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When to visit Zagreb?
You can visit Zagreb all-year-round. Every season has its charm. Most travelers decide to visit in summer, but I would definitely also recommend autumn and spring. The temperature is very pleasant in April and May, and throughout September and part of October....
You can visit Zagreb all-year-round. Every season has its charm. Most travelers decide to visit in summer, but I would definitely also recommend autumn and spring. The temperature is very pleasant in April and May, and throughout September and part of October. However, there are many people that like to experience Zagreb during winter, especially when it is covered with snow. Usually the fallen snow does not last for long here, though there are exceptions (like this year).
Oyster beds in Mali Ston Bay
Oysters have been cultivated near Dubrovnik, in the seabed of Mali Ston bay, since ancient times and consumed in honour of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, said to have been born from a shell.
...Oysters have been cultivated near Dubrovnik, in the seabed of Mali Ston bay, since ancient times and consumed in honour of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, said to have been born from a shell.
The clean sea, full of salt and minerals which mixes with karst sweet water springs, along with the rich seabed, over which dense plankton clusters move, has made this small bay an ideal biotope for oysters.
At a depth of approximately ten metres, clinging to the sharp edges of rocks, the oysters spend their entire short life in the brackish water feeding on plankton.
In early spring days, around the Feast of St. Joseph (March 19th), the pulpy body of this noble flat shellfish is at its most ripe. Upon opening the oyster with a sharp knife, the iodine, selenium, zinc and chrome content will simply stimulate all your senses.
The oyster meat is extraordinary nutritious because it is an excellent source of proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E, EP, and 15 g of oyster meat contains the same quantity of vitamin C as 3 g of lemon juice.
For many gastronomists,tasting raw food is a ritual of returning to the early phase of civilization, and oysters are among those rare delicacies which are most delicious raw, with a few drops of lemon juice. There are also oyster soups, oysters fried in breadcrumbs, gratinated oysters, fried or roasted in different ways.
Join me and visit the oyster beds!
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Top Croatia Tours
$29 Per Day
Samobor carnival
Samobor carnival is one of Croatia's best known and most authentic festivals, dating back to 1820's.
On the weekend before Shrove Tuesday locals run around in masks in lively parade, creating a party atmosphere. On Shrove Tuesday itself, an effigy named Princ Fašnik (“prince of the carnival”) is blamed for everything that has gone wrong over the previous twelve months and is ritually burned on the main square.
Take a trip to the Carnival Republic and enjoy the masks, music and dance!
PLEASE NOTE:
...Read moreSamobor carnival is one of Croatia's best known and most authentic festivals, dating back to 1820's.
On the weekend before Shrove Tuesday locals run around in masks in lively parade, creating a party atmosphere. On Shrove Tuesday itself, an effigy named Princ Fašnik (“prince of the carnival”) is blamed for everything that has gone wrong over the previous twelve months and is ritually burned on the main square.
Take a trip to the Carnival Republic and enjoy the masks, music and dance!
PLEASE NOTE:
Available dates for the carnival: Feb 17th- Feb 28th
Minimum 4 people required for trip.
Price includes transportation, tour leader, driver fees
Price DOES NOT include meals and drinks
$25 Per Day
Extended Diocletian Palace Walking Tour
This tour is an extension of the Classic Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour including all major attractions in the Palace and near the city walls. Diocletian's Palace is a world heritage site listed and protected by UNESCO, one of the rarest examples of that kind dating back to Roman Age. Built more than 1.700 years ago, it is still inhabited as it was for centuries which makes it unique on the Earth.
In addition to the Traditional Classic tour, the Extended one foresees the entrances to the most interesting sites inside the Diocletian's Palace:
...Read moreThis tour is an extension of the Classic Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour including all major attractions in the Palace and near the city walls. Diocletian's Palace is a world heritage site listed and protected by UNESCO, one of the rarest examples of that kind dating back to Roman Age. Built more than 1.700 years ago, it is still inhabited as it was for centuries which makes it unique on the Earth.
In addition to the Traditional Classic tour, the Extended one foresees the entrances to the most interesting sites inside the Diocletian's Palace:
St. Domnius Cathedral - one of the oldest cathedrals in the world, with it's magnificent interior actually a small museum.
Substructure halls of the Diocletian's Palace - the unique basement complex that witnesses today the original size of the palace together with the above chambers, where famous Roman emperor was enjoying his retirement days.
Temple of Jupiter / Baptistery of St. John - built inside the Palace as Diocletian considered the highest roman god, Jupiter, to be his divine father. Later, transformed into christian baptistery this temple became one of the best preserved remains from the Split ancient period.
The entrance to the St. Domnius Tower (60 meters high) can also be programmed during this tour, as the substitution of one of the entrances or as the additional tour opportunity. From the peak of the Bell Tower you can enjoy spectacular scenario over the Diocletian's palace, old houses, Split Port and nearby islands! The cost of the ticket is approx. 2 € / person. Please note: there are lot of stairs and dizzy heights, therefore this option is not recommended to everybody.
What to see:
Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, built more than 1.700 years ago; today the world heritage site protected by UNESCO
Diocletian's Palace Walls and Gates: Golden, Iron and Brass Gate - Vestibul - Perystile - St. Domnius Cathedral - Temple of Jupiter- The substructure (cellars) - Cardo and Decumanus street - Remains of the Benedictine monastery of St. Eufemia - Statue of Gregory of Nin
Please note
This is a private Split walking tour: only you and/or your group will be attending it, no other persons will be with you during this tour. Departure time and date as well as the pace of the tour can be easily adjusted according to your personal preferences. Tour time approx. 2 hours.
Prices of the entrance tickets:
Cathedral of St. Domnius and Temple of Jupiter: 3,5 € / person
Substructure halls: 5,5 € / person
St. Domnius Bell Tower (optional): 2 € / person
$38 Per Day
Advent in Zagreb
Zagreb winter fairytale!
Explore Zagreb in the winter...
Take a walk through the streets of Zagreb with a cup of mulled wine or hot chocolate!
Get to know the city and enjoy the Christmas markets.
Zagreb Christmas market was voted best last year!
I'm sure it will be this year too!
Tour inclusions:
1 hot drink to keep you warm :)
guided tour of Zagreb (2 hours)
PLEASE NOTE:
Price is per person,not per tour!
2-5 people 35€ per person
6-10 people 30€ per person