The Magic of Slovenia
Luxury Slovenia flagship program exclusively designed by Matej & Mattej You are invited to enjoy the most naturally diverse and culturally rich country in Europe – Slovenia. Book this exclusive 8-nights/9-day, private guided tour and enjoy an array of privileges:
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See where the world’s best flour de sale is made Discover the secrets of the Wenetian-style town Piran Meet with a world famous winemaker Enjoy a homemade lunch at a typical county home Ring a wishing bell at Lake Bled Take a private tour of a mysterious underground cave Ride a boat under Ljubljana bridges while enjoying some bubbly Spend the afternoon in one of the most extraordinary private art galleries in the world Relax in exclusively selected accommodations Have Slovenian’s top chefs prepare you gourmet dinners Take private luxury car transfers Have complimentary entry to many of Ljubljana’s leading attractions and museums
WHERE IS SLOVENIA? Slovenia is just 2 hours drive from the Venice airport and 4 hours drive from Wienna. By plane it takes only 1 hour from Rome, Munich, Frankfurt, Dubrovnik and only 2 hours from Paris, Bruxelles, Amsterdam.
Day 1. Saturday
Welcome to Slovenia
Fly from your nearest international airport to Ljubljana (Venice or Zagreb optional). Meet & greet by your personal guide and private transfer to Slovenian Riviera. Check-in to your hotel followed by a welcome dinnner. In Portorož, we have been throwing the dice of luck for more than a century. You can test your luck in one of the three casinos. Sweet dreams in your luxury hotel. (D) Day 2. Sunday
Soline salt pans and Piran, the dream city
After a gorgeous breakfast in the morning visit the Soline Salt Pans. The salt is produced in a traditional way based on a 700-yearold method that harmonizes man and nature. Over the centuries, a unique habitat has formed for halophytic plants and animals and migrating birds. Free afternoon at leisure or take time to enjoy a private sailing trip along the Slovenian Riviera. Evening private guided tour of nearby town Piran, one of the most photogenic cities in the Mediterranean. Piran has preserved its unsurpassed charm and a delicious seafood dinner will finish off this wonderful day. Short walk or drive back to your hotel in Portorož. (B,D) Day 3. Monday
From Slovenian riviera to spectacular wine region
After breakfast you have time to spend relaxing at the hotel SPA or consider a visit to Lepa Vida. At The Lepa Vida Thalasso Spa guests are offered a special experience of traditional thalassotherapy in a unique natural environment amidst the salt pans using natural products, produced in the Sečovlje Salina Landscape Park. Midday departure to Goriška Brda wine region, land of the best Slovenians wines. Start with lunch at a privately owned farm and try some of the best Slovenian home made wines. Short drive to your hotel followed by check-in then a visit to old town of Šmartno, the picturesque walled village with five preserved towers, perched on a pano
ramic hill like an eagle’s nest which can be seen from every corner of Brda. Evening is reserved for private Slovenian wine degustation folowed by gourmet dinner at the amazing Gredič Castle. (B, L, D) Day 4. Tuesday
From wine region to Lower Carniola with cave visit
dinner at the nearest vineyard cottage which stands on the edge of vineyards. Here you will enjoy wonderful views and sample local food and drink, including Cviček, one of Slovenia’s most distinctive wines. Drive back to Otočec castle hotel. (B,D) Day 6. Thursday
To Ljubljana, the vibrant capital of Slovenia
After breakfast you have time for yourself till departure to one of the world famous Karst caves with private guide. Optional you can experience private entry to the caves. A fantastic web of tunnels, passages, galleries and halls, the astonishing diversity of Karst features as well as easy access are certainly the main reasons for such popularity of the cave and a large number of visitors, which has already reached 36 million in 200 years. Traditional Slovenian lunch. Afterwards continue to drive to Relais & Chateau castle Otočec, the gem of tourism in the region, which lies on a small island in the middle of the Krka river, where its beauty has impressed passerby’s for eight centuries. Rebuilt into a luxurious hotel, it has preserved the beauty of the past and has sensitively woven it into top-of-therange contemporary offer of castle tourism. Gourmet dinner with modern twist at the castle’s restaurant. (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel and time for optional helicopter tour or round of golf. Drive to Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia. Ljubljana’s surrounding areas, packed with natural beauty and cultural sights bearing witness to the city’s dynamic history, are well known for their walking, hiking and cycle trails and traditional culinary delights. As distances within Slovenia are short, Ljubljana is a perfect base for exploring Slovenia’s diverse beauty. Check in to a centrally located hotel and enjoy lunch in the old town restaurant. Free afternoon to explore the city or time to visit one of privatly owned fine art galleries. Evening starts with a bubbly boat ride passing under all of Ljubljana’s bridges and then to AS Aperitivo, the best place for a tasty, trendy dinner in the city. Overnight in Ljubljana. (B,L,D)
Day 5. Wednesday
Ljubljana beloved
Explore culture of Lower Carniola
After breakfast you have some free time to explore the castle surroundings or if you like you can go play golf at the nearest golf course. The first visit in the afternoon is a local home made cheese production farm with private degustation. Next stop is Kostanjevica na Krki, Slovenia’s smallest town and one of the oldest, a true veritable wonder of nature. Today the entire town is protected as a cultural monument of the highest category. As a result of frequent floods in the past, when the only way to get around was by boat, the town became known as the “Venice of Lower Carniola”. Kostanjevica na Krki is a living town on an island. Here you can take the opportunity to experience some artistic heritage: at the Božidar Jakac Gallery and the Forma Viva sculpture garden, at the Lamut Art Salon or at the Gorjup Gallery. Finish the day with local
Day 7. Friday
After buffet breakfast at the hotel your “old town” guided walk starts with a visit to the Ljubljana open market and continues through the historical city centre, well known for its unique architectural appearance, which is the result of the legacy of the Baroque and Art Nouveau periods and, most notably, the work of the famous 20th century architect Jože Plečnik. You will get the best view and pictures from Ljubljana castle, your next stop. At the end of the tour your table is ready at the castle restaurant for Taste Ljubljana culinary experience. Free afternoon for private shopping experience or time to explore the galleries of Ljubljana. Gourmet dinner in JB, one of best Slovenian restaurant with an optional private concert. Overnight in Ljubljana. (B,L,D)
The Magic of Slovenia package includes: First class accommodation 2x Overnight in Kempinski Palace Portorož ***** Superior 1x Overnight in Gredič Castle **** 2x Overnight in Otočec Castle ***** member of Relais Chateaux 3x Overnight in Cubo hotel ****
Experiences with gourmet Day 8. Saturday
To the Alps with lake Bled and Bohinj
After breakfast take a short drive to the amazing Brdo Estate, once the residence of president Tito. With its castle defence walls and impeccable park areas, the Brdo estate is a treasure of Carniola’s aristocratic history, which is still kept alive today by protocol events and meetings of statesmen. Next stop is magnificant Bohinj valley, that stretches from Soteska to Ukanc. On the south side, it is enclosed by the Lower Bohinj Mountains, which rise to 2.000 meters, and on the north by the Triglav mountain range with Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain (2864 m). You will ride with a cable car to mount Vogel, where local homemade delicacies are ready for you. Next stop is lake Bled, where you will board traditional Pletna boat and ring a wishing bell in the church on the island. Visit medieval Bled castle and your farewell gourmet dinner with the most amazing view will finish the magical Slovenian experience. Drive back to Ljubljana for the last night of your Slovenian Fairytale. (B,L,D) Day 9. Sunday
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From Slovenia with Love
After breakfast free time until transfer to Ljubljana international (Zagreb and Venice on request) airport for your final departure.
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The Magic of Slovenia package price: 1 guest
2 guests
3 guests
4 guests
5 guests
6 guests
7.290
4.190
3.790
3.590
3.290
3.090
Single room supplement: 599 EUR
All prices are per person, sharing double (twin) room, exept for single traveler, where price for accommodation is for single room. For other hotel options, family and honeymoon prices, program upgrades and modifications contact your luxury travel advisor.
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Gourmet dinner in Portorož Visit of Soline Salt Pans Private walking tour of Piran with guide Gourmet dinner in Piran Homemade lunch in Brda wine region The Best of Brda private tour with guide Visit of WW1 Opean Air Museum Visit Of Gonjače View Tower Visit of Šmartno village Visit of Dobrovo Castle 2x Wine tasting Gourmet dinner in Brda wine region Postojna cave entry with private guide Local lunch at Karst region Gourmet dinner in Otočec Castle Cheese producer tasting experience Visit of Kostanjevica with private guide Entry to Božidar Jakac gallery and Forma Viva Gourmet dinner at Lower Carnolia Lunch in Ljubjana Old Town Bubbly boat ride on Ljubljanica river Gourmet dinner As Aperitivo The Best of Ljubljana private tour with guide Walking tour of Ljubljana Old Town Visit of Central market Funicular ride to Ljubljana castle Visit of Ljubljana Castle Gourmet lunch at Castle restraurant Gourmet dinner in JB Restaurant Visit of Brdo Estate The Best of Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj private tour with guide Cable car ride to Vogel Private “pletna” boat ride Visit of Bled island with entry to the church Visit of Bled Castle Local lunch at Vogel Gourmet dinner by the Lake Bled
Transfers & Services
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Private transfer from Ljubljana International Airport to hotel Private transfer from Ljubjana to Ljubljana International Airport Interhotel private transfers Private transfer to Bled and Bohinj National licensed private guide during the tour Complimentary 24/7 phone assistance of Ljubljana City Concierge