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5-Day Best of Slovenia

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Overview

A journey from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea will guide you through the very best Slovenia has to offer on this 5-day trip.

With a blend of man-made and natural sites, you'll have a mixture of history and a chance to take in the beauty of Slovenia nature with the optional addition of some activities that get the adrenaline pumping.

From the tranquil stillness of Lake Bled to the vineyards of Goriška Brda, these 5 days in Slovenia will take you to the most interesting locations.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Explore Bled & Bohinj on Your First Day

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Explore Bled & Bohinj on Your First Day

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by your private guide and driver. You'll begin your 5 days in Slovenia with a drive towards Upper Carniola region for a sightseeing tour of Bled and Bohinj lakes and take a cable car lift to Mount Vogel. Afterwards, you'll check-in to the hotel in Bled, then you'll have free time to explore the town at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Rikli Balance4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bled

    Pletna Boat to Bled Island

    Bled Castle

    Lake Bohinj

    Cable Car to Mount Vogel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport to Bled

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    Destinations

    Bled

    Municipality of Bohinj

    Ukanc

Day 2

Soca Valley & Goriska Brda

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Soca Valley & Goriska Brda

In the morning, you'll drive over Vršič mountain pass and into the valley of the River Soča for some breathtaking views. You'll have the option of visiting Fortress Kluze (from WWI) and Kobarid Museum (WWI) which received an award for best European museum. You'll stop along the river and in town Bovec, known as a small tourist centre for all the adrenaline seekers. In the evening, you'll continue to Goriška Brda to taste some local wine.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Gredic4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Soca Valley

    Kluze FortressOptional Activity

    Kobarid MuseumOptional Activity

    Bovec

    Soca River Rafting or KayakingOptional Activity

    Goriska Brda

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bled to Bovec

    Private Driver from Bovec to Brda

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bled

    Bovec

    Trenta

    Municipality of Kobarid

    Dobrovo

    Ceglo

Day 3

Karst Region, Lipica & Piran

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Karst Region, Lipica & Piran

After breakfast, you'll drive through the Karst Region, taste some fine wines and pršut, and visit the medieval village of Štanjel. In the afternoon, you'll go to Lipica Stud Farm to see the stables and the performance of the Spanish riding school. Afterwards, you'll continue to Castle Socerb for a beautiful view over the Gulf of Trieste and afterwards, finally you'll drive to Piran, the coastal town with strong Venetian influence.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Piran4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lipica Stud Farm

    Piran

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Brda to Lipica

    Private Driver from Lipica to Piran

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ceglo

    Lipica

    Piran

Day 4

Skocjan Caves and Ljubljana

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Skocjan Caves and Ljubljana

Today, you'll visit the Škocjan Caves, the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Slovenia, famed for being an otherworldly experience of natural formations and crystals. Afterwards, you'll continue towards Ljubljana, a beautiful journey that takes you through the scenic countryside. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and do a little sightseeing of the Slovenian capital, along Ljubljanica river.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cubo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Skocjan Caves

    Ljubljana

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Piran to Skocjan Caves

    Private Driver from Skocjan Caves to Ljubljana

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Piran

    Cerknica

    Ljubljana

Day 5

Ljubljana Departure

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Ljubljana Departure

Today marks the end of a wonderful 5 days in Slovenia. After breakfast, you'll have some free time to explore the town on your own. Later, your driver will transfer you to the airport.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Cubo to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ljubljana

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 4 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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