SLOVENIA
Lake Bled
Ljubljana • Piran • Lipica • Ptuj • Maribor • Lake Bled
Slovenia & Lake Bled Discover the storybook scenery of Lake Bled, picturesque Ljubljana and the delightful Adriatic resort of Piran… plus the little-known gem of Maribor, fine wine and Lipizzaner horses. Snow-capped Karavanke and Julian Alps dominate the northwest, whilst the Adriatic coast boasts scenic palm-lined promenades.
Piran
Your itinerary DAY 1 – Arrival in Ljubljana Arrive at Ljubljana airport for your transfer to your hotel.
Ljubljana
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DAY 2 – Ljubljana This morning we enjoy a walking tour of Slovenia’s picturesque capital with a local guide sharing the stories behind the main sights. Preseren Square is where poet and national icon France Preseren has been immortalised
in bronze, while the salmon-hued Franciscan Church of the Annunciation is an attractive expression of the Baroque style. Crossing the Triple Bridge we enter the pedestrianised Old Town with its many Baroque buildings, piazzas graced by attractive fountains and narrow cobbled alleys, all with a distinct Italian flavour. Within the lattice of red-roofed buildings are the Renaissance Town Hall and the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, which both tower over the Central Market whose stalls sell a variety of tempting goods, from souvenirs to local produce such as cheese, seafood and chocolates in unusual flavours – who knew that fig and prosciutto work so well with cocoa? You have free time this afternoon to explore the city’s past and present. A boat cruise along the river is a tranquil way of seeing Ljubljana, or stroll along its leafy banks, alive in the summer with inviting cafés offering al fresco dining. (B) + Included Experience – Guided walking tour of Ljubljana DAY 3 – Piran & Lipica The beautiful Adriatic Coast is our destination this morning with a visit to Piran, which seems to mirror Venice across the Gulf of Trieste. The influence of ‘La Serenissima’ is evident in Piran’s medieval cobbled streets and alleyways, often leading to unexpected squares. The Old Town is centred on the ovalshaped Tartini Square, named after
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