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.

After the tasting session we will get back on board the bus for the drive towards the coast, where you will check into your room in a local homestead, have a rest, then get ready for the start of the ‘Relaxing

Next morning, your hosts will prepare an excellent ‘cleansing’ snack from their home-made products, then we will go on a guided tour of the homestead’s own herb garden and try our hands at one of the seasonal chore, which could involve pruning trees, mowing the lawn, working in the apiary, picking grapes, bottling and canning their products… or a little of everything. We’ll find out on the day! After a short break, we will participate in a workshop on canning seafood with a practical demonstration of canning. After the workshop, we will enjoy ‘elevensies in the field’, where we eat and drink like farmers in the Istrian fields in the past.

In the afternoon we will visit a wine cellar that produces natural wines, which, of couse, we will taste, while finding out about the natural vinification and maturation procedures. Our evening meal will comprise a 5-course menu based on the principle of ‘We eat what we have’. Dinner is followed by an overnight stay in a pre-selected type of accommodation.

Breakfast featuring local seasonal products will be served on the terrace, then we will head into the forest, where we will carry out some interesting work, the details of which will be revealed in due course! After ‘work’ we will have a picnic by an open fire, then take part in a workshop on cooking over an open fire. Our third and final day will end with a chance to explore the hidden corners of the Slovenian coast, followed by the final touch – dinner – before returning home.

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 (max 9 people8)
• Tourist guide for the entire trip
• Stops to see other attractions, as described in the programme
• Treasure hut
• Visit to a local homestead and lavender field
• Tasting of dried meat products, cheese and wine
• Complete relaxation break programme with meals included
• Organisation and running of the entire trip