Tour Overview
Itinerary
(Dinner included)
Choose your arrival airport. Flexibility is one of our motos, so we´ll be glad to pick you up from Ljubljana, Trieste, Zagreb or Venice airport and bring you to your Hotel San Martin or similar in the village of Šmartno, the heart of Brda Wine region for two nights. After settled in join your driver/guide for an orientation walk, aperitif, and welcome dinner. Cheers!
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We´ll start to Slovenia tour going South, first. Passing through the Karst region, our first stop is a beautiful village of Štanjel and its Ferrari gardens. Then further to the village of Lipica the home stud farm of famous Lipizzan horses, to attend the Lipizzan Horse performance show. After time for lunch, we´ll continue towards the Adriatic coast and its pearl, the town of Piran. A walk through the town will reveal its glorious past as a part of Venetian Serenissima Republic for 5 centuries. In the late afternoon, we´ll return to Šmartno. This evening is yours to deepen your knowledge of the excellent local cuisine and wines.
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Descend from the rolling hills of Brda into the scenic valley of the Soča river. Follow the turquoise blue waters to the town of Kobarid, to visit WW 1 Museum, one of the best of its kind. Learn about the major frontline of WW 1 between Austria and Italy, so well described in Hemingway´s Farewell to Arms. Later enjoy the scenic journey across the highest Slovenian mountain pass, see some magical views of the Julian Alps to end up the day in iconic Bled where we spend two nights on waterfront GH Toplice or similar. Your dinner tonight will be in the nearby medieval town of Radovljica, famous for its gingerbread and honey making.
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You´ll explore Bled and its lake this morning on Slovenia tour. Take a journey by pletna boat to lake´s island, then visit former Yugoslav president Tito´s villa and enjoy the famous Bled cream cake. Then off to Lake Bohinj, the hidden jam of the Julian Alps. Return to Bled, where the rest of the day is yours to relax on the beach or hike around the lake.
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This morning continue to the Gorenjska region. Kropa is known for its traditional handcraft, iron forging, so we´ll briefly visit its Museum. Škofja Loka has retained its medieval looks so well, we´ll admire the Nace´s house, traditional 15th century Slovenian home. Local guide´s stories will bring the past alive. After some time for lunch, its time to cross the country to reach its easternmost region, Prekmurje. Here you´ll be the guests on a Green farm Firbas or similar for two nights. Your hosts will introduce the Prekmurje cuisine this evening Prekmurje traditional dinner.
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Spend the day touring this lesser-known corner when visiting Slovenia. Visit the Pumpkin seed oil farm and taste this excellent delicacy, take the river Mura ford ride and enjoy the guided tour of a floating mill. Prekmurje is one of many Slovenian wine regions, so a visit to a winery is a compulsory stop. Upon the return to the Green farm, there’s time to relax with a glass of wine, or/and take a bicycle ride through vineyards and fields.
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This morning you´ll be headed west, to Maribor, one of the strongest industrial centers of ex-Yugoslavia, now turning to a friendly scenic town. While strolling the Old Town, we´ll see over 400 years old grapevine, the oldest in the world. You´ll follow the Drava river to Ptuj, the oldest Slovenian town, that goes back to Ancient Roman days, now medieval looking. Its imposing castle rising above the Drava river will make the setting for some beautiful photos. Your driver/guide will take you for an orientation walk and give you some suggestions for your lunch. Later continue southwest to the visit Ljubljana for four nights. Your centrally located Hotel Cubo or similar will enable you to emerge yourself into lively Ljubljana´s atmosphere. (B)
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This morning is dedicated to Ljubljana, the Capital city. A local guide will take you for a fascinating tour of its Old Town, take you for a funicular ride to the castle, show you most of architect Plecnik masterpieces. Ljubljana is locals and tourist-friendly town, we are sure you are going to enjoy the afternoon strolling around the town or visit some of its museums and/or art galleries.
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You are going to see another less known region of Slovenia, Dolenjska. Road takes you south, the coffee stop is going to be at Otocec Castle, often used for state protocol affairs for Slovenian officials. A scenic ride through the Dolenjska region will bring you to Novo Mesto, the town on the bend of the Krka river. A walk through the town, a brief visit to its museum and lunch in a typical restaurant will round up this half-day trip south. In the afternoon, return to Ljubljana.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
In the morning take off for the half-day trip to the mysterious underground world of the Postojna Cave. The visit with a local guide is going to be partly walking and partly on the train. Later visit the famous Predjama Castle, according to National Geographic, one of the most picturesque castles of the world. Return to Ljubljana in time to mingle with the locals in a lively area along the river Ljubljanica. Enjoy the farewell dinner and say ˝Na svidenje˝ to the county, you got to know so well.
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Sad but true. Your holidays in Slovenia is over. We´ll take you to your desired departure airport.
Trip includes
Included
2 nights hotel in Brda - Hotel San Martin
2 nights hotel in Bled - Waterfront GH Toplice
2 nights hotel in Prekmurje - HGuests on a Green farm Firbasotel Cubo
4 nights hotel in Ljubljana HGuests on a Green farm Firbasotel Cubo
10 nights accomodation based on double/twin bed occupancy in a 4 star hotels
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group.
Full time professional English speaking guide/driver on the tour.
All breakfasts
4 dinners with drinks
1 lunch
1 pumpkin oil tasting
1 wine tasting,...
Transportation in modern luxury mini-van with extra leg room
Day 1 transfer to Ljubljana hotel from Ljubljana/Trieste/Zagreb/Venice airport (other airports available for extra cost)
Day 11 transfer from Ljubljana hotel to Ljubljana/Trieste/Zagreb/Venice airport (other airports available for extra cost)
Ljubljana walking tour
Entrance fees to Lipica Stud Farm, Postojna Caves, Predjama Castle, Kobarid WW1 museum
Lectar Ginger Bread Museum
Pletna boat ride on Lake Bled
Kropa iron-forging museum
Nace’s House in Škofja Loka
Babič mill on Mura river, Ljubljana funiculare ride and Novo Mesto city museum.
Excluded
International or Domestic flights
Insurance: All types
City Tax
Slovenia entry visa
Personal expenses: extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any other expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
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