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Luxury Off the Beaten Path Slovenia

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Bled, Slovenia → Ljubljana, Slovenia

Country: Slovenia
Start: Bled, Slovenia
End: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Date: Flexible
Duration: 7 days
Theme: Culture, Active, Luxury
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, helicopter, wooden boat, train, mountain bike, zipline, raft, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Bled Castle overlooking Lake Bled and its island.
Ride a traditional pletna boat to Bled Island.
Fly by helicopter over the Julian Alps and Vršič Pass.
Discover the Soča River Valley and Bovec.
Dine at Hiša Franko, a 2 Michelin-star restaurant by Ana Roš.
Walk through vineyards in Goriška Brda with a winemaker.
Taste local wines including Rebula and sparkling varieties.
Enter Križna Cave and navigate its untouched underground system.
Cruise the Ljubljanica River on a private wooden boat.
Sample local cuisine on a guided Ljubljana food walk.
Cycle through underground tunnels in Mount Peca mine.
Zipline across one of Slovenia’s longest lines.
Dine 160 m underground in Velenje.
Visit Ptuj, Slovenia’s oldest town.
See the world’s oldest vine in Maribor.

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Inclusions

Accommodation in premium boutique hotels (as listed or similar)
Airport transfers and all internal transport (private vehicle + specialty transfers)
Meals as per itinerary
All guided tours and curated experiences mentioned in the programme
Entrance fees to all included sites and attractions
English-speaking guide throughout

Exclusions

International flights and any domestic air/train travel not specified
Travel insurance
Optional activities (e.g. rafting, pletna ride, alternative experiences)
Beverages and meals not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses (laundry, tips, shopping, etc.)
Photo or video fees at attractions (where applicable)
Early check-in and late check-out
Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a luxury experience with unique, less touristy access.
Enjoy combining comfort with immersive, local experiences.
Appreciate food and wine (including Michelin-level dining).
Open to adventure elements like biking, rafting, or ziplining.
Prefer curated, high-quality experiences over fast-paced sightseeing.
Value cultural depth alongside nature.
Prefer a fully relaxed, low-activity holiday.
Uncomfortable with heights (helicopter, zipline).
Don’t enjoy underground or enclosed environments (caves, mines).
Want a budget or mid-range travel experience.
Prefer large-group, standard sightseeing tours.
Have limited mobility (due to varied terrain and activity types).

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Luxury Off the Beaten Path Slovenia

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Ljubljana – Bled

Day 2: Bled – Soča Valley – Goriška Brda

Day 3: Goriška Brda

Day 4: Goriška Brda – Križna Jama – Ljubljana

Day 5: Ljubljana – Mount Peca – Maribor

Day 6: Maribor – Ptuj – Maribor

Day 7: Ljubljana (Departure)

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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