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Full day sailing tour in Zadar archipelago
Full day sailing tour in Zadar archipelago

Full day sailing tour in Zadar archipelago

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6Private Full - Day Tour: Plitvice Lakes from Zadar

Private Full - Day Tour: Plitvice Lakes from Zadar

Plitvice Lakes is the oldest and largest National Park in Croatia. With its exceptional and captivating nature attracts millions of tourists every year. The Park consists of 16 emerald – green named and several smaller unnamed lakes, rocky caves, cascading waterfalls framed by soaring dolomite cliffs, ancient woodlands, hiking and biking trails, and many other natural gems. Plitvice Lakes is protected by UNESCO, World Heritage Organization. While you´re in Croatia, don´t miss to visit this popular attraction, because the scene will leave you speechless.• Full day tour to National Park Plitvice Lakes• Enjoy in untouched nature and beautiful scenery• Explore the woodland and cascades by foot • Travel comfortable in an air – conditioned vehicle

8 hours
easy
From$658
51Private Town of Šibenik and Krka National Park Tour - from Zadar

Private Town of Šibenik and Krka National Park Tour - from Zadar

The most beautiful travertine waterfalls in Europe! Enjoy a drive along the coast to Šibenik. Šibenik holds an important place in the Croatian built heritage thanks to the well-preserved historical core of the town and numerous architectural accomplishments of the monument category. It is special for its ancient fortresses surrounding it and its monumental Gothic – Renaissance Cathedral of St. James, as well as the narrow streets or the so-called kalas, numerous churches scattered around this town and its surrounding. Your walking tour includes a guided walking tour through the old part of the town where you will visit the finest sites including the Cathedral of St. James, one of the finest sacral monuments in Dalmatia. After visiting the town of Šibenik follows the magic world of the Krka River which runs over the cliffs and falls in 46 m of profundity! Take some time for a relaxing walk along the river enjoying the splendid nature. By walking around you may visit a small museum and an old mill.

9 hours
easy
From$1349
12Private Transfer from Zadar to Budapest with 2 hours for sightseeing

Private Transfer from Zadar to Budapest with 2 hours for sightseeing

With our private transfer service you can enjoy optimizing your travel time and the comfort of our cars. Our experienced local driver always has your safety and comfort in mind. From the beginning of the trip, when he picks you up in Zadar at your desired time and takes care of your luggage, until the end of your journey in your chosen location in Budapest. Here begins your private stress-free trip full of wonderful authentic experiences and insights into the local culture. Our travel experts have chosen the most interesting sightseeing stops and top-rated attractions for you to choose from and enrich your journey. You will travel comfortably with a reliable driver who speaks English and has a good knowledge of the area. The only thing you need to do is relax while being taken care of.

8 hours
easy
From$670
11Private day trip from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes Park, Local Driver

Private day trip from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes Park, Local Driver

A private tour from Zadar will transport you to the oldest park in Croatia, the renowned Plitvice Lakes, adorned with its numerous waterfalls and breathtaking natural scenery. Delight in a leisurely stroll along one of the park's eight trails or opt for a serene boat excursion on Lake Kozjak. Prepare to be mesmerized by the enchanting hues of the lakes, which gracefully shift with the changing seasons, offering a truly unforgettable experience in this fairytale-like setting.All this unfolds within the comfort of a private car, accompanied by an English-speaking local driver who possesses intimate knowledge of the area and is eager to share insights with you. You have the flexibility to choose your preferred pick-up date and time, ensuring a hassle-free door-to-door transfer. Our amiable driver is readily available and accommodating throughout the journey.

8 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$667
12Private Day Trip from Zadar to Makarska and Mostar

Private Day Trip from Zadar to Makarska and Mostar

On this private tour you will explore the stunning coastline of the Makarska Riviera, where you can swim or stroll along the famous promenade. You'll then head to Bosnia and Herzegovina to discover the hidden treasures of Mostar. You'll learn about the city's fascinating history and sample culinary delights you won't find anywhere else. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. You choose your own pick-up date and time for a hassle-free door-to-door transfer. Our driver is friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know and we will take care of everything. The driver will be happy to stop at any location for you to take photos. We do this job with love every day and are able to provide you with a comfortable transfer to/from anywhere in Europe.

9 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$947
7Private Transfer from Zadar Hotels to Zadar Airport

Private Transfer from Zadar Hotels to Zadar Airport

Forget the stress of booking a bus or last minute ride to get to airport on time. Book this one - way transfer and get to your destination quickly and in comfort. The driver meets you right at the place you specified, and even helps you with your luggage.Reserve a safe transport by car or a van from Zadar city to Zadar airport with an agency that is in travel industry for 10 years.

20 minutes
easy
From$53
6Private one way transfer from Zadar to Split

Private one way transfer from Zadar to Split

Enjoy a smooth transfer from Zadar to Split, taking you through a region of beautiful coastline in style and comfort. Reserve a safe transport by car or a van with an agency that has been in the travel industry for 10 years.

2 hours
easy
From$288
19Kornati National Park Telascica and Beach Lojena Tour by Boat

Kornati National Park Telascica and Beach Lojena Tour by Boat

Experience the unique Kornati National Park tour with boat. Visit National Park Kornati and Nature park Telašćica. Telašćica acquired the status of a protected area already in 1980 because of its valuable flora and fauna, geological and geomorphological phenomena, versatile sea bottom life, and interesting archaeological heritage. If you look closely, you may see dolphins swimming along the famous Telašćica cliffs. You can also see extraordinary Salt Lake Mir, which is salty due to underground connections to the sea. And if you wish to freshen up, take a dip in the beautiful sandy beach Lojena.

10 hours
easy
From$119
6Evening Group Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

Evening Group Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

In this 70 min walking tour to begin with we will take you trough the old town which is padded on the peninsula, surrounded by beautiful parks and city walls. At the heart of the peninsula there are numerous monuments, restaurants and cafes and also numerous facilities for visitors such as museums, various shops. . .Zadar's incredible Sea Organ , designed by local architect Nikola Bašić, is unique. Set within the perforated stone stairs that descend into the sea is a system of pipes and whistles that exudes wistful sighs when the movement of the sea pushes air through it. The effect is hypnotic, the mellifluous tones increasing in volume when a boat or ferry passes by. You can swim from the steps off the promenade while listening to the sounds.Sign up for the tour and meet your guide at ''Five Wells Square'' . Tour start with special introduction to the city of Zadar. The tour covers all the Old Town main sights including Forum, Five Wells Square, Kalelarga, People's Square, St. Donatus Church and St. Anastasia's Cathedral, Sea Organ, and many more.

1 hour and 10 minutes
easy
From$47
6Private History Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

Private History Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

Zadar history walking tour will be unique experience through the most exciting old town that will leave everyone breathless.Sign up for the 60 min tour and meet your guide at ''Five Wells Square'', tour start with special introduction to the city of Zadar guided exclusively by guides with high experience. This tour has a focuses both on history and culture as well as the modern everyday life of Zadar. The tour covers all the Old Town main sights including Roman Forum, Captain Tower, Five Wells Square, Kalelarga, People's Square, St. Donatus Church and St. Anastasia's Cathedral, Sea Organ, and many more.

1 hour
easy
From$147
10Private Tour to Medjugorje from Zadar

Private Tour to Medjugorje from Zadar

Make a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina believed to be the site of visions of the Virgin Mary, on this private day trip from Zadar.Follow in the steps of millions of pilgrims and explore Medjugorje independently, visiting the church and sites where local children first reported apparitions in 1981. Round-trip transport, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and ample time to sightsee, shop, and eat in Medjugorje are included.Medjugorje is a famous catholic pilgrimage site situated in Bosnia and Herzegovina, just 3 hours away from Zadar. In June 1981, the Virgin Mary appeared to some children and since then she has constantly relayed messages of peace and love. Visit this interesting place which attracted millions of tourists from all over the world and discover the warmth and serenity that it emanates. You can hike on Apparition Hill or visit St. James' church. Don't miss out on trying the tasty Bosnian cuisine.

8 hours
easy
From$797
61Zadar Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

Zadar Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

The case opens on Pope John Paul II Square in Zadar, with the round wall of the Church of St Donatus beside you. From there the trail moves out into the lanes of the old town, over worn stone and past shuttered doorways, and works its way across the peninsula. This is a self-guided murder mystery game rather than a tour, and Zadar supplies the setting.The old town of Zadar sits on a flat peninsula, so the walking is short and undemanding, which suits families with children, groups of friends, couples and colleagues, and it can be done alone. A team is up to four people looking at one phone together; if there are more of you, buy another ticket and play as two teams, each working the paved streets at its own speed. Nobody meets you at the start and no hour is fixed.How to playFour steps and you are ready to begin.Book the City GameCheck the instructions emailDownload the Loquiz appStart playing whenever you likeThe case is the murder of Balthasar. Evidence comes as codes to crack, photo tasks and statements from digital characters, and the accounts do not agree with one another. Around Five Wells Square a cipher points one way, a photograph taken in the lanes points another, and by the time you are back near the water in Zadar the number of possible culprits has dropped.Put more than one team on the trail and it becomes a competition, which is what makes it usable for teambuilding as well as for an afternoon with the family. You can break off for lunch and take the case up again later, ending it somewhere in the old streets of Zadar.

2 hours
easy
From$23
4.910Nin & Zadar Combo: History, Ancient Churches & Sandy Beach

Nin & Zadar Combo: History, Ancient Churches & Sandy Beach

A carefully crafted blend of the rich history and stunning natural beauty of Nin and Zadar! Tour begins with a convenient pickup from your accommodation, discover the captivating city of Zadar, a true gem on the Adriatic coast. Stroll along the stunning seaside promenade, where you'll encounter the mesmerizing Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun, two unique and innovative art installations that interact with the natural elements. Explore the historic Old Town, home to the impressive St. Anastasia's Cathedral and the Roman Forum, and lose yourself in the charming atmosphere and soak in all the information and insights by our local expert guide. Then get into the A/C vehicle for a transfer to Nin. Known as the "Croatian Venice" for its picturesque canals and ancient architecture. Wander through the winding streets, marveling at the well-preserved Roman ruins and the impressive Church of the Holy Cross, a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture. Immerse yourself in the town's rich history and feel the spirit of the past come alive. then you will have free time for a swim at the most beautiful sandy beach in the area. make sure you bring your swimming suit and Towel. After couple hours you will join a transfer back to Zadar.

5 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$50
5Croatia Gastro Experience: Private Nin and the Royal Vineyards - from Zadar

Croatia Gastro Experience: Private Nin and the Royal Vineyards - from Zadar

Leaving Zadar our first stop will be the Royal Vineyards. On the picturesque hills above the coastal villages of Petrčane and Punta Skala, the vineyards were erected in the extreme conditions, on the rocky soil with an optimum slope towards southwest and with constant circulation of air from the sea and from the nearby Velebit mountain. Top quality grapes from the stone vineyards and excellent taste of wines are results of a special microclimate, its position by the sea and a full day of direct sun exposure, on average 2600 hours per year. Petrčane is in unique harmony with nature, with impressive landscape colors of green vineyards, blue sky, hot sun and clear blue sea. The view from the vineyards is overlooking the city of Zadar, the islands of the Zadar archipelago and Velebit. Our next stop is a small town of Nin. On a small island in the middle of a shallow lagoon the town of Nin can be found with its old centre, connected to the mainland by two stone bridges. Nin has had an exciting past and has a lovely present today. All its stories beauty and natural wealth are here to be enjoyed and to provide joy, health and spiritual satisfaction which are so much needed today. At the Nin saltworks the salt is not produced by the machines. It is not produced by the man either. The salt is produced by the sun, sea and wind. The salt from Nin is ecological, therapeutic and biodynamic. Its production, besides people, includes diverse wildlife, plenty of beaches and healing mud. Our next and final stop is the city of Zadar. Experience an informative orientational walking tour of Zadar, a town that has been settled since the Neolithic period and boasts a rich Roman and Medieval history. You will walk through the majestic Old Town, where you will have a chance to see traces of its centuries- old history. At the end of the tour, you will have time to explore the town on your own.

5 hours
easy
From$983
7Group TIP History Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

Group TIP History Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

Zadar history walking tour will be unique experience through the most exciting old town that will leave everyone breathless.Sign up for the 60 min tour and meet your guide at ''Five Wells Square'', tour start with special introduction to the city of Zadar guided exclusively by guides with high experience. This tour has a focuses both on history and culture as well as the modern everyday life of Zadar. The tour covers all the Old Town main sights including Roman Forum, Captain Tower, Five Wells Square, Kalelarga, People's Square, St. Donatus Church and St. Anastasia's Cathedral, Sea Organ, and many more.Zadar history walking tour will be unique experience through the most exciting old town that will leave everyone breathless.

1 hour
easy
From$47
5Early Bird Group Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

Early Bird Group Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

Zadar history walking tour will be unique experience through the most exciting old town that will leave everyone breathless.Listen to narrative covering the city's ancient history in this 70 min walking tour, from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. Stops include the UNESCO-listed city walls, the sea organ,  Roman Forum, Kalelarga, St. Donatus Church and St. Anastasia's Cathedral, People's Square and more. Local guide provides in-depth narrative on the city's history Walking tour is the best way to see the city highlights Learn much more than you would wandering the city on your own Convenient central meeting point.It was nominated by a prestigious Belgian blockbuster "Best European Destinations" as a best tourist destination in Europe 2016.

1 hour and 10 minutes
easy
From$47
5Early Bird Private Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

Early Bird Private Walking Tour - Zadar Old Town

Zadar history walking tour will be unique experience through the most exciting old town that will leave everyone breathless.Listen to narrative covering the city's ancient history in this 70 min walking tour, from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. Stops include the UNESCO-listed city walls, the sea organ,  Roman Forum, Kalelarga, St. Donatus Church and St. Anastasia's Cathedral, People's Square and more. Local guide provides in-depth narrative on the city's history Walking tour is the best way to see the city highlights Learn much more than you would wandering the city on your own Convenient central meeting point.It was nominated by a prestigious Belgian blockbuster "Best European Destinations" as a best tourist destination in Europe 2016.

1 hour and 10 minutes
easy
From$123
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