverside. This hotel was recently fully refurbished, modern with a perfect touch of luxury. Hotel amenities include: IDEAL LOCATION IN THE OLD TOWN MODERN AIRY and ELEGANT DECOR BEAUTIFUL QUIET LOCATION SAUNA, HOT TUB AND SMALL WAVE POOL Rooms are large with modern tasteful décor, free wifi and air conditioning. During your stay you will have access to the sauna, hot tub and wave pool on the roof. Once you have checked in, you will have free time to relax at one of many café bars or chill out in this lovely hotel before heading off for your evening meal

11 EXPLORE OSIJEK 11 During your stay in Osijek, we have arranged a tour of the city where you will explore the local market with it s vibrant and bustling atmosphere and then stroll around the town centre visiting the beautiful gothic cathedral re-known for its architecture and Tvrdja square, noted for it s cobbled It is the bestpreserved and largest ensemble of Baroque buildings in Croatia. A relaxed tour with time to enjoy this quaint and authentic city. Osijek s stunning main town square Croatia s Osijek Osijek is Croatia s fourth largest city and is located right on the river Drava offering a fantastic promenade and beautiful views across the city. It is divided into two main areas; the upper town featuring the city square Trg Ante Starcevica and the Tvrdja old town, the preserved fortress town, to the east.

12 12 THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN OSIJEK Osijek showcases a different face of Croatia. It offers relaxed atmosphere away from tourist crowed2 with plenty to see and explore. The largest city in Slavonia, on the banks of the Drava river and the seat of the county of Osijek-Baranja region, Osijek is an administrative, industrial and cultural centre. Its rich history has left an abundance of cultural and artistic heritage. Asides from the cathedral in the centre and a Capuchin church, there is a the broad treelined boulevard famed through-out Europe for harbouring one of the best preserved of Art Nouveau houses in this corner of the continent. The oldest part is Tvrdja, a preserved Baroque centre, whose central square is dominated by Kužni s pillar. Here there is the Museum of Slavonia and the Archaeological Museum, galleries, churches, bars and restaurants. We recommend a walk in the Osijek gardens and promenade along the Drava. Try the local fish stew, spicy "kulen" sausage and smoked ham (and then there is the wine!) in one of Osijek's restaurants. The city is alive throughout the year, but summer is packed with events and festivals for all ages - Osijek Summer Nights, Advent, Osijek summer for the young, cultural summer. WATCH VIDEO The cathedral and St. Michael s church

13 13 THE WINE ROADS OF ILOK WINE TOURS ILOK TOUR

14 14 THE WINE ROADS OF ILOK A small medieval town, Ilok is located close to the border of Serbia and along the Danube. A favourite of wine lovers since Roman times, today, the Ilok Wine Road, has a winery or wine cellar in almost every street of Ilok with the vineyards scattered across the surrounding hills. The most famous, the Old Cellars of Ilok will be our first stop. A vineyard with a royal connection, for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 the English Court ordered 11,000 bottles of 1947 vintage Traminac wine from Ilok. Here you will tour the cellars, visit the castle museum, sample the wine and enjoy a light snacks. In the afternoon we continue the tour and visit to Vina Papak, a family owned winery run by a husband and wife team. A warm welcome will be followed by a tasting session of their lovely wines and a BBQ. Our producers in Ilok and Erdut On the way back to Osijek we will make a stop in Erdut Cellar. Here we will spend the afternoon enjoying wine and local food. Overnight stay in Osijek.

15 15 THE WINE ROADS OF BARANJA WINE TOURS BARANJA TOUR

16 WINE ROUNDS OF BARANJA 16 In the morning you will have time to explore the town and take some pictures. Later we will set off for Baranja. Surrounded by the powerful rivers Danube and Drava and the Hungarian border, Baranja welcomes with open arms all travellers eager to learn Osijek and vineyards of Baranja more about its riches. Baranja got its name from two Hungarian words: Bor, which means wine and Anya, which means mother, lending a picturesque symbolism to the region Mother of Wine. It is precisely the superb wines and the delicious food, accompanied by fairy-tale landscapes and hospitable hosts that are the best this region can offer. We will continue to Zmajevac where we will explore the small, artisan producers such as Vinarija Kusić. In the afternoon we will settle ate the Josic Wine Cellar for lunch. We return to Osijek for dinner and overnight stay.

17 17 RETURN TO ZAGREB FOR A FLIGHT HOME After 4 fabulous days visiting our vineyards it is time to return home. After breakfast, your trusted driver will take to you back to Zagreb airport in time to board your flight back to Heathrow. What is included Our tours are provided by a fully licenced local tour operator. Croatia is in the EU and subject to the EU and Croatian laws. No visa is required to travel to Croatia. A local tourist tax is included in your booking. The tour is fully inclusive except for flights from Heathrow. We strongly advised you purchase your own travel insurance. Price: per person. Please register your interest to reserve your place

18 18 ANY QUESTIONS? Want to know more or something you need that you don t see here? Get in touch and let us know hello@croatianwineclub.co.uk croatianwineclub.co.uk