Itinerary

1. Departure from the main bus station in Ljubljana at 8:00.
2. The route will first lead us towards Kranjska Gora and the Vršič pass.
3. Followed by a descent into the picturesque alpine valley of Trenta and a visit to the Great Soča Gorge, which for many is one of the most beautiful natural sights of the Soča River.
4. Followed by a drive to Mt. Mangart and the Mangart saddle, which offers a beautiful view of the Triglav National Park.
5. From the Mangart saddle we will head towards the Boka Waterfall, a 106-meter waterfall near the town of Bovec.
6. After the tour, we will head towards Bovec, where we will have a longer lunch break or visit the city on our own.
7. Next is a drive through the picturesque valley of the Soča River to Kobarid, where we will first visit the Kobarid Museum, which is primarily dedicated to World War I and the Soča Front, one of the largest battle scenes in the mountainous region.
8. Followed by a departure towards the ridge of the Kolovrat hill, where the border between Austria-Hungary and Italy took place during the First World War and is arranged into one of the most beautiful open-air cross-border museums. At the defensive positions of Kolovrat, we will meet a costumed soldier who will show us a labyrinth of caverns and a network of trenches built by the Italian army as a system of defensive lines.
9. Then we will head towards the Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit, one of the most beautiful monuments of the First World War on the territory of Slovenia, with the sign of European cultural heritage.
10. The tour is followed by dinner at the Franko House in Kobarid, where the world-famous Ana Roš cooks. The restaurant is closely associated with communities of gatherers, mushroom pickers, shepherds, cheesemakers, hunters and fishermen. The restaurant is located in an area rich in trout, venison, forest fruits and wild plants, which they include in their dishes on a daily basis.

Itinerary

1. Arrival in Gonjače in the early morning, where we will climb the lookout tower, from where there is a beautiful view of Goriška Brda dotted with olive groves, orchards and vineyards.
2. Followed by a visit to the medieval town of Šmartno, from where there is a beautiful view of the Brda landscape.
3. In Šmartno we will visit Nona Luisa, where they are engaged in olive growing (olive oil tasting) and winemaking. In addition, we will get acquainted with natural cosmetics made from olive oil and try our hand at preparing cosmetics (workshop).
4. Goriška Brda is the land of many good wines, so we will visit Gredič, where we will get to know winemaking and excellent Brda wines.
5. Full of impressions, good mood and a little hungry, we will go to lunch at the Belica homestead in Medana, where we will taste excellent Karst prosciutto, cured meat products and wines and home-made Brda dishes, and we can also visit their shop with local products.
6. Since we have consumed quite a few calories, and we will have a few more, we will head towards Nebl, and from there we will walk up to the natural bridge Krčnik.
7. The trip will make us a little tired, so it is right to cheer up our palates for the highlight of the day with a dinner in Dobrovo Castle with a selected selection of wines and Brda dishes.
8. We will return to Ljubljana in the late evening.

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.