10 Day Serenade of Slovenia & Italy

10 Day Serenade of Slovenia & Italy
For the past few years, Slovenia has slowly transformed from Europe’s best-kept travel secret to one of the continent’s best boutique destinations. Blessed with charming cities and a gorgeous landscape dotted with pristine lakes and enveloping forests, it pairs well with just about any destination, but nearby Venice fits it like a glove. Slovenia won’t stay under the radar for long; discover it before word gets out.

Get your first taste of Slovenia in Ljubljana on a privately guided walking tour of the storybook capital’s beautiful bridges, fountains, and landmarks, including its medieval castle and the Virtual Museum. Later, head out into the beautiful alpine forests that surround the resort towns of Bled and Bohinj on a private tour that takes you to Bled’s hilltop castle, the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Maria (situated on an island in the middle of the lake), and through Triglav National Park. Next, head to the shores of the Adriatic near Portorož to explore the remarkable carved galleries and halls of the Postojna Cave complex before taking a tour of the Lipica Equestrian Center and a Lipizzaner horse demonstration. Get a taste of things to come in Piran, Slovenia’s answer to Venice, on a private half-day tour of this picturesque town, then discover the wonders of Portorož on a private tour of the Goriška wine region on a tour through some of Europe’s most breathtaking vineyards and orchards, complete with wine tastings, lunch, and a delicious farewell brandy. From there, it’s off to Venice where, after an informative private walking tour, you’ll embark on a relaxing walk through the Rialto district for a unique culinary experience at a trio of historic bacari (neighborhood wine bars) and a private gondola ride through the canals. Finally, indulge your sweet tooth on a privately guided tour of Venice’s best cake, coffee, and ice-cream shops – the perfect dessert to a three-course adventure.

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