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7 Day Experience Slovenia, The Story of a Green Country – Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj

Daily Tour 7 days
Ljubljana Slovenia

Inclusions

  • *round trip airport transfers from/to Ljubljana airport/hotel*
  • *centrally located first class hotels
  • *Buffet breakfast daily
  • *welcome drink in Ljubljana
  • *two dinners (coffee or tea included)
  • *touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach
  • *professional tour director throughout
  • *licensed local guides
  • *baggage handling at hotels
  • *admissions in Bold
  • *Whisper technology enhanced touring
  • *service charges and hotel taxes

Exclusions

  • *airfare and departure taxes
  • *insurance premium non refundable
  • *meals and beverages not mentioned
  • *optional tours not mentioned
  • *tipping to driver, tour director or hotel staff
  • *any other items not mentioned

Highlights:

  • *Ljubljana  one of Europe’s greenest capitals, a prehistoric history, scenic bridges and a rich arts scene
  • *Postojna Caves part of Slovenia’s natural wonders
  • *Piran one of the best preserved historical towns anywhere on the Mediterranean
  • *Goriska  Brda sun kissed wine country between the Alps and the Mediterranean
  • *Soca Valley paradise for active vacations in nature with its emerald green Soca River
  • *Bled the Alpine pearl
  • *Bohinj with the most recognizable and astonishing natural site Lake Bohinj, the biggest lake in Slovenia

Hotels

*Ljubljana Hotel Lev (F)
*Piran Hotel Piran  (F)
*Nova Gorica Hot4el Perla/Park (F)
*Bled/Ribno Hotel Park/ Ribno (F)

NOTE:

The right is reserved to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip.

KEY CODE – B = breakfast  L = lunch  D = dinner WR = welcome reception      F = first class hotel

DATES 2025 – RATES ON REQUEST

START DATE        END DATE

April 20                 April 26
May 11                    May 17
June 01                   June 07
June 27                  Aug. 02
Sept. 07                 Sept. 13
Oct. 05                  Oct. 11

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For information and bookings please contact Janice Snider 905-771-7800 ext. 729.

Day 1 Sunday Arrival in Ljubljana 

You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel in Ljubljana. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring. This evening meet your fellow travelers for an orientation meeting including a welcome drink. (WD)

Day 2 Monday in Ljubljana

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

Day 3 Tuesday to Postojna and Piran

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. Drive to Piran on the Slovenian Coast.  (B)

Day 4 Wednesday in Piran and on to Portoroz & Goriska Brda

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

Day 5 Thursday to Soca Valley and Bled

Drive along the emerald green Soca River to Kobarid featured in Hemmingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” and stop to visit the WW 1 Museum. Later continue to Bled stopping at the Boka waterfall viewpoint. (B)

Day 6 Friday in Bled

A sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this charming town on the shores of Lake Bled. You will also visit the imposing Bled Castle perched on a cliff high above the lake. We return to the lake shore and taste the famous Bled cream cake. In the afternoon we tour to the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj, enjoy a relaxing walk on the lake shore and take a cable car to Mt. Vogel. Enjoy some cheese tasting and admire the stonework of the Julian Alps. Tonight celebrate the wonderful scenic views with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7 Saturday depart Ljubljana

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ljubljana airport. (B)

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