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. Predjama Castle is situated close to the caves and it is one of the most spectacular medieval castles and the biggest cave castle in the world.
We will start the excursion from hotel in Bled. The road to Postojna takes about 1 hour of ride. First we will visit the Postojna caves. The visit takes about 90 minutes. Some free time for souvenirs or drinks, than we will proceed with the transfer to the Predjama castle (about 10 min) and with the visit of it. After the visit of the castle we will take the road back to the hotel in Bled.
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. Visit the biggest cave castle in the world Predjama Castle, one of the most spectacular medieval castles.
Dive right into the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and discover its essence by the best means possible – through the food and wine! Ljubljana is one of Europe’s most underrated destinations, so not only will this tour give you a behind the scenes peek into local life, you’ll also be exploring a place in a way that very few travellers have done before. Win-win situation in our book! We’ll start our city adventure with a bang – we’ll show you the most stunning view across the city from a café on top of one of the most prominent buildings in town, the perfect lasting memory for your Ljubljana experience. And a perfect photo opportunity.
We’ll order some local wine possibly a traditional cake and talk about stories of how Slovenia lived during the times of Yugoslavia, and how the country has changed since it became independent. You’ll continue your Ljubljana day tour on to a neighbourhood considered by locals to be one of the most picturesque and idyllic in the entire city. With a tiny canal running through it, a beautiful church, cosy little restaurants and bars under chestnut trees, and local stories of poets and their lovers, this neighbourhood is overflowing with charm. Along the way we’ll stop in a couple of the popular local bars to savour some delicious local cheeses and charcuterie platters, and a very impressive wine list. Most wines are carefully handpicked by the owners from small wineries around Slovenia, giving you the chance to sip on some local specialties that are hard to find in other places across the globe. On our way we will stop at Prešeren Square, in the very centre of the city.
With views of the Triple Bridge and Ljubljana Castle on one side, and a magnificent Franciscan church on the other, you’ll feel like you’ve just walked right into a scene from a beautiful postcard. In this square, your local guide will tell you tales of the love story behind the main statue in the square, which is dedicated to a famous Slovenian romantic poet, France Prešeren. You’ll be whisked away by the stories of Slovenia’s connection with love, from the country’s name, language, and Ljubljana itself – these tales are enough to soften even the hardest of hearts! Our Ljubljana tour will finish here and your local guide will be happy to give you directions back to your accommodation, or anywhere else in Ljubljana that you might like to explore.
The steam train will start its journey from the railway station Je- senice at 8:53 and pass the Alpine jewels of Bled and Bohinjska Bistrica on its way towards the final destination in the town Kanal in the valley of the river Soca. The train continues its way to the final train station in Nova Gorica. For railway enthusiasts this two-hours-long train ride along the Bohinj railway will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience.
The view of Lake Bled, crossing and passing numerous gorges, riding through many tunnels, the longest of which measures 6.327 in (3.93 miles), will absolutely not leave you indifferent. Make sure your cameras are at hand! On the train we will be accompanied by tour guides and staff who will provide a merry atmosphere and give information about the train, the Bohinj railway itself and the regions we will be driving through. There will also be a restaurant car where drinks and small snacks will be served.
At the railway station in Kanal we will get off the train and continue our way on buses, accompanied by tour guides we will drive along the river Soca pass the villages Anhovo and Plave to the winegrowing region at the Slovene Italian border Gori3ka Brda. In this picturesque area we will enjoy the views of beautiful small villages, vineyards and fruit gardens.
On our way to Dobrovo, the center of Goriska Brda, we will make a short stop in the village Gonjace and climb up a 23 m (75.5 ft) lookout tower, where the whole region of Goriska Brda will be seen from. With some luck with the weather, the neighboring regions of the Vipava valley, the plateau of Kras, Friuli in Italy, the Italian Dolomites and the Julian Alps will be clearly seen from there. We have been ‘on the road’ for quite a while by then it will be time to stop for lunch, which will be served at one of the local restaurants.
Before our return to the Soca valley we will also visit the largest wine cellar in the region and there you‘ll be able to buy yourselves some of the prominent wines of Goriska Brda. Returning to Nova Gorica, the center of the western part of Slovenia, lying right at the Slovene Italian border, we will board the steam train again and start our railway journey back towards the region of Gorenjska.
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.
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 Portorož. The road will take about 4 hours across the Slovenia and 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 Portorož hotel.
Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between Golf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town is built on the island and it is the most picturesque and romantic towns on Mediterranean. Pula is a seafront city on the tip of Istrian peninsula, known for its protected harbor, beach-lined coast and Romans ruins like Amphitheatre. The visit of those jewels will keep you speechless.
The tour starts from hotel in Bled. The first goal – Rovinj - will be reached in about 3 hours. The walking tour will be made. Than we will proceed to the visit of one of local producers of wines and will try some nice local wines. Our rode will continue until Pula (less than 1 hour). The visit of the city and its enormous amphitheater – Arena. Some free time will be given and then in the late afternoon we will take the road back to Bled.
Istria is peninsula with their specific vegetation and nice position at the head of Adriatic. The taste of its olive oil and typical wine will make this experience even stronger. The visit of beautiful jewels as city of Rovinj and Pula with their specific Mediterranean look will let you enjoy in their specifics as the church of St. Euphemia in Rovinj or the roman Amphitheater in Pula.
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. The Škocjan caves are the largest known underground canyon in the world and they are one of UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites. It is an example of extraordinary natural beauty. Not fare from them lies the town Koper. It is the biggest city on the Slovenian Adriatic coastline. It is known for its big port. The old town center is medieval with Venetian and Gothic–style influence.
The tour starts from hotel in Bled. The road to Lipica takes about 90 min. We will visit the Lipica stud farm and after it we will precede the tour to Škocjan. After about only 20 min of the road we will be in Škocjan caves and the visit of them will start. Than the road will continue to Koper. In 30 min the road will take us to this beautiful Mediterranean town. We will visit the old part of the city and then we will take some free time for lunch and individual activities. In the afternoon we will visit one of the local wine cellars testing its local wines and special ham. In the late afternoon we will take the road back to hotel.
Discover hidden treasures of Slovene Karst by visiting Škocjan Caves a part of UNESCO Natural World Heritage. Visit the home of white Lipizzaner horses admired all around the world – Lipica Stud Farm. Explore Koper city with sharm and rich history and testing the local wines and ham.
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. Predjama Castle is situated close to the caves and it is one of the most spectacular medieval castles and the biggest cave castle in the world.
We will start the excursion from hotel in Ljubljana. The road to Postojna takes about 40 min of ride. First we will visit the Postojna caves. The visit takes about 90 minutes. Some free time for souvenirs or drinks, than we will proceed with the transfer to the Predjama castle (about 10 min) and with the visit of it. After the visit of the castle we will take the road back to the hotel in Ljubljana.
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. Visit the biggest cave castle in the world Predjama Castle, one of the most spectacular medieval castles.
In the heart of the Kamnik Alps there is a nice and lovely old town called Kamnik. It is surrounded by the mountains and one of them is Velika Planina that offers a great view on it. It is green and with unique architecture of more than 50 Shepard’s huts. The whole day will be like a jump back in time!
Start from hotel in Portorož and transfer to the foothill of the Velika Planina will take about 2.5 hours of ride. We will take than the funicular to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful view and its green pastures. We will proceed the tour visiting the Preskar’s hat museum and after it – only 10 min away we will stop in Kamnik. Here we will take the visit of the city and after some free time for individual activities we will return back to hotel in Portorož.
Time to visit to Kamnik, one of the loveliest and oldest towns in Slovenia which is surrounded by the beautiful Kamnik Alps. First you will visit Velika Planina that will offer you a great aerial view of Kamnik and its surrounding. This mountain plateau with its green pastures and typical and unique architecture of more than 50 Shepard’s huts offers a really nice experience. Later stop in Preskar's hut museum, the only preserved example of a typical oval Velika planina hut in Slovenia, where you will learn more about Sheppard's history in this region. Afternoon will be spent in Kamnik and its medieval city center. A jump back in time is guaranteed!
Lake Bled is famous for its little island in the middle and a castle above it. Visit the Alpine world of Triglav National Park, where The Bohinj valley lies, known for its scenic beauty and pristine nature.
Drive across the Pokljuka plateau, a high altitude wlderness with thick pine forests. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok). The island has several buildings, the main one being the pilgrimage church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary (Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in its current form near the end of the 17th century, and decorated with remains of Gothic frescos from around 1470 in the presbyterium and rich Baroque equipment.
The church has a 52 m (171 ft) tower and there is a Baroque stairway from 1655 with 99 stone steps leading up to the building. The church is frequently visited and weddings are held there regularly. Traditionally it is considered good luck for the groom to carry his bride up the steps on the day of their wedding before ringing the bell and making a wish inside the church.
The largest of the streams that flow into the lake, the Savica ('little Sava'), is fed from Crno jezero (Black Lake), the lowest-lying lake in the Triglav Lakes Valley. The outflow at the eastern end is the Jezernica creek which merges with the Mostnica to form the Sava Bohinjka, which in turn becomes the larger Sava River at the confluence with the Sava Dolinka. As found out already by Belsazar Hacquet in the 18th century, much more water leaves Lake Bohinj than enters it, which is explained with subterranean sources of water.
The clear waters are the habitat of brown trout, burbot, European chub, common minnow and Arctic char, eight genera of molluscs, as well as of numerous algae species. It is a popular day trippers' destination for swimming and other water sports. On the shore is a statue of the legendary Goldhorn (Zlatorog) chamois, whose story was perpetuated by the poet Rudolf Baumbach.