Excursion ZAGREB, Croatia

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN ZAGREB

December 13, 2026

Zagreb, Croatia

Duration1 day

Group1–50 pax

LanguagesIT · EN · DE

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From85 €

Available dates

When to depart

All departures are confirmed once the minimum number of participants is reached. For changes and cancellations, please see the general terms and conditions.

Pick-up stops

06:30
AMARO (Uscita casello autostradale – fermata bus ristorante/bar La Tavola di Carnia)
06:50
GEMONA (Uscita/entrata casello autostradale)
07:10
UDINE (Piazzale XXVI Luglio – lato Tempio Ossario)
07:30
PALMANOVA (Bagnaria Arsa, Uscita casello autostradale – Supermercato Aldi)
07:45
REDIPUGLIA (uscita casello autostradale - Hotel Major))

What makes it special

The highlights

The details that make the difference — the ones you'll talk about once you're back home.

Point 01

An experience spread across the whole city: unlike traditional markets concentrated in a single square, Advent in Zagreb transforms the entire centre into a festive village. Visitors can stroll between the spectacular ice-skating rink in King Tomislav Square, the light installations in the Grič Tunnel and the live concerts in Zrinjevac Park.

Point 02

Gourmet and innovative food: alongside the classic mulled wine, the stalls offer Christmas cuisine reinvented by famous Croatian chefs. From germknödel to hot fritule and high-quality artisan sausages, it is a true paradise for food lovers.

Point 03

Excellent value for money and close to home: easily reached by car or coach from northern Italy, Zagreb offers high European standards and a fairy-tale atmosphere at considerably lower prices than the traditional Alpine or Central European capitals.

The journey

The story
we tell you

The warm lights of the wooden chalets are reflected on the ice of King Tomislav Square, while the enveloping scent of cinnamon, mulled wine and hot fritule invites you to lose yourself along the tree-lined avenues of Zrinjevac. In December, Zagreb turns into an open-air fairy tale, the undisputed queen of European Advent.

Strolling through the Croatian capital means moving in just a few steps from the pop liveliness of Fuliranje — a true temple of gourmet street food and live music — to the intimate atmosphere of the Upper Town. A ride on the historic funicular at sunset offers an enchanting view over the illuminated rooftops, before immersing yourself in the magic of the Grič Tunnel, lit up by unique art installations. With Christmas choirs, sparkling ice rinks and a warm welcome, Zagreb offers a winter trip you will never forget.

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Programme

The programme
of the day

MORNING

Departure for Zagreb by coach with a tour escort.

06:30 – Amaro - motorway exit – bus stop at La Tavola di Carnia restaurant/bar
06:50 – Gemona - motorway exit
07:10 – Udine - Piazzale XXVI Luglio – Tempio Ossario side
07:30 – Palmanova - Bagnaria Arsa - motorway exit – Aldi supermarket
07:45 – Redipuglia – motorway exit - Hotel Major

Arrival in Zagreb by 10:30. Brief initial orientation in the historic centre, followed by free time at the markets in Ban Jelačić Square and Zrinjevac Park for breakfast/coffee, shopping for local crafts and soaking up the first festive atmosphere.

AFTERNOON

Afternoon (Markets and Free Time): Afternoon entirely at leisure. Participants can wander at their own pace around the Ice Park (with its open-air skating rink), explore the magical Grič Tunnel in its festive illuminations and go up to the Upper Town (Gornji Grad) to take panoramic photos.