Amazing Slovenia, from the Julian Alps to the Adriatic Sea

Day 1 : Ljubljana

Arrival at Ljubljana Airport and first contact with Slovenia. Collection of your vehicle inside the airport. Rental of an economical E-Class vehicle, 4/5 doors , type Renault Clio , inclusive:

* Unlimited mileage

* Manual gearbox

* 2 drivers

* Snow tires (if needed)

* Basic third party insurance. On the spot the renter will be able to propose you additional insurances if necessary. Drive from the airport to the city of Ljubljana. Check-in at the hotel. Meeting with your guide for a private city tour to discover the Slovenian capital at your own pace and on foot for 2 hours. A walk through the pedestrian city centre and along the Ljubljanica to visit this beautiful city’s most famous spots. Throughout the walk, your guide will tell you anecdotes, legends and give you information concerning the city and the country.

-> Is there something else you want to see? This city tour is tailor-made, we can adapt it:

* to your desires of discovery by opting for such and such a museum;

* to your wish of activity: on foot, by bike, by segway, gastronomic, medieval, wine tasting, treasure hunt, etc… Ljubljana has many facets and our city tours are very varied.

[To discover Ljubljana in video, click here ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V41D7lsEruI) Overnight in a modern and comfortable 3-star hotel, near the principal square of Ljubljana. Standard room.

Day 2 : Ljubljana

From the capital to the Slovenian mountain pastures. You leave the capital and head north to the Logarska Dolina region. Visit on the road to Kamnik and its beautiful medieval centre. Hiking through the valley of Kamniska Bistrica and its magnificent setting (chapel, alpine reliefs, crystalline springs) for lunch or a walk. Discover the Slovenian alpine landscapes before arriving at your hosts who will welcome you warmly. Settle into your private room in this family-run farmhouse inn. Overnight in a 3-star family farm in the heart of the mountains. Standard room.

Day 3 : Logarska Dolina

Free day, without a guide, to enjoy the surroundings according to your wishes. The park and the valleys of Upper Savinja and Matkov Kot offer an incredibly well-preserved natural playground. Opt for a stroll or a hike, unless you are tempted by an outdoor activity such as rafting, canyoning, horseback riding or a paragliding experience. Every traveller will be able to both recharge his batteries and feel the soul of an explorer in the middle of these beautiful glacial valleys. Overnight in a 3-star family farm in the heart of the mountains. Standard room.

Day 4 : Logarska Dolina

Cities bordering the Drava: Maribor and Ptuj. The day offers you many possibilities according to your desires of city visits or nature walks:

– Exploration of the Upper Savinja Valley (Logarska Dolina and Matkov Kot)
– Discovery of Celje, its fabulous architecture with its red roofs and its huge castle
– Hiking or walking to Rogla or in the Pohorje Massif
– Visit of Maribor, the second largest city of the country, full of charm with its old town built along the Drava river.

Arrival in the evening in Ptuj to spend the night. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in a charming hotel in the heart of Ptuj. Comfort room.

Day 5 : Ptuj

Meeting with your guide for a private tour of Ptuj, during 1.5 hours. Visit of the historical heart of the city where the Kurentovanje, the biggest carnival of the country, takes place every year in February, during 10 days. You overlook the valley and discover the wonderful red tile roofs of the city.

Highlights of the visit: Medieval Centre, Monastery of the Friars Minor, Drava Tower and Ptuj Castle. The Wine Route, between the hills of Haloze and Jeruzalem-Ljutomer . Slovenian wines are quite unknown and they will surprise you. First of all, the landscapes between gentle hills, vineyards, sunflowers and small perched villages make the route very pleasant, like a walk. Gastronomic tasting stop

Stop in a vineyard in the wine-growing region of Jeruzalem for a sampling of 4 of their wines. Overnight in a charming hotel in the heart of Ptuj. Comfort room.

Day 6 : Ptuj

Crossing the regions of the Lower Carniola and White Carniola. The day’s drive gives you the opportunity to appreciate the hills watered by rivers and covered with forests. Characteristic hay driers, restored castles and small villages line your route. You will discover another facet of the country where slow travel makes sense, in addition to the various landmarks that will cross your path: the spa town of Rogaska Slatina, the castles of Podcetrtek and Otocec, the old town of Novo Mesto, the castle of Zuzemberk and the valley of the Krka River. Arrival to Postojna. Check-in at the hotel. Private bear watching trip at the end of the day with your English-speaking guide. Meeting with your guide to drive by jeep to the forest and surrounding hills. From the observatory, you will have the chance to observe bears (at their own discretion) for 2 to 3 hours, in the middle of nature, in total silence.

-> 40 minutes ride in total, an extra 600m walk, observatory accessible by a ladder, capacity for 5 people. Overnight in a beautiful lodge in the middle of nature, near the Postojna Cave. Standard room.

Day 7 : Predjama Castle

Private hiking tour with your English-speaking guide for about 2 hours. The beautiful forests and Mount Nanos are a great playground for any hiking enthusiast. Your guide will take you to his garden among lush vegetation and unspoiled nature, kingdom of foxes, bears, lynx and wolves. Visit of the unusual Predjama Castle. Open tour (entrance tickets not included). 9 km from the Postojna Cave, the castle, hanging high on a cliff, reigns over the surroundings. The most famous inhabitant of the castle was undoubtedly the knight Erasmus of Predjama, who rebelled against the emperor’s obstinacy in the 15th century. Today you can retrace the history of the castle and its former owners. The visit is very interesting, and above all it offers the possibility to enter a bewitching place. Stop on the road for a tour of the Postojna Cave. Until 1818, visitors could only see 300 metres of the Cave. Today, you can admire more than 5 kilometres of spectacular tunnels, passages and halls. One always wonders about the interest of visiting a cave on vacation, isn’t it? Don’t think about it, this cave is full of surprises, even if the place is quite touristy. After picking up the audio guide, the cave train will take you to discover an unimaginable underground world. Audio guides available in French. Overnight in a beautiful lodge in the middle of nature, near the Postojna Cave. Standard room.

Day 8 : Postojna

From the land of caves and bears to the colourful waters of the Adriatic. Heading south to Piran. On the way, visit Izola and Koper. A little jewel of the Adriatic, you will then appreciate the authenticity of Piran, its dynamic character and its heterogeneous population. Visit the city’s important squares, meeting places of the inhabitants, winding alleys, Venetian houses and the Minorite monastery. A great panoramic view opens at the top of the hill, where the church of St. George dominates the town. From this point you can see Slovenia, Croatia and Italy at the same time. Piran is definitely our favourite place in Slovenia! Back to Postojna. Overnight in a beautiful lodge in the middle of nature, near the Postojna Cave. Standard room.

Day 9 : Postojna

From the Karst to the Julian Alps through the wine valleys. Join the region bordering Italy and discover the Vipava Valley, the birthplace of Slovenian wine, and the Goriska Brda vineyard hills. This day will undoubtedly be one of your best memories in Slovenia. Take the road back to Tolmin, famous for its paragliding sites and its surrounding nature. Visit the gorge (1 hour walk) and Most na Soci, which offers a splendid panorama of the lake.

Continue to Kobarid and then Bovec. 15 min walk to admire the Boka waterfall before continuing to the Kluze fortress overlooking a 70 m ravine. Arrival in Bovec in the middle of the mountains. Overnight in a 3-star Hotel at the edge of the Triglav National Park. Standard room.

Day 10 : Bovec

Rafting tour on the turquoise blue waters of the Soča. Discover the natural beauty of a pristine river in an incredibly exciting way. An adventure of almost three hours over 8 km of waves and rapids awaits you. Let yourself be seduced by the exceptional beauty of the crystalline waters of the Soča. Deep emerald pools home to the famous trout of Soča, huge steep rocks that testify to the power of natural forces, and in the distance, a breathtaking view of Triglav bathed in sunshine.

-> Difficulty: I – IV.

-> Activity not recommended for children under 6 y.o. Overnight in a 3-star Hotel at the edge of the Triglav National Park. Standard room.

Day 11 : Bovec

Hiking tour in the Triglav National Park. Day to discover the region, with the Julian Alps in the background, the Soca River below and the Triglav National Park all around. Ascent of the Vrsic Pass, then on to Kranjska Gora and on to the Vintgar Gorge (1,600 m of footbridges spanning the Radovna over rapids and pools). Arrival in Bled where you will be surprised by this landscape straight out of a fairy tale. We continue to Bohinj and its lake, an ideal stopover for any traveller, passing through the Pokljuka plateau, known worldwide for its biathlon site. Overnight in an aparthotel near Lake Bohinj. Studio.

Day 12 : Bohinj

Free day, without a guide, to enjoy the surroundings of Lake Bohinj according to your wishes. It is a paradisiacal place for any nature-loving traveller.

We propose you different possibilities from Bohinj:

– To visit Bled and its lake a few kilometres away.
– To go for a full-day panoramic tour of the Triglav National Park, going through Tolmin, Bovec, Kranjska Gora and the Vintgar Gorge.
– To rent some bikes for a tour in the surrounding areas of the lake, some paddles or a canoe to navigate on its colourful waters.
– To take the cable car up to Vogel to enjoy the panoramic view and hike on the Triglav mountain paths.

-> Option: do you wish for some outdoor activity or a helicopter tour? This place is perfect for it and we would be glad to help you organise it! Depending on your wishes, choose one or more activities of your choice between hiking, sports excursions or flying over the surrounding area.

[For our activity suggestions, click here .](https://terra2.toogo.in/public/yourtrip/ACT2019BohinjSSPRIX?auth=b6d775c2a38a) Overnight in an aparthotel near Lake Bohinj. Studio.

Day 13 : Bohinj

Free day, without a guide, to enjoy the surroundings of Lake Bohinj according to your wishes. It is a paradisiacal place for any nature-loving traveller.

We propose you different possibilities from Bohinj:

– To visit Bled and its lake a few kilometres away.
– To go for a full-day panoramic tour of the Triglav National Park, going through Tolmin, Bovec, Kranjska Gora and the Vintgar Gorge.
– To rent some bikes for a tour in the surrounding areas of the lake, some paddles or a canoe to navigate on its colourful waters.
– To take the cable car up to Vogel to enjoy the panoramic view and hike on the Triglav mountain paths.

-> Option: do you wish for some outdoor activity or a helicopter tour? This place is perfect for it and we would be glad to help you organise it! Depending on your wishes, choose one or more activities of your choice between hiking, sports excursions or flying over the surrounding area.

[For our activity suggestions, click here .](https://terra2.toogo.in/public/yourtrip/ACT2019BohinjSSPRIX?auth=b6d775c2a38a) Overnight in an aparthotel near Lake Bohinj. Studio.

Day 14 : Bohinj

Full-day hiking tour in the surroundings of Bohinj. Hike of 1h30 to discover the Savica waterfall. Then take the cable car up to the Vogel station to admire the spectacular panorama, surrounded by the Triglav mountains and charming villages that have preserved their traditional trades, especially in agriculture. Descend to the lake to refresh yourself. Overnight in an aparthotel near Lake Bohinj. Studio.

Day 15 : Bohinj

Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport. Check-in and boarding.