Fun informative day1-day tour
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
from 139 €
Adults
Gastronomy
UNESCO
Fun informative day1-day tour
From: €139.00
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
ITINERARY
The bus will depart at 7am from Maribor or from an agreed place for groups. The journey begins with a drive towards Ljubljana and onward towards the Karst. Before heading towards the coast, we will stop for a fun and relaxing experience – a treasure hunt! Through this fun game, we will discover cultural and historical sights, learn about important people associated with the area, and revive famed tales that are slowly sinking into oblivion.
After the pleasant gathering, our journey will lead us to another wonderful experience. We will visit a homestead that cultivates various types of lavender, where we will learn everything about lavender, visit lavender fields and the drying room, and taste a lavender-based drink in a typical Karst courtyard.
Since it will now be well past noon, it will be time for a snack. We will taste some of the excellent flavours of the Karst, which are a mixture of tradition and modernity, and learn about the traditional processing of prosciutto and other meats and, of course, try them. This will be followed by a tasting of exceptional cheeses produced by the three best Karst cheesemakers. All the above will be served with home-baked bread made from flour ground on a stone and served with the finest Karst wine.
We will continue our onward journey for new adventures with a drive to Idrija, where we will see an interactive exhibition that depicts the story of the origin of the land and the Idrija area in an interesting way, and answers many interesting questions.
We will end by visiting the Renaissance castle, which in a way is unique among Slovenia’s numerous castles, as it is full of secrets and stories that it has been telling for 500 years. After a visit to the museum, you will listen to tales of the mine and the town of Idrija. You will also learn a lot about the hard everyday life of miners, whose lives were improved by the fact that their wives and daughters were able to produce snow-white Idrija lace in the shelter of their own homes, thus providing additional income. The final touch will be dinner at a local restaurant, as Idrija’s cuisine is known for managing to create priceless culinary gems from selected, high-quality and locally available ingredients. Dinner is followed by the drive back towards home.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Good to Know | Tour start | 8:00 departure from the main bus station in Ljubljana. |
| End of tour (approximately) | 22:00 |
| Minimum number of participants | 4 |
| Luggage | You are limited to 14kg of luggage per person. This should be one luggage case, similar to an airplane bag (approximately 55 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for personal items in the cabin. |
| Important information | Pack waterproof clothing and hiking boots. People under the age of 18 are not allowed on the tour. |
| On | Transport in a 9-seater combined vehicle. Air conditioning standard. Guidance and services of an English-speaking combined vehicle guide. |
| Supplements | Admission |
Do you offer hotel pickups in the departure cities?
To speed up your departure, we only pick up from our central meeting points. What is more is leaving the city using the most direct route also reduces the carbon footprint of our tours.
Is there parking close to the departure point?
There are usually public parking spaces in the vicinity of our departure city points. However, sometimes it can be hard to find parking, so we recommend using public transportation services whenever possible.
When should I get to the departure point?
Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can’t wait for you if you’re late.
What happens if I’m late or miss the tour?
If you’re late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies.
What are your cancellation policies?
We have a cancellation period of 14 days for our one-day tours, and 21 days for longer tours. If cancelled outside this period, we will give you a full refund minus a 10% admin charge or 25€ (what is more). If you cancel inside this period, refunds are at our discretion. Click here to view full terms and conditions .
What is a guaranteed departure?
Departure is guaranteed only if minimum number of participants stated next to each tour is reached. In case of cancellation of your booked tour, we will notify you at least 21 days before departure. In this case, you are entitled to a full refund.
Can I pre-book a specific seat?
Due to logistical reasons, we are unable to let you pre-book a seat. But our comfortable 9-seat vans have large windows. So, you will always get a good view.
Are there toilets on the vans?
Unfortunately, we have no on-board toilet facilities, but you will have regular comfort breaks.
How do you cater for people with accessibility needs?
We aim to accommodate everyone. In case of special needs please click here to contact us.
Do you take children on your tours?
We regret we do not carry children under the age of 6 on our scheduled tours. Children up to 5,99 years are allowed only on a la carte tours.
You can ask us about the tours we recommend for younger children. And if your child is less than 1.5 m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.
How much time do I get off the bus?
We want you to enjoy Slovenia. And we believe the best way to do this is to get you off the van and out exploring. So, we give you plenty of time to take photos, go walking, and explore ancient ruins.
Why do you exclude visitor attractions?
We exclude visitor attractions in your tour price because it lets you travel your way. It means you can pamper yourself with a luxury lunch or skip an attraction whenever you feel like it.
Do we need to bring our own lunch?
You do not need to. We stop in small towns, villages, and rural eateries where you can choose whatever meal pleases both your taste buds and your budget.
Should I tip the driver-guide?
Let us be honest, our driver-guides would never refuse a cheeky bonus. But it is up to you, and the amount is entirely at your discretion.
What about travel insurance?
Travel insurance is not included in the price. We advise you take out travel insurance.
I have more questions, who can help me?
If you have any more questions, you can contact us here.
- Transport as described in the programme including road tolls and parking fees
- Tourist guide for the entire trip
- Stops to see other attractions, as described in the programme
- Treasure hunt
- Visit to a homestead and tour of the lavender field
- Tasting of dried meat products, cheese and wine
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Organisation and running of the entire trip
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