• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  4
  • Departs From: Ljubljana
  • Location: Ljubljana, Piran, Portoroz, Postojna, Bled, Bohinj
  • Duration: 7 days (Sun-Sat)
  • Availability: SUNDAYS only, irregular departures
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Highlights

  • Ljubljana
  • Postojna cave
  • Piran
  • Goriska Brda
  • Soca valley
  • Bled
  • Bohinj
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7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled, Bohinj and to Ljubljana

Experience the whole of Slovenia in this comprehensive 7 day tour.
From castles to caves, and then onto the coast.
Back up into the mountains to see tranquil lakes and snack on divine cream cakes.
Finish back in Ljubljana.
Includes accommodation in 4 star hotels, as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more

Itinerary

Open age Escorted Coach Tour conducted in English (maximum 35pax). Double bed or twin bed rooms available. Most triple rooms are a double bed with a single bed. Solo travellers must book a double/twin for solo use.

Start and end in Ljubljana! With the in-depth cultural tour 7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj, you have a 7 day tour package taking you through Ljubljana, Slovenia and 8 other destinations in Slovenia.

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled, Bohinj and to Ljubljana

INCLUDED:
• Airport transfer from Ljubljana airport to the hotel (Venice as supplement)
• Centrally located first class hotels
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Welcome drink in Ljubljana
• 2 dinners (coffee or tea included)
• Wine Tasting
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional English-Speaking Tour Director throughout
• Licensed Local Guides
• Baggage handling at hotels
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Admission included / Entrance fees: Cable Car, Postojna Cave, WWI Museum, Bled Castle
• Hotel taxes and service taxes
• Departure transfer from hotel to Ljubljana airport

Tour Highlights:
• Ljubljana, one of Europe´s greenest capitals, a prehistoric history, scenic bridges and a rich arts scene
• Postojna Caves, part of Slovenia´s natural wonders
• Piran, one of the best-preserved historical towns anywhere in the Mediterranean, it´s a gem of Venetian Gothic architecture
• Goriska Brda, Sun-kissed wine country between the Alps and the Mediterranean
• Soca Valley, Paradise for Active Vacation in Nature with its Emerald green Soca river
• Bled Alpine pearl, striking lake with a castle
• Bohinj with the most recognizable and astonishing natural site Lake Bohinj, the biggest lake in Slovenia

Hotel list (these or similar):
Ljubljana: Hotel Slon 4star or similar
Piran: Hotel Piran 4star or similar
Nova Gorica: Hotel Park 4star or similar
Bled: Hotel Park 4star or similar

NOT INCLUDED:
• Tips/gratuities
• Meals not listed on the itinerary
• Transfers on days other than start or finish day
• Transfers to/from Venice (available upon request with supplement 280 Eur/car/way)

ITINERARY:
Check-in to your room from 14.00hrs. Passengers who arrive earlier can leave their bags at Reception until their room is ready. Overnight in hotel, so late arrivals are possible.


Day 1, Ljubljana, Sunday (WD)
Upon arrival in Ljubljana, you will be met and transferred to your Ljubljana hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring. This evening meet your fellow travellers for the orientation meeting including a Welcome Drink.

Day 2, in Ljubljana, Monday (B, WT)
In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana followed by lunch. After some free time take a cable car to Ljubljana castle and enjoy wine tasting of some excellent Slovenian wines with an amazing view of Ljubljana.

Day 3, to Postojna and Piran, Tuesday (B, WT)
Travel to the Karst region. Your first stop is at the Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe. Tour this unique subterranean world by miniature electric train. After the tour, proceed to a nearby wine producer for Teran wine and prosciutto tasting. Finally, drive to Piran on the Slovenian coast.

Day 4, in Piran, to Portoroz & Goriska Brda, Wednesday (B, D)
See the highlights of Piran this morning, then head to Portoroz, a popular tourist resort. Continue to the hilly region of Goriska Brda. Discover the charming town of Smartno and have a delicious dinner at a local tourist farm. Overnight in Nova Gorica.

Day 5, to Soca Valley & Bled, Thursday (B)
Drive along the emerald green Soca River, through Kobarid, featured in Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms and stop to visit of the WWI Museum. Later, continue to Bled, stopping at Boka waterfall viewpoint.

Day 6, in Bled, Friday (B, D)
A sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this charming town on the shores of Lake Bled. You’ll also visit imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. We will return to the lake shore and taste the famous Bled cream cake. In the afternoon, tour to the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj, enjoy a relaxing walk along the lake shore and take a cable car to Mt. Vogel. Enjoy some cheese tasting and admire the stoning Julian Alps. Tonight, celebrate the wonderfully scenic vacation with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 7, depart Ljubljana, Saturday (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ljubljana airport for your departure flight.

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WT-Wine Tasting
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Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our specific FAQ pages here:

Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)

Before Your Cruise - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)

Before Your Island Hopping Tour - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)

Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)

 

Click here to see how the booking process works: https://www.discovercroatia.com.au/booking-process-how-to-book/

How far in advance do I need to book?

Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.

Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.

Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.

What do the different ship categories mean?

Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.

 

What is half-board? What meals are included?

Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.

Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.

Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!

 

What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers

Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.

Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.

How fit do I need to be for my holiday?

Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.

Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.

What happens if I can't attend an excursion?

It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.

What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?

For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.

For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.

What equipment do I need?

Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.

Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.

If you have any questions, just give us a call or email:

Call us or WhatsApp: +612-9212-1507
Email us: [email protected]

 

 

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Itinerary

  • Day 1, Ljubljana, Sunday (WD)
  • Day 2, in Ljubljana, Monday (B, WT)
  • Day 3, to Postojna and Piran, Tuesday (B, WT)
  • Day 4, in Piran, to Portoroz & Goriska Brda, Wednesday (B, D)
  • Day 5, to Soca Valley & Bled, Thursday (B)
  • Day 6, in Bled, Friday (B, D)
  • Day 7, depart Ljubljana, Saturday (B)