Food & Wine Tasting Holiday in Slovenia

If you come to Ljubljana a few days earlier, we will pick you up at your hotel at 10 am otherwise we will pick you up at 11 am at the Ljubljana airport. After short transfer our first stop is the Škocjan Caves Regional Park, one of Slovenia’s most beautiful natural sights, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Their picturesque underground world is famous for its giant dripstone formations, underground rapids and lakes, where you will explore the largest underground river canyon in the world.

After the culinary delicacies of the Karst we will continue to Goriška Brda, Slovenia’s most beautiful winegrowing region. Check into your room and take your time to explore the tourist farm, walk around the vineyards, swim in the pool or just relax in the garden with a glass of wine.

In the evening, you will enjoy a welcome dinner with traditional and local dishes. This is a fun and easy way to get to know everyone.

After dinner, we will tour the family’s wine cellar. The owners will learn you how they follow and nurture a centuries-old tradition of wine making methods in addition to offering diverse, excellent certified organic wines.

Meals included: Lunch, dinner

Start point
Ljubljana , Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

After breakfast we will drive you to the small culturally protected village of Goce, where you will learn about the history of the Vipava valley. The trail will lead us to a 650 year old farmhouse, hidden in the narrow streets, where we will eat lunch and later also taste wine in one of 75 preserved stone- arched wine cellars with the owner. You will never forget the experience; it is a real gourmet’s dream!After lunch we will take a short drive to the neighbouring Karst wine growing region. We will take you on a short walking tour to the medieval village of Stanjel, pearl of the Karst stone villages, where you will feel the history and culture of this region.Before traditional dinner of regional specialties in the 400-year-old farmhouse in one of Karst’s most beautiful villages, Tomaj, you will taste homemade prosciutto and local Teran wine-ruby red color wine with shades of carmine purple, created from Refosk vine and is geographically protected.Meals included : breakfast,lunch and dinner

We will start the day with a visit to one of the 2015 Top100 Wineries in the World selected by Wine and Spirits Magazine. It is one of the 12 wine creators of the world. We will enjoy wine tasting and a light lunch at the same time as a great view overlooking the Medina vineyards.After everyone has put their aprons on we will begin our first cookery class at 17:00. Each cooking lesson will last around 2 hours and will focus on cooking typical Slovenian and Goriska Brda dishes. After the cooking class we will sit out on the terrace and enjoy the meal that you have just prepared.Meals included : breakfast,lunch and dinner

We will start our tour at Dobrovo castle, a 2-storey Renaissance structure from the 17th century. We will pass through the poetic village of Medana, before we climb to the lookout tower at Gonjace, that will offer us magnificent views of the entire region and even the Adriatic coast. We will wrap up our tour by visiting Smartno, one of the best preserved medieval villages in Slovenia. A traditional lunch will be served in the walled town of Smartno. In the heart of Goriška Brda you will discover one of the oldest cellars in Slovenia located in Chateau that was built in the 13th century. It is now home to a family run winery, primarily known for their award-winning sparkling wines, which are made according to traditional methods. You will tour the wine cellar and enjoy delicious home cooked dinner with selection of sparkling wines. Meals included : breakfast,lunch and dinner

A day trip to the stunning Soca River Valley, one of the most beautiful river valleys in the world. The day will be a blend of nature, history and delicious food. First we will have a scenic and pleasant walk to the lovely, hidden Kozjak waterfalls before visiting the historic town of Kobarid where Ernest Hemingway was inspired to pen his novel – A Farewell to Arms. You can visit the Museum of the WW1 or just relax in a pub tasting local craft beer. After lunch in one of the local restaurants we will visit the Cheese Museum and learn about the cheese making tradition in the area. On the evening it will be time for a gastronomic experience, dinner prepared by one of southeastern Europe’s most innovative chefs, Ana Ros, in the family run restaurant Hisa Franko (Star of Netflix’s Chef’s Table– Season 2) and World’s Best Female Chef for 2017 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants organisation. She developed an eclectic cooking style rooted in the surrounding Alpine landscape but also influenced by modern, international trends. You will enjoy a 5 course, slow food dinner where each dish will be enhanced by a selection of Slovenian wines. Meals included : breakfast,lunch and dinner

We will spend a day on the Slovenian coast region and discover the scenic, historical and gourmet delights. You will explore charmimg and romantic Piran, one of the cutes towns in Slovenia, walk along the beautifull narrow streets and admire rich history which is mirrored in the Venetian architecture.

You will be charmed by the stunning views from the old Piran Town Wall from where you can admire the city from a different perspective and see the Coastline of the Adriatic Sea.

Enjoy sea food lunch in a restaurant along the sea with selection of great local wine before you will have free time for shopping or swimming or just have a coffee on a Tartini Square.

After coming back to Goriška Brda, dinner will be served on a tourist farm where you will raise a toast to a great day.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast you can go on a short walk through the beautiful vineyards and orchards. You will have free time to relax.

A farewell dinner will be served in the Brda countryside where each dish will be enhanced by a selection of our host’s wine. This will be a fine introduction to amber wines, or better known as orange wines. Winery continually ranks on the list of 100 best wineries in the world by Wine and Spirits Magazine.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast our guests have time to check-out of their rooms. You will be taking delicious flavours, good memories, local products and a collection of fantastic Slovenian recipes home with you. We will transfer to the vibrant capital town of Ljubljana to catch afternon flights or train departures. Or, extend your stay to explore the old part of the city and colourful matketplace.

Meals included: Breakfast

End point
Ljubljana , Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

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These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
Hepatitis A – Recommended for Slovenia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Hepatitis B – Recommended for Slovenia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Tick-borne encephalitis – Recommended for Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.

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