WALKING | Half Day | from 82 € | The two cities in Eastern Croatia are important for the cultural development of the region of Slavonia & Baranja. Both were candidates for the European Capital of Culture due to their long, tradition‑rich histories and their remarkable tangible and intangible heritage. Each of them also offers its own distinctive character.

About OSIJEK – River city with an impressive Art Nouveau heritage

Osijek is the fourth-largest city in Croatia, with a population of nearly 100.000. It is the economic and cultural centre of the lowland region of Slavonia & Baranja in Eastern Croatia. It is also called the "capital city of Slavonia". This university city on the banks of the Drava River lies just 25 km (16 mi) upstream from the river’s confluence with the Danube. It has earned a well‑deserved reputation as Croatia’s most relaxing urban escape. Osijek is proud to carry the epithets "the Croatian greenest city", "the city of parks", "the cycling city", and "the city with the longest and the most beautiful river promenade in Croatia". Remarkable symbols of the city, the 19th-century Neogothic co-cathedral of St. Peter and Paul and theoldbaroquefort complex Tvrđa are just some of the reasons to visit this relaxed city on the Drava River.

Did you know that the British royal couple King Charles and Queen Camilla chose a photograph taken in Osijek’s Tvrđa during their 2016 royal tour of Croatia for their official Christmas card? During their visit to the Old Town, the royal couple met local performers dressed in traditional Slavonian costumes—and the moment captured there was later shared with the world.

About DJAKOVO – The old bishopric and Slavonian clerical centre

Djakovo has a population of almost 24.000 inhabitants. It is the second-largest town in the County of Osijek-Baranja and the clerical centre of the Slavonia region. That is why Ðakovo has the most impressive sacral buildings in the entire Slavonia and Baranja region – the Ðakovo Cathedral of St. Peter, the Archbishop's House, and the Manor houses, the Theological Seminary, and the parochial Church of All Saints. The remains of the defensive wall behind the cathedral and the bishop's court surrounded and protected the town in the 14th century. Đakovo’s old town, shaped in the 18th and 19th centuries and marked by baroque, secessionist, and historicist architecture, forms an essential part of the city’s rich cultural heritage. Just a short distance away, the State Stud Farm with Lipizzaner horses — boasting more than five centuries of horse‑breeding tradition — makes it a highlight no visitor should miss.

Did you know that the city of Đakovo, along with the  (best known for the spring procession of the Ljelje Queens—a unique tradition inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage—stands out as one of the region’s most distinctive cultural communities), was chosen as a finalist for the European Destinations of Excellence project (EDEN), under the theme of cultural tourism? As you can see, with a reason.

Departure dates 2026: from March till December

Dates: on request

• The excursion prices are based on a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of seven (7) participants.
• Definite departure will be confirmed to participants by email.
• This private day tour can be customized.
• Participants interested in a private trip for a larger group may contact Inlandia.com for an individual offer.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Licensed local tour guide (English, German).
• All transfers according to the itinerary.
• Entrance fee for the Djakovo State Stud Farm.
• Entrance fee for the Museum of Djakovo.
• Coffee/Tea.
• Insurance and costs for the organization and realization of the tour.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE  /  Additional costs:

• Transfer to another starting/ending point (of your interest).
• Lunch in a local restaurant in Osijek.
• Additional health and cancellation insurance, which can be arranged by email to info@inlandia.com
• All other expenses not covered by the programme.

Find the ideal accommodation - with our recommendation: Country Estate Didin Konak

Note* For those who are more interested in experiencing Slavonia & Baranja region in Eastern Croatia, we recommend our excursions: Canoeing Kopacki Rit & Vukovar Danube Tour

Highlights of OSIJEK - Slavonian Capital

Tvrdja is the old town of Osijek, a baroque military complex with impressive defensive walls, town gates, a Romanesque core and the main square. The fortress city was built in 1712 by Prince Eugene of Savoy as part of a much larger strategic system of baroque fortifications on the border with the Ottoman Empire.  Among the most significant preserved buildings in Tvrđa are Holy Trinity Square (1729–1730), the baroque fountain, the old gymnasium, the Museum of Slavonia, and numerous elegant aristocratic and bourgeois residences. The complex also includes the Church of St. Michael, renowned for its valuable interior and liturgical furnishings.

The Franciscan Monastery, founded in 1699, became the site of Slavonia’s first faculty in 1735, offering studies in philosophy and theology. That same year, Slavonia’s first printing house was also established here, marking an important milestone in the region’s cultural development.

The Neo-Gothic Co-cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, built in 1894, is the second-highest structure in Croatia after the Zagreb Cathedral. Its tower measures 90 m (295.28 ft). You can see it throughout Osijek. Its monumental proportions have earned it the nickname “cathedral,” even though it holds the status of a parish church.

European Avenue, located in the city’s Lower Town, is Osijek’s most beautiful Art Nouveau street. Its elegance comes from a row of majestic and charming Secessionist buildings that define the avenue’s distinctive character.

Highlights of DJAKOVO - Bishop’s City

The Cathedral of St. Peter, a symbol of Djakovo and the most significant cultural monument of the town, was built in 1866 in the Romanesque-Gothic style. A masterpiece of architecture. Pope John XXIII called it the most beautiful cathedral between Venice and Istanbul. The merits of the cathedral construction, which lasted from 1866 to 1882, belong to Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer, the great Croatian patriot and the noble benefactor of art and education.

State Stud Farm of Lipizzaner horses– world-famous for the centennial tradition of breeding thoroughbred horses. The breeding of Lipizzaner horses started in the early 19th century. In addition to breeding and selecting horses, the stud farm is also famous for horse dressage, the quality of which is confirmed by a remarkable place in equestrian competitions. After the Đakovo Lipizzaners delivered an outstanding performance at the opening of the Olympic Games, Queen Elizabeth II, an expert and admirer of these noble horses, was so impressed that she visited the stud farm in 1972.

Recommendation: Visiting the well-known traditional manifestation Djakovo Embroidery from June 19-July 5, 2026 – an event of the original ethnic folklore.