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What to expect

Natural Wonders

Natural Wonders

Guided Tour of Plitvice Lakes

Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets

Voted among the best in Europe

Fascinating History

Fascinating History

Visit Castle Trakošćan

City Sightseeing

City Sightseeing

Explore Zagreb City Centre

About this trip...

About the trip

A fantastic choice for a Christmas Solos break, historical Zagreb overflows with festive charm and cheer, making it an enchanting destination for our solo travellers to unite. Once a hidden gem, the city's Christmas markets are now celebrated as some of the best in Europe! Pair Zagreb with the stunning Plitvice Lakes and the rich history of Castle Trakošćan, and we have the perfect combination for a memorable Solos Christmas together.
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What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes & charges
  • Double/Twin room for sole use
  • Half Board: Includes Christmas Eve Menu and Christmas Day Lunch
  • Welcome drink & information meeting
  • 2 hour guided city tour of Zagreb
  • Full day visit and entrance to Plitvice National Park including a 3 hour guided tour
  • Half day visit to Castle Trakošcan
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance click here

Itinerary

  • Arrival Day
  • Zagreb Sightseeing
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day
  • Plitvice Lakes
  • Castle Trakošcan
  • Day at leisure
  • Departure Day

What you’ll be doing

Day One: Arrival Day

Day One: Arrival Day

Welcome to Croatia! Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel in Zagreb. When evening comes, we gather together and enjoy a welcome drink with other Solos guests before enjoying dinner.
  • Dinner Included
Day Two: Zagreb Sightseeing

Day Two: Zagreb Sightseeing

After breakfast, we meet our English speaking guide at our hotel and start to explore this fantastic city. We will be taken around Zagreb's city core, from beautiful park Zrinjevac to the Croatian National Theatre. The story of Croatia's capital city will unfold before our eyes. The intriguing itinerary includes a visit to the city's main square known as Ban Jelačić Square, and nearby farmer's market Dolac always brimming with flowers, fruits, veggies & meats. For extra fun, we will hop on the funicular (ticket for funicular not included - currently €2 return) that takes us all the way up to medieval Upper Town. Enjoy numerous historical attractions such as the Lotrščak Tower. Our two-hour tour ends in front of the imposing Croatian National Theatre, notable for its yellow-tinted façade.
We are then free to enjoy and explore all the festive delights this beautiful city has to offer before we meet later for our Christmas Eve dinner at our hotel.
  • Breakfast & Christmas Eve Dinner Included
Day Three: Christmas Day

Day Three: Christmas Day

We awaken Christmas morning to breakfast in the hotel, followed by a leisurely day enjoying the hotel facilities or wandering around the local streets of our centrally located hotel. We will then enjoy our Christmas Day meal at the hotel.

  • Breakfast & Christmas Day Buffet Included

Day Four: Boxing Day

Day Four: Boxing Day

Following breakfast, we have a day at leisure to start making the most of the specially decorated Zagreb city Christmas festivities, including various market stalls offering local handicrafts, and food and drink specialities. There is also an ice rink, live music and cultural shows scattered around the city centre.

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Five: Plitvice Lakes

Day Five: Plitvice Lakes

Today we take a coach transfer to Croatia's oldest National Park - the stunning Plitvice Lakes . It's no wonder why the lakes are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Our guided tour includes the lower and upper lakes, and you will discover and see the impressive lake systems and the exceptional natural beauty this area is so famous for. After our guided tour, we have some free time to further explore and enjoy a bit of lunch (own cost).
We then head back to our hotel in Zagreb and meet for dinner this evening. Transfer time to Lakes – 2 hours approx Guided Tour – 3 hours approx
  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Six: Visit to Trakošcan Castle

Day Six: Visit to Trakošcan Castle

Today we visit Trakošćan Castle which sits on the banks of the Drava River, about an hour north of Zagreb. It was originally built in the late 13th Century and is now considered a cultural treasure as it rises above the forest like something out of a fairy tale. It is now open to the public as a museum, with beautiful examples of baroque furniture and historical weapons. The castle is surrounded by gardens and overlooks a picturesque lake. Following our guided tour, there will be some free time to wander around. We then head back to Zagreb to enjoy the rest of our day at leisure before we meet for dinner. Transfer time to the castle – 1.5 hours

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Seven: Zagreb Free Day

Day Seven: Zagreb Free Day

Our last day is at leisure to explore Croatia’s capital at your own pace. It’s a great city for strolling around, stopping for coffee or popping into one of the excellent museums and galleries. With the glorious smells of cinnamon, cloves and mulled wine mixed with thousands of twinkling lights, the world-renowned Christmas markets with their wooden booths, live music and delicious local specialities, give us the opportunity to shop for unique gifts as we stroll through Zrinjevac Park or EU Square.

Alternatively, take it easy and relax in a street café and watch the world go by. We then have our final dinner back at our hotel.
  • Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eight: Departure Day

Day Eight: Departure Day

After breakfast, we check-out and transfer to the airport for our return flight home.

  • Breakfast Included

Accommodation

Hotel Dubrovnik Four-star

Our hotel is a real mixture between old and new, perfectly located in the main city square, with the historical upper town, shops, bars and restaurants all just a short walk away.

Facilities include

This warm and welcoming hotel offers a bar/lounge, restaurant and small fitness centre.

Room includes

The classically decorated double rooms for sole use feature en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, air-conditioning, a telephone, safe, minibar, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
23 Dec 2024 30 Dec 2024 7 £2395.00 Please call for regional flights

Frequently asked questions

Transfer Time
The transfer time from Zagreb Airport to Hotel Dubrovnik is approximately 40 minutes depending on traffic.
Important Information
A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required for this trip due to the included sightseeing. Note: To visit the castle, you should have appropriate footwear, as it involves climbing gravel paths and using old staircases and steps that are a protected part of the monument complex.
Passports and visas
A full 10-year passport is required, valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. 
 
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Croatia Department of Foreign Affairs 
 
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements. 
Health requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None. 
 
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change.   You can also visit the travel health website for more information;  Travel Health Croatia
Currency
Croatia Kuna
What to wear
Casual daytime wear is recommended plus warm clothes and coats as it can be cold at this time of year. Comfortable walking shoes are a “must” for sightseeing and especially for the visit to the national park and castle.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of €25.00. 
 
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate add on.

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