Slovenia in a Week
8 days Escorted Tour from Ljubljana to Piran and Portoroz

Features and Inclusions

  • 7 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

  • Wine tasting                                                 

  • Entrance fees as per program

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Preferred Hotels

Ljubljana:

GH Union Garni 

Catez:

Toplice 

Rogaska Slatina:

Grand Hotel 

Maribor:

Piramida

Bled:

Lovec

Nova Gorica:

Park 

Portoroz:

Histrion

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Departures and Prices 2008

Starting Dates

Terminating Dates

May 16

May 23

June 13

August 20

July 18

July 25

August 22

August 29

September 20

September 26

October 18

October 24

Rates 

Per Person In Twin

$ 1450.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 250.00

 

 

ITINERARY

Day 01: Ljubljana, Friday
Arrival to Ljubljana airport and a transfer to Ljublana. Welcome dinner in local restaurant. (O,D)

Day 02: Ljubljana and Mokrice, Saturday
Morning walking sightseeing tour of Ljubljana. We will continue to Novo Mesto, after a short orientation tour and some free time for lunch, we will drive along the river Krka to Otocec, and island in the Krka river. Short stop in Otocec, where you will be welcomed in a very special way. The rest of the day is dedicated to relax and experience many wellness and spa treatments in Catez spa resort. You will end your day with a dinner in the charming atmosphere of Mokrice castle. Overnight in Catez. (D,O)

Day 03: Olimlje and Rogaska Slatina, Sunday
This morning we will travel north through Bizeljsko wine region, where you will have wine tasting at one of the many wineries. In Olimlje visit one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe and in Rogatec the open-air heritage museum. Overnight in Rogaska Slatina spa resort, where you can experience prestigious comfort, quality spa and wellness programs. (B,D,O)

Day 04: Maribor, Monday
In the morning you will visit the glass factory of Rogaska and see the glassblowers on work. About noon drive to Maribor. Upon arrival take a walk trough this picturesque city. Dinner in local restaurant. Overnight in Maribor. (B,O)

Day 05: Maribor to Bled, Tuesday
Morning drive to Logar Valley, a protected regional park. Visit Rinka waterfalls and continue through the picturesque valley of Tuhinje to Kamnik, a romantic town surrounded by the Alps. Afternoon at Bled - pearl of the Alpine region. Dinner in the famous restaurant Avsenik. Overnight in Bled. (B,D,O)

Day 06: Lussari Mount and Goriska Brda, Wednesday
After breakfast drive trough Kranjska Gora to Italy. Take a cable-car to the sanctuary of Lussari Mount. Trough Italy drives south back to Slovenia and vineyard region of Goriska Brda. Dinner accompanied by local wines in the wine district of Goriska Brda. Overnight in Nova Gorica. (B,D,O)

Day 07: Stanjel, Skocjan, Lipica and Piran, Thursday
Morning walk through a typical Karst village - Stanjel. You will have the opportunity to taste two typical karst products: the prosciutto and the regional wine - teran. You will continue to Skocjan to enter the wonder of the Karst underworld (protected by UNESCO). Afternoon drive to the Slovenian coast and your hotel, situated the in popular resort of Portoroz. In the evening take a walk trough picturesque Piran, a town with a strong Venetian imprint and have dinner in a local fish restaurant. Overnight in Portoroz.  (B,D,O)

Day 08: Portoroz and End of Tour
For those returning to the interior a transfer and accommodation in Ljubljana or Blad can be provided, and for those wanting to stay in Portoroz accommodation can also be provided.(B)


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