Slovenia: Julian Alps to the Adriatic

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4.9 . Excellent
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Travel Style: Array Relaxed
Physical Level: Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level: Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
7 days
From: $ 5,998 $ 857 / day
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Overview

Highlights (Bullets)

  • In Velika Planina—a massive mountainside pastureland favored by shepherds for centuries—stop by a local herder’s pine-shingle hut to sample cheeses made from her flock’s milk.
  • Board a traditional pletna boat, and glide across beautiful Lake Bled to the iconic island at its heart, where a 10th-century church is rumored to contain a steeple bell that grants wishes.
  • Walk the otherworldly landscape of Secôvlje Salina Nature Park, home to some of the last traditional salt flats in the Mediterranean region, where workers still use centuries-old techniques to harvest the mineral.

Short Description

Between the sun-dazzled coast of the Adriatic, the green Hungarian steppe, and the white-mantled peaks of the Alps, Slovenia is an undiscovered pearl of Central Europe. You’ll experience the magnificent natural beauty and warm, friendly culture of this captivating country on our creative itinerary, enjoying highlights from the orange roofs of Bled Castle— resplendent atop dramatic white-stone cliffs—to the Venetian-Gothic alleyways of seaside Piran. In Triglav National Park, marvel at the majestic Julian Alps as you walk beside the glacial, blue-green Lake Bohinj, passing through pine forest and fields of Alpine flowers such as Turk’s cap lilies and gentian. Follow the emerald waters of a rushing river on your walk through the Soča Valley, and stay at an inn where you savor the cuisine of 2017’s “World’s Best Female Chef.” Near the hilltop town of Medana, terraced vineyards hint at the region’s Venetian influences; enjoy its finest vintages during a tasting at a family-run winery. Throughout your journey, revel in the refreshing outlook of a country that greatly values conservation, local cuisine, and outdoor adventure.

Style Self-guided tour
See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Lodging Level Value (3*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport
Start City Julian Alps
End City Julian Alps

Destinations

Slovenia

Attractions & Cities Visited

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Activities & Interests

Hiking Nature Winetasting

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Itinerary

Day 1: Join Your Country Walkers Slovenia: Julian Alps to the Adriatic tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Triglav, Bled

Your guide(s) will meet you at the Vander Urbani Resort at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby. Your guide(s) will be wearing a Country Walkers shirt. Please be dressed for walking.

Enjoy a gondola ride to a UNESCO-preserved settlement, where you meet a local shepherd and and savor a picnic lunch. From here, transfer to Lake Bled, where dinner is at your hotel.

Day 2: Lake Bohinj and Mt. Vogel

Accommodation: Hotel Triglav, Bled

Ride a cable car to the summit of Mt. Vogel, and enjoy a morning stroll around Lake Bohinj, Slovenia’s largest glacial lake. Head next to Radovljica, a Renaissance town overlooking the Dezela plain..

Day 3: Vintgar Gorge and Lake Bled

Accommodation: Hotel Triglav, Bled

Hike through the magnificent Vintgar Gorge to Šum Waterfall, the highest river fall in Slovenia. In the afternoon, climb to Bled Castle for spectacular views before boarding a pletna boat to travel across the lake for dinner.

Day 4: Lake Bled to Soča Valley

Accommodation: Hiša Franko, Kobarid

From Lake Bled, you transfer to the Soča River Valley and walk along the banks of this “turquoise beauty,” stopping by a family farm for lunch. Press on to Kobarid, where you tour your hotel’s extensive wine cellar and enjoy a cheese tasting before a memorable dinner by a world-famous chef.

Day 5: Kobarid Museum, Kozjak Waterfall, and Goriška Brda wine region

Accommodation: Hotel Piran, Piran

After enjoying a guided tour of a WWI museum, walk to the “hidden” waterfall of Kozjak. Then, savor a wine tasting at a family winery before continuing on to the stunning seaside town of Piran, where you reach your hotel via a coastal footpath.

Day 6: Sečovlje Salina Nature Park

Accommodation: Hotel Piran, Piran

Explore the otherworldly Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, one of the few remaining traditional salt flats in Europe, and spot a unique mix of flora and fauna. Later, take a walking tour of Piran before a farewell feast at a waterfront restaurant.

Day 7: Your Slovenia: Julian Alps to the Adriatic tour concludes

Accommodation: Vander Urbani Resort, Ljubljana, Slovenia

After enjoying breakfast, a complimentary small-group transfer brings you back to the Vander Urbani Resort for your post tour night. (Lunch and dinner are on your own.)

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This was an amazing, in-depth experience inside the beauty of Vermont’s fall foliage and it’s unique culture and history. I can’t say enough about our fabulous guides and their vast amount of knowledge, impeccable planning and attention to detail, compassion and patience. The itinerary included the perfect balance of hiking, sightseeing, eating and down time in our wonderful accommodations. Vermont speaks for itself, but I can’t think of any better way to have seen it! Thank you Country Walkers.
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Optional Activities

Pre-Tour Extension: Ljubljana

  • 2 nights from only $298*
  • Two nights at the Vander Urbani Resort Hotel*
  • Small-group transfers to the hotel on arrival and airport for departure
  • Two breakfasts

Flight & Transport Inclusions

Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport

Group Size

Private - your group only

Accommodations

Hotel Triglav, Bled

There are myriad vantage points of the beautiful lake from the Hotel Triglav. Cheerful fabrics complement the antique furniture, bringing charm and life to this 110-year old hotel. An indoor pool and sauna offer a sanctuary to relax after your day’s adventures.

 

Hiša Franko, Kobarid

Hiša Franko has had a long and storied history over the past century, transforming from roadside inn to village mill to World War I hospital. It is also rumored to be the place of Ernest Hemingway’s convalescence when he was injured on the Isonzo Front. In its current incarnation, the property is a warm and welcoming home away from home for travelers. You’ll find a gracious estate with a large flower, herb, and vegetable garden and a lively creek. Rooms are modern and comfortable, and massages are available to ease your tired muscles.

 

Hotel Piran, Piran

The Hotel Piran is a modern hotel that commands a majestic location overlooking the Adriatic on one side and the medieval town on the other. Your sea-facing room offers a balcony to take in the breathtaking view, and the room itself is comfortable and well appointed.

 

Vander Urbani Resort, Ljubljana, Slovenia

A chic boutique hotel in the heart of Ljubljana, Vander Urbani Resort Hotel consists of four tastefully updated adjacent townhouses, all gracefully accented with contemporary design flourishes. Since opening its doors in 2012, it has become known for its ideal location in the pedestrian-only center of the city, its gracious rooftop lounge with infinity pool, and beautiful yoga center. With only 16 rooms and a knowledgeable staff, it’s the perfect peaceful retreat after a day exploring Ljubljana.

Guides

Roman Krizanic : A seasoned traveler with an energetic personality, Roman Krizanic is a guide with whom anyone would wish to travel! With a background in anthropology and Chinese language, he spent more than a decade traveling and trekking in remote corners of Asia from lush jungles to the high Himalaya before returning home to lead groups in his native land. He knows every corner of the Balkans; from the beautiful Croatian islands to stunning alpine trails in Slovenia. When not guiding, you will find Roman enjoying the incredible regional food and wine of Slovenia.

 

Luka Poznic : Beyond showing our guests his native country, Luka Poznic has a passion for sailing the Adriatic, outdoor adventure (mountain biking and rock climbing), and travel to exotic locales, including the nations of Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Luka especially enjoys talking about the history of Slovenia and the former Yugoslavia over dinner and a glass of fine wine

 

Luka Poznic : Beyond showing our guests his native country, Luka Poznic has a passion for sailing the Adriatic, outdoor adventure (mountain biking and rock climbing), and travel to exotic locales, including the nations of Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Luka especially enjoys talking about the history of Slovenia and the former Yugoslavia over dinner and a glass of fine wine

 

Ursula Kordis : Ursula Kordis speaks five languages and has studied economics, tourism (in Holland), and photo journalism (in Colombia). Ursula turned to guiding in order to share with visitors her extensive knowledge of and passion for local history, art, design, flowers, and healing plants. She’s traveled extensively throughout South America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the U.S., and when not out kayaking, diving, skiing, or dancing salsa, Ursula loves to regale people with her Balkan folk tales and legends!

Cancellation policy

Cancellations received on or before 91 days prior to the start of the trip: $150 per person

Cancellations received 90 to 61 days prior to the start of the trip: 25 percent loss of trip price

Cancellations received 60 or fewer days prior to the start of the trip: 100 percent loss of trip price

Country Walkers cannot make exceptions to these cancellation policies for any reason, including personal emergencies and weather. Traveler substitutions are considered reservation cancellations and are subject to the above cancellation charges. In addition, please refer to the Air Arrangements section for information on additional cancellation restrictions. Please note that we do not make any refunds for any unused portion of your trip.

For Flight + Tour Combos:

To receive any refund, your air tickets (if applicable) must be returned to Country Walkers. Refunds will be processed 30 days after our receipt of your written cancellation and air tickets. Please note that if you cancel on or after the scheduled date of departure, you will not receive any refund.

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