To step back in time, we will visit a typical medieval gothic Bled castle built on 130 m (426 feet) high cliff. Optional visit to the tiny island of Lake Bled in the middle of the lake is possible with a traditional wooden rowing boat called pletna. In the island’s church, you can ring a bell of wishes, a tradition, that is most possibly 500 years old. Let’s explore deeper in Triglav National Park and drive through picturesque alpine villages and pastures full of hayracks. A stop at Shepherd’s museum is where you will learn all about life on the high slopes. Followed by cheese tasting which is a must for foodies. Enjoy some free time by the biggest Slovenian lake, Bohinj (lunch on own, swimming in summer time…) or take an optional cable car ride to Mt. Vogel* where you will be rewarded with astonishing views of mountain peaks and lake Bohinj on your palm. If you decide to get a lift above the clouds, let us give you a hint: Lunch up there tastes even better!

Meals: breakfast, cheese tasting

Overnight: Bled

*Mount Vogel visit is weather permitted.

Start your day with a lovely hike in a 1,6 km (1 mile) long Vintgar gorge* which carves its way through the vertical rocks and is graced with waterfalls, pools and rapids. Make sure to have your camera ready for the ride that follows; Scenic Vrsic mountain road** will take us over the highest paved mountain pass in Slovenia at 1.611 meters (5.285 feet) altitude. It has a historical value that goes back to the WWI. We are going to follow emerald Soca River with its narrow gorges and stop in Trenta to visit an interesting Alpine museum. At lunchtime we will arrive at Bovec, adrenaline capital of Slovenia, where you can join optional activities like white water rafting or kayaking on Soca River, canyoning or even skydiving – why not? If you prefer to have a laid-back afternoon and relax, you can also do it here. In the evening we will enjoy dinner in the local restaurant.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Overnight: Bovec or Kobarid

*Vintgar gorge is opened from Easter time till November 1st.

**On Public bus tour Scenic Vrsic mountain road will be replaced by Predel mountain road

Start your day by crossing Napoleon’s bridge and walk to the picturesque Kozjak waterfall caught in a stony amphitheatre. It is going to be an easy morning hike that is 2,4 km (1,5 mile) long altogether. Visit of the WWI museum in Kobarid will give us an unbiased insight of the events that happened in one of the major battles in the history of mankind on hilly terrain. Museum was awarded the Council of Europe Museum Prize and since its opening in 1990, it was visited by many notable people like monarchs, presidents of states, church superiors etc. Afternoon is reserved for pleasure in Goriška Brda that are called Slovenian Tuscany. Lunch with wine tasting. Overnight at Slovenian coast.

Meals: breakfast, lunch with wine tasting

Overnight: Portoroz or Piran

This day is all about magical and most visited places in Slovenia; white horses, baby dragons, hunted castles and knights… It sounds like a fairy tale, right? Coastal town of Piran is where Venetian Republic has left its legacy that one can feel in narrow winding streets, houses huddled close together, beautiful squares and churches. Enjoy some free time wandering around this well preserved medieval town and have coffee or gelato in one of the many cafes lined by the sea. Near Italian border we shortly stop in Lipica stud farm, home to almost 400 Lipizzaner horses, nourishing a tradition that goes back to the year of 1580. Free time for lunch in Postojna. Number one visited attraction in Slovenia is the Queen of the caves – Postojna cave. It is a system of chambers, halls and passages that you enter by open train which adds to the experience of depths and adventure. Countless stalagmite and stalactite formations are lit well enough even to take pictures. You will hear about Slovenia’s most unusual creature that we are fond of and call a human fish. Short drive away there is one of a kind, the Renaissance-style Predjama castle which has a reputation of being the most hunted castle in Europe. It is nestled in the mouth of a cave and is set within a 123-meter-tall (404 feet) rock face. Let us walk you through the story of chateau’s famous resident knight Erazem Lueger.

Meals: breakfast

Overnight: Ljubljana

Lonely Planet stated: “Ljubljana, Slovenia’s biggest city, happens to be one of Europe’s greenest and most livable capitals.” We will start our day with a guided city walk and crown it with a relaxing boat ride on Ljubljanica river. You will see Ljubljana’s best features like Plecnik’s Triple bridge, baroque St. Nicholas Cathedral, Renaissance City hall and Art Nouveau street. The rest of the day is at leisure; you will get lots of suggestions from your local guide. Dinner in one of the best restaurants in town.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Overnight: Ljubljana

Morning departure to Velika Planina mountain plateau. It is hard to imagine that 45 minutes away from Ljubljana there is a place that looks like a Hobbit Village. Velika Planina mountain plateau is considered to be the most beautiful pasture in the country. The expansive, mile-high meadows of the ‘Big Mountain’, are the scenic crown jewel of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. In the summer months, traditional dairy farmers graze their cattle up there and stay in traditional wooden huts. There is even a chapel of Snow Mary where masses are held every Sunday during summer months. We will ascend with a cable car to 1666 m (5466 feet) altitude, visit a Herdsmen’s settlement and Preskar shepherd hut museum. Locally and fresh produced lunch is included. Be ready for some great photography chances. Descend to the valley and continue to Eastern Slovenia. Stop in Zalec, hop-growing center of Slovenia, where they boost with Europe’s first beer fountain*. It can’t get cooler than that! Cheers! Or ‘Na zdravje’!, as we say in Slovenian language. Next visit is to Maribor, second largest city in the country, the city of wine, friendly people, great sights and monuments. It is also a home of the oldest – 400 years old – vine in the world. We will have a stroll in the old part of the city before we call it a day. Evening at leisure.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, beer tasting

Overnight: Maribor

*Beer fountain in Zalec is possible to visit from April 1st to October 31st.

Start your day by visiting Ptuj – the oldest town in Slovenia and one of the oldest of whole Europe. Its best-known landmark is the mid-12th-century castle, strategically located high on a hill overlooking the Drava River. After the visit of the Ptuj castle, we will explore deeper in what North Eastern part of the country has to offer. Such diversity can be seen even in the names of the towns. We will visit Jeruzalem: but don’t worry, there is no Wailing Wall, even if the name comes from original Jerusalem. It is thought to have been named by crusaders whose idea of the Promised Land consisted of verdant hills, fine wines, good food and a friendly welcome. You will discover why Romans, 13th-century crusaders and Napoleon’s soldiers all stopped here for a drink. You will learn all about it during perfect lunch setting and wine tasting. Afternoon is at leisure. In the evening join your fellow travellers for a farewell drink.

Meals: breakfast, lunch with wine tasting

Overnight: Maribor

Safe travels!

Meals: buffet breakfast or breakfast box (depends of your check out)

Note: If you need a transfer to the airport or want to continue with extension travel to neighboring countries, let us know – we will handle everything for you.