Discover Croatia's natural beauty, culinary culture and hop over to Montenegro's Bay of Kotar. A collection of waterfalls cascade into lakes every shade of green from dazzling turquoise to emerald. Take a walk around the old city walls and gaze out across the sea of terracotta roofs punctured every now and again by a church spire or bell tower. On your last day enjoy a day tip to the beautiful Bay of Kotar in Montenegro where mountains sweep down into the sea and pretty coastal villages pepper the shoreline.
The illustrious Esplanade Hotel was first built in to accommodate passengers of the famous Orient Express. After dinner, venture towards Esplanade , a stylish art deco lounge and cocktail bar run by a top Croatian mixologist and frequently offerring live jazz evenings. There is also a health club with a fitness area β open 24 hours a day with available personal trainers, spa therapy rooms, a beauty salon, and a sauna at your disposal.
Location beside train station, Hotel Esplanade perfectly places you to explore both the city and further afield. A city of grand Austro-Hungarian architecture and home to a multitude of museums and the majority of the country's residents, inland Zagreb is Croatia's cultural hub. Enjoy your time in this lively little capital strolling the cobbled streets, watching the world go by in busy cafes and darting between collections in the many museums and galleries.
You'll also find that it's a year-round outdoor city thanks to the presence of Jarun Lake in the southwest where people venture to swim and sail; Mount Medvednica where Zagrebians hit the ski slopes; and the hiking destination of Samobor.
Meet your guide for a private walking tour of the city center. Centred on the city's landmark cathedral, Kaptol was a religious centre, while Gradec was home to craftsmen and merchants. Outsiders collectively referred to the settlements as Zagreb meaning 'behind the hill' , although they were not officially united as the City of Zagreb until Boom time followed with the late 19th century characterized by the arrival of the railways and the construction of Donji Grad Lower Town.
