Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia, and completely different from Ljubljana and the western part of the country. It is located on the banks of the Drava River, in a hilly landscape between the vineyards on the foothills of Pohorje. See Maribor's castle, the mighty cathedral and the Franciscan church, the remains of the Jewish ghetto and the city walls, Lent with the Water and Judgement towers as well as the oldest cultivated grapevine in the world, the town hall and the plague memorial, narrow streets that were once busy with different trades, and enchanting town squares. Go down into the city's underground world where there is one of the largest and oldest classic wine cellars in Europe; here you can try selected wines, symbolic of the wine culture in this merry part of Štajerska.
Duration: Half day Included: Transfer, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to wine cellar and wine tasting
Optional: Rafting along the Drava River with rafter's snack
The oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj, is 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. The present, much admired appearance of the city originates from the Middle Ages, when Ptuj experienced its second rise to wealth and prominence. You will explore its beauty on a walking tour through the town and a visit to Ptuj Castle. The castle, Dominican and Minorite monasteries, Provost church and the old city hall are some of the curiosities of the town that are worth seeing. The heritage of past centuries will enchant even the most demanding visitor to this town. You will complete your visit by visiting the famous Ptuj wine cellar.
Duration: Half day, ncluded: Transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to Ptuj Castle, wine tasting in Ptuj wine cellar
Take a ride in the gondola to the top of Pohorje, where you will enjoy a magnificent view of Maribor and its surroundings. Next, you will take a nordic walking tour. For those who are less active, we suggest a visit to the natural and cultural heritage centre of Bolfenk, where you can visit the Church of St. Bolfenk on Pohorje (built in 1501) and admire the permanent exhibitions of cultural heritage. After this active tour, you will rest in one of the cottages on Pohorje, where you will enjoy lunch in peaceful and natural surroundings. Later, you will descend to the lower station of Pohorska vzpenjača, where the bravest of you can take an optional ride on the PohorJET, the adrenalin ride on the single-track line from Trikotna jasa to Snežni stadion, or you can spend some time relaxing or enjoy an optional horseback riding or mountain biking trip.
Duration: Full day, Included: Transfer, English-speaking guide, ride in gondola, nordic walking tour with professional coach and hire of poles. Optional: Ride on the Pohorje, horseback riding or mountain biking,
Some centuries ago, there were over 40 floating mills on the Mura River, and you can still visit some of them on your way through Prekmurje. You will cross a river on one of the four "brods" still floating, visit the "Bürjaški" museum on the "Island of Love" and also taste a Bürjaška meal. Next, you will have a chance to see the straw wickerworkers at work and get to know the tradition of the potter's trade in the village of Filovci. In Bogojina you will see one of the many masterpieces of the famous Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik - the parish church of Christ’s Assumption. The next stop on our journey is the town of Gornja Radgona, famous for its sparkling wines. You will take a tour around the Radgona wine cellar and taste some of the best sparkling wines in Slovenia.
Duration: Full day, Included: Transport, English-speaking guide, visit to floating mill, ride on a "brod", "Bürjaški" museum with "Bürjaška" meal, straw wickerwork trade and pottery trade, visit to Gornja Radgona wine cellar with wine tasting
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.
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.
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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