Experience Slovenia, The Story of a Green Country (7DJULJU)

7 days in Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriška Brda, Soča Valley, Bled and Bohinj

Leave your guidebooks at home and dive into the local cultures that make each destination so special. We’ll connect you with our exclusive experiences. Each trip is carefully crafted to let enjoy your vacation.

Included Features:

• First-class hotels
• Airport arrival transfer Ljubljana airport to hotel on day 1
• Departure transfer hotel to Bohinj airport on day 7
• Roundtrip airport transfer from/to Ljubljana airport/hotel*
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Welcome drink in Ljubljana
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Admissions indicated in BOLD letters

Sightseeing Tours Included:

• Ljubljana
• Postojna
• Piran
• Goriška Brda
• Soca Valley
• Bled
• Bohinj

Tour Spotlight:

• Ljubljana, one of Europe´s greenest capitals, a prehistoric history, scenic bridges and a rich arts scene
• Postojna Caves, part of Slovenia´s natural wonders
• Piran, one of the best-preserved historical towns anywhere in the Mediterranean
• Goriška Brda, Sun-kissed wine country between the Alps and the Mediterranean
• Soča Valley, Paradise for Active Vacation in Nature with its Emerlad green Soča river
• Bled, the Alpine pearl
• Bohinj with the most recognizable and astonishing natural site Lake Bohinj, the biggest lake in Slovenia

WR – Welcome Reception | B – Breakfast | D – Dinner | Entrance fees are included where indicated in bold

Day 1: Sunday – Arrive Ljubljana 

You will be met and transferred* to your Ljubljana hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring. This evening meet your fellow travelers for the orientation meeting including a Welcome Drink. (WD)

Day 2: Monday – in Ljubljana

In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana followed by lunch on your own and some free time. Later take a cable car to Ljubljana castle with an amazing view of Ljubljana. Enjoy wine tasting of some excellent Slovenian wines. Enjoy the evening. (B, WT)

DAY 3: Tuesday – To Postojna and Piran 

Travel to the Karst region. Your first stop is at the Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe. Tour this unique subterranean world by miniature electric train. After the tour, proceed to a nearby wine producer for Teran wine and prosciutto tasting. Finally, drive to Piran on the Slovenian coast. (B, WT)

Day 4: Wednesday – In Piran, to Portoroz and Goriška Brda

See the highlights of Piran this morning, then head to Portoroz, a popular tourist resort. Continue to the hilly region of Goriška Brda. Discover the charming town of Dobrovo and have a delicious dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Nova Gorica. (B, D)

Day 5: Thursday – Soča Valley and Bled

Drive along the emerald, green Soca River, to Kobarid, featured in Hemmingway’s A Farewell to Arms and stop to visit of the WWI Museum. Later, continue to Lake Bled, stopping at Boka waterfall viewpoint. (B)

Day 6: Friday – Bled

A sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this charming town on the shores of Lake Bled. You’ll also visit imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. We will return to the lake shore and taste the famous Bled cream cake. In the afternoon, take a tour to the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj, enjoy a relaxing walk along the lake shore and take a cable car to Mt. Vogel. Enjoy some cheese tasting and admire the spectacular Julian Alps. Tonight, celebrate the wonderfully scenic vacation with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7 – Depart Ljubljana

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ljubljana airport* (B)

 

Note 

Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes.

F – First Class Hotel

• Ljubljana: Hotel LEV (F)
• Piran: Hotel Piran (F)
• Nova Gorica: Hotel Perla/Park (F)
• Bled/Ribno: Hotel Park/Ribno/Bled Rose (F)