Arrival to Zagreb and transfer to Trakoscan. After check in to hotel visit Trakoscan Castle and let the story start. Build in the 13th century, the castle is represents a perfect harmony of nature and architecture. It is located on a hill with a garden within a park-forest and it belongs to the cultural and natural monuments of the top category. Sightseeing of the museum and the surroundings of the castle. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

After Breakfast meet your local guide and head towards Varazdin. This City of Baroque or Vienna in small as people call it, used to be the capital of Croatia in the past. Enter this magical world of beautiful palaces and parks. The old town fortification, the central part of the town, numerous museums, galleries and collections as well as the Varazdin cemetery, protected as a horticultural monument, represent the main tourist attractions. Visit City museum . Till October 2016 Varazdin is hosting special exhibition “Varazdin under Habsburgs Crown”, with more then 350 pieces. This exhibit shows the impact of Habsburgs rulers and their rule on Varazdin and area. If you will be lucky you will have a chance also to enter one of many private fairytale gardens. Lunch in one of the traditional local restaurants in Varazdin. After lunch your journey will take you to Ludbreg also known as “ Centrum mundi” or “The Centre of the Earth”. According to an ancient Roman legend, from Ludbreg were drown imaginative Earth circles which expand concentrically from Ludbreg, and position all of largest European cities on these lines.

This town of legends, is also known as 500 years old sanctuary, established in honor of the Most Precious Blood of Christ, which miraculously appeared in the chapel of St. Cross of castle Batthyany. According to the testimony of Christianity, all the places in the world related to Jesus Christ, called the Center of the world, and as in Ludbreg today there is still shown ampoule with the blood of Jesus Christ, this is the strongest evidence of the whole theory of the center of the world.

People of Ludbreg as hardworking wine makers proudly present to visitors - famous Ludbreg wine. Only here in the center of the world, every first of April their wine runs from the town fountain.

On the way back to hotel visit one of many winery of this region for short wine tasting. You just must

take a sip of wine, in which are poured traditions and legends of this picturesque area.

Return to hotel near Trakoscan or Varazdin . Dinner and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast leave north part of Croatia and head for a new adventure, towards Green heart of Croatia, the mountains area. First you visit
Karlovac
, the Town on four rivers. It is situated in the western part of the country in the valley where the rivers Kupa, Korana, Mrežnica and Dobra cross. Founded in 16
^th
Century it was the first ideal "Renaissance town", laid out
in the shape of a six-pointed star.
After short city tour and free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes enjoying picturesque landscapes on the way.
National Park Plitvice lakes
was registered on the UNESCO’s List of World Natural Heritage in 1979. Thickly wooded mountains embrace sixteen smaller and larger crystal turquoise lakes, interconnected by foaming cascades and deep falls. Sightseeing of the National Park. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Plitvice or in the surroundings.

After breakfast depart for northwest part of Gorski Kotar to village Fuzine. Situated 730m above sea-level, surrounded by mountains, by the centenary evergreen woods and by beautiful lakes, this small village proud itself with long tourism tradition. Visit famous cave Vrelo, frequently called “the small Postojna”. It is dated to 3.5 to 4 million years ago. Although its length amounts only to 300m, its beauty is exceptional and it is rich in cave formations. Water gives the cave its particular value - at app. 50m there is a beautiful mountain spring, lake and chasm, which make the cave even more attractive. Cave is completely adapted for visitors, has received new lighting and a walking trail with a small bridge. Due to the mild terrain without steps it can be visited by guests of all ages. From centre of Fuzne take a tourist train to lakes Bajer and Lepenica and back. These accumulation lakes very attractive are popular for hiking and picnics.

After this breathtaking experience head towards Opatija where you will be accommodated.

Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at hotel. Meet your full day guide and head towards inland of Istria. The dreamlike nature, almost mythical landscapes and magic-like mediaeval towns of central Istria will make you believe you are in a fairy tale. Unspoiled natural landscapes, rich heritage and unmatched gastronomic offers will awake all your senses.

First on the way is Hum, the smallest town in the world, known also as The Gates of the World. Hum was first mentioned in 1102.And today it has 20 inhabitants. Town walls protected the town from frequent intrusions of the Venetians and the Turks. On the west town gates are two Glagolitic writings.

Recently Hum has been promoted as the Town of biska. Biska is mistletoe brandy whose original recipe comes from Hum. Your journey continues to Roc, town founded in ancient history. It started as an Illyrian settlement, then became a Roman castrum surrounded by numerous small settlements. Today's outlook of Roc dates from the times of Venetian rule. Roc is famous for its small churches and long tradition of making frescoes. As a highlight of this day visit one fresco painting workshop in Roc, unique atelier of this kind in Croatia. You will be welcomed by an artist dressed as a medieval painter, he will briefly tell you the story of long history of wall panting in Istria and present making of frescoes.

If you feel inspired you can try your skills in fresco painting. Head towards Buzet, City of Truffles. According to some views, the white truffle of Istria is as good as the most famous white truffle from the Italian region of Alba. But we will let you decide this on your own. Besides viewing the most interesting cultural sights of this enchanting town, you will have a chance to taste these famous truffles from Buzet. In one of the oldest family owned truffle hunting company your will be offer not only truffles and other local products, but you will also learn all about this gastronomic delight.

After this you continue to Motovun, the most famous and attractive Istrian medieval town. This captivating hilltop town is one of the characteristic symbols of the Istrian interior. From Motovun hill enjoy breath taking view on surrounding vineyards. After Motovun drive to Hear of Istria, to town Pazin.

Pazin is the administrative center of Istria County, but also famous for its cultural and natural heritage.

The fascinating picture of the medieval Castle of Pazin (Kaštel), situated above the 130 m cliff where the Pazincica River flows into the Pazin Pit, inspired the renowned French writer Jules Verne as the setting for part of his novel “Mathias Sandorf”, published in 1885.

End your journey in this region of true wonders. Return to Opatija for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, time free until departure home.

Please allow us to end with a famous quote by Ibn Battuta “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” We are sure you will have many stories to tell after this journey, and don’t worry the story will continue. We welcome you to come again and let us show you more of never ending beauties of Croatia.