Eastern Croatia private nature & food tour
Embark on a unique tailor-made trip to the continental parts of Croatia. With landscapes that are just as attractive as the Adriatic coast, the trip is perfectly curated for nature and food lovers. Discover protected UNESCO reserves, extraordinary plants and animal species. Rural households offering homegrown natural products are just some of the many attractive spots you will experience during this trip.
Visit and stay in villages in Slavonia, meet and ride Lipizzaner horses, explore the unique ecological oasis, the so-called "European Amazon", and enjoy tasting first-class wines, and traditional food. our handpickeddd local experts will help you plan a unique, custom trip that helps you discover Croatia like a local.
Services
Included:
- 4 nights accommodation in double or twin rooms
- 4 x breakfast, 1 x lunch , 3 x dinner
- Transfers as per the itinerary
- English-speaking guide on excursions
- English-speaking driver
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
Excluded:
- Room upgrades
Optional:
- 1,5 - 2 hours ethno workshops (sculpting, weaving)
- Private cooking class in typical Slavonian household
- Private river ride in traditional fishing boat
- Off-road safari with degustation and lunch (whole day activity)
- Lake challenge with traditional lunch (canoeing)
Itinerary at a Glance
Zagreb - Karanac, Slavonia
Welcome to Croatia
Karanac - Kopački Rit
A visit to Kopačkirit Nature Park
ĐAkovo - Kutjevo
Encounter elegant Lipizzaner horses
Karanac
Delve into traditional village life
Karanac
Farewell, Slavonia
Detailed Itinerary
Zagreb - Karanac, Slavonia
Day 1: Welcome to Croatia
Upon your arrival, a driver will greet you at the airport and take you to your destination in the Slavonia region.
Your accommodation is set on a traditional estate-farm in the ethnic-village and farming community of Karanc that provides an authentic example of a Slavonian village.
The property also owns a restaurant that offers delicious meals made from fresh and natural products. Expect elaborate dishes such as duck glazed with honey or pork neck in a sauce of reduced merlot and root vegetables.
Look forard to a traditional welcome dinner on your first evening.
Karanac - Kopački Rit
Day 2: A visit to Kopačkirit Nature Park
Today, enter the stunning Kopačkirit Nature Park, which is also known as the European Amazon. It is one of Europe’s largest wetlands, a unique ecological oasis and home to more than 290 bird species and rich aquatic and grassland flora.
It provides views of beautiful landscapes, specific plant life, rare fauna species, and rich fishing grounds. Because of its unique position between the two rivers Drava and Danube, most of its surface is a floodplain.
Its ecological significance depends on the river dynamics. Therefore, it always looks different. The two rivers, together with the Mura, are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Explore this protected area by foot, boat, canoe, train or bike.
ĐAkovo - Kutjevo
Day 3: Encounter elegant Lipizzaner horses
After breakfast, go to Đakovo to visit one of the oldest stud farms in Europe. It was founded in 1506 and has been used as a Lipizzaner horse farm since the beginning of the 19th century. Learn everything about these noble animals and take the opportunity to ride them or take an unforgettable carriage tour through the town.
In the early evening, go on an exciting wine tour at the Galić winery in Kutjevo and take home your very own bottle of Galić wine as a special gift. The modern winery allows you to see the production up-close and to sample some of their ten different wines.
Pozega's south-facing green hills provide an ideal environment for growing grapes at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level and offer wonderful photo opportunities. Finally, enjoy a luxurious 4-course dinner prepared with seasonal and locally grown products.
Karanac
Day 4: Delve into traditional village life
Fully embrace rural life and allow yourself to soak in the quietness and serenity of the ethnic village Karanac. You might wake up to a rooster’s crow and the sound of the village church bells, and maybe taste a cup of milk fresh from the cow.
Appreciate the surrounding lush nature, fresh air, and the tranquility of village life. Relish the rich cuisine offered by your hosts, and enjoy traditional Slavonian delights prepared as the ancestors did. As you enjoy these experiences, listen to the sounds of the traditional instrument Tamburizza.
Explore the well-preserved, rich, and colorful Slavonian tradition by visiting local artisans before you sit down for your last dinner.
Karanac
Day 5: Farewell, Slavonia
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to this extraordinary part of Croatia. After check-out, a private transfer will take you to Zagreb Airport to catch your flight back home. Reflect on the wonderful memories you have made on this trip and travel safe.
