Highlights of Slovenia
7 days Escorted Tour from Ljubljana, to Postojna, Lipica, Soca Valley, Bled & Bohinj

Features and Inclusions

  • 6 nights in 4 star hotels, service charges and hotel taxes

  • Buffet Breakfast and Dinner daily

  • Arrival and departure transfers

  • Touring by modern comfortable coach

  • English Speaking escort guide                            

  • Entrance fees as per program

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Preferred Hotels

Ljubljana:

GH Union Garni 

Piran:

Piran

Nova Gorica:

Park

Bled:

Golf

Bled:

Park

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Departures and Prices 2008

Starting Dates

Terminating Dates

May 12

May 18

June 9

June 15

June 23

June 29

July 14

July 20

August 18

August 24

September 8 September 14
September 22 September 28

October 15

October 21

Rates 

Per Person In Twin

$ 1475.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 460.00

 

 

ITINERARY

Day 01: Ljubljana, Monday
Arrival to Ljubljana airport and transfer to your hotel in Ljubljana. After accommodation at your hotel you will be welcomed by your tour director and start a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana. You will enjoy the picturesque capital of Slovenia and walk through the old town between river Ljubljanica and the castle hill. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ljubljana. (O,D)

Day 02: Postojna and Lipica, Tuesday
The day is reserved for the Karst region. Visit Postojna Cave and continue to Predjama medieval castle perched in the middle of a cliff. Continue to Lipica stud farm to watch the Lipizzaner horses. Continue to Slovenian coast. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Piran. (B,D,O)

Day 03: Piran, Portoroz and Goriska Brda, Wednesday
Morning tour of Piran followed with the visit of Portoroz, very popular resort and then continue to Secovlje Salt-pans. We will turn inland, to the vineyard region of Goriska Brda where you will have the possibility to taste local cuisine and wines. Overnight in Nova Gorica. (B,D,O)

Day 04: Soca Valley, Thursday
Morning drive upstream the emerald green Soca river, through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway's Farewell to Arms) and visit of the FWW1 museum. After the visit you will travel to Bled and end the day in this peaceful town beautifully situated in the Alps. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Bled. (B,O)

Day 05: Bled, Friday
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. You will also have the possibility to take a boat ride to the island in the lake of Bled, visit the baroque church and toll the bell. In the afternoon drive to one of the oldest towns in Slovenia, Skofja Loka. The medieval town core rises above the confluence of the two Sora rivers and above it is the medieval castle. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Bled. (B,D,O)

Day 06: Bled and Bohinj, Saturday
The day is reserved for the other alpine beauty - the lake Bohinj. The route will take you to Stara Fuzina where you will visit the Sheppard's museum and taste the best Slovenian cheese. Return to Bled. Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Bled. (B,D,O)

Day 07: Ljubljana, Sunday
After breakfast you will be transferred to Ljubljana airport for your flight home. (B)


B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight    iktsom