Stunning Slovenia 8 days/7 nights

Itinerary

Day 1: LJUBLJANA

Stop At: Ljubljana Old Town, Ljubljana Slovenia
Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet with your tour director and get to know the details of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ljubljana: Radisson Blu 4*, Union Hotel 4* or similar

Day 2: LJUBLJANA

Stop At: Ljubljanski Grad, Grajska planota 1, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia
Start your day with visit of beloved Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around and show you most important attractions, such as Presens’ square, Tripple bridge, fishmarket, town hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ljubljana: Radisson Blu 4*, Union Hotel 4* or similar

Day 3: MARIBOR & PTUJ

Stop At: Maribor Cathedral (Church of St John the Baptist), Slomshkov trg 20, Maribor 2000 Slovenia
Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as the city with the oldest grapevine in the world which counts more than 400 years. The guide will take you through the old town by the river, where you will also stop in oine of restaurants for lunch. Some free time and then continue to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It was the Romans who left a very strong mark here, with their gravestones, temples and roads and back then the city was known as Petovio. Later on drive back to Ljubljana and overnight.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Ljubljana: Radisson Blu 4*, Union Hotel 4* or similar

Day 4: PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – SLOVENIAN SEASIDE

Stop At: Postojna Cave, Jamska cesta 30, Postojna 6230 Slovenia
Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst underworld. Your fist stop - Predjama, amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. It will definitely leave you speechless. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experience of the underworld. After breathtaking walk underground time for lunch and afternoon drive to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in one of the seaside resorts and free time to relax on the beach!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Seaside: Lifeclass 4*, Casa Rosa 4*, Histrion 4* or similar

Day 5: PIRAN & KOPER

Stop At: Piran Town Walls, Ulica IX. Korpusa 29, Piran Slovenia
In the morning we take a guided tour of small boutique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used to be part of Venetian republic once so the city's architecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely one of the most adorable cities in the world. After free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Koper, Slovenian coastal town that once used to be an island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy Slovenian seaside and relax!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Seaside: Lifeclass 4*, Casa Rosa 4*, Histrion 4* or similar

Day 6: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – KOBARD – JULIAN ALPS

Stop At: Lipizzan Museum Lipikum, Lipica 5, Lipica 6210 Slovenia
After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get to know another story, this time about the horses. You will meet a special breeded horse, called Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breeded for Habsburg monarchy and are famous for being born black and becoming white while growing up. Done with very interesting visit of the historical studfarm, continue to emerald valley of Soca. The region used to be part of well known Isonzo front in WWI, and the most important, the 12th happened in Caporetto (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the valley and offers also a WWI museum. Museum visit after lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, where magical views and pristine nature is waiting for you!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Julian Alps: Rikli Balance 4*, Eco Park Bohinj 4* or similar

Day 7: BLED & BOHINJ

Stop At: Lake Bohinj, Triglav National Park, Bohinjsko Jezero 4265 Slovenia
Time for Alpine fairytale! With immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the region, while island in the middle of the lake can be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by unforgettable views of Triglav NP. Some free time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the lake shore. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy free time in Alpine world.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Julian Alps: Rikli Balance 4*, Eco Park Bohinj 4* or similar

Day 8: DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA /VENICE or ZAGREB

Stop At: Ljubljana Old Town, Ljubljana Slovenia
Free time until departure for your flight back home.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Julian Alps: Rikli Balance 4*, Eco Park Bohinj 4* or similar