Alpine Slovenia - Overland Trip
1 week: Ljubljana to Ljubljana (IMT-UTAP)
Intro
Slovenia has some of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe with steep forested mountains and crystal clear glacial lakes. Dotted between the stunning mountain scenery lay charming wine-growing villages and fabulous mediaeval cities like Ljubljana and Maribor. When possible we stay in local farmhouses, giving us an amazing insight into local life in the Slovenia countryside.Maximum Group Size:
15Staffing:
By Imaginative Traveller tour leader (except days 7-8), services of local representatives in LjubljanaTransport:
Public bus, train, footAccommodation:
2 nights tourist class hotels, 5 nights farm stay/homestayActivities:
Hiking around Lake Bohinj, extensive walking in towns, cyclingEntrance Fees:
Included for all sites listed as part of the itineraryItineraries
Day 1,LJUBLJANAArrive in Ljubljana and make your way to the hotel.
Day 2,BOHINJAfter breakfast we enjoy a morning walking tour of the lovely mediaeval city of Ljubljana. In the afternoon we transfer to a small hotel in Bohinj, where we spend the next two nights. Bohinj is located in the Triglav National Park, an area of rivers, canyons, forests and alpine meadows which is also home to Slovenia’s highest mountain, Mount Triglav. (BD)
Day 3,LAKE BOHINJWe spend the day hiking in the mountains around Lake Bohinj an exquisite glacial lake surrounded by towering peaks and alpine pastures. (BD)
Day 4,BLED – MARIBORThis morning we travel to picturesque Bled, where we have time to wander the area around the lake with its idyllic 9th Century church on the small island in the middle. Later, we visit Maribor before continuing to our farm stay, nestled between the vineyards of the picturesque Stajerska region. (BD)
Day 5,FARM STAYA full free day to enjoy the area. There are opportunities to learn about the local way of life by helping the farmers as they go about their everyday routine, to visit Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia, or to experience a traditional Slovenian spa. (BD)
Day 6,FARM STAYA day excursion takes us to the Dolenjska region, which produces the best wine in the country. (BD)
Day 7,LJUBLJANAWe take a train to Ljubljana. The afternoon is free to further explore Slovenia’s capital city. (B)
Day 8,LJUBLJANATour ends after breakfast. (B)
Last updated: 14th September 2009
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