This escorted Tour takes you to Ljubljana, Piran, Nova Gorica, Bled. Tour is available 8 times a year.
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
LJUBLJANA / SLOVENIA
Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana, 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.
2. day
PIRAN / SLOVENIA
In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana. 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)
3. day
NOVA GORICA / SLOVENIA
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 Šmartno and have a delicious dinner at a local tourist farm. Overnight in Nova Gorica. (B,D)
4. day
BLED / SLOVENIA
Drive along the emerald green Soca River, through Kobarid, featured in Hemmingway’s
A Farewell to Arms and stop to visit of the WWI Museum. Later, continue to Bled,
stopping at Boka waterfall viewpoint. Your evening is at leisure, to begin exploring the
town. (B)
5. day
BLED / SLOVENIA
A sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this charming town on the shores of Lake Bled. You’ll also visit 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, travel to Skofj a Loka, a beautiful medieval town with a castle that rises above the confl uence of the two Sora Rivers, Poljanska Sora, and Selska Sora. After the sightseeing tour visits the Nace homestead and taste some of the local products. (B)
6. day
BLED / SLOVENIA
Today tour to the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj, enjoy a relaxing walk along the lake shore and take a cable car to Mt. Vogel, from where you will admire the stunning Julian Alps. Before returning to Bled you will visit the Shepherd’s Museum and taste some of the best Slovenian cheeses. Tonight, celebrate the wonderfully scenic vacation with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)
7. day
Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ljubljana or Venice airport for your flight home. (B)