Introducing a 7-day escorted tour across Slovenia, visiting Postoja caves, Piran, Gorska Brda, Sova Valley, Bled, Bohinj and its capital Ljabljana

Slovenia is a small country in Central Europe, but contains within its borders Alpine mountains, thick forests, historic cities, and a short Adriatic coastline

The Green Heart of Central Europe tour

Places you'll visit:
Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriška Brda, Sova Valley, Bled, and Bohinj

Day-By-Day Program: 

Day 1 – Sunday: Arrive in Ljubljana (or Venice)
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to explore or relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner (D)

– Transfer Supplement from Venice (VCE airport)

Day 2 – Monday: Explore Ljubljana
In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana followed by lunch. After some free time, take a cable car to Ljubljana Castle with an amazing view of the city. Later, enjoy wine tasting of some excellent Slovenian wines. Evening on your own (B)

Day 3 – Tuesday: To Postojna & Piran
Travel to the Karst region. Your first stop is at Postojna Cave – one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this unique subterranean world by a miniature electric train. After the tour, visit a nearby wine producer for Teran wine and prosciutto tasting. Finally, drive to Piran on the Slovenian coast (B)

Day 4 – Wednesday: To Portoroz & Goriška Brda
See the highlights of Piran in the morning, then head to Portoroz – a popular tourist resort. Continue to the hilly region of Goriska Brda. Discover the charming town of Dobrovo and have a delicious dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Nova Gorica (B, D)

Day 5 – Thursday: To Soca Valley & Bled
Drive along the emerald-green Soca River, passing through Kobarid – featured in Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms. Visit the WWI Museum, before continuing to Bled. On the way, stop to visit the Boka Waterfall viewpoint (B)

Day 6 – Friday: Explore Bled
Start off your day with a sightseeing tour of Soca Valley – a charming town on the shores of Lake Bled. You’ll also visit the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. We'll return to the lakeshore and taste the famous Bled cream cake.
In the afternoon, tour the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj, enjoy a relaxing walk along the lakeshore, and take a cable car to Mt. Vogel. Enjoy some cheese tasting and admire the stunning Julian Alps. Tonight, celebrate the wonderfully scenic vacation with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant (B, D)

Day 7: Saturday – Depart Ljubljana (or Venice)
After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to Ljubljana airport for your departure (B)

– Transfer Supplement to Venice (VCE airport)

Included Features:

• First-class hotels
• Arrival transfer from Ljubljana airport on Day 1
• Departure transfer to Ljubljana airport on Day 7
• Transfer Supplement from/to Venice (VCE airport)
• Daily breakfast and 2 dinners
• Professional English-Speaking Tour Director
• Licensed Local Guides
• Touring with modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Whisper technology for enhanced touring
• Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Entrance fees included where indicated in bold
  
  
  

Hotels:

• Ljubljana: Hotel Lev or similar (4S)

• Piran: Hotel Piran or similar (4S)

• Nova Gorica:  Hotel Perla / Park or similar (4S)

• Bled/Ribno: Hotel Park / Ribno or similar (4S)

Dates & Prices, 2024