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The Essence of Slovenia
The Essence of Slovenia
The Essence of Slovenia
The Essence of Slovenia
The Essence of Slovenia

The Essence of Slovenia

By Traveling Slovenia by GoSlo
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Price is €2,926 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Overview

Slovenia is a small but very diverse country. Its essence is hidden in specialities that enrich every traveller who visits this country on the sunny side of the Alps. This route presents the pearls of Slovenia, accompanied with sightseeing, delicious food, good company, and of course natural beauties.

Highlights:

  • Walking tour of the charming old city centre of Ljubljana
  • Visit the iconic Bled Lake
  • Feel the atmosphere of Alpine Village Kranjska Gora
  • Enjoy a spectacular drive the highest road pass in Slovenia – Vršič Pass
  • Admire emerald river Soča
  • Enjoy wine tasting of excellent local wines at Goriška brda
  • Visit the home of the Lipizzan breed and discover its unique history
  • Explore gorgeous seaside town Piran
  • The Queen of the Underground World – Postojna Cave
  • Feel the atmosphere of city famous for the Counts of Celje
  • The attractive city of Maribor with lovely architecture of Maribor and the river
    Drava
  • Visit the oldest town in Slovenia – Ptuj

Activity location

  • Ljubljana
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ljubljana
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia

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The Essence of Slovenia
  • Activity duration is 8 days8d8d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€2,925.82 x 1 Adult€2,925.82
Total
Price is €2,925.82

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Slovenia - Ljubljana
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: A 4* Hotel in Ljubljana
Ljubljana
  • 24m
In the morning meet and greet your guide and travel companions in the lobby of the hotel / airport. After knowing each other we explore the city centre of Ljubljana. The old city centre has a unique architectural appearance, particularly due to its mixture of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture with masterful creations by the 20th century architect Jože Plečnik. The funicular will take us to the Castle of Ljubljana situated above the town. Time to admire the magnificent view, which on a sunny day stretches all the way to the Alps. We suggest ending the day with a boat cruise on the Ljubljanica River. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay.
Ljubljana Old Town
  • 5h
The old city centre has a unique architectural appearance, particularly due to its mixture of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture with masterful creations by the 20th century architect Jože Plečnik.
The Ljubljana Castle
  • 2h
The funicular (included in the price) will take us to the Castle of Ljubljana situated above the town. Time to admire the magnificent view, which on a sunny day stretches all the way to the Alps. (To enter some parts of the castle, like clock tower, the entrence fee will need to be payed)
Day 2: Ljubljana - Bled - Kranjska Gora
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Kranjska Gora
Bled
  • 4h
After breakfast, we drive to the Slovenian mountain area and visit the most renowned lake of Slovenia, Bled Lake. We explore the town of Bled, and visit the historical Bled Castle. We take time to enjoy tasting “kremšnita”, the famous Bled cake. Free time for individual sightseeing.
Lake Bled
  • 3h
visit the most renowned lake of Slovenia, Bled Lake. We explore the town of Bled. We take time to enjoy tasting “kremšnita”, the famous Bled cake. Free time for individual sightseeing.
Bled Castle (Blejski Grad)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the historical Bled Castle, that offers magical views on the lake, the island and the surrounding mountain peeks.
Kranjska Gora
  • 12h
In the late afternoon, we drive to the small village of Kranjska Gora, a perefect place to take a walk in the nature and enjoy the views. Accommodation and overnight stay.
Planica Valley
  • 1h
From Krnjska gora we will visit nearby Planica, the valley of ski jumping hills, which is believed to be the cradle of ski jumping.
Day 3: Kranjska Gora - Vršič Pass - Soča Valley - Kobarid - Goriška Brda
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Goriška Brda
Vrsic Pass - Julian Alps
  • 15m
At an elevation of 1611m this is the highest mountain pass in Slovenia and the highest in the Eastern Julian Alps, presenting a breathtaking alpine panorama up to Triglav, the highest mountain of Slovenia. The Vršič Pass links the Upper valley of the Sava River with the Trenta Valley.
Soca Valley
  • 30m
We take a short hike to the spring of the Soča River.
Kobarid
  • 3h
Visit of Kobarid, where we can hear all about World War I and the famous battle at the Isonzo Front - “Soška fronta”. We visit a dairy museum “Od planine do Planike” in Kobarid. The presentation of the history of cheese-making is followed by an unforgettable tasting of cheeses and milk products like sour milk with honey produced there.
Kobarid Museum (Kobariski muzej)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit of Kobarid, where we can hear all about World War I and the famous battle at the Isonzo Front - “Soška fronta”.
Klet Brda
  • 12h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to Goriška Brda, Slovenian wine country, where we stop at a local winery for a taste of the region’s typical wines, such as: merlot, chardonnay, sauvignon, cabernet… Accommodation in a hotel and overnight stay.
Day 4: Goriška Brda - Lipica Stud Farm - Ham drying facility in Karst - Slovenian Coast
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Portorož
Lipica
  • 2h
After breakfast, we drive to Lipica and visit a stud farm with a more than 400-year-old tradition of breeding and selection of thoroughbred horses. Some free time to enjoy nature.
Pršutarna Lokev na Krasu, proizvodnja pršuta in suhomesnatih izdelkov, d.o.o.
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Then we take a coach trip to the Karst area. Firstly, we visit the ham-drying facility, where we see the production of the famous Slovenian dried-ham – prosciutto. Tasting of Karst dry-cured ham “pršut” with a glass of local red wine “Teran”
Piran
  • 4h
We continue our journey towards the Slovenian coast, and visit Piran. This city with its rich cultural heritage resembles a large open-air museum with medieval architecture. Narrow streets and compact houses give the town its unique charm. Piran is one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions.
Portoroz
  • 12h
Portorož is the famous beachside city just next to Piran. It offers many bars, resturants, casinos and nice walking promenade by the sea. Accommodation and overnight stay.
Day 5: Slovenian Coast - Postojna - Celje
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Celje
Postojna Cave
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast we depart to the famous underground world of the Postojna Cave. For 140 years, the Postojna Cave - as the only cave in the world - offers a unique and adventurous ride with a special cave train, which will take you into the cave, under spectacular underground arches, which are embellished with chandelier look-alike stalactites, through a beautiful subterranean world full of playful limestone sculptures.
Trojane
  • 30m
A short stop at Trojane for a snack, its famous donut.
Celje
  • 12h
Arrival at Celje, the city famous for the Counts of Celje, who ruled on what is Slovenian territory today. In the city, we step into a “time machine”.Arrival at Celje, the city famous for the Counts of Celje, who ruled on what is Slovenian territory today. In the city, we step into a “time machine”. Firstly, we visit the unique archaeological display of CELEIA – “City below the City”, called the Troia Secunda by the Romans, and the Regional Museum of Celje, where we admire the “Celje Ceiling”. Accommodation and overnight stay.
Celje Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Afterwards we continue our journey into medieval times when we visit the Old Castle of Celje. We take a walk around the castle and at the end we visit Frederick’s Tower and enjoy a spectacular view of the city below.
Day 6: Celje - Maribor - Prekmurje Region
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in Slovenske Gorice Wine region
Maribor
  • 12h
Morning departure to Maribor, the capital of the Štajerska region. We visit the beautiful city of Maribor, take a walk in the city centre and along the embankment of the Drava River, and take a wander through the lively streets and squares, where history and tradition are blended with dynamics and modernity. Let Lent the oldest part of the town, enchant you with its Old Vine - the oldest in the world -, the medieval towers and remains of the old town walls. We continue to another Slovenian wine region – Slovenske Gorice, and visit a wine cellar where we experience the wonderful flavours of several domestic and sparkling wines. Accommodation and overnight stay.
Day 7: Prekmurje region - Ptuj - Ljubljana
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Ljubljana
Prekmurje Region
  • 5h
After breakfast, we continue our journey to a small village of Filovci, well known for its pottery. We visit a museum of pottery. In Bogojina, we visit the church, work of the renowned Slovenian architect Plečnik. As the Prekmurje region is famous for “bograč” goulash, we take time and taste it.
Ptuj
  • 3h
Then we head to Ptuj, the oldest documented Slovenian town, and take a walk around the town. We see the medieval streets, the City Tower, the Church of St. George, the Slovenian market, the City Market and other attractions.
Ljubljana
  • 12h
Departure to Ljubljana. Accommodation and farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay.
Day 8: Ljubljana
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ljubljana
  • 1h
After breakfast we meet in the lobby to say farewell to our new friends and travel companions and take the last group photo in memory of the unforgettable moments in Slovenia. Check-out.

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  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLjubljana
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELjubljana
    • Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia

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