Tour Information

Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia. It is in the north of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb stands near the international border between Croatia and Slovenia at an elevation of approximately 158 m (518 ft) above sea level.

Zagreb is a city with a rich history dating from Roman times. The oldest settlement in the vicinity of the city was the Roman Andautonia, in today's Šćitarjevo. The historical record of the name "Zagreb" dates from 1134, in reference to the foundation of the settlement at Kaptol in 1094. Zagreb became a free royal city in 1242. Most of the city districts lie at a low elevation along the valley of the river Sava, but northern and northeastern city districts, such as Podsljeme and Sesvete districts are situated in the foothills of the Medvednica mountain, making the city's geographical image quite diverse. Zagreb ranks as a global city, with a 'Beta-' rating from the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.

In-City Transportation

Zagreb's public transportation system is called ZET, short for Zagrebački Električni Tramvaj. It is made up primarily of buses and trams that zigzag throughout the city and extend beyond to neighboring cities including Velika Gorica where the airport is located.

 

Visa Requirement

Croatia is a Member-State of the European Union and has signed the Schengen Agreement. While traveling within the E.U., you only need your Identity card. However, a passport is necessary for a number of other transactions, such as currency exchange, purchases, etc.

Visas are not required by European citizens from countries that are part of the Schengen Area. Croatia as a member of the Schengen Agreement, has abolished controls on common internal lands, at air and sea borders and allows Member-State citizens to travel around without a visa for a short stay period of up to three (3) months. However, keep in mind that airlines and other carriers require a valid passport and/or identity card.

Citizens coming from countries that have not yet joined Schengen Area may require a visa to enter Croatia. The E.U. visitors from these countries can acquire further information from the Hellenic Embassies or Consulates in their countries, or from their travel agencies. Before visiting Croatia, please consult the detailed information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website and find out whether you require a Visa.

Kindly reminder: During your stay in Croatia, if you require a Visa, you are advised to have suitable insurance coverage for emergency medical or other needs.