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 side of Podravina – from exotic animals at the Croatian Sahara and a costumed welcome at Đurđevac Old Town, to traditional workshops where your teams learn about local customs, art and old crafts. The day ends on a sweet note – zlevka cake from a watermill and a short break at a family-run restaurant.
Highlights
- The Croatian Sahara in Đurđevac is home to camels and other exotic animals that surprise every visitor.
- Naïve painting and wooden toy making are just part of the traditional workshops that keep the skills of the Podravina region alive.
- Zlevka, a traditional cake, is the perfect end to a cultural and culinary journey through Podravina.
Itinerary
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Departure (from Varaždin)
1 hour of driving
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Breakfast and food quiz in Koprivnica
Local produce and a contest in recognising ingredients
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Croatian Sahara zoo centre, Đurđevac
Meeting camels and other animals, followed by team building games
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Tour of Đurđevac Old Town
A costumed welcome, a museum tour and interactive games
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Lunch at the Stari grad restaurant
Traditional local specialities
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Traditional craft workshops
Naïve painting, blacksmithing and wooden toy making
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Visit to the Sveta Ana watermill
A demonstration of the mill at work and a zlevka tasting
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Break on the way back – Arabela restaurant
A short rest and a tasting of local specialities
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Return to Varaždin
Excursion price
| Group size | Price | Price on 10.09.2026. |
|---|---|---|
| Group of 25 people | €3,800 | €3,800 |
| Group of 45 people | €6,100 | €6,100 |
Price includes
- transport by tourist bus
- tour leader
- admission and participation in all listed activities
- breakfast and food quiz
- visit to the Croatian Sahara zoo centre
- tour of the Old Town and team building activities
- lunch at the Stari grad restaurant
- traditional workshops (all materials provided)
- visit to the Sveta Ana watermill and a zlevka tasting
- break and tasting at the Arabela restaurant
Price does not include
- drinks with lunch
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
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