TWO DAYS TRIP IN SLAVONIA
The progam includes the visit to different Slavonian wineries like Galić, Kutjevo, Belje and Ilok, including one night in Karancu.
GOLDEN VALLEY AND PANNONIAN SEA
1st day: The two days wine tour in the Golden Valley and Pannonian Sea starts after breakfast where we drive our guests in the Middle of Slavonia to the winery centar called Kutjevo city , which is located in the continental part of Croatia.
Kutjevo has 420 hectars cultivated with private vinyards located mainly in the southern part of Papuka hills and Krndije and this wine making tradition is dating back to the year 1232. The visit in Kutjevo starts with the guided tour to one of the most famous wine maker in Croatia and in this area, who is famous for his Cistercian Monks winery from 13th century and the wine barrels made of Slavonian oak with a capacity of 53 to 520 liters.
During the guided tour to the Kutjevo winery the guests will go through a wine tasting. After the wine tasting it will be served a Slavonian typical lunch with dessert, then free time to buy souvenirs and wines in the Kutjevo winery.
We continue the trip into one of the most modern winery in this part of Europe which combines tradition and modern architecture : vinery Galić. During the guided tour at Galić the guests will degustate some of the best wines of this producer while visiting the vinyards and the winery.
From Kutjevo we will move towards the eco-village Karanca where we will spend the night in a local traditional farm house and enjoy the fascinating Baranje atmosphere. Traditional Baranje dinner and dessert will be served.
2nd day: After breakfast and room check out we will go visit winery Belje, closed to our location. Also here the guests will have the pleasure to go through a professional wine tasting.
After Belje we will drive to another traditional Slavonian winery which combines tradition with modern technology: Ilok winery. The hidden story behind this winery is the historical Odescalchi Family tradition in making great wines, while choosing the right vinyard position, noble wine grapes and new bottling technology. This winery is proud about the fact that their wines were served during the Coronation Ceremony of the Queen Elisabeth II and because they have an old part of the winery which is dating back to the 15th century. After the professional Ilok wines tasting it will be served Baranje lunch and dessert.
ADDITIONAL 3 DAYS SLAVONIA TRIP
From Slavonia we are driving to Zagreb city (approx. 2.5 hours drive). In Zagreb you will be staying in a 4 stars boutique Hotel (Hotel has an excellent location as it is at the beginning of Zagreb city pedestrian area. The hotels offer wonderful stylish and design rooms and appartments with breakfast).
Hotel Manda Zagreb
Mercedes V class Avantgarde 7+1, people
Lunch and dinner can be arranged in typical local or stylish restaurants in the city, all according to the client wishes.
4th day
After breakfast we will have a guided tour at Luznica Castle ( behind corn fields which start from Zapresica towards East , we can find a palace similar to French castle of the 18th century. Today they use the castle as spiritual center for meditation. The castle gardens are full of aromatic plants and out of them they are producing local digestive liqueurs.)
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National Park Plitvice : It’s the biggest protected natural area in Croatia. The park offers beautiful walks through unforgettable panorama and natural beauties. Masterpiece of this park are the lower turquoise lakes and behind each of them are running waterfalls in different levels.
Lunch and dinner organized in local restaurants.
After dinner we are driving our guests back to the hotel Manda.
5th day
After breakfast we are driving our guests to Trakošćan castle.
The castle is a tall white construction full of towers and they reflect themselves in the nearby lakes. The castle area is surrounded by hills and enchanting woods. The castle has been built in the 13th century as a small residence, Trakošćan then became the residence of Drašković family and then in 19th century transformed in a romantic castle.
The 4th floor of the castle is a museum where the visitors can walk from one room to the other and enjoy all the different architectural and interior design styles.
Lunch and dinner organized in local restaurants.
In the evening we go back to the hotel Manda.
6th day
Relax and free time for visiting Zagreb and walking around.
Transfer to the airport.
