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In the immediate vicinity of castle Trakošćan.

Wellness Centre and indoor pool. 

 

In pedestrian zone of Osijek, with the view to the river Drava.

Wellness center. 

 

• Reception with sparkling wine in the hotel Trakošćan 4*

• 2 x half board in hotel Trakošćan 4*

• 3 x half board in Hotel Osijek 4*

• Use of indoor pool in hotel Trakošćan 4*

• Sauna in hotel Osijek 4*

• German speaking tour leader accompanying the group on all excursions  

•sightseeing: Varaždin, (Zagreb or Sisak depending on route choice), Osijek, Đakovo, Vukovar

• 1 x domestic dinner with well known Slavonic specialties incl. beverages and live music

• 1 x wine tasting in Ilok

• Entrance ticket and guided tour in castle Trakošćan

• In the week 26.08. – 04.09. 2016 (on request) participation at  „Špancirfest" - Festival of good feelings in Varaždin 

 

PARKING FEES FOR THE BUS AT THE HOTEL OSIJEK:  ca. € 1.30 per hour(During the excursions with bus, parking is free of charge) 

 

Day 1:  Arrival over Maribor – to hotel Trakošćan 

 

Day 2: Varaždin & castle Trakošćan In last week in August – „Špancirfest"  – Festival of good feelings in Varaždin 

 

Day 3: From Varaždin to Osijek  / Overnight in Osijek

Sightseeing of capital of Croatia – Zagreb or Sisak – town on the rivier Sisak - The city complex of the Roman Siscia consists of a bulwark with an internal tower, a defence entrenchment and a part of a late-Roman monumental building, while Stari grad (the Old Town), the Renaissance fort, is proof of the historical battle with the Ottomans in 1593.

The Lonjsko polje Nature Park stretches along the left bank of the river Sava, downstream from Sisak.

The splendour of this area is emphasised by the villages along the river Sava and its armlets, on which there are many rural estates where you can relax and spend unforgettable moments.

The unique and well preserved architecture of the wooden houses, on which numerous storks nest, are another attractive feature.

Since it is a refuge for numerous storks, the village of Čigoć was declared a European stork village. 

 

Day 4: Osijek and Đakovo / Overnight in Osijek

After the guided tour of Osijek we drive to Đakovo.

On the edge of the Kopački rit Nature Park in a local restaurant we have dinner with music.Our suggestion - Đakovački vezovi 01.07.-03.07.2016

In summertime, Đakovo celebrates its long standing and rich tradition, by presenting three different aspects of Slavonic cultural tradition, integrated into a single event in July: folklore, which the visitors can enjoy within numerous music programs; gastronomy, the highlights of its diversity being the famous fish stew, čobanac (shepherd’s stew) and Đakovo kulen; and the horse breeding tradition, its splendor presented in the equestrian competitions at the Đakovo hippodrome.

This year, all lovers of Slavonia’s and Baranja’s cultural heritage will once again be able to enjoy thousands of folk costumes, music, dances and customs, all of which are a great source of pride for this region.

They will all take part in the colorful and merry festive procession.   

 

Day 5: Vukovar and Ilok with wine tasting in wine region Baranja – Ilok / Overnight in Osijek

Ilok is the easternmost town in Croatia and it is where the east and the west merge.

It rises harmoniously over the Danube and is surrounded by the slopes of Fruška gora and beautiful vineyards. Vukovar is located in the Eastern part of the Republic of Croatia and is the centre of the Vukovar-Syrmia County.

Its location places it at the border of historical provinces Eastern Slavonia and Western Syrmia. The city is positioned on important transport routes.

Since time immemorial transport routes from the northwest to the southeast were active in the Danube Valley through the Vukovar area.

After steam ships were introduced in the mid 19th century, and with the arrival of present day tourist ships, Vukovar is connected with Budapest and Vienna upstream and all the way to Romania downstream.

The Vukovar harbor is an important import and export station. The Danube has always been and remains the connection of the people of Vukovar with Europe and the world. 

 

Day 6: Homeward journey.