Essential Slovenia

Day 1 (Saturday): ARRIVAL TO LJUBLJANA

Your 5-day holidays in Slovenia starts with arrival to Ljubljana Airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time o explore the city on your own. Accommodation in Ljubljana.

Day 2 (Sunday): LJUBLJANA – BLED – LJUBLJANA

After breakfast, guided tour of Ljubljana. In 2016 this pretty little town was proclaimed the first European Green Capital. Your guide will take you on a stroll through the picturesque city centre which is fully adapted for pedestrians and cyclists. Among other sights you will pass the famous congress building, the elegant national library, the baroque cathedral, the main square called “Prešernov trg”, the Triple Bridge and of course the Dragon Bridge – the symbol of the city.

After the guided tour of Ljubljana, you will visit the beautiful alpine city of Bled and its fabulous Bled Castle that rises on a cliff above the lake and offers spectacular views of the surrounding Alps Mountains and the island of Bled. You will continue the visit with the traditional boat ride called “pletna” to the island of Lake Bled, where the baroque church of St. Mary is located. Optionally you can also enter the church and ring the wishing bell.

Return to Ljubljana and free time to explore the capital on your own. We recommend you to climb to the castle of Ljubljana, whether on foot or by funicular and from there enjoy the views over Ljubljana and the mountains that are seen in the distance. At nights the lively streets will invite you to experience the flavours of Ljubljana or enjoy the music that plays on almost every corner. Accommodation in Ljubljana.

All the essentials for perfect holidays in Slovenia

Day 3 (Monday): LJUBLJANA – POSTOJNA CAVE – PIRAN – LJUBLJANA

After breakfast your holidays in Slovenia continue with a transfer to Postojna. Visit the Postojna Cave, one of the biggest attractions of Slovenia and the underground world. Postojna cave is famous for being the largest cave in Europe open for sightseeing. The visit is done on foot and by electric train. Later you will make a photo stop by the photogenic Predjama Castle, located under a rock and connected to the caves.

Transfer to the Slovenian coast and the Venetian town of Piran. With its narrow medieval alleys and high city walls Piran is the best preserved urban cultural monument in the Slovenian Istria also known for its long tradition of salt production. In the afternoon, return to the capital and accommodation in Ljubljana.

 Day 4 (Tuesday): LJUBLJANA – PTUJ – CELJE – LJUBLJANA

Breakfast. Departure to the eastern part of Slovenia to visit the country’s oldest town – Ptuj, dating all the way back to the roman times. After the stroll through its ancient streets we will move to another historically significant town – Celje, also called city of the Counts. There we will visit the castle of Celje – the largest fortress in Slovenia and learn about the history of Slovenia’s most famous love tragedy and the origin of the three stars on the Slovenian shield. Upon returning to Ljubljana we will make a quick stop in Žalec, famous for its beer fountain. Night in Ljubljana.

Day 5 (Wednesday): LJUBLJANA – END OF TRIP

Breakfast. Free time until your departure. Transfer to Ljubljana airport. End of the tour of Slovenia.

NOTE: Your holidays in Slovenia can be extended through the area of the Alps and thus make an 8-day tour of Slovenia. It can also be combined with a trip through Croatia or any other Balkan country. For any information, we are at your disposal at ➨ info@ekorna.net.