Arrival in Karlovac. Meeting with the local guide. Bus drive to the Old Town of Dubovac from 13th century (5 minutes from the bus station). The start of the visit of the Old Town with the City Museum Curator.
Viewing Karlovac from the tower’s belvedere. Visiting the permanent exhibition in the Branič Tower, which represents five epochs with its five floors: archeology (dungeon), romanesque (Branič Tower), gothic (the church), renaissance (the castle) and baroque (belvedere – general’s room)
Stay about 1 hour.
Departure by bus to the town center – in front of the Town Museum. Meeting with the curator. There are two possibilities: a) lecture in front of the Museum (10 – 15 minutes) , than sightseeing; b) visit to the Museum – permanent exhibition and lecture about the Star (about 40 minutes).
Possibility to visit the church of the Holy Trinity and a museum collection in Franciscan monastery (about 30 minutes).
A walk trough the Star, Radić Street and Korzo; possibility of a souvenir shopping (available stores with souvenirs, postcards etc. in Karlovac flyer). Stay about 1 hour.
Departure for lunch in one of the restaurants.
Sport/entertainment: a walk by the Korana River (possible swimming) and the unique Vrbanić Gardens (rare tree kinds, bird houses); playing on Vunsko Field (basketball, football, volleyball, handball, tennis - bring your own equipment); possibility of visiting baseball ground and observing the practice. If the lunch is in Kvaka Restaurant - visit to the Rowing Club and a walk along the Kupa River. If the lunch is in La Mirage Restaurant – football, beech volleyball, badminton, children’s playground on a big field placed by Mrežnica River cascades (possible swimming). If the lunch is in Žganjer Restaurant in Jaškovo, possible departure to the Dobra River (swimming).
Visit to the Anić Villa, located on a hill above the Old Town; another beautiful view of Karlovac; there is the Expeditionisam, Research and Culture Center “Braća Seljan” placed in the Villa; lecture with slides about the Seljan brothers and their journeys; possibility of lectures with slides about today’s Center members’ journeys.
Possibility of the lunch in the restaurant – practicum “Pod Starim Krovovi”, with a visit to the school.
POSSIBILLITY OF AN ORGANISED VISIT TO THE KARLOVAC FACTORIES:
KERAMIKA ILOVAC – produces terracotta souvenirs, insight in the process of manufacturing the terracotta products.
WIENERBERGER ILOVAC – tour of brick manufacture.
Evening walk on Korzo Street (coffee shops, stores). Possibility of visiting an exhibition, theater or movie theater. Possibility of the dinner in one of the restaurants in he town center (Kerempuh, Pod Starim Krovovi).

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The entire trip can be arranged in collaboration with one of the Karlovac primary or secondary schools which can be the host in one of Karlovac hotels, an overnight stay can also be arranged, and then the trip can continue: Ozalj (Old Town of Ozalj, Etno Village, power plant), Old Town of Ribnjak, Old Town of Novigrad na Dobri, beautiful belvedere in Vivodina, Ogulin, Duga Resa, Rastoke in Slunj, swimming in Topusko, Krašić.

Nobility Fair Dubovac is a tourist manifestation held for the first time from May18th to June 4th 2005, with participation of manufactures, merchants, actors, musicians and various entertainers. There were also uniformed members of historical army regiments. On the fair, old crafts were presented, old games and costumes revived, and food made after the old recipes was prepared and served. Visitors could also actively participate trough many creative workshops. The part of the fair which included animals was a special attraction for the youngest. This year we also prepare Nobility Fair at the end of May and in June. For the Fair visitors, annunciation and visit to the museum exhibition in the tower, with costumed guide (price 15 to 35 kunas, depending on the group size) is also obligatory. It is possible to organize lunch in the Old Town form 15 kunas per person, depending on the dish, but also in one of the Karlovac restaurants. Creative workshops, theater and puppet shows are organized by previous appointment (from 5 to 25 kunas, depending on a group size and the workshop); riding 5—15 kunas depending on the duration and route. In case of the rain, enough covered space will be ensured on the Old Town and on the fair. For group arrival special approach and parking regime will be ensured (groups will receive a special communication).
Further information on www.dubovac.hr.

DramatiKa is a tourist product of a unique actors group that revived characters from Karlovac history. The show includes parts of the dialogues of the persons who lived in Karlovac in different times, and is becoming a real attraction with witty improvisations of actors in discussion with visitors. Every visit to Karlovac they can turn into a special event filled with the old-time spirit. It doesn’t matter if you are visiting Karlovac only briefly, or you are on the guided tour, or in some of the Karlovac restaurants, they will be glad to visit you! The price for including three historical characters to your group tour is 10 to 30 kunas, depending on a group size and tour duration. For shows in restaurants or during festivities a special offer is made, depending on the duration and the number of actors.

Gambon 21 is an orientation game, based on treasury hunt principles. In this case that treasury can be forgotten stories, events, buildings, streets and historical characters. The game is played in Karlovac center, once a renaissance town shaped as a six-pointed star, made from bulwarks and walls, and streets rectangular in plan. The game is also adequate for students who want to learn more about Karlovac history, but also about an important part of Croatian history. It will be suitable even more for the groups that will use this interesting game as a team building program. The price per participant with materials included is 30 – 90 kunas, but for every group, depending on levels and a number of participants a special offer is made.

Further information about offers and reservations of the Nobility Fair Dubovac, DramatiKa and Gambon 21 on the web site www.ferial.hr.

We still don’t have tourist guides for Karlovac area registered, but we can offer you guides trained in tourist agency Ferial, with years of experience.

1. Rade Barbir, professor of Russian language and literature, Marin Držić Street 11, phone: 413-611, mob. 091 538 7222, languages: Polish, Russian, English; student and adult groups.
2. Sandra and Tatjana Benić, economists, Bartol Kašić Street 7, phone: 422-481, languages: English and German, student and adult groups.
3. Sandra Cara, social worker, Turanj street 36a phone: 091 513 7199, languages: Croatian; student and adult groups.
4. Siniša Dokmanović, economist, Sarajevska Street 4a, phone: 415-135, 098 861166, languages: English and French, student and adult groups.
5. Danijela Domboš, Italian language and History of Art professor, Sarajevska Street 4a, phone: 414-583, 098 246-584, fax: 412-110, languages: Italian, student and adult groups.
6. Maja Fuček, economist, Udbinja Street 29, phone: 654-412, mob. 098 557 001, languages: Croatian, only student groups.
7. Maja Knez, English language teacher, Dr. M. Nemičić Street 12, tel. 413-192, mob. 091/513-4671, languages: English and German, student and adult groups.
8. Ivana Lovras, economist, Grdun Street 36, phone: 751-128, mob. 091 1751-128, languages: English; student and adult groups.
9. Darko Milašin, lawyer, Zagrad Street 65, phone 454-167, mob.091/894-0078, languages: English, only adult groups.
10. Alen Pajtak, Agronomy student, Marko Mušnjak Street 2, student and adult groups, phone 654-393, 098 861166, languages: Croatian, English and Czech.
11. Denis Plavetić, English language and history professor, Udbinja Street 19, phone 654-359, mob. 098 187 6007, languages: English; student and adult groups.
12. Silvija Šunonja, economist, Andrije Hebranga Street 18g, phone 413-515, 874 028, mob. 091 1640-928, languages: English; student and adult groups.
13. Sandra Turkanović, Law student, Bašćinska Road 31, phone 617-282, mob. 091 573 6483, languages: English; student and adult groups.
14. Marineta Čavar, physicist, Bartol Kašić Street 5, phone 422-513, mob. 091 5875 324, languages: English, German, Italian, French; student and adult groups.
15. Dubravko Halovani, Vrazova Street 42f, phone 648 650, mob, 098 9292 288, languages: Croatian, English; student and adult groups, specialized in Karlovac-Turanj tour, Croatian War.
16. Dubravka Lovrić, Gradac Street 14, phone 631-232, mob. 098 1722-336, languages: Croatian; student and adult groups.
17. Gorana Matijaško, Law student, M. Vrhovac Street 23, phone 421 038, mob. 098 708 969, languages: English; student and adult groups.
18. Dragan Zinaja, retired, Medovićeva Street 3, phone 414 291, mob. 098 699 719, languages: Croatian, student and adult groups.

We would like to ask you to contact them directly (047 for Karlovac area), and to arrange time and payment with them.