Tulip blossom in Slovenia

Itinerary

Day 1: Travelling to Slovenia

Our journey takes us via Feldkirch, the Arlberg Pass, Innsbruck, the Brenner Pass, Bruneck, Lienz and Villach to Kranjska Gora. After checking into our rooms and enjoying a delicious dinner in one of the centrally located ****Hit Alpinea hotels, you will have the opportunity to explore the world-famous ski resort in the Julian Alps. Kranjska Gora, located in the border triangle of Slovenia, Austria and Italy, offers a variety of attractions all year round.

Day 2: Sea of flowers and city history in Ljubljana

In the morning, we visit the impressive Volčji Potok flower park, which delights visitors with its breathtaking tulip splendour in spring. At the end of April, over two million tulips of more than 250 varieties bloom here on 30 of a total of 88 hectares. After lunch together in Ljubljana, we explore the Slovenian capital with a tour guide, discover the medieval city centre and the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. We spend the evening with a cosy dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: Idyllic Bled: lake, island and free time

Today we explore the picturesque town of Bled with its beautiful lake, a real Alpine jewel. After a guided tour of the town, we will travel to the island in traditional ‘pletna boats’. There you have the opportunity to visit the pilgrimage church (admission not included) before we return to Bled by boat. Enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the many restaurants by the lake. The afternoon is at leisure: Stroll through the town or walk along the lakeside promenade. Dinner at the hotel.
 

Day 4: Cave wonders and noble Lipizzaner horses

After breakfast, we drive to Postojna to visit the world-famous Postojna Caves - the largest cave system in Europe. Experience the impressive underground formations and the majestic heights of the karst. The journey then continues to Lipica, the home of the noble Lipizzaner horses, which have been bred here since 1580. See for yourself the grace of this unique breed of horse. We stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant in the region. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 5. journey home

The return journey takes us through Friuli, past Padua, to Lake Garda and on to Milan. From there you will travel through the Gotthard tunnel back home.