Highlights of Slovenia

Slovenia surprises visitors at every step with its natural sites. In this tiny piece of Europe, the picturesque features of the Alpine, Mediterranean, Karst, and Pannonian worlds are combined. At the contact point of such naturally diverse regions, nature shows a hundred attractive faces.
Slovenia is a country of karst region, and its Kras region gave its name to this type of limestone landscape across the world. In Slovenia, there are thousands of karst caves and shafts, and about one tenth of them are open to visitors. The best known is Postojna Cave, but many prefer the Å kocjan Caves, which are on UNESCO’s list of world natural and cultural heritage sites. Snežna jama cave with its frozen stalactites in alpine Mount Raduha is a special sight, and the caves in the shallow karst of Dolenjska are also quite unique.

Escorted Tour AUD1953 twin share (AUD2419 single)

Ljubljana–Nova Gorica–Bled–Bohinj–Ljubljana

7 days / 6 nights

Inclusions:

* 6 nights accommodation in hotel category of your choice

* Meals as specified

* Arrival and departure transfers to/from airport

* Transportation by air-conditoned coach

* Sightseeing as specified conducted in English language only

* Tour escort throughout

Itinerary:

Day 1: Mon: Ljubljana

Arrive Ljubljana, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Walk through the Old Town. Relax with a welcome drink, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Ljubljana. D

Day 2: Tue: Ljubljana to Predjama, Lipica & Nova Gorica

Today you will explore the Karst region. Morning visit to Postojna Caves. Continue on to the dramatic 16th century Predjama Castle, set in a cavern halfway up a cliff. Then on to Lipica stud farm to watch a performance of the famous Lipizzaner horses. Dinner accompanied by wines of the region at a local restaurant. Overnight Nova Gorica. BD

Day 3: Wed: Nova Gorica to Soca Valley, Vrsic & Bled

Morning drive following the emerald green Soca River upstream. Pass through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway’s “Farewell to Arms”), and over the mountain pass of Vrsic (1611m above sea level). Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Bled. BD

Day 4: Thu: Bled

Morning boat ride to the island in the centre of Lake Bled. Visit the baroque church and toll the bell. Walk through Vintgar, a scenic gorge near Bled. Afternoon drive to Skofja Loka, one of the oldest towns in Slovenia, rising above the confluence of two rivers. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Bled. BD

Day 5: Fri: Bled & Bohinj

This day is reserved for the alpine beauty of Lake Bohinj. Drive through Srednja Vas, where they make the best cheese in Slovenia, to Studor to see the unique haystacks. Continue on to Lake Bohinj for a stroll around the lake and a cable car ride to Mt Vogel (1922m above sea level). Farewell dinner at Lectar’s Restaurant. Overnight Bled. BD

Day 6: Sat: Bled to Ljubljana

After breakfast drive to Ljubljana for a guided tour of the city. You will see City Hall, Robba’s Fountain, cross the Three Bridges to the University and Parliament. Ljubljana is particularly lively on Saturday mornings, with its open-air market. Dinner at a local restaurant. Optional evening concert. Overnight Ljubljana. BD

Day 7: Sun: Ljubljana

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure. B