Zagreb Tours and Trips

The itinerary was great. We saw lots of beautiful places and learned so much about culture and history of Croatia. Our tour guide, Nicole Tanner was one of the best tour director we have ever had. The only thing I would share is that nothing we read about this trip gave us a glimpse of how tough the walking and steps were. We did all the optional excursions, and most of them involved a walk up a very steep hill to a home or restaurant. Nicole made arrangements for a car to deliver us from where the bus could park to the destination. I was also quite disappointed that I had to opt out of the Plitvice Park waterfall walk. No where in the itinerary information (that I read) said it was not suitable for mobility impaired (vertigo). I have no problem walking--many days I walked 15,000-16,000 steps,-- but steps I have to do slowly, and narrow wooden walkways over water were not recommended for someone with vertigo. I loved this trip, but I think it should be promoted as a tougher experience for mobility impaired so wise choices can be made. I was thankful for Nicole's insight and advice about what was involved in some of the choices I had to make. Overall, it was a great experience. Hotels were in good locations where we could get out and have a nice walking experience. It would be nice to have the choice of a walk-in shower instead of a fancy soaking tub with no hand bars. I know that many people in our group had walk-in showers when we had a soaking tub that was not safe for me to use. It was a wonderful trip--interesting and varied itinerary, a great tour director (Nicole) and driver (Peter), a very diverse and fun travel group, some of the best local guides we have had, good food, and great times. I just share these concerns--not to complain, but to help you consider some things that make it tougher for some travelers.

Perfect balance of included tours given what are unique activities in Croatia and Slovenia. Same for optional activities. Outstanding tour director (Ric Simons), who was extremely knowledgeable, super organized, and he interacted with every member of the tour. All included and optional meals were great. I (80 years old) should have been in better physical shape; nothing stopped me from enjoying everything; slept well at night! Croatia and Slovenia are beautiful countries. Would recommend the tour to anyone.

From the beginning of my trip I was very impressed. Our tour guide was the best of whichvI have had the pleasure with which to travel. So knowledgeable and caring. Our bus driver was also exceptional.

Border crossings can be a challenge and should be investigated prior to departing on the excursions that will include them. 2–4-hour delays are unacceptable and absurd. You can't control the countries you travel to BUT you can find out the current situation at the borders and inform the customers prior to departing on the excursion.

I would have liked to have seen more traditional Croatian food like lamb and less fish and chicken I can get in the U.S. Also, I would have liked to have experienced traditional Croatian dancing. Airport transfers need to be expanded to three or more, as the timing of our incoming flight would have required us to wait up to two hours. We did pre-pay for the transfer but decided it was more convenient for us to take an Uber to our hotel.

Personally I felt that the included dinners were not so good. Optional ones were better. Most disappointed one was Movenpick Hotel. What does name Movenpick associate to? Ice cream/ gelato, right! Nothing of that sort is given by the hotel. The infused water wasn’t change since the day we checked in. We stayed for 2nights. 😒