Begin with a sightseeing tour of Venice. Drive to Trieste, the old Habsburg port and continue to Piran, a little gem on the Slovenian coastline. Explore the attractions of the Slovenian coast, meet he saltmaking traditions, and off the beaten track attractions. Continue to Postojna cave, the most visited attraction in Slovenia, and visit Predjama castle, the only preserved cave-castle in the world. Finish the day in Ljubljana, the vibrant capital of Slovenia. Explore Ljubljana on a walking tour of the city, relax, or take an evening food tour. Take a half-day tour to lake Bled, one of the most charming lakes in the world, meet its rowing tradition while visiting Bled island and its history presented at the Bled castle museum, which also offers remarkable views of the picture-perfect lake. Head east to explore the Roman and medieval heritage towns of Celje and Ptuj. Discover the wealth of traditions and culture, from festivals to beers and wines. Visit Ptuj castle and head to Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia and the European capital of culture in 2012. Taste some of the exquisite wine of the Styria wine region. On the way towards Vienna stop in Graz, the second largest city in Austria and a very important city for Slovenes, and explore one of the best preserved old towns in Europe. Continue to Vienna, where you finish the tour with a sightseeing of this imperial historic capital.
Trip Highlights :
- Visit Lake Bled and the museum at Bled castle
- Enjoy the bird’s eye view of the lake and its island with the Church of the Assumption.
- Explore Postojna cave & Predjama castle
- Walk through the narrow medieval streets of Piran wedged between beautiful houses, churches and squares and enjoy the breeze that blows from the sea.
- Explore Celje ,Ljubljana & Ptuj – the oldest slovenian town
- Gothic architecture and its cafe-riddled waterfronts and and enjoy Italian cuisine and fine wines
- Wander through tRomantic city of Graz : admire Renaissance courtyards, charming squares and ancient churches
- Explore Vienna : a paradise for lovers of art and history.
Note: All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 450.