language: Slovenski
language: English
Island in the middle lake of Bled
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Slovenian history through castles
Emerald Soča river
Slovenian SPA experience
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Open this areaScheduled Tour: EXPLORE EAST OF SLOVENIA (Maribor-Ptuj-Jeruzalem), Full day
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We will visit the capital of north east Slovenia with charming Lent along Drava river where one of the biggest festivals (Lent) in Europe is organised every summer. The region is also very famous for high quality wines which you can also taste either in Maribor, either in Ptuj-the oldest constantly settled town in Slovenia with very rich museum selection on the castle above the old town. Maribor it was in 2012 also European capital of culture!
• Visit the beautiful Maribor situated on the banks of the Drava River
• Visit the Ptuj Castle
• Discover the city's majestic gothic cathedral
• Taste some of the regions finest wines
Program:
In the morning we will head towards Nort East part of Slovenia. First we will visit Maribor the second biggest town in Slovenia. Nicely set on the banks of Drava river, Maribor has lots to offer especially to wine lovers. The town is proud to have the oldest vine in the world (over 400 years old) along with one of the biggest wine cellars in Europe – Vinag. We will walk through the old town with main square (Glavni trg) with plaque monument, Castle with castle square, Town hall, st. John the baptist cathedral and of course Lent – along Drava river.
After Maribor we will head towards Ptuj, one of the most beautiful towns in Slovenia with rich history from Roman and middle age times. Visit of the old town with Orpheus monument, Slovenian square, Minorite and Dominican monastery, Ptuj castle etc.
Near Ptuj in the middle of wineyards is picturesque village called Jeruzalem, famous for fine wines and fine dining and spectacular sights. Visit of wine cellar with wine tasting of famous regional wines accompanied with some cold snacks. In the late afternoon we will slowly return towards Ljubljana.
Schedule Details
Departure time: 08.30
Departure days: Monday
Departure on any other day: we can arrange private tour (price on request)
Departure point and return details
Complimentary hotel pick-ups are available from your hotel in Ljubljana.
Returns to original departure point (around 17.30).
Duration 9 hours (approx.)
Price: 55 EUR
In case of less applicants in the group, we can offer you a private tour. Price on request.
Inclusions
• Transport
• English-speaking chauffer guide
Optional supplements:
• Entrance fee to Ptuj Castle (6 EUR)
• Wine tasting in Jeruzalem (5 -10 EUR)
