Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija
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Is Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija worth booking?
Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija is a 8-hour experience in Zagreb, Croatia, from $651 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $651 per person
Do you have a day off from work or do you want a weekend break somewhere? No problem, Opatija is the best choice for a weekend this spring or for a short break this year. The beautiful city of Opatija is a summer resort
What you get
About this experience
Do you have a day off from work or do you want a weekend break somewhere? No problem, Opatija is the best choice for a weekend this spring or for a short break this year. The beautiful city of Opatija is a summer resort and romantic city located near Rijeka. Opatija is a picturesque destination that offers a beautiful sunset, romantic atmosphere and some of the best wellness and spa hotels in Croatia. Attractions in Opatija: Church of St. James promenade The girl with the seagull Swiss house Gervais Center Also nearby is Ucka Nature Park Why visit Opatija? Beautiful promenade Architecture Parks Air conditioning, sea holidays A romantic sunset Great hotels that offer spa and wellness Good gastronomic offer You can get to Opatija cheaply and easily from all parts of HR
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Other
- Dress code is smart casual
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local licensed guide for Diocletian Palace and Split downtown
- Infant seats available
- Stroller accessible
What you'll see and do
Kredenca Opatija
Located at the foot of Ucka Mountain and Nature Park, Opatija provides a great choice for summer and winter vacations. Beautiful nature, parks, old Austro-Hungarian villas, promenades and beaches have been attracting tourists from Europe and the world for 160 years. Opatija is the leading tourist resort in the Republic of Croatia for the organization of congresses, seminars and consultations. Festivals, concerts, exhibitions and other cultural and sporting events Opatija offers culturally entertaining events throughout the year. [1] The abbey is located on the eastern coast of the Istrian peninsula, and lies at the foot of Učka Mountain. It is the largest city and center of the Liburnian area, which extends from Plomin, along the coast and through the mountain range of Učka and Ćićarija to Rupa and Kastav. Opatija is a tourist town, picturesque in appearance. With its tradition and appearance it stands out from other tourist cities because its, although short-lived history is very colorful. Opatija's climate is sub-Mediterranean, which means that it is not like in Dalmatia, but the temperatures are slightly lower, and there are more rainfall and cloudy days in the year than in the southern Adriatic.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Rijeka Central Market
Historically, Rijeka was also called Tharsatica, Vitopolis (lit. City of [Saint] Vito), or Flumen (lit. River) in Latin. The city is called Rijeka in Croatian, Reka in Slovene, and Reka or Rika in the local dialects of the Chakavian language. It is called Fiume ([ˈfjuːme]) in Italian. All these names mean "river" in their respective languages.[6][7] Meanwhile, Hungarian has adopted the Italian name while in German the city has been called Sankt Veit am Flaum—St Vito on the river Flaum—or Pflaum ([pflaʊm]).Though traces of Neolithic settlements can be found in the region, the earliest modern settlements on the site were Celtic Tharsatica (modern Trsat, now part of Rijeka) on the hill, and the tribe of mariners, the Liburni, in the natural harbour below. The city long retained its dual character. Rijeka was first mentioned in the 1st century AD by Pliny the Elder as Tarsatica in his Natural History (iii.140).[8] In the time of Augustus, the Romans rebuilt Tharsatica as a municipium Flumen (MacMullen 2000), situated on the right bank of small river Rječina (whose name means "the big river"). It became a city within the Roman Province of Dalmatia until the 6th century.After the 4th century Rijeka was rededicated to St. Vitus, the city's patron saint, as Terra Fluminis sancti Sancti Viti or in German Sankt Veit am Pflaum. From the 5th century onwards, the town was ruled successively by the Ostrogoths, the Byzantines, the Lombards, and the Avars. Croats settled the city starting in the 7th century giving it the Croatian name, Rika svetoga Vida ("the river of St. Vitus"). At the time, Rijeka was a feudal stronghold surrounded by a wall. At the center of the city, its highest point, was a fortress. In 799 Rijeka was attacked by the Frankish troops of Charlemagne. Their Siege of Trsat was at first repulsed, during which the Frankish commander Duke Eric of Friuli was killed. However, the Frankish forces finally occupied and devastated the castle, while the Duchy of Croatia passed under the overlordship of the Carolingian Empire. From about 925, the town was part of the Kingdom of Croatia, from 1102 in personal union with Hungary. Trsat Castle and the town was rebuilt under the rule of the House of Frankopan. In 1288 the Rijeka citizens signed the Law codex of Vinodol, one of the oldest codes of law in Europe. Rijeka even rivalled with Venice when it was purchased by the Habsburg emperor Frederick III, Archduke of Austria in 1466. It would remain under Habsburg overlordship for over 450 years, except for French rule between 1805 and 1813, until its occupation by Croatian and subsequently Italian irregulars at the end of World War I
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Zagreb
Meeting point
Zagreb
Meeting point
Zagreb
Any location in Zagreb.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Any location in Zagreb.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nalu-Sava Transfers
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Opatija - the Croatian Riviera
Opatija (Oh-pah-tee-ya) is quaint ancient resort area, well preserved with minimal touristy kitsch. You can't really look anywhere without feeling relaxed. It is on the expansive Kvarner Bay, which really isn't a bay by American standards, more like a peaceful blue ocean (no waves) surrounded by majestic mountains and wooded islands. In a way it is not an ocean by American standards either, because the water is crystal clear and fish are easily sighted on your strolls. Don't expect classic beaches, the bay is treated like a giant swimming pool so you can access it by walking down little ladders from the expansive Lungomare...that's an old, stone boardwalk that snakes around the coast. Walking along the Lungomare itself is a delight, I never found the end of it. On your walk you'll find a few pebble beaches, but don't expect sand. Opatija is favored by Croatians and Germans, so don't expect everyone to speak English, but you can get by as a lot of Croatians speak basic English. A tip: before you go, learn to read and pronounce Croatian. The alphabet is simple, one letter makes one sound, no tricks, and you can use Google translator to translate what you'd like to say. The translator's grammar is poor I was told told but I was able to get my point across in a pinch and I got a lot of friendly responses for making the effort. A warning to Americans, our hotel catered to Croatians, so my American taste for air conditioning when the room temp went above 78 went neglected. We left the windows open to our stunning view and there were no screens. This left us open to attack one night by a gigantic wasp-like creature with bee-like markings. He would not leave and was therefore killed. Hopefully not a nationally protected wasp-bee. The moral of the story is: make sure your hotel suits you before going...that's true everywhere of course. That said, staff was friendly and helpful and service was good except for one staff member who was clearly complaining on the phone about an "Americki" who was asking fro a cooler room temperature (um..that was me). Oh, and take a walk through the Angiolina park, the foliage in Croatia is almost prehistoric...think palm-like trees snuggled up against tall skinny pine trees, giant aloes and bamboo along with some well sculpted gardens...this park gives you a very concentrated way to see it all. The food! Not bad at all. Seafood of course, pasta, pork, fresh vegetables and truffles (they are harvested locally) and a conspicuous lack of takeout and junk food in general. Plenty of gelato and cappuccino to be had as there is a blended Italian influence along with the Eastern European vibe. Plenty of casual to high-end eateries. And remember to ask for the check, it will never be brought to you because you can stay as long as you'd like! Finally, safety concerns. Aside from the bee-wasp, none. Very safe-feeling country with delicious water out of any sink, excellent roads and infrastructure and an obvious police presence. Only thing that made me sad was the occasionally pocket of graffitti marring the overall beauty of this exotic EU member country.
via Tripadvisor
Very Nice
The car was nice and clean. Anto was very nice and friendly. Excellent service. He took us to a beach near Opatija, after the tour, then stopped by at a wine store on the way back, as we wanted to buy a bottle of wine... I definitely recommend the service. One caveat is that he needs to provide more information about the places. I would recommend getting a local guide or just read in advance (like we did) to know exactly where you want to go and what you want to do.
Response from the operator: Thank you for this wonderful post. It was a pleasure to be a part of your journey. See you soon on some new travels 🌍🚗
via Viator
Wonderful Trip
We were picked up by Anto in Zagreb and drove to Rieka, where we visited the old castle and then to Opatia, where we walked along the Lango Mare, looked at the old villas, and then had a nice lunch at the Veranda restaurant ( on our own). Anto was very polite and friendly. He also drove us to the Beach where we got a quick dip in the Adriatic. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for this nice review. It was a pleasure to be a part of your journey. See you soon on some new travels 🌍🚗
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
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Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zagreb.
How much does Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija cost?
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Prices start at $651 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Zagreb usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Zagreb is not rushed.
Is Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Zagreb, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Zagreb can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Zagreb and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Zagreb - Rijeka - Opatija start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Zagreb within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Zagreb?
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On Outty we rank every Zagreb experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour, Zagreb Highlights: Old Town, WWII tunnels, Funicular & Tastings, Old Zagreb Private Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Zagreb?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Zagreb?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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