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

Features and Inclusions

  • First class hotels, rooms with private facilities 

  • Service charges and hotel taxes

  • Breakfast daily and 2 dinners

  • Airport transfer

  • Touring by modern comfortable coach/van

  • Professional Tour Director throughout              

  • Entrance fees as per program

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Preferred Hotels

Ljubljana:

Hotel Central or similar (F)

Piran:

Piran or similar (F)

Nova Gorica:

Park or similar (F)

Bled:

Golf/Park or similar (F)

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Departures and Prices 2010

Starting Dates

Terminating Dates

May 10

May 16

June 7

June 13

June 21

June 27

July 12

July 18

August 16

August 22

September 6

September 12

September 20

September 26

October 11

October 17

Rates 

Per Person In Twin

$ 1460.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 360.00

 

 

ITINERARY

Day 01: Ljubljana, Monday
Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for welcome orientation meeting including welcome drink. Overnight in Ljubljana. (O)

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. The rest of the day is at leisure or you can take an optional tour to Skofja Loka – the medieval town with castle that rises above the confluence of the two Sora rivers. Overnight in Bled. (B,O)

Day 06: Bled and Bohinj, Saturday
Day at leisure in Bled. Possibility to join the optional tour to the other Alpine beauty – lake Bohinj. You will visit the Sheppard’s museum and taste the best Slovenian cheese. Return to Bled. Tonight farewell dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Bled. 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    ikts301

 

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