Sensational Slovenia

SENSATIONAL SLOVENIA

FROM € 559

WHEN

7-12 August

4-9 September

VISITING

Ljubljana, Radovljica, Kamnik, Arbotetum Park, Maribor, Ptuj, Piran, Koper, Bled, Bohinj & Mount Vogel.

WEDNESDAY

We will meet at the airport at 5.50am for our direct Ryanair flight to Zagreb departing at 8.10am and arriving at 10.05am. Then, we will check-in in our hotel in Ljubljana. Later in the afternoon we shall start our tour with an optional half-day guided city tour of Ljubljana. One can notice the baroque influence in the old part of town, with narrow cobbled streets nestled between the castle slopes and the river Ljubljanica. Highlights of the old town include the Cathedral of St. Nikolai, City Hall, the three bridges and Ljubljana Castle. The rest of the day will be free to enjoy this beautiful city at leisure. Families with kids may opt to Visit the zoo or museum of illusions.

THURSDAY

We will board our coach for a full-day optional excursion will take us to Radovljica, a charming medieval town with picturesque houses and views of the Karavanke Alps and the Julian Alps, known for beekeeping and chocolate. We will then proceed to Kamnik, a small town with a lovely ambience and views, considered one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Slovenia. Later in the afternoon will visit the Arboretum Park, a botanical collection composed exclusively of trees of a variety of species, covering 85-hectare site and features 3,500 plants from all over the world.

FRIDAY

Today, our optional full-day excursion will take us to first visit Maribor, the second biggest city in Slovenia, having a medieval centre, cobblestone streets and rich history linked to the nearby wine-growing region makes it complete different from Ljubljana and western cities. We walk around and have free time to enjoy Maribor before we proceed to visit the oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj, which has been inhabited since the late Stone Age and developed from a Roman military fort. We will explore its beauty in a walking tour through the town, and visit Ptuj Castle (entrance extra), the Provost church and the old City Hall.

SATURDAY

Another optional full-day excursion takes us towards the Adriatic Coast! We will first drive towards the oldest coastal town in Slovenia, Piran, where we admire its charming Venetian architecture whilst enjoying a walking tour. Piran is renowned for its colourful main square, medieval walls, venetian-style bell tower as well as its delicious fish dishes and one can enjoy lunch (extra) in one of the various restaurants. We will later proceed to Koper (known as Capodistria for the Italians), famous for its interwinding streets, squares, ancient city walls. Some of the main attractions are the  Cathedral with its Gothic exterior and contrasting Baroque and Rococo décor inside, Praetorian and Loggia Palaces, both being Venetian Gothic style.

SUNDAY

Today, we go for a relaxing full-day optional excursion to Bled, known as the “Pearl of the Slovenian Alpine region”, due to its emerald-green lake and the church on the small island in the middle of the lake. One may opt to  visit Bled Castle (extra) up on the hill above the lake. We then proceed to Bohinj, the largest glacier lake in Slovenia, situated in the region of the Julian Alps where we will have enough time to relax at the side of the peaceful Bohinj Lake and take in the natural beauty all around. Afterwards, one may opt to take a cable car (extra – weather permitting) up to Mount Vogel from where the magnificent view from the summit could be admired.

MONDAY

After breakfast we will make our way to Zagreb airport for our Ryanair flight departing at 14.30pm and arriving in Malta at 16.30pm.

PRICE PER PERSON                         

*SPECIAL PRICE

€659 /€*559          Adult in Quad

€689 /€*589          Adult in Triple

€759 /€*659          Adult in Twin

€999 /€*899          Adult in Single

€499/€*399           Child sharing w/2 adults

*Special Price applies when all excursions are taken.

EXCURSIONS                     

ADULT /CHILD

€27/€15  Ljubljana

€45/€25  Radovljica/Kamnik/Aboretum Park

€50/€30  Maribor/Ptuj

€50/€27  Piran/Koper

€50/€30  Bled/Bohinj/Mount Vogel

NOT INCLUDED IN THE  PRICE

City tax of €3.13 per person per night is to be paid directly at the hotel

Ptuj Castle €9 Adults/€5 Children

Mt Vogel Cable Car (return) €28 Adults/€14 Children

Arboretum Park €8.55 Adults/€5.40 Children (6-14yrs)/€3.60 Children (3-6yrs)

PRICE INCLUDES

Ryanair return direct flights to Zagreb airport – 20KG checked luggage + small bag

5 nights in 3-star City Hotel in Ljubljana or similar

Rooms with private facilities, TV & A/C

Rich daily buffet breakfasts

Return airport transfers

Services of tour leader

Airport taxes and service charge

Insolvency fund