Zagreb–Toulouse flight — Zagreb Airport to Toulouse–Blagnac Airport; depart early morning, allowing roughly 4–6 hours including connections, then use the airport tram or taxi into central Toulouse and leave luggage at your accommodation.
Capitole de Toulouse — Capitole; early afternoon, ~45 minutes. Admire the grand square and historic Hôtel de Ville at the heart of the city.
Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse — Arnaud-Bernard; early afternoon, ~45 minutes. Visit one of Europe’s finest Romanesque churches, a UNESCO-listed pilgrimage landmark.
Marché Victor Hugo — Victor Hugo; lunch, ~1 hour. Browse Toulouse specialties and choose a casual meal from the market’s food stalls, approximately €15–25 per person.
Couvent des Jacobins — Carmes; mid-afternoon, ~1 hour. See the striking palm-tree-like vaults and peaceful cloister of this Dominican convent.
Garonne riverbanks and Pont Neuf — Saint-Cyprien; evening, ~1.5 hours. Walk west along the river for sunset views, then stop at a riverside café or wine bar for a relaxed first evening.
Take an early flight from Zagreb Airport to Toulouse–Blagnac Airport; with a connection, allow roughly 4–6 hours door to door. On arrival, the Tisséo airport tram takes about 30–35 minutes to Palais de Justice, while a taxi usually takes 20–30 minutes depending on traffic and costs approximately €25–35. Leave your luggage at your accommodation before beginning on foot. Start at Capitole de Toulouse, where the vast pink-brick square and grand Hôtel de Ville make an easy first impression of the city; allow around 45 minutes. Then walk north for 10 minutes to Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse, one of Europe’s finest Romanesque churches. Entry to the basilica is generally free, though the crypt and treasury may charge a small fee; opening hours can vary around services, so check the day’s schedule before arriving.
For lunch, continue south toward Marché Victor Hugo, roughly a 12-minute walk from Saint-Sernin. The market is the right place for a first taste of Toulouse: look for regional cheeses, charcuterie, foie gras, and cassoulet, then eat upstairs at one of the casual restaurants, budgeting about €15–25 per person. Sunday hours are commonly limited to the morning and early afternoon, so aim to arrive by 12:30–1:00 pm; if the food hall is closing after lunch, buy something from the stalls and eat nearby rather than leaving it too late.
After lunch, walk about 15 minutes south to Couvent des Jacobins in the Carmes area. The cool, quiet interior is a welcome break from the August heat, and the famous “palm-tree” vaults are best appreciated from the center of the church; allow about an hour, with admission usually around €5–8 and the cloister sometimes subject to separate or seasonal hours. Finish by heading west toward the Garonne riverbanks and Pont Neuf—about 15–20 minutes on foot. Wander along the river toward Saint-Cyprien for roughly 1½ hours, arriving around sunset when the brick façades glow and the water reflects the city. Settle at a riverside café or wine bar for a relaxed drink; bring water and expect a late August sunset around 8:45 pm. If you are tired after the flight, skip a formal dinner and simply enjoy the riverfront atmosphere before returning to your accommodation.