Slovenia Private Wine and Gourmet 5-Day Tour from Ljubljana or Bled

Departure from Ljubljana or surroundings. Day before start of the tour we meet for short introduction at your place of stay.

DAY 1: Skocjan caves – Stanjel - Vipava valley

Head towards Karst region, the land of numerous natural phenomena and limestone. First remarkableness of Karst is Skocjan cave, under Unesco. After visit of local Karst winery. Visit picturesque Karst village – Stanjel, followed by memorable special slow food experience in special atmosphere in a small village in the Upper Vipava Valley. The farm is hidden in the narrow streets of the village, which is protected as a monument of the cultural heritage. Return back to Ljubljana

DAY 2: Dolenjska area

Let's go to the place of wavy vineyards, with outstanding views on the surrounding. First stop at famous wine producer Frelih, and tasting of special and unique sparkling wine, made of Cviček. It is the only one in the world, no one else makes it. Cvicek is together with Italian Chianti the only wine produced from red and white grapes. Then you will go to place called "Heaven" where you will have lunch in domestic farm.

If you are in good shape we can walk to the top and you will see best views of the area. Return to Ljubljana.

DAY 3: Istria – Piran - Ljubljana

Drive to pristine Istrian village with typical architecture.. Meet local truffle hunter who will explain you how to hunt truffles. Then you will try delicious truffle specialties. Drive to Piran, sightseeing. Return to Ljubljana.

DAY 4: Goriska Brda

Head to Goriska Brda, renowned as a Slovenian Tuscany, where you will visit two renowned wine cellars, in the heart of Goriska Brda, combined with sightseeing. Return to Ljubljana.

DAY 5: Ptuj - Jeruzalem 

Head to Ptuj, the oldest Slovenian town. Visit to the oldest Slovenian wine cellar with wine tasting. Then continue among hills to Jeruzalem, region blessed by excellent wines. In a local tourist farm time for lunch with wine tasting. Drive back to Ljubljana.