Slovenia Genealogy Tour
Enjoy in the absolute highlights of Slovenia with 3 days for visiting the beautiful area of your ancestry!
Rediscover your Slovenian roots and possibly meet your relatives!
Tour summary:
DAY 1. Arrival
DAY 2. Lake Bled
DAY 3. Bohinj valley
DAY 4. Postojna cave & Predjama castle
DAY 5. The coast
DAY 6. Kras area - Lipizzaner horses and wine
DAY 7. Villages visit
DAY 8. Villages visit
DAY 9. Villages visit
DAY 10. Ljubljana
DAY 11. Departure
SAMPLE ITINERARY
DAY 1
Welcome!
Transfer from the airport to Bled, followed by welcome drink and dinner.
Meals: dinner
Overnight: Bled
DAY 2
Lake Bled, the jewel of Slovenia
Explore lake Bled with a boat ride to the island and its church. Then, visit the cliff-perched castle for stunning views of the entire area. End the day with a local dinner at a famous restaurant in Radovljica town.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Overnight: Bled
DAY 3
Bohinj, in the Alps' embrace
Drive to Bohinj lake and take the cable car up to Vogel mountain for one of the best views of Slovenian Alps (weather permitting). After lunch visit a local bee-keeper and learn about our precious Carniolan bee.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Overnight: Bled
DAY 4
The underground and the sea
Start the day with a visit to one of Slovenia’s highlights, the famous Postojna cave. Nearby Predjama castle will surprise us with its secrets and then we will continue towards the Adriatic sea to our most beautiful coastal town, Piran. Enjoy in a sunset dinner.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Overnight: Portorož/Piran
DAY 5
Exploring the coastal region
After an easy morning, explore other parts of Slovenian coast, including salt-pans, a beautiful nearby valley and several medieval hilltop villages. Enjoy in a typical dinner in this peaceful region.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Overnight: Portorož/Piran
DAY 6
Kras area - Lipizzaner horses & wine
Our way to the capital, Ljubljana, will take us to the famous Lipizzaner stables and to a prize-winning family-owned wine cellar for a wine-tasting and light lunch. Upon arrival to Ljubljana, we will explore the old town on foot, before checking-in at a hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant.
Meals: breakfast, light lunch
Overnight: Ljubljana
DAYS 7 through 9
Find your roots!
These 3 days are available for visiting villages, cemeteries, churches etc in the area of your ancestors.
If possible, meet your living relatives.
Meals: breakfast
Overnight: Ljubljana
DAY 10
Ljubljana, the beloved
Walking city tour with a visit of the colourful farmers’ market. Stroll along picturesque Ljubljanica river and the old town on your own during the free afternoon. Dinner at in the old town.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Overnight: Ljubljana
DAY 11
Farewell
Transfer to the airport, saying goodbye, hugs and all.
Meals: breakfast