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 activity will be a unique experience in a home of local people, with a degustation of local food. If you ever wanted to have a look at the kitchen of a Slovene housewife, who is always happy to share her knowledge about the local cuisine with the foreigners, this is something you should add to your tour.

Your next 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.

After visiting Bled castle you will visit 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 enjoy some free time for dinner.

Overnight in Bled

After breakfast you will first head out to Bohinj, the heart of Triglav national park and the natural beauty of beautiful high mountains and green forests. You will visit a local shepherd where Bohinj cheese, cottage cheese and sour milk are produced. At this organic farm you will be able to watch a special process of making cheese, plus taste and buy a variety of produce still made using traditional practices.

Continue to Mt Vogel, a high mountain setting in the heart of the protected territory of Triglav National Park. You will take a cable car to reach the top. From the foot of the mountain, which is not far from Lake Bohinj, you are lifted to the altitude of 1,535 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy an incredible panoramic view. 

Overnight in Bled

After breakfast and check-out your driver will first take you to Radovljica, the town of gingerbread hearts and the capital of Slovenian beekeeping. You will visit the museum known for its gingerbread products, most famous of them the shape of a red heart. Afterwards you will continue to Ljubljana with a stop at the Straw hat museum where one can see the process of making and buy different kind of products from straw.

Welcome 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. Enjoy in this non typical tour of Ljubljana as you will see this charming town through the eyes of homeless who has lived on the streets for a long time and knows Ljubljana like the back of his hand. You can also take some time to enjoy a calming walk along the slow moving Ljubljanica river and take a break in one of the lively cafés in old town.

Check into hotel in Ljubljana and enjoy some free time for dinner.

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 Verzej Mill to see the last working floating mill in Slovenia. Take a short walk along Mura river, visit a small museum about the mills and local crafts, and see a boat (traditional ferry) that preserves an ancient way of crossing the river.

Proceed to a beekeeper that owns a 300-year-old octagonal beehive, the only example set in nature. With preserved equipment, it represents an exceptional and rich cultural heritage. Honey liquor tasting is also included.

Before returning to Ljubljana make a stop 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.

Return to hotel in Ljubljana and enjoy some free time for dinner.

Overnight in Ljubljana

After breakfast and check-out you will drive to the town of Skofja Loka which is considered the most beautifully preserved medieval city in Slovenia. After a short walking tour, you will continue to Idrija.

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Idrija boasts the second largest mercury mine in the world. It is also the birthplace of a distinct hand-made lace-making tradition, a specific culinary legacy and unique technical heritage. Here you will have the chance to visit the Mine Shaft and The Municipal Museum, an award-winning museum, representing excellent collections.

Enjoy some free time for lunch.

Your next stop will be at 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.

Check into hotel in vicinity and enjoy some free time for dinner

Overnight in Ljubljana

After breakfast you will first explore Stanjel, the village with a long history and one of the oldest settlements in the Karst. And 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.

Afterwards visit a local stonemason who creates beautiful products from Karst limestone.

Continue to a local winery where you will take a walk through the selection of fine wines.

Return to the hotel and enjoy an authentic dinner experience in a home of a local couple.

Overnight in Ljubljana

After breakfast your driver will take you to the coastal part of Slovenia. Your first stop will be at Piran, a typical Mediterranean town characterised by the lovely St. Georges Church and square, named after Piran’s most famous citizen, musician Giuseppe Tartini.

After a walking tour of Piran, continue to Fonda sea bass farm to visit the fish farm and the salt pans, including a cooking class and degustation. 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.

Cooking class 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.

Continue with the visit of one of many local olive oil producers. In Slovenian Istria, where the best organic olive oils are produced, the indigenous type of olive, istrska belica, prevails. And extra virgin olive oils from Slovenian Istria rank among the best in the world at evaluations.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Ljubljana

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