Private 13 Day Tour History and Culture in Slovenia

13 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

From the beautiful Adriatic coastline to the pristine alpine valleys and the less touristy but just as beautiful eastern Slovenia, get ready to embark on an epic journey that is the ultimate thirteen-day Slovenian holiday. Although it is relatively small it is so diverse, that every region you visit feels like you have entered a completely different country.

In thirteen days we will visit the best attractions and see the most interesting locations from all over the country. The tour’s pace will be undemanding and relaxed so you will also have time to do some exploring on your own. And since most nights will be spent in different cities, you will be able to enrich your visit to different regions of Slovenia by trying the traditional cuisine, meeting locals, and discovering hidden gems. We also offer numerous optional extras, so everyone can tick off items from their bucket list and make memories that will last a lifetime.

What's Included

Hotel Accommodation
Breakfast (Optional[12])
Breakfast
Airport Transfer

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
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Meeting point

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 13 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival to Ljubljana

    1 stop
  • 1
    Ljubljana

    Get settled in Ljubljana, known as Europe’s Green Capital for its sustainable initiatives like the car-free city center. You’ll have the entire day to yourself to take in the magnificent views, stroll around, and get a feel for the place. Make sure to also get some rest for all of the adventures that lay ahead.

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Capital of Slovenia

    1 stop
  • 2
    Ljubljana

    After a hearty breakfast, we will hit the streets of the lively capital. We will explore the city’s main sights and attractions on a walking tour through the old town and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Ljubljanica River, to see the city from a different perspective. We will also be visiting Ljubljana Castle, a mighty fort overlooking the city, which offers a breathtaking view not only of Ljubljana but also of the Alps in the north. Ljubljana is also known as a mecca for foodies, so we recommend trying some traditional cuisine in your free time.

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Dolenjska, Bizeljsko & Kozjansko Regions

    4 stops
  • 3

    The only water castle in Slovenia

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Novo Mesto

    Novo Mesto is a city on a bend of the Krka River in the City Municipality of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia, close to the border with Croatia

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Podsreda castle

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Get ready for a very special visit to the third oldest monastic pharmacy in Europe located in the castle tower of Olimje monastery.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Heritage of Rogaška Slatina and Ptuj

    2 stops
  • 7

    Rogaška Slatina is a wondrous place, full of legends. One of them speaks about the mythical winged horse Pegasus that struck the ground with its hoof and discovered Donat, the richest in magnesium natural mineral water in the world.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Ptuj

    Ptuj, is the oldest town in Slovenia. There we will take a short guided tour of the historic town and admire the view from the very well-preserved Ptuj Castle.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Maribor & Styria Region

    3 stops
  • 9

    In the morning we will take a walking tour around Maribor, which is the second largest city in Slovenia, known for its rich archaeological, ethnological and cultural heritage.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Žiče is famous for being the first charterhouse in Central Europe outside of France and Italy.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Our journey will continue at Celje Castle where we will hear one of the most passionate and tragic stories in this country’s history.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Logar Valley & Kamnik-Savinja Alps

    2 stops
  • 12

    Wake up to the beautiful scenery of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in one of the most beautiful places in the country, Logar Valley.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 13

    The windy road will take us to Jezersko where you can explore the beautiful paths or just take it easy and relax.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    The jewel of Slovenian Alps

    2 stops
  • 14
    Bled

    After a hearty breakfast, we will experience the best that Bled has to offer.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Vintgar Gorge

    For a bit of healthy exercise, we will take a hike along with the stunning natural attraction of Vintgar Gorge.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 8

    Lake Bohinj & Triglav National Park

    2 stops
  • 16
    Lake Bohinj

    A short drive from Bled lies the less crowded but just as beautiful Lake Bohinj located in the heart of Triglav National Park.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Triglav National Park

    We will admire the vastness of the beautiful glacier lake and take a cable car to Vogel Mountain, rising above the lake and offering some of the best views in the country. If you want to admire the natural beauty of Triglav National Park you can opt for a scenic hike to Mostnica Gorge and Savica Waterfall.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 9

    Over the mountains to Soča River Valley

    3 stops
  • 18
    Lake Jasna

    After a good night’s sleep, we will drive to the alpine resort Kranjska Gora where we will stop and marvel at the beautiful Jasna Lake.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 19
    Vrsic Pass - Julian Alps

    Our journey continues up the spectacular road leading over the Vršič Pass where we will take numerous photo stops to capture attractions like the stone face of the “Pagan Girl” and the wooden Russian Chapel.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 20
    Soca Valley

    On the other side of the mountain, we will arrive at the emerald Soča River Valley and admire the great Soča Gorge.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 10

    WWI heritage of Soča Valley & Tolmin Gorges

    3 stops
  • 21

    In the morning a short bus ride will take us to the mountain town Kobarid, surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Julian Alps. The area of Kobarid is also famous for its WWI history, which you will get to know more about after a visit to the famous Kobarid museum.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 22

    After seeing the exhibitions, we will explore the Tolmin Gorge, known as the most beautiful entry point into the Triglav National Park, the Tolmin Gorge.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 23

    You can spend the rest of the day by going on an optional local wine tasting in Goriška Brda or you can settle in early at our accommodation and explore the land of the thousand hills on your own.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 11

    Karst and Slovenian Coast

    2 stops
  • 24

    Our first destination of the day will be the beautiful old town Štanjel. It is one of the oldest settlements in Karst and a paradise for all the romantics with spots like the Ferrari Garden, known as one of the most desirable wedding venues in Slovenia.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 25

    Our bus will take us to Škocjan, where we will dive deep into the astonishing Škocjan caves, listed on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites, where we will explore the biggest underground canyon in the world.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 12

    Piran and Sečovlje salt pans

    2 stops
  • 26
    Piran

    Make sure to put on some sunscreen and grab your sunglasses when visiting the sunny and warm Slovenian Coast. The famous old town Piran will charm you with its well-preserved ancient town walls and the narrow streets with countless stories to tell.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 27
    Secovlje Salina Nature Park

    Prepare to be amazed when visiting the Sečovlje salt pans, which are one of the last remaining salt pans in the Mediterranean that still maintain the 700-year-old tradition of producing salt by hand.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 13

    Last day in Postojna and departure

    1 stop
  • 28
    Predjama Castle

    If you are brave enough, step into the fairytale world of knights at Predjama Castle, which is the largest cave castle in the world.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Slovenia Holidays

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Multi-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
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