Just 45 minutes from Ljubljana lies the magical lake Bled. There you can ascend the old castle perched on top of a steep cliff above the glacial Lake Bled. Castle terraces offer spectacular views of the lake and its tiny island in the middle. After you can take a boat ride with “Pletna”, a traditional boat made by locals and reach the only true island in Slovenia, ring a ‘fortune bell’ and enjoy in beauty reflection of the mountains on the lake, sun, peace and fresh air or continue to breath-taking beauty of Bled’s Vintgar gorge, where wooden path leads along rushing river Radovna through the picturesque gorge, which measure 1600m and ends with 26-metre waterfall Sum.
From Bled you will head south to discover the mysteries of Slovenian karst in Postojna cave. Guided tour will consist of a ride by electrical train and followed by a walk through beautiful passages and chambers with spectacular drop stones, pillars, limestone curtains and other unforgettable forms.
Continue to idyllic village of Predjama where you will be amazed by our fairy tale medieval Predjama castle with dramatic setting in the gaping mouth of a cavern halfway up a hillside. Learn about the legend of Erasmus “Slovenian Robin Hood” and return back to Ljubljana.
Discover underground world of Postojna Cave, most popular karst cave in the world. Guided tour will consist of a ride by electrical train and followed by a walk through beautiful passages and chambers with spectacular drop stones, pillars, limestone curtains and other unforgettable forms.
Continue to idyllic village of Predjama where you will be amazed by our fairy tale medieval Predjama castle with dramatic setting in the gaping mouth of a cavern halfway up a hillside. Learn about the legend of Erasmus “Slovenian Robin Hood” and return back to Ljubljana.
This is a trip to the most beautiful alpine valley, which means all around is just nature: mountains, waterfalls and rivers, opportunities for mountain climbing, fishing, and biking, hunting, teats tourism.
Guests are stopped in:
Celje:
The third largest city in Slovenia. Celebrity is certainly Celje castle from 1322 years in which is the seat of the Counts of Celje, the most important noble family in Slovenia. After the extinction of the Counts of Celje city take into their own hands Hasburzani.
Mozirje:
Certainly the biggest and most beautiful arboretum in Slovenia with over 200 thousand millions of tulips and flowers.
The real idyllic park of flowers and ethnological objects surrounded by the river Savinja and pond on the other side.
Logar Valley with a waterfall Rinka has approximately 85 km and is certainly one of Najleppsih alpine valleys in Slovenia. 7 km long valley because of its natural beauty and attractions protected as a nature park where there is the most beautiful waterfall in Slovenia otherwise per second (Rinka 105 m).
One could say that the valley rights alpine idyll that in addition to natural beauty, attractions and offers rich, premium tourism (gastronomic) services.
Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and one of most vital cities in Europe. Its historical Upper Town with the beautiful Cathedral and other attractions are very nice to see and to enjoy. Some free time for shopping, eating or just to take some drink is obligatory in this beautiful town.
The tour will start from the hotel in Ljubljana. The road will take about Only in about 2.5 hours to reach the border to Croatia and after it in 30 min we will arrive in its capital. We will start with the sightseeing tour in the Upper town visiting all the most important attractions. After about 2 hours of the guided tour some free time will be given to enjoy the city by your own. In the afternoon we will return back to hotel in Portorož.
Visit the famous capital of Croatia, Zagreb. The city emerged from 2 cities Gradec and Captol and is today one of the most vital cities in Europe. During the sightseeing tour in the historic Upper Town, you will visits St. Marks' church, Ban Jelacic square, the Cathedral, Parliament, Goverment palace and many others. In the afternoon you will even have some time for shopping and exploring the hidden gems of the city on your own.
The lonely Gracnica valley with the remains of what was once a Carthusian monastery uncovers the mysterious lives of the monks and tells a tale of undying love between Friderik II and Veronika Deseniška.
The tour includes guidance, a viewing of the Church of St. Maurice and remains of the monastery. Additionally, the visitors can taste a special travelling monk's herbal tea and homemade pastries. The tour lasts one hour. On the way to Jurklošter, there is an underpass with a 3.30 meter height limit. In 1170, the lonely Gracnica valley was occupied by the Carthusian monks. They founded a monastery which is one of the oldest Central European Carthusian monasteries. Some remains of the former monastery still survive today: the Church of St. Maurice, part of the wall and a defensive tower. The church features a remarkable octangular stone bell tower.
The Jurklošter Carthusian monastery invites you to find out more about the mysterious lives of the Carthusian monks and the undying love between Frederick II, Count of Cilli, and Veronika of Desenice.
Škocjanske Jame is a cave system in Slovenia. Due to its exceptional significance, Škocjan Caves was entered on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites in 1986. International scientific circles have thus acknowledged the importance of the caves as one of the natural treasures of planet Earth. Ranking among the most important caves in the world, Škocjan Caves represents the most significant underground phenomena in both the Karst region and Slovenia.
Following independence from SFR Yugoslavia in 1991, Slovenia committed itself to actively protecting the Škocjan Caves area and established the Škocjan Caves Regional Park, Slovenia and its Managing Authority, the Škocjan Caves Park Public Service Agency. The Stud Farm Lipica is committed to ensuring care, treatment, accommodation and breeding of all categories of Lipizzaners in accordance with the highest ethical, ethological and technological standards not only due to the role and importance of the stud farm in modern breeding of Lipizzaner worldwide, but above all due to the Lipizzaners themselves.
The Stud Farm Lipica breeds the Lipizzaner in a traditional tested way. Stallions placed in stables in individual enclosed stalls are trained regularly. Broodmares are placed in a joint stable, breeding is free.
Immediately after foaling mares with foals are placed in enclosed stalls for 10 to 14 days thus ensuring them the necessary peace and satisfactory control over the health state of the mother and the foal in the post-natal period. After this period mares with foals return to the joint stable. Breeding is combined, on pastures and in the stable. In the pasture season the entire herd of broodmares is on pastures during the day, whereas in winter, they are moved to arranged places for running when the conditions do not enable pasturing.
The weaning of all foals is carried out at the end of October. Colts and fillies are bred in joint stables; the breeding is combined – on pastures and in the stable until they reach the age of three years and a half. In the period of being introduced into work and testing new capabilities which lasts one year the animals are placed in individual enclosed stalls.
For animals entered in the Studbook of the Slovenian Lipizzaner Breeding Association (ZRLS) no breeding conditions are defined in the Breeding Program directly, however, the following is recommended: that animals are bred in stables ensuring breeding of animals in accordance with ethological standards; that in the pasturing season animals can pasture the whole day on pastures of appropriate size.
Lipica Stud Farm is an experience you should not miss. The unique estate of Lipica has more than 350 Lipizzaner (horses) and 435 years of tradition. The Škocjan caves are the largest known underground canyon in the world and they are one of UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites. It is an examples of extraordinary natural beauty. Not fare from them lies the town Koper. It is the biggest city on the Slovenian Adriatic coastline. It is known for its big port. The old town center is medieval with Venetian and Gothic–style influence.
The tour starts from hotel in Ljubljana. The road to Lipica takes about 1 hour. We will visit the Lipica stud farm and after it we will precede the tour to Škocjan. After about only 20 min of the road we will be in Škocjan caves and the visit of them will start. Than the road will continue to Koper. In 30 min the road will take us to this beautiful Mediterranean town. We will visit the old part of the city and then we will take some free time for lunch and individual activities. In the afternoon we will visit one of the local wine cellars testing its local wines and special ham. In the late afternoon we will take the road back to hotel.
Discover hidden treasures of Slovene Karst by visiting Škocjan Caves a part of UNESCO Natural World Heritage. Visit the home of white Lipizzaner horses admired all around the world – Lipica Stud Farm. Explore Koper city with sharm and rich history and testing the local wines and ham.
Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between Golf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town is built on the island and it is the most picturesque and romantic towns on Mediterranean. Pula is a seafront city on the tip of Istrian peninsula, known for its protected harbor, beach-lined coast and Romans ruins like Amphitheatre. The visit of those jewels will keep you speechless.
The tour starts from hotel in Portorož. The first goal – Rovinj - will be reached only in about 1 hour. The walking tour of the city will be made. Than we will proceed to the visit of one of local producers of olive oil and wines and will try some nice local wines. Our rode will continue until Pula (less than 1 hour) from Rovinj. The visit of the city and its enormous amphitheater – Arena. Some free time will be given and then in the late afternoon we will take the road back to Portorož.
Istria is peninsula with their specific vegetation and nice position at the head of Adriatic. The taste of its olive oil and typical wine will make this experience even stronger. The visit of beautiful jewels as city of Rovinj and Pula with their specific Mediterranean look will let you enjoy in their specifics as the church of St. Euphemia in Rovinj or the roman Amphitheater in Pula.
Maribor is the second biggest city of Slovenia. It is also the largest city of the traditional region of Lower Styria. Its nice architecture and the river Drava makes it even more attractive. In Lent – a part of the city you will admire the oldest wine in the world. Of course, we will taste some good wines in one of the local vinery. The visit of Ptuj – the oldest Slovenian town and its castle on the hill will make this tour even more reach.
The tour starts from hotel in Bled. The road to Maribor takes about 2 hours. We will visit the old town city center and Lent with its famous oldest wine in the world. Some free time for individual activities, lunch or visits. The tour will precede trough the wine road in direction to Jeruzalem. We will stop in one of the local wineries to taste good local wines. Finally, we will reach Ptuj and visit its castle. In the late afternoon we will return back to hotel in Bled.
Explore Maribor, the second biggest city in Slovenia. Take a walk through the city center and to famous Lent, where you can admire the oldest wine in the world. Take the picturesque eastern wine road and drive to the oldest Slovenian town Ptuj. The old castle on the hill will give you rich historical insight of the region where history began in Celtic.
Venice tour Experience the beauty and glory of Venice for yourself on a day trip from Slovenia. As you stroll, your guide will point out the significant buildings and monuments. Admire singing gondoliers, exotic architecture and mysterious canals.
Discover the secrets on how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities of the western world.
See the famous landmarks of San Marco Square, learn the legends of Casanova and Marco Polo, the paintings by great Venetian masters, Sculptures, Marco Polo’s house and the Rialto Bridge. Take free time to set off on your own Venetian adventure, exploring tucked-away medieval streets before transferring back to Ljubljana.