One-Day Excursion – Podravina
Croatian Sahara, Đurđevac Old Town, and Traditional Workshops
This unique team building combines adventure, cultural heritage, and local flavors. Perfect for groups looking to develop team spirit through extraordinary experiences – from interacting with camels to participating in creative workshops and touring authentic historical sites.
Duration: The excursion lasts approximately 9 hours
Tour guide: Croatian or English (other languages available upon request, with a possible surcharge)
Departure: From Varaždin or nearby (exact location arranged with participants). Departures from other cities available upon request and with an additional fee.
Discover the hidden beauties of Podravina – from exotic animals in the Croatian Sahara and a costumed welcome at Đurđevac Old Town, to traditional workshops where your teams will learn more about local customs, art, and old crafts. The day ends on a sweet note – with Zlevka from a watermill and a short break at a family-owned restaurant.
Highlights
The Croatian Sahara in Đurđevac is home to camels and exotic animals that surprise every visitor.
Naive painting and wooden toy making are just part of the traditional workshops that preserve the spirit and skills of the Podravina region.
Zlevka, a traditional pastry, is the perfect end to this cultural and gastronomic journey through Podravina.
Itinerary
Departure from Varaždin
1 hour – travel
Breakfast and gastro quiz in Koprivnica
- Taste local ingredients
- Compete in identifying ingredients
Visit to the Croatian Sahara ZOO Center – Đurđevac
- Meet camels and other animals
- Participate in dynamic team building games
Tour of Đurđevac Old Town
- Costumed welcome
- Museum tour and interactive games
Lunch – Stari grad Restaurant
- Traditional local specialties
Traditional Workshops
- Naive painting
- Blacksmithing
- Wooden toy making
Visit to the Sveta Ana Watermill
- Watermill demonstration
- Zlevka tasting
Return stop – Arabela Restaurant
- Short break
- Tasting of local specialties
Return to Varaždin
Price includes:
- Transport by tourist bus
- Tour guide
- Admission and participation in all listed activities
- Breakfast and gastro quiz
- Visit to the Croatian Sahara ZOO Center
- Tour of the Old Town and team building activities
- Lunch at Stari grad Restaurant
- Traditional workshops (all materials provided)
- Visit to Sveta Ana Watermill + Zlevka tasting
- Break and tasting at Arabela Restaurant
Price does NOT include:
- Drinks with lunch
Excursion price with VAT:
- For a group of 25 people: €3,800
- For a group of 45 people: €6,100
Price is valid for departure from Varaždin or nearby. For departures from other locations or different group sizes – price available upon request.
Program Description
Important Information – What to Bring
- comfortable clothing and footwear
- good spirit and team mindset
- personal ID
Know Before You Go
- please inform us in advance of any special dietary requirements
- drinks with lunch are not included in the price
- a rich and active program is planned – an early breakfast is recommended
