Hiking at Samobor hills + traditional lunch and wine tasting

by Bespoke Croatia

About the experience

You will be picked up in Zagreb at any accessible location. Short drive to Mali Lipovec, where we will have instructions before the hike. I hold an adventure guide license issued by Croatian Mountain Rescue Association so you are perfectly safe with me. The hike up will be around 1 hour and 45 minutes through evergreen forest. At the top of Japetić we shall rest and have some locally made snacks. After the hike down we will have a short drive to a local restaurant with almost 100 years of hosting tradition. After lunch, we will visit old town Samobor, a ruin of what was once a nobleman estate. We will also visit Plešivica region, famous for excellent Croatian continental wines. Our friendly host is a multiple times awarded winemaker. After the tasting you will be driven back to Zagreb.

Free cancellation

Full amount up to 48h before the service starts

Min and max number of people

1 - 8

Languages

Croatian , English

Has to be booked in advance (minimally)

24 h

Offer and prices

Samobor hills hiking + lunch and wine tasting

€220.00

per person

What exactly is included

Private tour of Samobor and Žumberak hills
Transportation by air condition vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off
Licensed local and adventure guide
Old Town Samobor visit
Bottled water
Homemade snacks - cured meat, sausage and bacon
Lunch - mushroom/beef/tomato soup, wild boar with cranberries sauce and homemade gnocchi, rakija and gemišt
Wine tasting of 5 different wines from Plešivica region, combination of red/white/sparkling wines

Location or meeting point

If you think you might have trouble finding the exact location, do not worry. Upon booking confirmation we will deliver exact coordinates to your email address. In your voucher you will receive instructions on how to reach the location correctly, as well (if provided by the host). Some agencies will let you pick among several pick-up locations or pick you at the specific location of your own choice (e.g. your apartment). This is why they have your phone number and you have theirs - so you can easily arrange this over the phone.

Need a transfer to the location?

After booking your experience you will have an option to book a transfer to the destination, as well.

Why this local experience is authentic

Hiking through forested hills of Samobor/Žumberak is a unique experience as you get away from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle and soak in the beauty of nature. Samobor castle, once a nobleman estate is overlooking the baroque city of Samobor. The smell of the locally prepared food unique to Samobor area will make come back. The wine will surprise you not only with the remarkable taste and smell but also with the production technique.

Surrounding area

Zagreb 25 km

Additional features

Characteristics

Free transfer
Air conditioning
Mobile phone charger
Wifi
Local products available for purchase
Free parking

Remarks

Hiking shoes and comfortable clothing is required. I recommend wearing a hat or some other sun protective gear. Medium level of fitness is required to participate in this tour. All the food and drinks offered on the tour are sourced locally.