This walking tour of Ljubljana includes all the most significant sights of the old city centre. It starts off in front of the Baroque Town Hall building, with the famous Robba Fountain next to it, and continues across the lively fruit, vegetable and flower market, past the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, across Dragon Bridge and to the Prešernov trg square.From there you are guided across the Triple Bridge to the Ribji trg square, and continue towards the Cobblers' Bridge. After crossing the bridge, the tour takes you to the Novi trg square, from where you continue towards architect Jože Plečnik's Križanke Summer Theatre and the famous Baroque Church of the Knights of the Cross.
The tour ends in the Kongresni Trg square.
Duration: 2 hours. English-speaking guide.
Bled was discovered by the tourists in the middle of the 19th century, after a Swiss doctor, Mr.Arnold Rikli, had built a climactic health centre there. It is unique with its emerald-green lake, the church on the island in the middle of the lake and a medieval castle from the 11th century, perched on a cliff above the lake. After a bus ride around the lake a guided tour of Bled castle will start. Then you will be taken by Bled's typical "pletna" boat to the island.
Duration: half day, Included: bus transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to the Bled Castle and "pletna" boat ride to the island.
Bled is often mentioned as the pearl of the Alpine region due to its emerald-green lake, the church on the island in the middle of the lake and a medieval castle from the 11th century on a cliff above the lake. After a bus ride around the lake a guided tour of the Bled castle will start. Then you will be taken by Bled's typical "pletna" boat to the island. The journey will be continued to the Lake Bohinj, largest glacier lake in Slovenia. After 15 minutes' walk you will reach the source of the Sava Bohinjka River and later have enough time to relax at the side of the peaceful Lake Bohinj. Don't miss the St.John's church beside the lake adorned with 13th century frescoes and the ride by cable car up Mt.Vogel to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and the valley with the lake.
Duration: full day, Included: transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to Bled castle and Savica Waterfal, pletna ride to the island.
This half-day excursion takes you to see two Slovenian towns. Kranj is Slovenia's fourth largest city with an attractive Old town. The old town of Kranj is placed on an escarpment above the rivers Kokra and Sava and attracts with many beautiful old buildings. Another old town is Škofja loka with the most preserved medieval quarter in Slovenia. Sightseeing tour in Škofja Loka takes you through its narrow streets to the 15th ct. Jacob's parish church, to the old Town Hall from the 16th ct. and other medieval buildings nearby and eventually to the Friezing bishops' castle on a hill above the town. Afterwards you will have some free time for refreshments, snacks or further exploring of the town.
Duration: half day, Included: bus transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to museum.
Today we take you to Slovenia’s biggest and world renowned cave system - Postojna caves.
This two million year-old and 27 km long system of subterranean caves is one of the most easily accessible network of underground caves in the world. A ride by electric train followed by a guided walk through a series of cave halls with drop stones, pillars and translucent curtains that create unforgettable impressions. The underworld system is home to the mysterious, unique and rare amphibian Proteus Anguinus, or human fish as it is popularly called here.
Only 9 km away stands one of the most interesting baroque castles of Slovenia, the Predjama castle. It hangs dramatically in the middle of 123 m high rocky cliff. Duration: half day, Included: bus transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to museum.
In the southwestern part of Slovenia stretches a region called Kras (Karst). It is a land of rare beauty, secret underground waters and caves, special climate and scarce vegetation. On this day you visit the Štanjel village with typical Karst architecture, which is followed by a tasting of dried ham "pršut" and famous red wine Teran at the typical Karst farm. Afterwards you continue your journey to a picturesque village of Lipica. A local guide takes the visitors on a guided tour through the stables pointing out diffferent methods and stages of the breeding and training of the beautiful white horses called Lipizzaners. A special feature is a show-program of star Lipizzaner studs performing.
Duration: full day, Included: bus transport, English-speaking guide, visit of Štanjel, tasting of dried ham and Teran, entrance fee to stud farm.
A day trip to the city of every person's dreams and desires, where the magnificent palaces and churches rise from the water's surface up to the sky. The vaporetto (water bus) will take you from Tronchetto along the canals to St.Mark's square. Upon the arrival you will be taken to the Murano glass factory and afterwards have some time free to yourself. In Venice there is so much to see, the Doge's palace, St.Mark's basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, the Rialto Bridge and hundreds of canals and bridges. We offer an optional gondola ride along the Grand Canal.
Duration: full day, Included: transport, English-speaking guide, catamaran "Prince of Venice".
When staying in capital, take some time to visit the Mediterranean world of the most beautiful Slovenian coastal town Piran, where you can admire its charming Venetian architecture. Our first stop will be in a small fishing town of Izola, where we board a boat to take us along the coast to Piran. A walking tour through the medieval town of Piran will take place and afterwards you will have plenty of time to take a swim in the Adriatic or have lunch in one of the numerous fresh fish restaurants. A contrast to the historic Piran represents Portorož, the most popular Slovene coastal resort, which you can discover during your free time.
Duration: full day, Included: bus transport, English speaking guide, boat ride along the Slovenian coast.
also from, BLED, PORTOROŽ AND MARIBOR
There are 8 golf courses in Slovenia. Bled golf course has the longest tradition; it was visited by players before WWII. A decade ago the new Lake Course with water hazards was added to the King’s Course overlooking the alpine peaks.
Other golf courses are available to golfers, such as Lipica, the cradle of white Lipizzaner horses which is also a starting point for exploring the Karst, in Arboretum Volčji Potok, with its attractive ancient park, in Mokrice sheltered by the picturesque castle and near the Terme Čatež, in Moravske Toplice in the picturesque Panonian landscape with thermal waters, in Ptuj, which attracts visitors with the tradition of the oldest Slovenian town, in Slovenske Konjice where the course is sheltered by vine growing hills, and Podčetrtek near the Olimja Health Resort.
Duration: half or full day, Included: transport, English-speaking guide-driver, reservation and green fee.
In the southwestern part of Slovenia lies the picturesque village of Lipica, where for more than 400 years beautiful, white horses called Lipizzaners have been bred.A local guide will take you on a guided tour through the stables pointing out different methods and stages of the breeding and training of these noble animals. A special feature is a show-program of star Lipizzaner studs performing. Another curiosity of the Karst is the caves and we will take you to the Slovenia's biggest cave system, the Postojna Caves. Sightseeing tours includes a ride by electric train, taking visitors into the world of drop stones and other cave formations.
You will be shown the mysterious and rare cave amphibian Proteus Anguinus or human fish.
Duration: full day Included: transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the cave & stud farm.
Maribor is the second biggest town in Slovenia and in character totally different from Ljubljana and the western parts of the country. It is situated on the banks of the Drava River, in the hilly countryside among the best vineyards. You will visit the city's famous wine cellar and taste excellent wines from the region. The oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj is located just a short drive from Maribor. Numerous archaeological remains show that the city experienced its first period of prosperity as the Roman town of Poetovio. You will explore its beauty in a walking tour through the town and the visit of the Ptuj Castle. The castle, the Dominican and Minorite monasteries, the Provost church and the old city hall are some of the curiosities of the town, worth seeing.
Duration: full day, included: bus transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to the Ptuj Castle, wine tasting with lunch in Maribor.
Excursions to the Julian Alps will show you our unique and unspoilt Alpine world. Passing through Kranjska gora, the coach will take to the highest Slovene mountain pass Vršič (1611 m). A stop at the Vrsic pass will give you the time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of amazing Julian Alps and for a short walk. The journey will take us down to the Trenta Valley, one of the most beautiful and untouched Alpine valleys. This is the valley of the most beautiful Slovene river Soča, known by its turquoise water.In the valley you will visit the museum where you will get to know the cultural and natural heritage of the Triglav National Park. In the small town of Bovec, you will stop for a lunch break.
Afterwards the road will take you via the Italian Alps, passing Tarvisio, back to Slovenia.
Duration: full day, Included: transport, English-speaking guide, Triglav National Park entrance fee.
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