Slovenia Discovery
Experience Overview
Dive into the stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture that make Slovenia so special. Tucked between mountains, vast plains, and the Adriatic Sea, this hidden gem offers an unforgettable experience. Wander through Ljubljana’s charming streets on a food tour that’ll have you eating like a local, and hop over to Italy for a coffee tasting that adds an international flair. Explore the incredible underground world of Postojna Cave with a guide, and soak up the breathtaking views on a scenic walk along Lake Bled. Slovenia feels like a secret, but you’re about to make it your own.
Highlights
- Eat your way through Ljubljana on a food walking tour
- Take a day trip to Italy and have a coffee tasting
- Explore the underground Postojna Cave network with a guide
- Take in the natural beauty on a walk along Lake Bled
Trip Details
Product Code: 20703
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Public Bus, private vehicle, mini-train, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EXLL
Starts: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Finishes: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Ljubljana Food Walking Tour, Ljubljana
- Orientation walk in Ljubljana
- Visit the resort city of Piran
- Orientation walk of Portorož
- Day trip and visit to Trieste with coffee tasting
- Wine tasting with lunch in the Brda region of Slovenia
- Explore the Postojna Caves with a local guide
- Visit Lake Bled with a short walk
- Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
- Public Bus, private vehicle, mini-train, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,336 ($334 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Ljubljana
Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on a short orientation walk to get your bearings of the area on the way to an optional group dinner.
Day 2: Ljubljana
Head into the city centre for a deep dive into the Slovenian capital's food scene on a guided walking tour. Visit a farmers market, various gourmet shops and local diners as you eat your way through the city and enjoy a light lunch along the way.. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to continue exploring, visit the Ljubljbana Castle or just relax at a nearby cafe.
Day 3: Ljubljana/Portorož
Depart Ljubljana after breakfast and head towards the Adriatic coast, making a stop in the resort city of Piran along the way. Get oriented with your CEO on arrival and then enjoy some free time to explore the waterfront, main square and streets lined with gorgeous Venetian architecture. In the afternoon continue to the nearby town of Portorož for walk around town with the CEO before checking into the hotel for the evening.
Day 4: Portorož
Take a day trip into Italy today and cross the border to the city of Trieste. Take a walking tour with the CEO to learn a bit about the history and see some of the beautiful architecure, framed by a medieval old city and a neoclassical new city. Taste some of the coffee that Trieste is famous for then visit the nearby Miramare Castle, a beautiful 19th century building with a lush park area and amazing views over the sea. Back in Slovenia, stop for an included lunch with wine tasting at a winery before returning to Portorož in the evening.
Day 5: Portorož/Lake Bohinj
Travel inland from the coast and make a stop at the Postojna Cave, to explore the fascinating network subterranean world with an expert guide. After time in town for lunch, continue north to Lake Bled, stopping to walk around the lake with the CEO to soak in the views and enjoy the incredible scenery. Finish the day in the nearby Lake Bohinj area and check into the hotel for the evening.
Day 6: Lake Bohinj
Start the day with an orientation walk with the CEO to get acquainted to the area and with all of the great optional activities available. The rest of the day is free to get the most out of the picturesque Lake Bohinj area as you please. Options on the water could include swimming or a boat ride, otherwise go hiking, biking or ziplining as other ways to experience the natural beauty of the area. Regroup in the evening for an optional final dinner with the group.
Day 7: Lake Bohinj/Ljubljana
Travel back to Ljubljana in the morning, where the tour ends on arrival at approximately 11am.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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