Category Samobor & Zagreb Wine Country

Zagreb · SAMOBOR & ZAGREB WINE COUNTRY

The 9 Best Samobor & Zagreb Wine Country Trips

9 reviewed

A short drive west of the city the hills roll into vineyards and Samobor’s cream-cake cafes, and the pace drops by half. These trips into Zagreb’s wine country cover the tastings, the castle stops and the long lunches, with what is poured, how many stops each makes, and the cost of a day off the city grid.

From Zagreb: Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch

From Zagreb: Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch - What You’ll Get From the Guided Castle Time

1.Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $329Our pick

Guided day trip from Zagreb to Trakoscan Castle and Zagorje wineries. Taste 4 wines, enjoy lunch, and enjoy countryside views.

“Wonderful and memorable day! Mislav was an exceptional guide—I feel we have made a new friend! The drive to the castle offers beautiful scenery, and the castle and its surroundings were breathtaking. The visit to Vuglec Breg winery was extra special, and the meal was hands down one of our best meals in Croatia. Highly recommend spending a day on this tour!”

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Painting party at Art Bottega – Paint & Wine Studio in Zagreb

Painting party at Art Bottega - Paint & Wine Studio in Zagreb - Wine, Supplies, and the Studio Comfort Factor

Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch

Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch - Trakošćan Castle: fairy-tale setting plus a real museum visit

3.Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $343

Two castles and Croatian wine in one day: Trakoscan plus a private mansion, five wine pours, and a generous lunch from Zagreb.

“Visiting the castles and interacting with our guide made for a delightful day. The winery and its views were amazing—delicious! I highly recommend this tour as a way to experience the countryside and learn some history about this beautiful part of the world.”

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Private Wine Tour from Zagreb: Two Local Wineries & Samobor

Private Wine Tour from Zagreb: Two Local Wineries & Samobor - Samobor’s town square, St. Anastasia, and a castle-view option

4.Private Wine Tour from Zagreb: Two Local Wineries & Samobor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $288

A private Zagreb wine day with two Plesivica wineries and a Samobor break for historic sights and optional castle views.

“We had an amazing day with Tom. After a morning walk and coffee in Samobor we headed to two wine tastings in Plesivica. We’ve done wine tastings before but never like this . We were able to engage directly with the winemakers themselves over great local bites and amazing wines . Each one did not hesitate to answer our questions about their family histories and unique winemaking processes. Their passion for winemaking was a joy to see and experience . Thank you Tom for a memorable day!!”

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Private Wine Road Day Tour from Zagreb

Private Wine Road Day Tour from Zagreb - Tomac, Braje, or Sember: how amphora-style sparkling is made

5.Private Wine Road Day Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $226

Private wine road day tour from Zagreb with an English guide, Plešivica tastings, Samobor cake and Bermet, and smooth round-trip rides.

“my friend and I were incredibly excited to get on this tour and view wineries and Samobor for the day. The trip ended up being very messy. Our first stop from the Zagreb city center was Samobor, although according to the itinerary online we were supposed to head to the Plešivica wine trail and try our first wine (the sparkling wine of the region). Tony was very kind and gave us a walk around the town, exploring the church, town square and walking along the stream, ending with kremsnite and coffee. On our way to the winery we stopped by a crystal cutting shop where the owners were not present.…”

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Private eclectic hiking experience of Samobor Hills

Private eclectic hiking experience of Samobor Hills - Getting to the trailhead: 8:00 am pickup that keeps the day moving

6.Private eclectic hiking experience of Samobor Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $216

Private Samobor Hills hike from Zagreb with a licensed English guide, rental poles, snacks, and castle ruins plus easy town wandering.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Karlo for this trip. The hike route was beautiful, with many breathtaking views. He brought traditional snacks for me to try when we rested, and he even brought me a gift for my birthday. The trip was beautiful, and the guide was very friendly and helped make it a great trip. I would highly recommend”

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Picturesque Samobor & Samobor Castle Half-day Tour

Picturesque Samobor & Samobor Castle Half-day Tour - Stop 2: Samoborski Muzej and town time with Kremšnita

Private hedonistic food and wine experience from Zagreb

Private hedonistic food and wine experience from Zagreb - Plešivica lunch: štrukli and soup before the wine

8.Private hedonistic food and wine experience from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $312

Private Zagreb to Samobor and Plešivica food-and-wine day with štrukli, nine wine tastings, cream cake, and pickup included.

“We had a wonderful day with Karlo. His English was excellent. His love of his own country and endless curiosity about other places and cultures (especially movies) made our conversation completely engaging and entertaining. The entire day was very relaxing and enjoyable. Food and wine were delicious!”

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Castle & Wine Tasting – Private Day Trip from Zagreb

Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb - Trakošćan Castle: medieval fortress to 19th-century romantic park

9.Castle & Wine Tasting – Private Day Trip from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $276

Private 6-7 hour trip from Zagreb: Trakošćan Castle, Vuglec Breg wine tasting, hotel pickup, admissions, and 5 wines plus cheese.

“First of all our driver, Tom was punctual and spoke great English! Trakošćan Castle is beautiful and ticket is included in the price. Also the wine tasting is awesome, if you're into this type of entertainment! My negative experience was with the second castle. It is pretty and has a lot of history but it is owned by a mean rich beggar. Imagine Ebenezer Scrooge -in female form. She is so rich, she owns a castle and things that cost hundreds of thousands -if not millions- and plays it poor. If you are weak, you will end up paying her for her lies. And you will also be encouraged by…”

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