From Ljubljana to Maribor, the second biggest town in Slovenia proud to have the oldest wine in the world and with a character much different from the capital! After visiting the main square, castle and Lent, we will head on to Jeruzalem, picturesque village known for its scenery landscape and one of the most beautiful wine roads in Europe.
Jeruzalem Wine Road that is famous for numerous kinds of excellent wines will finally take us to Ptuj, one of the most beautiful towns in Slovenia. Ptuj is the oldest town in Slovenia with very rich history and many monuments to prove it. Arrive back to Ljubljana in evening times.
The castle and the well preserved old town centre as well as the spa and the brewery give the town its characteristic appearance. Discover the sights of the town that developed on the banks of the Savinja River.
The tour includes a guided town tour, a visit of the Laško Museum and optionally the Tabor Castle.
The Laško Museum is situated in the old town centre. The permanent exhibition entitled Laško – A Trip through Time shows how the town has developed from prehistoric times until the modern day. The exhibition Brewery Industry and Spa Tourism presents the long tradition of brewing industry and the healing water springs in Laško and Rimske Toplice. Also worth seeing is the Geology of the Laško Surroundings exhibition as well as the various temporary painting, photography and other exhibitions.
Celje is the third-largest town in Slovenia. It is a regional center of the traditional Slovenian region of Styria and the administrative seat of the City Municipality of Celje (in Slovene, Mestna obcina Celje). The town of Celje is located below Upper Celje Castle (407 m or 1,335 ft) at the confluence of the Savinja, Hudinja, Ložnica, and Voglajna rivers in the lower Savinja Valley, and at the crossing of the roads connecting Ljubljana, Maribor, Velenje, and the Central Sava Valley. It lies 238 m (781 ft) above mean sea level (MSL). The Celje region is frequently shaken by minor earthquakes.
Ptuj is a town in northeastern Slovenia. Traditionally the area was part of the Styria region. Ptuj is the center place of a ten-day-long carnival in the spring, an ancient Slavic pagan rite of spring and fertility, called Kurentovanje or Korantovanje.
Kurent is believed to be the name of an ancient god of hedonism - the Slavic counterpart of the Greek Priapos, although there are no written records. Kurenti or Koranti (singular, Kurent or Korant) are figures dressed in sheep skin who go about the town wearing masks, a long red tongue, cow bells, and multi-colored ribbons on the head. The Kurenti from Ptuj and the adjoining villages also wear feathers, while those from the Haloze and Lancova vas wear horns. Organized in groups, Kurents go through town, from house to house, making noise with their bells and wooden sticks, to symbolically scare off evil spirits and the winter.
Drive towards the charming Lake Bled and take a traditional boat called “pletna” to the island in middle of the lake with the small Church of the Assumption. Learn about the island’s legends and do not forget to make a wish and ring the famous bell inside the church.
Then proceed to the 11th century Bled Castle and enjoy the finest view on the lake and the backdrop of the majestic Julian Alps. On the way to Postojna, stop at Radovljica, a truly lovely historic town where one can buy traditional gingerbread hearts.
Just over an hour’s drive later, discover the mysterious Predjama Castle, known for its many stories and legends. The castle is also holds a Guinness World Record as the largest cave castle in the world.
The next stop is nearby Postojna Cave, Slovenia's number one attraction. The visit of the underground marvels with an exciting train ride will conclude the perfect day in Slovenia.
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. Postojna Caves are the second largest underground cave system in the world. Unique for its cave train which isn't to be found nowhere in the world.
The tour starts from hotel in Portorož. The road to Lipica takes about 40 minutes. We will visit the Lipica stud farm and its beautiful typical white horses. After it we will precede the tour to Postojna. After about only 30 min of the road we will be in front of Postojna caves and the visit of them will start. The visit takes about 90 minutes. Some free time for souvenirs or drinks. After it we will return back to the hotel in Portorož.
Visit the home of white Lipizzaner horses admired all around the world – Lipica Stud Farm. Explore the mysterious Karst underground in Postojna Cave, the second largest underground cave system in the world. Unique for its cave train which isn't to be found nowhere in the world.
What would you need more than some adrenaline activities immerse in the extremely beauty nature? Bovec is the most famous centre of adrenaline activities as rafting on emerald river Soca. The adventure of rafting on the Soca river will be an unforgettable experience. You should try it.
The adrenaline adventure will start from hotel in Portorož. We will take the road via the typical Karst landscape to the Trenta Valley. When arriving in Bovec we will start with the about 2-3 hours experience of rafting where you will start your unforgettable adventure with rafting on Soca river. The green valley of Soca river is a very well know attraction for visitors all around the world. Some free time for lunch. The excursion ends with the transfer back to hotel in Portorož.
The green valley of Soca river is a very well know attraction for visitors all around the world. The road will take you through the highest mountain pass in Slovenia - Vrsic, and then through Trenta Valley and Bovec. The immense beauty of nature and emerald river will leave you speechless. Final stop will be in Kobarid, where you will also visit the first world war museum and learn about important part of history in this region. Soca valley was one of the most important fronts in that time and even Hemingway himself wrote about it in his famous “Farewell to Arms“.
Starting from Ljubljana hotel we will take the road via the highest mountain pass in Slovenia – Vršic to the Trenta Valley. We will stop in Kranjska gora known winter resort, famouse for skiing disciplines. The road will take more than 2 hours. Next stop will be in Bovec a nice town where will have some free time for lunch and individual activities. The tour will continue in the direction of Kobarid (30 min) where we will visit the First World War museum. After it we will take the road to Kozjak. A half-hour walk from Kobarid through a pleasant forest near Soca river will bring you to one of the nicest and most picturesque waterfalls in Slovenia – the Great Kozjak. After all this nature beauty the excursion will end with the transfer back to hotel in Ljubljana.
The green valley of Soca river is a very well know attraction for visitors all around the world. The road will take you through the highest mountain pass in Slovenia - Vrsic, and then through Trenta Valley and Bovec. The immense beauty of nature and emerald river will leave you speechless. Final stop will be in Kobarid, where you will also visit the first world war museum and learn about important part of history in this region. Soca valley was one of the most important fronts in that time and even Hemingway himself wrote about it in his famous „Farewell to Arms“.
Starting from Bled hotel we will take the road via the highest mountain pass in Slovenia – Vršic to the Trenta Valley. We will stop in Kranjska gora known winter resort, famous for skiing disciplines. Next stop will be in Bovec a nice town where will have some free time for lunch and individual activities. The tour will continue in the direction of Kobarid (30 min) where we will visit the First World War museum. After it we will take the road to Kozjak. A half-hour walk from Kobarid through a pleasant forest near Soca River will bring you to one of the nicest and most picturesque waterfalls in Slovenia – the Great Kozjak. After all this nature beauty the excursion will end with the transfer back to hotel in Bled.
The beautiful and green valley of Soca river, the highest mountains pass in Slovenia - Vrsic, the Trenta Valley and the city of Bovec. The immense beauty of nature and emerald river will leave you speechless. Final stop will be in First World War museum of Kobarid. Soca valley was one of the most important fronts in that time and an important part of history.
Discover the beauty of Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in this part of Europe. Plitvice Lakes National Park has been protected since 1979 as an area of an outstanding beauty with 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected to each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. These beautiful waters are surrounded by natural green forests and amazing landscapes that will take your breath away. The tour includes a detailed visit to the park with the local professional guide who will lead you through the forest trails of the park while you listen to his commentary.
The excursion starts from hotel in Bled. The road will take more than 3,5 hours across the Slovenia and a part of Croatia landscape. Arriving in Plitvice the guided tour with a local guide will start and take you in this green world of lakes and waterfalls. Even some free time will be given to enjoy the beauty of nature or just to relax, take some drink or lunch. In the late afternoon we will return back to Bled hotel.
From Ljubljana to the Alpine region below the Julian Alps we reach Bled, the magnificent alpine resort.
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. Take a boat ride with “Pletna”, a traditional boat made by locals and reach the only true island in Slovenia or visit breath-taking beauty of Bled’s Vintgar gorge, where wooden path will take along the rushing river Radovna through the picturesque gorge, which measures 1600m and ends with 26-metre waterfall Šum.
Continue to Bohinj, our largest glacial lake located in the Triglav National Park. Take a swim or canoe or just walk around it. Lake’s natural environment will impress you while it shows different face each season.
After tasting the exquisite sour milk or famous Bled’s cream cake we stop in Skofja Loka, one of the oldest Slovenian towns, have a walk around this medieval and charming town, situated under the castle and the monastery.