Alongside Syrmia rivers

What better way to start our tour than alongside the Syrmia river Spačva. Arrive at Otočki Virovi, which leads to the Spačva basin. Lunch and check-in. After settling in, we get acquainted with the facilities and area of the Center. We sail the Spačva basin on a panoramic boat to Virgrad, a medieval archeological find, and make a shortstop. We continue our tour by foot, an educational trail called “Lože” take us through it`s special reservation of forest vegetation. On our return to the Center, we take the educational trail called „Virovi“. Panels set up contain interesting information about all the flora and fauna species characteristic of this area.

Time for entertainment in the multimedia hall. It allows visitors to relive the natural wonders of the Spačva forests in an interactive, multimedia, and very fun way through a unique concept „Eyes of Nature“.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast, drive to Vinkovci, the oldest settlement in Europe alongside the Syrmia river Bosut. The tour starts in Krnjaš Street. We visit the restored birth house of Ivan Kozarac, the monument of “Šokački Romeo and Juliet” of Ivan and Marija Kozarac, and the monument of Josip Kozarac. Whilee approaching the very center of the city, we enjoy a lovely walk by the river Bosut.

In the town square, we can see the City Museum, the votive statue of St. Trinity, and a risen monument of the Croatian Ban Josip Šokčević, born in Vinkovci. North of the square is the baroque Church of St. Eusebius and Polyon from the 18th century. Named after the early Christian martyrs, it`s registered as a cultural monument. Time to head to the pedestrian zone paved with motifs of Orion, the oldest Indo-European calendar. In fact, it is the most unique footpath in the world.

We end our tour with lunch, followed by free time for rest and refreshments in the heart of the city. Be sure to visit a local pub and try Vinkovci craft beer Valens (named after the Roman emperor born in Vinkovci).

A short drive takes us to a rural place called Nijemci, yet another area alongside the Syrmia river Bosut. In the very center, we take a tour of the Homeland Museum “Luka Natali”. It represents the historical story of this area, from its inception through the Middle Ages to recent history. Next is Sopotac, a picnic area, where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscape, watch the birds, walk and relax far away from the hustle of the city.

Return back to the Center of Otočki Virovi, you’ll have free time for a walk or bike ride before dinner together. Dinner, overnight.

After breakfast and check-out we drive to the city of Otok, the youngest city in Croatia. We will explore the Otočka Suvara, a horse-powered mill made in the 19th century. This monument of the highest cultural value is the only renewed and preserved object of its kind in Croatia and southeast Europe. We continue our orientation walk around of the town. At King Tomislav Square there is a monument dedicated to fallen airmen and defenders of Otok in the Homeland War.