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Plan a fun day out with this Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Half-Day Tour from Koper. This experience combines two popular attractions from the area into just one day, ideal for those short on time without a full day to spare for sightseeing. Visit both Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle with a guide and transport taken care of ahead of time for you.

Make the most of your time at shore and book this shore excursion from Koper to Piran and the Slovenian coast. Join a small group and head to the ancient town of Piran where you can learn about its 500-year history as you walk along its charming streets. Then, visit the coastal towns of Portorož, Izola, and Koper and make a stop for a tasting of local food and wines.

Enjoy the pristine Slovenian countryside during this all-day guided tour of Bled and the Bohinj Valley departing from Ljubljana. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Bled seems like it’s drawn from a fairytale. During this tour, visit the 11th-century Bled Castle set high atop a cliff and then head to Bled Island. The tour finishes with a visit to the Bohinj glacier lake, the largest lake in Slovenia.

Explore the highlights of Ljubljana on this comprehensive private tour. It’s the ideal pick for first-time visitors who want to see a mix of key landmarks as well as spots off the tourist trail. Instead of spending hours planning your own itinerary, benefit from the luxury of having a private guide to take you on a tour to places such as the Triple Bridge, Ljubljana Cathedral, and the Central Market.

Get the most from your Slovenian travels with this day trip to Bled and Postojna from Ljubljana. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, and visit must-see sights such as the Postojna Cave, Lake Bled, and Predjama castle.

Checking out Slovenian wines by yourself while in Ljubljana is one thing; testing your knowledge and tasting skills with other wine-lovers quite another. This wine-tasting provides the latter: taking you to a 300-year-old wine bar to learn about seven top Slovenian wines in an relaxed and interactive experience. Savor the wines, uncover their history and characteristics, and enjoy tasting challenges and appetizers in an engaging and enriching atmosphere.

Take a horseback-riding tour through the countryside outside Bled to admire the natural environment of this jewel in the Julian Alps. The ride starts from a village farm just a few minutes from town.

Take a foamy dive into Slovenia's thriving craft beer scene—and enjoy a more interactive and immersive way to enjoy beer—during this tutored tasting experience. Led by your beer-expert guide, you’ll sip your way through a series of six beers from Slovenia, paired with light snacks. Interactive games and challenges make this a great way to meet fellow beer lovers, whether you’re a solo traveler or arriving with a group.

Learn about mercury mining and lacemaking in a castle on this guided tour. Depart from Ljubljana with your driver and make your way to a mercury mine in Idrija. Hear stories from your guide about the history of mercury mining as you descend into the mine. Continue to Gewerkenegg Castle and admire the large collection of Idrija lace.

Discover the sights of northeast Slovenia during a full-day tour of Ptuj, Maribor, and the Zice Carthusian Monastery. Stroll the banks of the Drava River as you explore the ancient town of Ptuj, known for its impressive architecture. Learn about Maribor’s prosperous past with a visit to the town's Gothic cathedral, bustling main square, and Franciscan church. End the day with a visit to the Zice Carthusian Monastery, with the chance to taste some excellent wines from the vineyards of the Štajerska region along the way.

Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle are two of Slovenia’s most dramatic sites, with included hotel and port pickup for seamless transport. Explore the vast natural cave and the dramatic castle on a tour tailored to your cruise schedule, making the most of your time in port; you’ll be on your way to the scenic karst landscape an hour after the ship docks.

The Vipava Valley is known for its incredible wine, but getting there from Ljubljana can be a hassle without your own transportation. Save yourself the hassle of organizing a rental car, and benefit from the freedom to enjoy tastings with this special wine tour to two wineries. Along the way, enjoy delicious wine tastings and appetizers at the home estates of organic winemakers, with plenty of insightful commentary throughout.

Immerse yourself in nature during this 3-hour guided kayak trip down the Soca River from Bovec. An experienced and professional guide will lead you on a trip you’ll never forget and point out all the magnificent natural wonders of the Soca Valley. You’ll be provided with all the necessary gear and given safety tips on how to paddle the waters of the Soca. Then you’ll set off with your guide to head down the river. A driver will take you back to Bovec at the end of the trip.

Tumbling through lush lowland forest, the Sava River is one of Slovenia’s most beautiful waterways. Discover it on an 8-mile (13-kilometer) white-water rafting adventure, with an experienced instructor/guide and all the equipment you need, plus transfers. Max out the adrenaline with a zipline experience, racing 820 feet (250 meters) across the river at heights up to 82 feet (25 meters).

⚠ CAUTION! This is NOT a typical city tour full of boring data, history facts and rigid itinirary. Yes, we will walk by the most important and interesting tourist attractions and make stops there, but we will mostly focuse on Ljubljana and its local life from today's point of view. Do this tour if you want to get integrated into the local life and really get to know the city while having a great time! Highlights: ✔We'll visit the farmers market with special attention ✔I'll tell you how to make the most out of my city and give you tips where to go for best food/ coffee/ beer... ✔After the tour you'll get a list of recommendations (places where locals go and all tested by me) ✔You will have great fun and meet new friends Our tour is going to be a local's perspective of Ljubljana, so be prepared to learn some secrets and enjoy city's laid-back vibe. If the tour is not available at your desired time please contact me and I’ll do my best to figure out how to make it possible for you.

Tick off two of Slovenia’s top attractions in just one day during a day trip to Postojna Cave and Lake Bled from Ljubljana. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour allows you to skip the hassle of car hire and lets you cover more ground in less time. Plus, letting someone else drive gives you more time to focus on the scenery.

Combine a historic city with mountain scenery on a full-day shore excursion from Koper to Ljubljana and Lake Bled. Coordinating transport and tours can cut into limited travel days, but this trip is tailored to your cruise schedule; that means even more time to stroll cobblestone streets, check out a cliff-top castle, and sample the cream-filled cake that’s a Lake Bled specialty.

Explore seaside villages and taste local flavors with a hop-on hop-off tasting tour of the Slovenian Riviera. This tour is perfect for cruise ship visitors or visitors with limited time. You’ll get a great introduction to Slovenian culture by visiting several coastal villages in one trip. You’ll visit such coastal towns as Izola, Marezige, and Koper where you can sample local delicacies and wine, with plenty of time to explore at each destination.

Bled is known for its spectacular scenery, and one of the best ways to explore it is on a private e-bike rental. This effortless ride saves tired legs and helps you cover more ground than walking. Potential sites you can visit on your independent adventure include Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, or Vintgar Gorge.

Discover a 2-million-year-old natural wonder and a magnificent example of 16th-century architecture with this small-group guided tour to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Instead of having to wait for buses, benefit from the convenience of having hotel pickup and drop-off included, in an air-conditioned minivan. Then, enjoy guided tours at each site you visit.

Book this tour to explore both Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle on this private tour, where you can go at your own pace. This tour includes round-trip transfer from Ljubljana to make things easy, and you’ll ride comfortably in your air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll have an audio guide in the castle, so you can take your time learning all about secret tunnels, robberies, and more.

Hear stories of the history and legends in Piran on this guided walking tour. Stroll the stairs and cobblestone streets of the medieval-era town and admire the views of the Adriatic Sea from the peninsula. As you explore, your guide will tell you stories about Piran and its past inhabitants.

Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s most popular—and picturesque—attractions, but most tours have all sorts of bells and whistles and hidden costs. This day trip from Ljubljana is more like a trip with a friend who will pick you up, drop you off, show you the best spots, give you some free time to walk around, and help with booking a boat trip over to the island (at own cost)

Piran is known for its picturesque Old Town, and this private walking tour is the perfect way to discover it. Instead of relying on a map, follow a private guide around the city’s main sights—such as Tartini Square, the Church of St. George, and the Town Hall. Along the way, the guide entertains you with stories about the city’s history and legends that you wouldn’t hear about if exploring alone.