Experience Slovenia

Upon arrival at Ljubljana airport, you will be met and transferred to your Ljubljana hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring. This evening meet your fellow travelers for the orientation meeting including a Welcome Drink. (WD) (transfer supplement from Venice, VCE airport***)

In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana followed by lunch. After some free time take a cable car to Ljubljana castle and enjoy wine tasting of some excellent Slovenian wines with an amazing view of Ljubljana. Evening on your own. (B, WT)

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

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

Drive along the emerald-green Soca River, through Kobarid, featured in Hemmingway's A Farewell to Arms, and stop to visit the WWI Museum. Later, continue to Bled, stopping at Boka waterfall viewpoint. (B)

A sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this 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 will return to the lake shore and taste the famous Bled cream cake. In the afternoon, tour to the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj, enjoy a relaxing walk along the lake shore, 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)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ljubljana for your departure flight. (B) (transfer supplement from Venice, VCE airport***)