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Schlossberg and the old town roofs, Graz
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Graz: Advent and shopping

The nearest Austrian city for a day out. Plenty of time for the old town and the markets, and you are home in the evening.

Whole coach from €1,080

Duration
1 day
Distance
about 180 km
Driving
2 h 30 min
Coordinates
47.07°N 15.44°E

At a glance

Distance
about 180 km from Zagreb, roughly 2 h 30 min of driving each way
Departure
Zagreb, from a pick-up point of your choice
Vehicle
Coach with driver
Who it is for
Closed groups: schools, parishes, associations, clubs, companies, agencies

Distances and driving times are approximate and depend on traffic, border crossings and breaks.

Graz is about two and a half hours from Zagreb by coach, so the day is relaxed and unhurried. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in December the markets are spread across several squares in the centre.

Many groups split the day: a walk together in the morning, then everyone does their own thing in the afternoon, in the shops or at the markets.

The day · approximate

Itinerary

Times are approximate. We agree the exact schedule with you, based on the date and what your group wants to do.

  1. approx. 07:00

    Departure from Zagreb

    Pick-up at the agreed point.

  2. approx. 09:30

    Arrival in Graz

    Drop-off near the centre. The main square, Herrengasse and up the Schlossberg on foot, by funicular or by lift.

  3. approx. 13:00

    Free time

    Christmas markets, lunch and shopping in the centre or, if agreed, a stop at a shopping centre on the edge of town.

  4. approx. 17:00

    Return journey

    Meet up and set off for Zagreb.

  5. approx. 19:30

    Arrival in Zagreb

    Back at your pick-up point in the evening.

Included

  • Coach with a professional driver
  • Fuel
  • Motorway tolls and vignettes

Not included / on request

  • Entry tickets to sights
  • Tour guide or group escort
  • Meals and drinks
  • Coach parking and city coach fees (amount shown in the quote)

Good to know

  • Shops in Austria are mostly closed on Sundays; for shopping, choose a Saturday or a weekday.
  • Passengers need a valid ID card or passport to enter Austria.

Frequently asked questions

Can we stop at a shopping centre?

Yes. Mention it in your enquiry and we will fit the stop into the plan for the day. If it makes the day longer, we will say so in the quote.

Can I book a single seat on the coach?

No. We run this tour as transport for a closed group, such as a school, parish, association, club, company or agency. The price is for the whole coach; the per-person amount is only an illustration for a group of 45.

What if there are fewer than 45 of us?

The coach costs roughly the same, so the cost per person goes up. For a smaller group, ask about travelling by car as well. Our quote is based on your actual number of passengers.

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Photos: Schlossberg and the old town roofs, Graz: Ralf Roletschek, CC BY-SA 3.0 at; Christmas market at the Rathausplatz, Vienna: Palickap, CC BY-SA 4.0; Bled Island, Lake Bled: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0; Piazza Unità d'Italia, Trieste: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0