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FULL DAY EXCURSIONS CITY & WINE TOUR: Zadar Sightseeing The 3000 years of rich history! Wherever you go or stay there were, before you, the steps of Illyrians, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Napoleon, Habsburgs ... Visiting the old city of Zadar, the antique Forum, the old Church of St. Donatus, the Cathedral St. Anastasia, museums, monumental Renaissance city walls and gates, old palaces, squares and narrow streets... Nin Sightseeing Nin is a former Croatian royal town and one of the most important cultural centres of the early Croatian state. The small Pre-Romanesque Church of the Holy Cross originating from the 9th century, also known as the smallest cathedral in the world, is absolutely a must-see. Take some time for a walk along this lovely town. Wine Tour and Tasting with expert guidance Over the recent years there has been a strong resurgence of wines being produced in the vineyards around Zadar. Today a small but growing group of vineyards are producing some excellent wines from grapes native to Zadar region. One of the best vineyards around Zadar is KRALJEVSKI VINOGRADI (Royal Vineyards) PUNTA SKALA. Join us for a wine tour through the vineyard with expert guidance and wine tasting in the cellar where you will get a lot of interesting information about the wine-making, about the wine specifics, the combination of wine and food etc. During the wine tour through the vineyard you will definitely enjoy a beautiful view of the city of Zadar and the islands. POŠIP - excellent white wine / CRLJENAK and PLAVAC MALI - red wine Full-Day Excursion includes: Transfer, Guide, Zadar & Nin Sightseeing, Museum Entrance in Zadar, Wine Tour and Tasting in the wine cellar with expert guidance. Krka Waterfalls National Park & Falconry Centre Walking Tour through the National park & fascinating landscapes of the river Krka! Thanks to travertine barriers and the constant process of calcification, river Krka today, with its 7 travertine falls, represents a natural Karst phenomenon and in 1985 it was proclaimed National Park. The most impressive waterfalls are Skradinski Buk and Roski Slap. Skradinski buk is among the most beautiful travertine waterfalls in Europe. After the visit to Krka National Park, which will be an unforgettable experience for everyone, we are going to the Falconry Centre Dubrava. Located in woods near Dubrava 8km north of Šibenik, the Falconry Centre was founded in 2000 to protect birds of prey and educate the local public about wildlife conservation issues. As a collection centre for injured birds, kept here before being returned to the wild, it has become a major tourist attraction. The centre receives birds of prey from all over Croatia, most of which are victims of their interaction with human civilization: typical cases include birds injured by collisions with cars or electric fences, birds orphaned by hunters, or birds that were inappropriately kept as pets by humans. The majority are successfully treated and returned to the wild. Individual visitors are free to admire and photograph any birds currently kept in the Centre’s holding cages (buzzards and eagle owls being the most numerous patients), a wonderful experience that will bring you face to face with creatures that you would normally never see at such close quarters. Full-Day Excursion includes: Transfer, Guide, Walking Tour through the NP Krka, Entrance to the National Park and Falconry Centre, Boat trip from Skradin to Skradinski buk (only one way). Note: We recommend comfortable shoes and clothes, in summer time also the swimmsuit, Food and beverages not included, possibility of organising lunch in the Park. Jeep Safari in the mountain Velebit Drive along Zrmanja river (“Pueblo Plato”), the filming sight of the legendary Winnetou films: from 1963 to 1968, six films were made about the adventures of Karl May's fictional Apache warrior, Winnetou. The films, including "Winnetou", "Winnetou and Shatterhand in the Valley of Death" and "Winnetou and his Friend Old Firehand" were only loosely based on May's stories, but they introduced him to a whole new generation of European fans. After taking photos and short presentation of the landscape where the the Karl May film adaptations were taken, our next destination is the Nature Park Velebit. Velebit is the longest mountain of the Dinaric range. Tulove grede is a site where the rocks of magnificent shapes can be seen. You will have the opportunity to take photos of this beautiful landscape. After driving and walking through the beautiful nature we continue our adventure towards the river Zrmanja. On this field trip you will experience Velebit in a completely new and different way and have the chance to make wonderfull photos... The excursion includes: Instructions of the experts, Land Rover drive with an expert, few breaks in the mountain for the view, lunch with drinks, Entrance to the National park. Note: We recommend comfortable shoes and clothes. National Park Plitvice Lakles For million of years, the water has carved its way through travertine rocks making deep lakes and waterfalls. It is the most known croatian national park which is in the UNESCO Register of World Natural Heritage since 1979. You can enjoy the long walk trough the park and forest and get on board of electric boats to enjoy the indescribable blue-green colour of the lakes. This exceptional beauty of the lakes and waterfalls,rich plant, animal life and pure mountain colours attract many nature lovers from all over the world. This may be an unforgettable experience for you! Duration: whole day excursion from 08:30 – 18:00 Note: For people with difficulty of walking is not recommended, as well as small babies, We recommend comfortable shoes and clothing, Food and beverages not included, it is possible to get the meal individualy in the Park, Swimming forbidden. .
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