Prehistoric & Medieval Croatia Tour

4.6
(10 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

A tour to truly take you back in time.

On this tour, you will have the chance to visit your "long lost cousins", who were living in this area about 125,000 years ago. The new Krapina Neanderthal Museum is a unique visiting complex, with the museum's architecture evoking the habitat of the prehistoric man. You will be able to learn all about the findings of this initial dig, and what it meant and changed regarding the understanding of our ancestors and origins.

Your next stop will take you to the Medieval period. If you think of a typical castle, that is exactly what Trakošćan looks like: a beautiful and breathtaking fairy tale castle. Inside, there is a museum with a permanent exhibition which will give you the perfect insight to the life of a royal in this period of time.
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The last stop is the picturesque city of Varaždin where you can get lost in its streets learning about the local stories and legends along the way.

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Tickets for Krapina museum and Trakošćan castle
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please provide an address for pick up

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Meeting point
Ilica 50

Reception of Swanky mint hostel

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan)

    This next stop takes you to a medieval period . Imagine a castle! Did you? Yes, that is exactly how Trakošćan looks like! A beautiful , breathtaking fairy tale castle. The most attractive and most visited Croatian castle is sitting on a hilltop surrounded by a lake, looking over a gentle landscape of Croatian Zagorje. Inside, there is a museum with a permanent exhibition which will give you perfect insight to a life in period of royal's.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Krapina Neanderthal Museum

    Scientifically known as Homo sapiens Neanderthalensis, the Krapina prehistoric man was discovered all the way back in 1899, when geological and paleontological research started on Hušnjakovo hill in Krapina – now you have to visit your long lost cousins who were living in this area about 125,000 years ago. The new Krapina Neanderthal Museum is a unique visiting complex. The Museum's architecture evokes the habitat of the prehistoric man.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Varazdin

    The picturesque town of North Croatia.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Swanky Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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