Slovenia & Trieste - 8 Days

You will most likely arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport or Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. From here, make your way to our hotel in the Slovenian resort town of Portoroz. After checking in, the rest of the day is at your leisure. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

Tour Style: On this tour you will stay in the same hotel throughout, with included excursions and free time to spend at leisure. On the excursions the maximum group size is 45. A tour leader is on hand at the hotel to provide information and assistance throughout your stay.

Portoroz - Piran - Izola - Portoroz. Today, we will enjoy a panoramic boat trip from Portoroz to Izola! We’ll depart from Portoroz port, heading towards the picturesque coastal town of Piran, nestled between the sea and its impressive town walls. We’ll continue along the peninsula of Piran, taking in spectacular views of the high cliffs of Strunjan Natural Park and the charming towns scattered along its coast.

As we reach Izola, an ancient fishing town, we’ll marvel at the stunning backdrop of the Italian coastline. We can appreciate Izola's white-washed bell towers, exclusive marina, and the fertile vineyards in the distance as we make our way back to Portoroz.

The afternoon is at leisure. Our guide will be happy to offer some recommendations on what to do according to your interests.

Portoroz - Trieste (Italy) - Portoroz (Slovenia). Today after breakfast, we’ll head across the border to Italy.

Our tour will begin at the stunning Miramare Castle, a 19th-century castle perched on the Gulf of Trieste. Surrounded by a flourishing park, it offers spectacular panoramic views from a cliff high above the sea. We’ll then continue to Trieste for a guided walking tour of its historic centre, where we’ll discover the city’s wonders, including picturesque piazzas, impressive palazzo-museums, classic coffeehouses, and inviting seafood restaurants.

Afterwards, there will be some free time for lunch and independent exploration before we return to our hotel in Portoroz for dinner.

Portoroz - Postojna - Predjama - Portoroz. After breakfast, we’ll embark on a morning guided excursion to the Postojna Caves to admire the spectacular 24km underground network of passages, tunnels, halls, and karst features. While there, we’ll enjoy a unique train ride on the cave railway, view the blackened entrance damaged by fire during World War II, and visit the impressive Congress Hall, now used as a concert venue.

From here, we’ll head to Predjama Castle (entrance included), a fairytale-like fortress set beneath a dramatic stone archway and built against a cliff. We’ll take in the castle’s remarkable Renaissance architecture, located in south-central Slovenia, in the historic region of Inner Carniola. After our tour, we head back to Portoroz.

Portoroz - Lake Bled - Ljubljana - Portoroz. Today, we visit Lake Bled for a guided tour, including a boat trip to Bled Island, set in the centre of the lake’s glacial blue waters. This charming island is home to a church, a small museum, and the historic South Staircase.

In the afternoon, we’ll travel to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, for a guided walking tour to uncover the city’s highlights, including the leafy banks of the Ljubljanica River. Afterwards, there will be free time to enjoy lunch and explore the city further at your own pace.

Enjoy the final two days of your holiday at leisure. These free days are perfect for relaxing at the hotel and exploring the enchanting surroundings at your own pace. You can also enjoy therapeutic treatments using mud and brine from the nearby Secovlje Salina salt pans for added relaxation.

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before check out. We wish you a safe onwards journey!