TRAVEL AROUND SLOVENIA 

Travel around Slovenia on an escorted tour. Get to know this paradise of mountain peaks, turquoise-green rivers, and Venetian-style coastlines. Slovenia enriches its natural treasures with harmonious architecture, charming rustic culture, and sophisticated cuisine. The route takes you to Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Maribor and Ptuj, the Postojna Cave, and the coastal town of Piran.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunches
• Drinks (water, bread) with meals
• Medical and cancellation insurance
• Personal expenses
• Porterage
• Flights
• Anything not mentioned in ‘included’

EXCLUSIVE SELECTION INCLUDED:

• Boat trip in Piran
• Local beer tasting
• Accommodation and bathing in a thermal spa
• Boat trip in Ljubljana

HOTELS (or similar of the same category):

• Ljubljana: Hotel M4*/ Exe Lev 4*/Radisson Blu Plaza 4*
• Thermal baths: Hotel Primus 4*/Rimske Terme Resort 4*

DAY 1) LJUBLJANA – ARRIVAL
Arrival at Ljubljana airport or a nearby airport. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

DAY 2) LJUBLJANA
Today you will have the opportunity to see the capital of Slovenia. You will walk through the central square of Ljubljana, Prešeren Square, where the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation is located, the Cathedral of Ljubljana or St. Nicholas Cathedral which is the seat of the Archdiocese of Ljubljana, the Triple Bridge crossing the Ljubljanica River and the Ljubljana Castle.

The medieval castle, with Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance architectural elements is on top of the hill, which dominates the city center. The centric part of Ljubljana also houses works of the famous Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik, whose works were recognized by the Unesco in 2021. After the visit, you will have the opportunity to see the city from another point of view, passing under the bridges of the old town, on a river cruise. Overnight in Ljubljana.

DAY 3) LJUBLJANA – BLED – KRANJ – LJUBLJANA
Today you will visit Lake Bled with its picture-postcard church on an islet, a medieval castle clinging to a rocky cliff, and some of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps as a backdrop. There you will take a ride on a typical boat called Pletna, which takes visitors to its island. Later you will visit the Bled Castle, positioned over the lake as a natural bodyguard.

Before returning to the capital, we will visit the town of Kranj. The city has occupied a strategic position for millenniums. Situated between two rivers on a conglomerate rock under the Alps, in the past, it has been known as a lively center where diverse people and, later, nations from all over the world met. This has also determined its architectural appearance, transport connections, and temperament.

The old town of Kranj is one of the most charming in Slovenia. At every corner, you can feel the affection for culture and tradition. In its rich 6000-year history, many interesting personalities have left their mark on the town, including the greatest Slovenian poet, France Prešeren. Architect Jože Plečnik considered one of the most important pioneers of modern architecture in the world, also left a great mark on Kranj. Overnight in Ljubljana.

DAY 4) LJUBLJANA – MARIBOR – PTUJ
Breakfast and departure to the Styria region. We will visit the charming city of Maribor with rich historical and cultural roots, dating back to the Middle Ages. On a guided tour you will see the main town square, the Renaissance-style Town Hall, and the famous vineyard included in the Guinness World Records Book as the oldest vine in the world, still bearing fruit annually.

We continue exploring the region with a visit to Slovenia’s oldest town, Ptuj. Not many towns have been as successful as Ptuj in preserving their medieval architectural design. A stroll through the city will take you past Roman monuments and magnificent medieval facades. Cobblestone streets and squares lead to one of the most majestic castles in Slovenia that offers a view over the roof tiles of medieval monasteries, churches, and other buildings. Overnight in a hotel with hot springs.

DAY 5) PTUJ – LJUBLJANA
After breakfast, free time for swimming. In the afternoon return to the capital and on the way, we will make a stop to try some national beer. Overnight in Ljubljana.

DAY 6) LJUBLJANA – POSTOJNA – PIRAN – LJUBLJANA
Today we will visit two more gems of this beautiful country. First, we will visit the famous Postojna Cave. The largest cave in Europe open for tourism will show you magnificent stalactite sculptures and a varied animal world. The visit is done on foot and the small train. Later we continue to the coast to visit the coastal town of Piran. The city influenced by the Republic of Venice and Austria-Hungary invites with monuments that differ greatly from those of the Slovenian hinterland: the Tartini Square named after the famous native of Piran – the violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini, the Tartini house, first mentioned in 1384 and one of the oldest in the city, the Municipal Palace, the Loggia and the Benečanka, among others. Overnight in Ljubljana.

DAY 7) LJUBLJANA – DEPARTURE
Breakfast and free time until transfer to the airport. End of trip.