All Around Slovenia

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All Around Slovenia

Slovenia
12 nights / 13 days tour

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€3,590
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  • 13 days

  • April - OctoberApr - Oct

  • 12 Meals Included

  • Ljubljana

  • Ljubljana

  • Relaxed

  • 3* (or more) hotels

  • Small group

  • None

What to Expect

Discover all of the country’s best attractions, cultural destinations, and hidden gems, on this grand thirteen-day Slovenian holiday in the Heart of Europe.

  • Take a ride with the traditional Pletna boat to the picturesque island on Lake Bled
  • Admire the panoramic views and the mighty Rinka Waterfall in Logar Valley
  • Drink the famous mineral water with healing powers in Rogaška Slatina
  • Discover the mythical Škocjan caves and meet “baby dragons” in Postojna cave
  • Explore the Venetian architecture in the beautiful coastal city of Piran
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Ljubljana

Get settled in Ljubljana, known as Europe’s Green Capital for its sustainable initiatives like the car-free city center. You’ll have the entire day to yourself to take in the magnificent views, stroll around and get a feel for the place. Make sure to also get some rest for all of the adventures that lay ahead.

Overnight: Ljubljana

Day 2: Capital of Slovenia

After a hearty breakfast, we will hit the streets of the lively capital. We will explore the city’s main sights and attractions on a walking tour through the old town and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Ljubljanica River, to see the city from a different perspective. We will also be visiting Ljubljana Castle, a mighty fort overlooking the city, which offers a breathtaking view not only of Ljubljana but also of the Alps in the north. Ljubljana is also known as a mecca for foodies, so we recommend trying some traditional cuisine in your free time.

Overnight: Ljubljana

Day 3: Dolenjska, Bizeljsko & Kozjansko Regions

Often overlooked by tourists visiting Slovenia, Dolenjska is a hidden paradise waiting to be discovered. In the morning we will depart from Ljubljana and take a walk through the captivating old town center of Novo Mesto, before continuing our journey to the fairytale Castle Otočec, which is the only water castle in Slovenia.You will be glued to your windows when we drive through Bizeljsko, the scenic wine region, and Kozjansko, famous for its many apple orchards. Get ready for a very special visit to the third oldest monastic pharmacy in Europe located in, wait for it, the castle tower of Olimje monastery.We will also stop by the lively Podsreda Castle before we arrive at our accommodation in Podčetrtek.

Overnight: Podčetrtek

Day 4: Heritage of Rogaška Slatina and Ptuj

Rogaška Slatina is a wondrous place, full of legends. One of them speaks about the mythical winged horse Pegasus that struck the ground with its hoof and discovered Donat, the richest in magnesium natural mineral water in the world. We will all try the “miracle mineral water” before heading off to Ptuj, the oldest town in Slovenia. There we will take a short guided tour of the historic town and admire the view from the very well preserved Ptuj Castle. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Maribor where you will be free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight: Maribor

Day 5: Maribor & Styria Region

In the morning we will take a walking tour around Maribor, which is the second largest city in Slovenia, known for its rich archaeological, ethnological and cultural heritage. Later we will take a trip to charterhouse Žiče, famous for being the first charterhouse in Central Europe outside of France and Italy. Although today the charterhouse is partially ruined, its mystical appearance and calming presence often leave visitors speechless. Our journey will continue atCelje Castle where we will hear one of the most passionate and tragic stories in this country’s history. Later we will drive to Logar Valley where you can relax and enjoy a dramatic sunset over the high mountains.

Overnight: Logar Valley

Day 6: Logar Valley & Kamnik-Savinja Alps

Wake up to the beautiful scenery of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in one of the most beautiful places in the country, Logar Valley. We will spend the day embraced by mountains and visit the mighty Rinka Waterfall. Today’s ride will be very special as we will drive a panoramic road with plenty of side stops and interesting stories about the surrounding places. The windy road will take us to Jezersko where you can explore the beautiful paths or just take it easy and relax.

Overnight: Jezersko

Day 7: The jewel of Slovenian Alps

After a hearty breakfast, we will experience the best that Bled has to offer. We will take a tour of the magnificent Bled Castle, and go for a relaxing ride with the traditional Pletna boat to Bled Island. For a bit of healthy exercise, we will take a hike along with the stunning natural attraction of Vintgar Gorge. Later in the afternoon you can enjoy some free time and try the famous Kremšnita desert.

Overnight: Lake Bled

Day 8: Lake Bohinj & Triglav National Park

A short drive from Bled lies the less crowded but just as beautifulLake Bohinj located in the heart of Triglav National Park. We will admire the vastness of the beautiful glacier lake and take a cable car to Vogel Mountain, rising above the lake and offering some of the best views in the country. If you want to admire the natural beauty of Triglav National Park you can opt for a scenic hike to Mostnica Gorge and Savica Waterfall. Our day will once again finish in Bled, where you can catch one last sunset disappearing over the Julian Alps.

Overnight: Lake Bled

Day 9: Over the mountains to Soča River Valley

After a good night’s sleep, we will drive to the alpine resort Kranjska Gora where we will stop and marvel at the beautiful Jasna Lake. Our journey continues up the spectacular road leading over the Vršič Pass where we will take numerous photo stops to capture attractions like the stone face of the “Pagan Girl” and the wooden Russian Chapel. On the other side of the mountain, we will arrive at the emerald Soča River Valley and admire the great Soča Gorge. In the afternoon you can enjoy some free time in Bovec, relax and get ready for the next day.

Overnight: Bovec

Day 10: WWI heritage of Soča Valley & Tolmin Gorges

In the morning a short bus ride will take us to the mountain town Kobarid, surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Julian Alps. The area of Kobarid is also famous for its WWI history, which you will get to know more about after a visit to the famous Kobarid museum. After seeing the exhibitions, we will explore the Tolmin Gorge, known as the most beautiful entry point into the Triglav National Park, the Tolmin Gorge. You can spend the rest of the day by going on an optional local wine tasting in Goriška Brda or you can settle in early at our accommodation and explore the land of the thousand hills on your own.

Overnight: Goriška Brda

Day 11: Karst and Slovenian Coast

Our first destination of the day will be the beautiful old town Štanjel. It is one of the oldest settlements in Karst and a paradise for all the romantics with spots like the Ferrari Garden, known as one of the most desirable wedding venues in Slovenia. When Cupid will let go of us, our bus will take us to Škocjan, where we will dive deep into the astonishing Škocjan caves, listed on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites, where we will explore the biggest underground canyon in the world. After an eventful day, our group will depart for the seaside where you’ll have some free time to feel the atmosphere of the dreamy Adriatic coast.

Overnight: Slovenian Coast

Day 12: Piran and Sečovlje salt pans

Make sure to put on some sunscreen and grab your sunglasses when visiting the sunny and warm Slovenian Coast. The famous old town Piran will charm you with its well-preserved ancient town walls and the narrow streets with countless stories to tell. Prepare to be amazed when visiting the Sečovlje salt pans, which are one of the last remaining salt pans in the Mediterranean that still maintain the 700-year-old tradition of producing salt by hand. In the evening you can catch a romantic sunset on the beach or try some fresh seafood in one of the many restaurants on the coast.

Overnight: Slovenian Coast

Day 13: Last day in Postojna and departure

Don’t believe a fearsome dragon was living in the Karst underworld? After a scenic drive to Postojna, you will see with your own eyes that the stories are true when you meet the “baby dragons” living in Postojna cave. If you are brave enough, step into the fairytale world of knights at Predjama Castle, which is the largest cave castle in the world, before we depart to the capital city Ljubljana. Unfortunately, every good thing must come to an end, but to make your departure home as care-free as possible we can arrange a transfer to Ljubljana Airport from where you will leave Slovenia with memories that will last a lifetime.

If you would like to book pre or post tour accomodation, you can do that during  check out process
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General Inclusions

Transportation

  • Comfortable transportation

Entrances
and Tickets

Boat ride on Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana Castle, Podsreda Castle, Mineral water tasting, Ptuj Castle, Žiče Charterhouse, Celje Castle, Bled Castle, Traditional pletna boat ride to Bled Island, Vintgar Gorge, Cable car to Mount Vogel, Kobarid WWI museum, Tolmin Gorges, Škocjan Caves, Walls of Piran, Sečovlje Salt pans, Postojna Cave

Meals

  • 12 x breakfast

Additional

  • English-speaking tour leader

Accommodation

  • 12 nights 3* (or more) accommodation with breakfast

Optional excursions:

There are no optional excursions offered on this tour. If you would like us to customize the tour and include additional activities, feel free to reach out via enquiry form.

Notices:

Tips and porterage services are not included in price

Final choice of the hotels depends on current availability. The tour organiser reserves the right to change the hotel due to availability reasons but guarantees the same category, service quality and similar location of the accommodation unit

**Due to the limited capacity of the Šargan Eight railway and in the case of unavailability, tickets will not be booked and the customer will be refunded the amount of the ticket price (€10). After/before the booking, the agency may, by costumer request, within 48 hours, inform the customer whether the agency will reserve the requested tickets

*Due to limited choice of accommodation at Plitvice, in the case of unavailability during high season, the overnight stay will be organised in the closest available accommodation

Minimum number of passengers needed for guaranteed tour departure: 1

The tour organiser reserves the right to change the itinerary of the tour due to unexpected slow-moving traffic at international borders. These changes will not affect the basic itinerary

It is the responsibility of the passengers to get acquainted with visa requirements of all the countries they are travelling to or will be in transit

General Travel Conditions issued by Tour Operator d.o.o. and reconciled with YUTA standards are valid for this programme

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

If you are travelling alone, not as part of a joint private tour, and want to book an exclusive private tour (guide & vehicle) with accommodation in a single room, please send us a request via the booking form, or send us an email on office@balkan-more.com.

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Airport arrival transfer is included in this tour. However, as most of our clients decide to extend their trip within their own organisation, transfer to the airport at the end of the tour is not included in the overall price. If you would like us to organise a departure transfer on their behalf, you are welcome to book the departure transfer during the checkout process, or simply contact us.

Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes, we will easily arrange additional overnights upon your request. If you are looking to book only one additional night before, or after the tour, you are welcome to choose the option during the checkout process. If you are arriving few days before the tour departure or you would like to extend your stay after the tour end, get in touch with our agents, and they will help you with booking your pre or post tour accommodation at the same hotel as the one that is already booked for your stay.

What is cancellation policy?

CANCELLATION BY THE GUEST

In case of cancellation by the guest, refund policy will be applied by the terms stated in the list below. The guest is obligated to send official written cancellation notice. Given refund policy will be applied from the time of receiving the notification in writing. The shown refund amount represents a percentage of the total tour price.

For cancellation up to 60 days before departure – 100% refund.
For cancellation from 59 days till 46 days before departure – 90% refund.
For cancellation from 45 days till 31 days before departure – 80% refund.
For cancellation from 30 days till 16 days before departure – 70% refund.
For cancellation from 15 days till 8 days before departure – 50% refund.
For cancellation from 7 days till the day of departure – 0% refund.

Beside all standard reasons, cancellation policy will also apply if tour participant cancel the tour with a reason that includes medical ground, visa issues, jury service etc.

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