After arrival to Ljubljana airport your private transfer will bring you to Bled, the picture-postcard alpine town which was once the preferred choice for the Austro-Hungarian empire’s elite. Your first stop will be a Bled castle perched atop a cliff towering 130 metres above lake Bled which rewards visitors observing the countryside from its lower courtyard with stunning views of Bled, its lake and the island. Enjoy delicious lunch at Bled Castle restaurant.
After lunch visit Bled castle. Continue with visit of Bled island by Pletna boat. Pletnas are made by locals and are known only in Bled, and their origin dates to the distant year 1590.

Check into hotel in Bled and free for dinner

Overnight in Bled

After breakfast you will first visit an organic beekeeper that has a very long honey tradition in the region. Beekeeping occupies a special place in Slovenia’s economy as one of its oldest traditional crafts. You will see all the phases of honey production and over 60-year-old apiary. You will also do some honey tasting.
You will proceed to Ljubljana, the city of dragons and the capital of Slovenia. Ljubljana is a lively green city combining the charm of a small capital and the self-confidence of large European cities.
With culinary tour included you will get to know Ljubljana through its favourite food, wine, craft beer, coffee and desserts spots. This is your best start to understand what Ljubljana cuisine, and its people, are all about.

Check into hotel in Ljubljana

Dinner at the restaurant Strelec at Ljubljana castle, award-winning restaurant with one of the top three chefs in Slovenia

Overnight in Ljubljana

After breakfast your will head towards South Eastern part of Slovenia. You first stop will be at a local prime salami producer where you will have the chance to taste their boutique organic products. They are still using traditional methods of salami producing with natural drying and curing techniques.
Continue to Otocec castle for lunch. This beautiful castle sits on a small island in the middle of the Krka River and is the only water castle in Slovenia.
Before returning to Ljubljana you have the option to stop in Novo mesto. Novo mesto is Slovenia’s seventh largest city which is perched snugly on a very sharp and very scenic bend of the Krka river.

After return to Ljubljana have some free time or enjoy a private boat cruise on Ljubljanica river (a glass of sparkling wine included).

Dinner at the restaurant JB, the first Slovenian restaurant to make the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. JB restaurant is a real gourmet’s paradise.

Overnight in Ljubljana

After breakfast your driver will drive you to the oldest city in Slovenia, Ptuj. It is located in north-eastern part of Slovenia. A walk through the city will take you past ancient Roman monuments and magnificent medieval facades. But not only that, Ptuj is also a home to one of the most colourful carnivals in the world and the Kurenti masks, the exceptional character of which has also been recognised by UNESCO.
Your next stop will be at a pumpkin seed oil mill producer, one of the very few producers worldwide who still produce this oil in the traditional way and by using strictly local well controlled pumpkin seeds. Tasting is included.
Lunch at a traditional Slovenian restaurant.
After lunch continue with visit of Maribor, located in north-eastern part of Slovenia. The Stajerska region capital, the second largest city in Slovenia, invites you to discover its wine growing hills and green surrounding area called Mariborsko Pohorje. Along the river Drava, a leisure stroll will take you past numerous cafés to “Stara trta” a grapevine in Lent, named as the oldest grapevine in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Return to hotel in Ljubljana and free for dinner

Overnight in Ljubljana

After breakfast check-out and drive towards Vipava valley. On the way you will visit Postojna cave, the largest known cave system in Slovenia where you will check out this amazing underground world. A visit to Postojna cave is a special experience, as an electric train takes visitors to their hour and a half circle visit of the cave.
Only 30 minute drive from Postojna, Predjama Castle stands, perched high up in a vertical cliff. Visit of the Castle is included.
Continue to Vipava Valley, a must visit for culinary enthusiasts. The unique climate of the valley has encouraged vibrant viticulture, with over 3,000 acres of the valley covered with grape vines. The valley’s mild climate also encourages the cultivation of stone fruits such as peaches and apricots.
Lunch at the restaurant Podfarovz.
After lunch enjoy wine tasting at Guerila winery.

Continue to Goriska Brda and check into hotel

Dinner at a local restaurant

Overnight in Goriska Brda

After breakfast you will first explore Smartno village, one of the region’s most appealing historic small towns. It was built on Roman foundations and the romantic spirit of medieval times can be still felt from a simple stroll through the streets of this small village. You will also climb the panorama tower in Gonjace.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue with wine tasting with rich snack at Scurek Winery.

Return to hotel and free for dinner

Overnight in Goriska Brda

After breakfast and check-out drive towards the coast with several stops on the way.
Visit Stanjel, the village with a long history and one of the oldest settlements in the Karst. While walking through the narrow streets, the houses built in stone are telling you the story of stonemasons, who portrayed their experience of the Karst region through stone.
Continue with a visit of small boutique prosciutteria, where a centuries-old tradition, procedures and experiences have been preserved. The experience is enriched by tasting various prosciuttos in the company of cheeses from local producers, home-made bread and a glass of excellent wine called Teran.
Proceed to Lipica stud farm, the cradle of the Lipizzaner horse. For over four centuries, the Lipica stud farm has nurtured the tradition of breeding and selecting thoroughbred horses.
Continue to the coast and visit prime olive oil farm (with oil tasting and snack included). Istrian olive oil producers make exceptional oils, many of which are organic. In recent years Istrian producers have been collecting a growing number of international awards for their extra virgin olive oil.
You will finish the day off with visit of Koper, the largest town on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast. A modern and attractive destination for visitors, Koper still wears its history on its sleeve, most notably the five centuries of Venetian rule, which has left a distinctive mark on the town.

Check into hotel in Portoroz or Piran

Dinner at the restaurant Cob. As the term COB says (Cooking Outside the Box), the idea of the restaurant is cooking in a completely different way than in other Slovenian restaurants.

Overnight in Portoroz or Piran

After breakfast you will first visit Piran, a typical Mediterranean town characterised by the lovely St. Georges Church and square, named after Piran’s most famous citizen, musician Giuseppe Tartini.
Continue to Fonda sea bass farm for a visit and a culinary workshop. Family owned company Fonda was established due to their love for the sea and fish and their basic guideline in setting up the fish farm was that that the fish must live in a pleasant environment, which was supported by Ugo Fonda‘s knowledge in the field of marine biology and nutrition.
Culinary workshop at Fonda will give you all the knowledge one needs to become an expert at preparing fish and other seafood. You will learn cooking and preparing techniques that can be easily repeated at home: preparing and filleting a fish, a secret of fish soup, preparing mussels (in season only!), seafood pasta, raw fish dishes and some other special recipes. You will also learn the tricky art of how to tell if a fish is fresh, essentials as how best to clean, freeze and store your fish, and a whole host of others.

Return to hotel and the rest of the day at leisure

Overnight in Portoroz or Piran

After breakfast you will visit Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida, a unique open field spa in the midst of the picturesque saltpans of the Secovlje Salina Nature Park. Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida is definitely among Slovenia’s most unique spa and wellness destinations. Constructed mainly of wood, the modern facilities blend seamlessly into the surroundings of the park and offer incredible views of the landscape. Relax in pool with seawater and in kneipp pools.

Return to hotel and the rest of the day at leisure

Overnight in Portoroz or Piran

After breakfast and check-out, your private transfer will bring you to Ljubljana airport for your departure flight.