Day 01, Friday, Ljubljana

Arrival to Ljubljana airport and a transfer to Ljubljana. Welcome dinner in local restaurant (D,O)

Day 02, Saturday, Ljubljana and Mokrice

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 Otočec, an 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 Čatež spa resort. You will end your day with a dinner in the charming atmosphere of Mokrice castle. Overnight in Čatež. (D,O)

Day 03, Sunday, Olimlje and Rogaška Slatina

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 Rogaška Slatina spa resort, where you can experience prestigious comfort, quality spa and wellness programs. (B,D,O)

Day 04, Monday, Maribor

In the morning you will visit the glass factory of Rogašaka 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,D,O)

Day 05, Tuesday, Maribor to Bled

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, Wednesday, Lussari Mount and Goriška Brda

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 Goriška Brda. Dinner accompanied by local wines in the wine district of Goriška Brda. Overnight in Nova Gorica. (B,D,O)

Day 07, Thursday, Štanjel, Škocjan, Lipica and Piran

Morning walk through a typical Karst village – Štanjel. You will have the opportunity to taste two typical karst products: the prosciutto and the regional wine - teran. You will continue to Škocjan 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 Portorož. 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 Portorož.(B,D,O)

Day 08, Friday, Portorož

Breakfast and end of the 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 Portorož accommodation can also be provided (B)

Maribor is, as the capital of Štajerska, the second largest city in the country. At the same time Maribor is pleasantly small and set in the wonderful natural surroundings of Pohorje on the one side and wine growing hills on the other, with the river Drava wending its way through it. With its diversity and quality offers, surrender to the best that can be offered in one of Slovenia's key tourist destinations!

The rich wine tradition of the oldest vine in the world, the throb of the city with its thriving cultural history, the location between wine growing hills and green Pohorje and the diverse possibilities for exploring, recreation, relaxation, entertainment and meetings will convince you that Maribor has a heart and soul and that the inhabitants of Maribor are excellent hosts.

The old town core promises unforgettable experiences: go for a walk along the banks of the river Drava and through the lively streets and squares, where history and tradition mix with dynamism and contemporaneousness. Let Lent, the oldest part of the town enchant you along with the Old Vine, the oldest vine in the world, the Old Vine House, medieval towers and remains of the city walls, as well as the square Grajski trg with the castle and museum, the square Glavni trg with the Plague memorial and the Town Hall, Bishop Slomšek's cathedral with its viewing tower, the Jewish synagogue, the Art Gallery and theatre, if we just mention but a few!

The city streets all lead to one of the most beautiful town parks in Slovenia. Climb up Piramida and Kalvarija, the town's wine growing hills that have marvellous views. And go down in the wine underworld to one of the oldest and largest wine cellars in Europe. By all means take a ride on a traditional raft, as this exciting experience offers an attractive vista of Lent. Be caught in the whirligig of events, from the Festival Lent, the Old Vine Festival, Musical September, the theatre festival ‘Borštnikovo srečanje’ to the Golden Fox and numerous other happenings, which enliven Maribor's everyday life.

The town core itself already places Maribor in a society of European towns that are known by their uniqueness, traditional and quality offers; its attractive location by the river Drava, between Pohorje and wine growing hills, topped with the lively hospitality of the Štajerska inhabitants additionally contribute to our guests satisfaction.

A trip up green Pohorje enraptures hikers, cyclists, adrenaline seekers, as well as lovers of the tranquillity of nature in Pohorje's primeval forest, waterfalls and peat moors. And after activities what better than relaxation – according to your choice in city or mountain Wellness centres. Also during the wintertime when Mariborsko Pohorje, covered in snow, turns into one of the most attractive ski centres in Slovenia.

Picturesque wine roads crisscrossing over Pohorje's slopes and wine growing hills all the way to the Austrian border and onwards create a wine-cultural route, where not only those who are wine connoisseurs but also lovers of culinary, traditional customs, ethnological heritage, exquisite panoramic viewing points will enjoy themselves, be it on a bike, on foot, with a horse or car! Tourist homesteads and vineyards await you with homemade culinary delights and genuine hospitality.

Maribor, with its top-level convention centre and its exceptional location as well as offers of diverse experiences, is an attractive city for business and professional gatherings. Simultaneously it is an inviting place for shopping and lovers of games of luck.

Maribor with Pohorje on one side and wine growing hills on the other offers unforgettable experiences, let it be for an hour, a day, a week or more. Have a colourful day in Maribor! You will love to return here at all times of the year!

The Romans turned the top of the hill into an ancient fort, in the Middle Ages the village expanded over the hill, and later on the settlement was enclosed by defence walls to protect it against Turks invasions.

However, the most dominant features of the village are the Castle and the Church of Saint Daniel, which make Stanjel so remarkable. While walking through the narrow streets, the houses built in stone are telling you the story of stonemasons, who portrayed their experience of the Karst through stone. The streets end up in small squares, which were once popular meeting places for the youth and elderly.

Late Gothic St. Danijel's church was built in the second half of 15th century. Later, in the 17th century, particularly outstanding church tower was built. In its interior there is very interesting marble slab on the high-altar showing the image of the castle at the end of the 17th century. However parish Saint Daniel's church has two succoursal churches: The St. Gregory church and the church of St. Joseph.

Badly damaged during the Second World War, the part of the castle has been restored. The oldest remains of the castle reach back into the Middle Ages. In that time the castle was owned by the Counts of Gorica, then by the Cobenzls, and later on the ownership passed on to many others. In the 17th century it was rebuilt into a renaissance and baroque residence.

The Karst people always had to cope with the problem of the shortage of drinking water. A proof for that is also Stanjel with its numerous stone wells built in the squares. Very interesting is also the Romanic or Karst House with its ethnological collection.

You can experience the Karst from a different perspective in the renovated part of the castle. The castle's halls, where you can meet bridegrooms and brides on Saturdays, host a collection of the recognized painter and graphic Lojze Spacal.

While walking through the streets, you are also invited to visit the gallery in the exhibition tower with the gateway to Kobdilj and the small gifts’ shop. A very interesting passage from the stone village to the green surroundings is represented by Ferrari's Garden, a unique masterpiece of the architect Max Fabiani. You can continue your walk from Ferrari's Garden to Kobdilj on a path named after Max Fabiani, discovering the beauty of green surroundings.

Tower with gateway to Kobdilj became part of the Villa Ferrari in 1928. Enrico Ferrari was a well-known doctor from Italy, Trieste. There was a dining room on the first floor and a beautiful terrace on the roof. In 1944 the tower was half ruined. It has been restored and today there is a gallery in it with exhibitions and a souvenir shop on the ground floor.