XI. International Congress of Dipterology

Join the world's leading researchers and scientists in Zagreb, Croatia.

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Jul 11, 2027
LOCATION
Hotel Westin
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Excursions & Day Trips

Discover Croatia's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and culinary delights with expertly guided tours departing from Zagreb.

Zagreb Food Tour
230 €
for 2 persons
City Tour Half day

Zagreb Food Tour

Taste your way through Zagreb's culinary highlights — from Dolac market to the Old Town.

3–3.5 hours +40 € / extra person
What's included
  • Licensed tour guide in English
  • Visit to the Mushroom Museum with a guided tour
  • Stroll around Dolac central market with tasting of Croatian products (platter of assorted cold cuts)
  • Tasting of štrukli — the local delicacy
  • Warm up with liqueur or brandy on the way to the Old Town
  • Lunch at Stari Fijaker restaurant (traditional continental meal with a glass of wine/beer)
  • Coffee/tea with sampling of the Kraš chocolate products in Kraš Choco Café
  • A small gift at the end of the tour, vocabulary list and a city map
Trakošćan Castle & Varaždin
325 €
for 2 persons
Culture Full day 230 km

Trakošćan Castle & Varaždin

Visit one of Croatia's most beautiful castles, then explore the baroque gem of Varaždin.

7 hours +55 € / extra person (max 4)
What's included
  • Transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed guide in English
  • Entrance ticket to Trakošćan Castle
  • Coffee at the foot of the castle
  • Transfer to Varaždin
  • Sightseeing tour of Varaždin with a licensed guide

Lunch is optional.

Zagorje Crafts, Tito's Birth Place & Veliki Tabor Castle
325 €
for 2 persons
Culture Full day 150 km

Zagorje Crafts, Tito's Birth Place & Veliki Tabor Castle

Discover old Zagorje crafts in the open-air Kumrovec Museum, visit Tito's birthplace, and explore the medieval Veliki Tabor Castle with its tragic love story.

6 hours +55 € / extra person (max 4)
What's included
  • Transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed guide in English
  • Entrance ticket to the Kumrovec open-air museum
  • Coffee in the village
  • Entrance ticket to Veliki Tabor Castle

Optional lunch in a wonderful setting, overlooking the castle.

Plitvice Lakes National Park
470 €
for 2 persons
Nature Full day 170 km

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Visit one of Europe's most stunning national parks with cascading lakes and fairy-tale nature.

8–10 hours +70 € / extra person (max 4)
What's included
  • Transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed guide in English
  • Entrance ticket to Plitvice Lakes National Park

Lunch in beautiful Rastoke village is optional. Rastoke is known for smaller waterfalls and traditional mills — the restaurant sits on water.

Truffle Hunting Experience
385 €
for 2 persons
Food & Nature Half day 50 km

Truffle Hunting Experience

Hunt truffles with a local hunter and his dogs in the Turopolje region, enjoy a truffle-inspired lunch, and visit the Lukavec Castle.

5 hours +130 € / extra person (max 4)
What's included
  • Transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed guide in English
  • Truffle hunting experience with a local truffle hunter and his dogs
  • Lunch at the nearby restaurant inspired by truffles
  • Stop by the Lukavec Castle where witches were once trialed and burnt
Gorski Kotar Fairy Tale
325 €
for 2 persons
Nature Full day 250 km

Gorski Kotar Fairy Tale

Enjoy the lush green region of Croatia with lakes, forests, caves, and a fantastic local cuisine.

8 hours +55 € / extra person (max 4)
What's included
  • Transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed guide in English
  • Entrance to the Park-forest Golubinjak
  • Entrance to the Lokvarka cave
  • 45-minute ferry ride on Lokve Lake
  • Tasting of local brandies and liqueurs

Lunch is paid extra (typical local cuisine).

Lonjsko Polje Nature Park
325 €
for 2 persons
Nature Half day to full day 250 km

Lonjsko Polje Nature Park

Beautiful wooden architecture within Lonjsko Polje Nature Park — a home to hundreds of storks.

6–8 hours +55 € / extra person (max 4)
What's included
  • Transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed guide in English
  • Entrance to Lonjsko Polje Nature Park
  • Coffee/tea

Lunch is not included (we suggest trying local specialties).

Samobor Crafts & Gourmet Experience
310 €
for 2 persons
Food & Culture Half day 50 km

Samobor Crafts & Gourmet Experience

Walking tour of Samobor with gingerbread-making, bermet tasting, kremšnita, Samobor salami, a cave visit, and a ferry ride across the Sava.

5–6 hours +45 € / extra person (max 4)
What's included
  • Transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed tour guide in English
  • Visit to Samobor market and Samobor salami tasting
  • Stroll through the centre of the town
  • Visit to the gingerbread manufacture (small gift)
  • Custard cake (kremšnita) and bermet tasting on the central square
  • Entrance ticket to Grgos Cave (if open)
  • Ferry ride across the Sava river
  • Stop by the Lužnica Castle run by Sisters of Mercy (shopping possibility)

Price does not include lunch (optional). Over 4 people — a van is hired (120 EUR additional cost).

Trakošćan Castle & Krapina Neanderthal Museum + Wine Tasting
325 €
for 2 persons
Culture & Wine Full day 200 km

Trakošćan Castle & Krapina Neanderthal Museum + Wine Tasting

Combine one of Croatia's most beautiful castles with the modern Krapina Neanderthal Museum and a wine tasting with traditional Zagorje snacks.

5–7 hours +55 € / extra person (max 4)
What's included
  • Transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed guide in English
  • Entrance ticket to Trakošćan Castle
  • Coffee at the foot of the castle
  • Entrance ticket to the Krapina Neanderthal Museum with modern and interactive exhibits
  • Wine tasting at Zdolc eco-winery (5 wines) with traditional Zagorje cold cuts, cheeses and nuts (equals lunch)

Terms & Conditions

General

  • Reservations are on request.
  • Final price and itinerary depend on availability.
  • After receiving your request, a final proposal will be sent. Reservation is confirmed after receiving the payment.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable 10% administration cost
30+ days 50% cancellation fee
29–15 days 80% cancellation fee
14–0 days 100% cancellation fee

For more information and bookings please contact

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