Travel to Croatia’s capital of Zagreb and combine it with the Austrian capital of Vienna, famous for the delicious Sacher cake and an imperial past on this Zagreb to Vienna twin centre holiday.
Zagreb’s Medieval upper town can be accessed by foot or by funicular.
Here you can see the Medieval entrance to Zagreb Old town, the St Mark’s Church on the Parliament Square, remarkable for its colourful roof.
Stroll the romantic Strossmayer promenade and enjoy the view over Zagreb lower town.
Hit the bars and restaurants in the popular Tkalča street, just next to the Ban Jelačić square or visit the magnificent cathedral and visit the Zagreb Market – Dolac.
Zagreb is a home to many interesting museums, some of them being the Archaeological museum and the Museum of Broken Relationships.
After Zagreb, we’ll organise a transfer to Vienna for you.
Vienna is the administrative and cultural centre of Austria, and is about 370 km away from Zagreb.
Once centre of the mighty Habsburg Empire and the Austria-Hungary, Vienna lies on the Danube River.
The city boasts wonderful palaces such as Hofburg, Belvedere and Schönbrunn, elegant parks and wide boulevards.
The most popular street in Vienna is Mariahilferstrasse, the long shopping street featuring many shops, restaurants, bars and hotels.
Zagreb and Vienna
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Welcome to Zagreb!
We’ll pick you up from Zagreb Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Zagreb.
Overnight at a hotel in Zagreb.
After breakfast, we’ll organise a walking tour of Zagreb for you.
Walk the cobbled streets of Zagreb Upper Town and the buzzing Lower Town.
On your way, you’ll see the remarkable Medieval Church of St Mark on the Parliament Square, the Zagreb Cathedral, the popular Ban Jelačić Square, the Croatian National Theatre and more.
Free time for dinner and other activities.
Overnight at a hotel in Zagreb.
After breakfast, we suggest a full day excursion to Croatia’s most spectacular national park – the Plitvice Lakes.
The Plitvice Lakes National Park is situated in Croatia’s mountainous region of Gorski Kotar, only a 2-hour drive away from Zagreb.
The lakes are UNESCO-protected and have been since 1979.
The park consists of sixteen interlinked blue and green lakes with over 90 waterfalls and many wooden paths.
Upon arrival, you’ll be taken on a guided walking tour of the lakes (make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes!).
Enjoy your free time after the tour.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight at a hotel in Zagreb.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
We’ll pick you up and take you to Zagreb train station where you will board the train to Vienna.
Upon your arrival in Vienna, we’ll pick you up from the train station and transfer you to your hotel.
Free time to explore Vienna.
Overnight at a hotel in Vienna.
After breakfast, join us on a guided tour of Vienna.
Visit Hofburg, the former imperial palace in the centre of Vienna.
The palace was originally built in the 13th century and expanded later.
This was where the Habsburg emperors and empresses ruled their vast empire from, and today it serves as the official residence of the President of Austria.
Inside the Hofburg complex is the imperial chapel, the Spanish riding school, the imperial mews, the imperial library and more.
On this tour you’ll also visit the wonderful St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Romanesque and Gothic church situated on the popular Stephansplatz.
It was built in the 14th century, but it stands on the ruins of two earlier churches.
With its multi-coloured roof, this is one of Vienna’s most recognisable attractions.
Furthermore, visit the Nashmarkt, the Karlskirche and the wonderful Belvedere castle.
Finish your tour at Mariahilferstrasse, the popular shopping street with many restaurants, bars and of course – shops.
Free time for your own activities.
Overnight at a hotel in Vienna.
After breakfast, we suggest a visit to the beautiful Schönbrunn palace, a former imperial summer residence.
Situated on the outskirts of Vienna, this wonderful palace has over 1400 rooms and is a major tourist attraction.
This palace was built in neoclassical style in mid-18th century during the reign of Maria Theresa.
It is surrounded by vast gardens, featuring a maze, a palm house, a botanical garden and the gloriette structure, situated on the top of the 60-metre-high hill.
Upon arrival, you’ll be taken on a guided tour of the castle.
Free time to enjoy the gardens or have a coffee and cake in the palace café.
Transfer back to centre of Vienna & free time.
Overnight at a hotel in Vienna.
Explore Vienna’s churches and museums or spend a fun day at Prater amusement park.
Overnight at a hotel in Vienna.
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Vienna Airport for your flight home or to another hotel for the remainder of your stay.
