Cultural landscapes of Slovenia
8 Day Tour, from £2075 per person
Slovenia is one of Europe’s underrated treasures. Blessed with stunning craggy mountain ranges, beautiful shimmering lakes and alpine forest, it almost seems unfair that Slovenia should also be home to a section of picture-perfect Adriatic coast. But possibly its greatest asset is that compared with western Europe, or the likes of its Croatian or Austrian neighbours, Slovenia remains relatively untouched by mass tourism and the crowds have yet to cotton on. Explore Ljubljana, the pretty capital city overlooked by a castle at its centre before delving deeper into the country and visiting the mountains, picturesque Lake Bled, the Postojna Caves and Piran situated on the Slovenian coast.
Tour Itinerary
Fly to Ljubljana. On
arrival you are met and transferred to your
hotel in Ljubljana where you will spend the next
two nights.
Get to know the pretty
centre of Ljubljana on a morning walking
tour. This compact capital city is a delight
to explore, peppered with fine examples of
Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture and
easily discovered on foot. Walk from Presernov
Square overlooked by statues and over the
city’s iconic Triple Bridge to the central market,
which bustles daily with people selling fresh
produce. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, taking
the funicular railway up to Ljubljana Castle for
sweeping views across the town. (B)
You will be met by
your guide this morning and driven out to
Slovenia’s Karst region known for the Postojna
Caves – an infamous 20km long network of
passages and chambers, cut through by a train
that takes you deep into the belly of the caves.
You’ll also have the chance to visit the Predjama
Castle, perched high over a cliff edge, before continuing to Piran, a Venetian town nestled
on Slovenia’s 43 kilometre long coastline.
Overnight in Piran. (B)
Spend the
morning touring Piran before visiting popular
tourist resort, Portoroz, and continuing to the
Secovlje Salt-pans. Head inland and travel to
Lipica stud farm and continue your journey with
a drive through the vineyard region of Goriska
Brda, where you will have the chance to sample
local cuisine and wines. Dinner and overnight in
Goriska Brda. (B,D)
Take a morning
drive, following the emerald green Soca River
upstream, through Kobarid (mentioned in
Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms) and visit
the WW1 museum. Travel on to Bovec, taking
the Vrsic pass (1611m) to reach ski, biking and
walking village, Kranjska Gora, before ending
the day in Bled, a quaint peaceful town on the
edge of the stunning Lake Bled. Overnight in
Bled. (B)
Embark on a sightseeing tour
of Bled to explore the charming town, the
stunning lakeshore and imposing Bled Castle
perched on a cliff high above the lake. Continue
on to Slovenia’s other Alpine beauty – Lake
Bohinj. Return to Bled. Overnight in Bled. (B)
Spend the day exploring Bled at
leisure. Walk the perimeter of the great lake,
climb up to the castle for astounding views
and uncover a slice of Slovenia’s history, and
try the famous local Bled Cake – a custard and
cream cake delicacy. (B)
Transfer back to
Ljubljana airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
Pricing Information
8 day tour, from £2075 per person
(Single person supplement + £335)
Price Includes
- Return economy flights with Easyjet from Stansted or Gatwick to Ljubljana
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation in 3/4-star hotel on B&B basis
- Meals as specified (B = breakfast, D = dinner)
- All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees and sightseeing with English speaking guides
Price Excludes
- Tips & gratuities
- Meals other than breakfast
- Insurance
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