Slovenia tour 8days / 7nights
Slovenia tour 8days / 7nights
FROM ONLY2600 €
Overview
Slovenia tour 8 days covers the Capital city Ljubljana and western Slovenia (Ljubljana. Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, Radovljica, Vintgar Gorge, Vršič Pass, Kobarid, Šmartno, Štanjel, Lipica Stud Farm, Piran, Škocjan Caves, Trieste, Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle) Takes you to Alpine, Karst, and Coastal regions. It offers great insight into Slovenian diversity, history, culture, gastronomy and wine. Touring Slovenia includes many outdoor activities, like gorge hike, cave walk, a cable car ride to Julian alps, stud farm visit. It gives many opportunities to get to know the locals.
PRICE: based on the number of people in your group.
- 4400 euro per person when two traveling
- 3500 euro per person when four traveling
- 3000 euro per person when six traveling
- 2600 euro per person when eight traveling
- Single room supplement 500 euro
TOUR DATES: On request
All departures between Nov 1st and March 31st 10% discounted.
Itinerary
DAY 1 AIRPORT – LJUBLJANA
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 centrally located Hotel Cubo or similar for two nights. Settle in, enjoy and relax in your centrally located hotel.in the afternoon meet your professional guide/driver for an orientation walk with aperitif and welcome dinner.(D)
DAY 2 LJUBLJANA – POSTOJNA CAVE – PREDJAMA CASTLE – LJUBLJANA
Your first morning in sLOVEnia. Time to fall in love with its Capital city Ljubljana. A guided walking tour will take you to all of the highlights of its Old Town including architectural masterpieces of Plecnik.
Experience the funicular ride to the Castle. Ljubljana is locals and tourist-friendly town, you are going to enjoy some time for shopping and lunch.
In the afternoon take off for the half-day trip to the mysterious underground world of the Postojna Cave and visit the famous Predjama Castle. Return to Ljubljana in time to mingle with the locals in a lively area along the river.(B)
DAY 3 LJUBLJANA – BLED – RADOVLJICA – BLED
Time to say goodbye to Ljubljana, and off to Alpine area. Just a short journey will bring us to the iconic Lake Bled for two nights. Your hotel GH Toplice or similar is right on the waterfront.
Pletna boat ride to its island and a Cream cake tasting is a must. And with us, it is all included!
In the afternoon we take you to the nearby Medieval town of Radovljica. We´ll visit the Beekeeping Museum, gingerbread workshop then tables will be reserved for a typical Slovenian dinner. Dober tek! (B,D)
DAY 4 BLED – VINTGAR GORGE – LAKE BOHINJ – BLED
Put your hiking shoes on, we´re going for a short hike through Vintgar gorge, then up to Mount Vogel by a cable car, and hike to Savica waterfall by Lake Bohinj. Today we are really going to enjoy some Alpine scenery at its best. Upon return to Bled, we´ll stop for a coffee at former Tito´s villa to contemplate the county´s recent past. Your guide will provide some tips for your dinner tonight.(B)
DAY 5 BLED – VRŠIČ PASS – KOBARID – BRDA
More Alpine scenery today. The journey takes us towards Kranjska Gora, Slovenian top ski resort, by Planica to see the second biggest ski jump in the world, then across the highest mountain pass in the Julian Alps to the Valley of Soča river, the area that has been one of the major frontlines during the WW 1. Fairytale scenery will bring us to Kobarid, where we´ll visit the WW 1 Museum, awarded the European Museum of the Year in 1993.
Then we´ll follow the Soča river south into the winegrowing area of Goriška Brda. We´ll visit a typical winery, taste some of its vines and have a late lunch.
Our final destination today is a picturesque nearby village of Šmartno. We´ll check in Hotel San Martin or similar for a night, the rest of the evening is yours, to explore the village on your own.(B,D)
DAY 6 BRDA – ŠTANJEL – LIPICA – PIRAN
Ther´s a lot more to see while touring Slovenia today. Our first break will be a beautiful village of Štanjel and its Ferrari gardens in the Karst area. 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 for two nights. Hotel Piran or similar is situated in the old town. The rest of the day is yours, to take in some Mediterranean atmosphere.(B)
DAY 7 PIRAN – TRIESTE – PIRAN
Enjoy the guided walking tour of Piran this morning. Hear about its rich history, enjoy the scenic stroll to its salt plants. In the afternoon we´ll take you to the half day trip to Trieste ( Italy ), for sightseeing and shopping.
Upon return to Piran, enjoy the farewell dinner at the seaside restaurant.(B,D)
DAY 8 PIRAN – AIRPORT
Sad but true. Your Slovenia tour is over. After breakfast we´ll take you to your desired departure airport.(B)
Towns and places
- Ljubljana
- Lake Bled
- Lake Bohinj
- Radovljica
- Vintgar Gorge
- Vršič Pass
- Kobarid
- Šmartno
- Štanjel
- Lipica Stud Farm
- Piran
- Trieste
- Postojna Caves
- Predjama Castle
What's included?
- 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 8 transfer from Ljubljana hotel to Ljubljana/Trieste/Zagreb/Venice airport (other airports available for extra cost)
- 7 nights accomodation based on double/twin bed occupancy in a 4 star hotels
- Full time professional English speaking guide/driver on the tour.
- All breakfasts, 4 dinners with drinks ,
- Ljubljana walking tour
- Entrance fees to Ljubljana funiculare, Postojnska jama cave, Predjama castle, Pletna Boat Ride, Bled Castle, Vintgar Gorge, Savica waterfall, Vogel mountain Cable car, Kobarid WW1 museum, Lipica Stud farm and Horse show and Škocjan Caves.
Highlights
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana Old Town with Triple Bridge
- Lake Bled Pletna boat ride and Castle visit
- Lake Bohinj with Mount Vogel cable car ride and Savica waterfall hike
- Julian Alps scenic drive across Vršič mountain pass
- Postojna Cave visit and train ride
- See the cliff-hanging Predjama Castle
- Visit the Kobarid WW 1 Museum
- Attend the wine tasting in Brda
Map
Getting there
Slovenia tour begins: Ljubljana
Transfers from Ljubljana, Trieste, Zagreb or Venice airport on day 1
Other airports on request.
Slovenia tour ends: Piran
Transfers to Ljubljana, Trieste, Zagreb or Venice airport on day 8
Other airports on request.
Why travel with us?
Private travel – gives you a highly personalized and unforgettable experience that you won’t find on a large group tour. Traveling on a private tour is extremely suitable in this unprecedented times.
Unique itineraries– Our carefully designed itineraries are a wonderful blend of the major sites and delightful places that we’ve discovered off the beaten paths, where you’ll find fewer tourists.
All included – no optional hidden cost excursions.
Best value – our lower prices and high quality make us a great choice for an escorted private tour.
The best historic hotels, most are 4 star or 5 star, dating from previous centuries, located inside historic districts to maximize your free time on tour.
The best small restaurants where local eat and great wines – all included, as much as you like. No pre-fixed group menu’s, you dine alla cart.
Exceptional native tour guides and local guides – experienced, informative, attentive and fun! Essential to an authentic experience!
Leisurely pace – your average day on tour begins at 9am and there is ample free time for your own explorations daily.
Airport transfer– Choose your arrival airport. Flexibility is one of our motos, so we´ll be glad to pick you up from nearby airports and bring you to/from your hotel.
Driving time-we want you to experience your destinations on foot, not from the highway. On average we spend two-three hours a day or less traveling, along scenic roads wherever possible. Our vehicles are modern luxury passenger mini-vans with extra leg room and extremly comfortabile when traveling even longer distances.
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