Travel anti-clockwise on an eight night tour around one of Europe\u2019s most budding destinations. Hailed for its striking landscapes, crammed full of soaring mountain peaks, rolling green hills and deep dramatic lakes; Slovenia makes for an evergreen utopia. But there\u2019s more to this rich fertile land than first meets the eye. Influenced largely by its neighbouring countries of Italy, Hungry and Austria, Slovenia boasts a captivating composite of rich history and culture \u2013 often reflected within its abundance of baroque and Gothic buildings. Expect charming towns filled with age-old churches, mystical castles and quaint cobbled lanes as you get to know Slovenia\u2019s not-so-well-known but ever-so gripping past.<\/p>\n
Touchdown at the Ljunljana international airport where you\u2019ll be instantly be whisked off to the enchanting town of Portoro\u017e along Slovenia\u2019s stunning Adriatic coast line, home to the magnificent Kempinski Palace hotel. Here you\u2019ll be able to relax and unwind after a long day of travelling in one of the hotel\u2019s opulent suites, equipped with an indulgently deep bath tub for that essential post-flight soak.<\/p>\n
Feeling refreshed and ready, begin your next day with a private boat trip up the coast to the picturesque city of Piran, where you\u2019ll be greeted by your private tour guide. Labelled Slovenia\u2019s most picturesque town, Piran is packed to the brim with narrow cobbled lanes, authentic restaurants and Gothic buildings \u2013 most of which reflect the country\u2019s historical Venetian influence. Let your guide lead you round this captivating metropolis as you learn about its origins and history, before enjoying a dreamy sunset dinner of freshly caught seafood along the shoreline.<\/p>\n
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Next stop \u2013 Slovenia\u2019s humble wine country, Gori\u0161ka Brda. Learn about Slovenia\u2019s obscured but evolving wine scene, which has continued to grow over time. Once praised by the likes of Hapsburg emperors, Slovenia boasts some of Europe\u2019s most delectable Pinot Noirs. So pull up a seat in one of the area\u2019s prized wineries to enjoy an afternoon of wining and dining as you feast on an array of local delicacies and sip on specially paired wines. And If you\u2019ve got time, a quick trip to the walled-village of \u0160martno won\u2019t go amiss. Perched at the top of a hill, the quaint town of \u0160martno is home to five finely preserved towers from the 16th<\/sup> century, making for an excellent culture detour.<\/p>\n Next day you\u2019re off to Slovenia\u2019s most popular tourist destination, the ancient \u0160kocjan Karst Caves. This UNESCO world heritage site makes for a jaw dropping experience, as visitors are encouraged to go underground to explore these mystical, looming structures. During your visit you\u2019ll be joined by your private, local guide who will be on hand to help you get to grips with the magnificent geological past of these natural formations.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re feeling sufficiently cave\u2019ed out, \u00a0we suggest a short day trip to the charming town of Kostan\u00adjevica na Krki for a quick dose of art culture. Kostan\u00adjevica is bursting with art galleries, from the famous Bo\u017eidar Jakac Gallery to the popular Forma Viva sculpture garden.<\/p>\n We finish your trip where we begin, in Slovenia\u2019s vibrant capital city of Ljubljana. Take your time to explore the beauty and attractions of this eco-friendly metropolis. Famed for the promotion of green alternatives and their ban on cars, walking and cycling are considered the main modes of transport. Alternatively, you can take to the water and travel by boat along the Ljubljanica River, which flows through the heart of the capital, stopping off at galleries, museums and restaurants along the way. Be sure to make a pit-stop to the famous Old Town, where you\u2019ll find a maze of historical monuments and iconic landmarks \u2013 many of which are the design of celebrated architect Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik. \u00a0Finally, finish with a trip to the city\u2019s 16th<\/sup> century castle, where you can enjoy the view of Ljubljana\u2019s strikingly orange landscape before calling it a day.<\/p>\n On your last day you will be journeying just outside of the capital in order to experience the true splendour of Slovenia\u2019s back country with a trip to the stunningly romantic Lake Bled, in the heart of the Julian Alps. With deep forest-green waters and a magical medieval castle \u2013 perched atop a central rocky island, Lake Bled provides a picture-perfect end to a wonderfully enchanting and fascinating trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Travel anti-clockwise on an eight night tour around one of Europe\u2019s most budding destinations. Hailed for its striking landscapes, crammed full of soaring mountain peaks, rolling green hills and deep dramatic lakes; Slovenia makes for an evergreen utopia. But there\u2019s more to this rich fertile land than first meets the eye. Influenced largely by its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101010,"featured_media":181562,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1456],"tags":[],"country":["Slovenia"],"class_list":["post-183212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-us","country-slovenia","month-april","month-august","month-july","month-june","month-may","month-october","month-september","type-experience","need-to-discover","what-culture","what-unusual","who-couple","who-family"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGo underground<\/h2>\n
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