Day trips Ljubljana & Around

• Alpine Pearl (Bled)
   

Duration: Half day

Included: transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to the Bled Castle and ‘pletna’ boat ride to the island

Description:

We recommend to visitors who are interested in learning more about Bled to take a sightseeing tour around this resort. Travelers discovered Bled in the middle of the 19th century, after a Swiss doctor, Mr. Arnold Rikli, had built a climatic health centre there.
Bled is often described as the pearl of the Alpine region. It is unique with its emerald-green lake, a church on the island in the middle of the lake and a medieval castle from the 11th century, perched on a steep cliff above the lake.
A bus ride around the lake is followed by a guided tour of Bled castle (grad). Take a ride over to the island on a pletna, an old-fashioned canopied wooden boat similar to a Venetian gondola

Medieval Cities (Skofja Loka and Kranj)

Duration: half day

Included: transport; English-speaking guide; entrance fee to museum

Description:
 
This half-day excursion takes you to see two Slovenian towns. Kranj is Slovenia's fourth largest town with an attractive Old town. The old town of Kranj is placed on an escarpment above the rivers Kokra and Sava and attracts with many beautiful old buildings.

Another old town is Škofja loka with most preserved medieval parts in Slovenia. Throughout the centuries the inhabitants of the town and its surroundings were occupied in many trades, which (were) developed at the end of the Middle Ages into the trade unions - guilds. There were many famous artists, writers and scientists who created a rich cultural inheritance of the town, as a result of constant working in an environment full of art and nature.

Sightseeing tour in Škofja Loka takes you through its narrow streets to the 15th ct. Jacob's parish church, to the old Town Hall from the 16th ct. and other medieval buildings nearby and eventually to the Friezing bishops' castle boasting on a hill above the town. Afterwards you will have some free time for refreshments, snacks or further exploring of the town

Underground Treasures (Postojna & Predjama Castle)

Duration: Half day

Included: transport; English-speaking guide; entrance fee to cave and castle

Description:

On this day we take you to the biggest and worldwide known Slovenian cave system - the Postojna Caves.

A two million years old and 27-km long system of subterranean caves is one of the most easily accessible networks of underground caves in the world. A ride by electrical train will be followed by a guided walk through a series of cave halls with drop stones, pillars and translucent curtains that create unforgettable impressions. The underworld system is a home of the mysterious, unique and rare amphibian Proteus Anguinus, or human fish as it is popularly called here

• Cradle of Lipizzaner & Human Fish:

Duration: Full day

Included: transfer, guide, entrance fees to the cave and stud farm

Description:

In the southwestern part of Slovenia stretches a region called Kras (Karst). It is a land of rare beauty, secret underground waters and caves, special climate and scarce vegetation. And right there, in a picturesque village of Lipica, for more than 400 years beautiful, white horses called Lipizzaners have been bred.

A local guide will take the visitors on a guided tour through the stables pointing out different methods of stages of breeding and training of these noble animals.

A special feature is a show-program of a star Lipizzaner studs performing the excellence of what they have learnt in their school of training.

Another curiosity of the Karst is the caves and we'll take you to the biggest and worldwide known Slovenian caves of Postojna.

Sightseeing tour includes a ride by electrical train, taking visitors into the world of drop stones and other cave formations. You will be shown a mysterious and rare cave amphibian Proteus Anguinus or human fish

 


Venice, a romantic Capital of the World:

Duration: Full Day

Included: transport, English-speaking guide, Prince of Venice catamaran

Description:

A day trip to the city of every person's dreams and desires, where the magnificent palaces and churches rise from the water's surface up to the sky. The vaporetto (water bus) takes you from Tronchetto along the canals to St. Mark's square. Upon arrival, you will be taken to the Murano glass factory and afterwards have some time free to yourself. In Venice there is so much to see, the Dodge's palace, the St.Mark's basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, the RialtoBridge and hundreds of canals and bridges
A gondola ride along the GrandeCanal can be arranged as an optional tour

Where the Medieval meets the Present (Maribor & Ptuj)

Duration: Full day
Included: transport; English-speaking guide; entrance fee to the Ptuj Castle; wine tasting with lunch in Maribor

Description:

Maribor is the second biggest town in Slovenia and in character totally different from Ljubljana and the western parts of the country. It is situated on the banks of the Drava River, in the hilly countryside among the best vineyards. You will visit the city's famous wine cellar and taste excellent wines from the region.

The oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj is located just a short drive from Maribor. The writer Tacitus mentioned it for the first time already in the year 69. Numerous archaeological remains prove that the city experienced its first period of prosperity as the Roman town of Poetovio.

The present much admired appearance of the city originates from the Middle Ages when Ptuj experienced its second rise to wealth and prominence. You will explore its beauty in a walking tour through the town and the visit of the PtujCastle. The castle, the Dominican and Minorite monasteries, the Provostchurch and the old city hall are some of the curiosities of the town, worth seeing. The heritage of past centuries will enchant even the most demanding visitor of this town

Breathe Mediterranean (Portorož & Piran):

Duration: Full day

Included: transport; English-speaking guide; boat ride along the Slovenian coast or visit to Secovlje Salina regional park

Description:

When staying in the capital of Slovenia, take some time to visit the Mediterranean world of the coastal region of Slovenia.
We invite you to join us to visit the most beautiful and the oldest Slovenian coastal town of Piran, where you can admire its charming Venetian architecture.
Our first stop will be in a small fishing town of Izola, where we board a boat to take us along the coast to Piran. A walking tour through the medieval town of Piran will take place and afterwards you will have plenty of time to take a swim in the Adriatic or have lunch in one of the numerous fresh fish restaurants.
A contrast to the historic Piran represents Portorož, the most popular Slovene coastal resort, which you can discover during your free time

UNESCO Spot (Lipica Stud Farm & ŠkocjanCaves)

Duration: Full Day

Included: transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to ŠkocjanCaves and Lipica Stud Farm

Description:

In the southwestern part of Slovenia stretches a region called Kras (Karst). It is a land of rare beauty, secret underground waters and caves, special climate and scarce vegetation. And right there in a picturesque village of Lipica for more than 400 years beautiful, white horses called Lipizzaners have been bred.
A local guide will take the visitors on a guided tour through the stables pointing out different methods of stages of breeding and training of these noble animals. A special feature is a show-program of a star Lipizzaner studs performing the excellence of what they have learnt in their school of training.
The Škocjan caves have an extremely complex system of cave passages in a total length of 5.8 km. The caves are the biggest and best known natural phenomenon within the classical Karst area. With the shifting of sink holes in the geological past, numerous collapsed valleys have formed at the contact point where flysch meets limestone under the caverns. With their depth of 163 meters, Velika dolina and Mala dolina charm every visitor. The finest view of both valleys with the natural bridge and the cave that separates them is from an observation point.

The caves, with an immense underground gorge and halls, are the beginning of the Škocjan underground system The caves probably have the biggest cave hall in Europe, measuring 12,000 square meters (1.2 hectares) in cross section. The Reka river runs underground for almost 40 km, to the sources of the Timav in the Gulf of Trieste (Italy)

Golf Experience

Duration: Half Day or full day

Description:

Those who connect relaxation with golf clubs, balls and wide greens, can come to Slovenia and enjoy not only the golf clubs, golf courses and practice areas, but also diverse landscapes of the charming green plains. There are eight golf courses in Slovenia, from the Panonian north-east to the karst south-west, from the meadows under the Julian Alps to the hills by the Sava River.

Besides their tidiness, their favorable points are also accessibility, openness and different possibilities of golf learning – for individual enthusiasts who want to improve their knowledge and also for beginners, children, and families…

 


Alpine Lakes (Bled and Bohinj)

Duration: Full day

Included: transport; English-speaking guide; entrance fees to Bled's castle and Savica Waterfall; Pletna ride to the island

Description:

Bled is often mentioned as the Pearl of the Alpine region due to its emerald-green lake, a church on the island in the middle of the lake and a medieval castle from the 11th century on a cliff above the lake.

After a bus ride around the lake a guided tour of the Bled castle will start. Then you will be taken by Bled's typical "pletna" boat to the island.

The journey continues to the largest glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps mountain range, with the highest Slovene peak (Mt. Triglav) rising above it.

After a 15 minute walk you will reach the source of the Sava Bohinjka River and later have enough time to relax at the side of the peaceful Bohinj Lake.

Don't miss the St. John's church beside the lake adorned with 13th century frescoes. If you are a mountain-view-fanatic, take a ride by cable car up to the Mt. Vogel (1600 m high), and enjoy in beautiful scenery of the mountains and the valley with the lake

Unlimited Experience (Julian Alps)

Duration: Full Day

Description:

Excursion to the Julian Alps will show you our unique and unspoiled Alpine world. Passing through Kranjska gora, a famous winter sports centre, the coach will take to the highest Slovene mountain pass Vršič (1611 m), along the serpentine like road. A stop at the Vrsic pass will give you the time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of amazing Julian Alps. You will have the time for refreshments and for a short walk.

The journey will take us down to the Trenta Valley, one of the most beautiful and untouched Alpine valleys. This is the valley of the most beautiful Slovene river Soča, known by its turquoise water.
In the valley you will visit the museum where you will get to know the cultural and natural heritage of the TriglavNational Park. In the small town of Bovec, winter and summer tourist resort, you will stop for a lunch break. Afterwards the road will take you further via the Italian Alps, passing Tarvisio, back to Slovenia

• Slovene Istria - Taste of Countryside

  Duration: Full Day

Included: transport; guide; visit of Tonas House; traditional lunch in village Korte; visit of villages in Istria; visit of Izola

Description:

Images keep following in: hilly countryside, stonewalled pastures, green valleys, small towns, sweet-smelling flowers, vineyards and olive plantations, old stone houses, villages on the top of neighboring hills, pine-trees and friendly people.

"Tonina hiša" is a special museum, which shows you old items and proofs illustrating the life of the Istria inhabitants in ancient times.

You visit an Istrian village with its characteristic littoral houses, courtyards, stables and barns, and hospitable inhabitants. Afterwards you will have a lunch in a restaurant Korte. Further you will visit Izola, an old fishing town with the rich history. With the pleasant position on the nothern Istria and the marine is also important nautical centre. The first step toward the tourism started in 1820 when the thermal water was discovered. The town is important by a fishing industry. The first fishing industry factory at the Adriatic coast was built near Izola. Interesting: Latin name for island is "izola" and Izola use to be an island which was connected to the mainland with a stony bridge