After arrival to Ljubljana airport your private transfer will bring you to Ljubljana, a lively green city combining the charm of a small capital and the self-confidence of large European cities. It is the green capital of a green country. Ljubljana lies at the very heart of Slovenia and boasts a diverse history that traces 3,000 years of Roman, Medieval and Austrian influences. A friendly and cosmopolitan city, it offers a broad selection of things to do.
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Overnight in Ljubljana
After breakfast you will enjoy a half day private guided tour of historical city centre and Ljubljana castle. First you will cross the Three Bridges and the farmer’s market and take cable car to visit Ljubljana Castle. Perched on top of Castle Hill and dominating the city skyline to the south, Ljubljana’s magnificent castle stands on the site of several former defensive buildings in a hilly area of land stretching away to the south of the Old Town.
Return to hotel in Ljubljana and free for dinner
Overnight in Ljubljana
After breakfast you will first head out to Bled and on the way make a stop in Radovljica for a visit. This little medieval old town is one of the most beautiful in Slovenia and it shines in an abundance of culture. The heritage of beekeeping, iron forging and national folk music can be felt all around.
Continue to Bled, the picture-postcard alpine town which was once the preferred choice for the Austro-Hungarian empire’s elite. You will first visit 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.
Continue to Bohinj, the heart of Triglav national park where high mountains, green forests, beautiful mountain pastures and meadows are combined with cultural and historical monuments. At the far end of Lake Bohinj, you will visit Savica Waterfall to where you will hike for about 20 minutes. At the top, a small viewing platform allows you to view the falls and take great photos.
Return to hotel in Ljubljana and free for dinner
Overnight in Ljubljana
After breakfast you will drive towards Goriska brda, Slovenian best wine region. First you will visit 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. You will also climb the panorama tower in Gonjace.
Continue to Smartno, 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.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch you will visit one of the best wine cellars in Goriska brda anjd enjoy wine tasting.
Return to hotel in Ljubljana and free for dinner
Overnight in Ljubljana
After breakfast you will drive to 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.
After some free time for lunch, continue with visit of Ptuj, the oldest city in 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.
Return to hotel in Ljubljana and free for dinner.
Overnight in Ljubljana
After breakfast you will drive towards Slovenian coast with stop 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.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Only 30 minute drive from Postojna, Predjama Castle stands, perched high up in a vertical cliff. Here you will have an opportunity to take some great photos from the outside.
Proceed to Piran for a visit. It is situated at the cape of the Piran peninsula on the northern side of Istria. The town is one large museum with the medieval architecture and rich culture heritage. Narrow streets and packed houses form a really special charm.
On the way back to Ljubljana you will also have a short stop in Portoroz, a seaside resort in the heart of Europe.
Return to hotel in Ljubljana and free for dinner.
Overnight in Ljubljana
After breakfast and check-out, your private transfer will bring you to Ljubljana airport for your departure flight.
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