Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive at Zagreb Airport and head to your hotel in the city center. After settling in, your local guide takes you on a walking tour around 17:00 to see the Christmas Advent setup. The route includes Mandusevac fountain with its Advent crown, the Oktogon passage, Nikola Tesla's statue, and the Nutcracker soldiers stationed at the National Theatre. You'll finish by walking through Zrinjevac Park where the lights are on and there are local Christmas treats to try before heading back.
- Start point
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Pleso bb, Velika Gorica, Zagrebacka županija, Croatia (Arrival Gate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (One of our Selected 3 Stars hotels)
Included Activities
- Christmas Special walk and talk with local guide
- Visit Mandusevac fountain and iconic Advent crown
- Stroll through Oktogon passage
- View Nikola Tesla's statue
- Meet Nutcracker soldiers at National Theatre
- Walk through Zrinjevac Park with Christmas lights and artisanal stalls
Landmarks/POIs Mandusevac Fountain Oktogon Passage Nikola Tesla's Statue National Theatre Zrinjevac Park 
- Day 2
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park
After breakfast, you're heading about 1.5 hours to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO site and Croatia's largest national park. You'll walk the trails with wooden bridges that cross turquoise lakes and waterfalls, with plenty of photo opportunities throughout. There's an eco-friendly bus ride through the park and a boat ride across the lake. Lunch features local food, and then you have time to explore more before the drive back to Zagreb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Domestic cuisine lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (One of our Selected 3 Stars hotels)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park trails
- Walk across wooden bridges viewing turquoise lakes and waterfalls
- Eco-friendly bus ride through park
- Boat ride across the lake
- Domestic cuisine lunch
- Free time to explore the park
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 3
Zagreb
This day is yours to use however you'd like. You can stay at the hotel and use its facilities, wander the surrounding area on your own, or go back to the Christmas Advent spots if you want more photos in the festive setting. If you're interested in organized activities, there are optional day trips available through your guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (One of our Selected 3 Stars hotels)
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Ljubljana and Lake Bled
- Day trip to Pula and Rovinj
- Day trip to Varazdin and Trakoscan Castle (Former Capital of Croatia)
- Additional discoveries of Croatia - contact guides/representatives for options
- Day 4
Zagreb
After breakfast and a relaxed morning, your guide takes you to Tomislav Park to check out the Ice Park, an outdoor skating rink that covers about 2,000 square meters. You have the whole morning and afternoon to ice skate and take photos at the ice viewpoint. Later in the evening, your guide leads a tour of Salaj Christmas Lights House, a private home decorated with spectacular Christmas lights. You can either grab dinner at the house or return to your hotel after.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (One of our Selected 3 Stars hotels)
Included Activities
- Walk to Tomislav Park
- Ice skating at the Ice Park
- Photo opportunity at Ice viewpoint
- Evening tour of Salaj Christmas Lights House
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Salaj House
Landmarks/POIs Tomislav Park Ice Park Salaj Christmas Lights House - Day 5
Zagreb Departure
You'll have breakfast and some free time before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
