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AUGUST 24TH - ARRIVAL TO LJUBLJANA
Welcome to Ljubljana, the European Green Capital 2016!
Today we will take you on a full exploration for the city, including Ljubljana Castle. Lunch will be hosted perched high up overlooking the Alps, by chef Igor Jagodic, recognized as one of the top three chefs in Slovenia. 
After lunch our tour of the city will continue to the old city centre of Ljubljana, remarkable for its unique architecture designed by Baroque and Art Nouveau masters. No trip to Ljubljana is complete without taking a water-based tour, along  the waters of Ljubljanica river, seeing locals enjoy their city while sipping though some amazing local Sparkling Wine.
For the evening, we will  immerse you into the relm of culinary art of world renowned chef Janez Bratovz. His menu is based on the relationship between the four elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, representing four tastes – sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. His restaurant is listed among top 10 The Daily Meal Best Restaurants in Europe.
Meals to be included: Group Lunch & Dinner 

Ljubljana / Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia. It has been the cultural, educational, economic, political, and administrative centre of independent Slovenia since 1991. 

AUGUST 25TH - LAKE BOHINJ, VOGEL MOUNTAIN & LAKE BLED
Today we will unfold the natural beauty of Slovenia, along the lake district. Our firsts stop will be Lake Bohinj, part of the breathtaking Julian Alps lying in Triglav National Park. We will continue onwards to Vogel Mountain by a panoramic cable car ride to the top, 1,500 meters above sea level.  
For lunch, we will continue onwards to Lake Bled Castle, for a gourmet experience with breathtaking views over Lake Bled. TIP: Taste the Famous Bled Cream Cake. 
We will continue with a visit to the castle, followed by a Private “Pletna” Boat Ride to Bled Island, where we will visit the most recognizable symbols of the lake, the Church, the Wishing Bell and the Tower. 
We will return to Ljubljana and have a Free Evening for Leisure. 
Meals to be included: Breakfast + Group Lunch. 

Lake Bled / One of Slovenia's most recognizable landmarks, in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region. Lake Bled lies in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. Medieval Bled Castle stands above the lake on the north shore.

AUGUST 26TH - SLOVENE RIVIERA
Today we will leave Ljubljana towards the Adriatic Sea to the Slovene Riviera. On our way we will visit the Postojna Cave, one of the most famous caves in the world, and one of the largest karst cave systems on earth. 
Perched high up in a vertical cliff, 9 km from the Postojna Cave, in the idyllic village of Predjama. There we will have a private visit of the Predjama Castle.
We will continue along the Istrian coastline in Piran Bay, to Portoroz, known as a health resort from the 13th century. We will invite your to relax on the Adriatic Sea at one of the most important hotels to the Hapsburgs, the Kempinski Palace Hotel Portoroz. 
Our late afternoon will be spent fully embracing the Mediterranean spirit of Piran. We will walk by the sea first, and continue wandering the old streets to the open Tartini Square, were will enjoy our local sea-to-table dinner. 
Meals to be included: Breakfast + Group Lunch & Dinner.

Slovene Riviera  / The coastline of Slovenia, located on the Gulf of Trieste, by the Adriatic Sea. It is part of the Istrian peninsula. A vibrant multiethnic Slovenian and Italian heritage along the towns of Piran, Portoroz among others. 

AUGUST 27TH - GORISKA BRDA WINE COUNTRY
Lazy morning by the Adriatic Sea. Time to walk along the coastline, further explore Piran, or relax at the Rose Spa. 
Later today, prepare to discover the Tuscany of Slovenia, the Goriška Brda wine region! We will start over some Brda Mediterranean lunch along local wines, and continue on a private tour of the region and a Wine Tasting at Boutique Wine Producer. 
Local Cooking class experience with a dinner and wine paring.  
Meals to be included: Breakfast + Group Lunch & Cooking Class & Dinner.

Goriška Brda / The Tuscany of Slovenia. The most western part of Slovenia. Brda region is known of wines, olives and fruit. The region offers you many opportunities for wine testing and local gastronomy experiences. Wide range of high-quality wines, tempting flavours of Mediterranean cuisine.

AUGUST 28TH - LIPIZZANER HORSES & OTOCEC CASTLE 
Today we will  visit the original stud farm of one of the oldest cultural horse breeds - the Lipizzaner. Lunch will be served Picnic style. 
We will continue onwards back to Ljubljana, where you will have some leisure time to enjoy they city and do some shopping.
Our last destination will be Otocec and the Octocec Castle Hotel, the country's only castle completely surrounded by water. 
Our farewell dinner will take place at the castle's restaurant, a member of the oldest, largest and most prominent international association, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, which works to promote and develop the art of cooking, the culture of wine drinking and socializing at the dinner table while showing appreciation of a region’s ethnological characteristics.
Meals to be included: Breakfast + Picnic Lunch & Farewell Gala Dinner.

Lipica / A village in the Municipality of Sežana in the Littoral region of Slovenia, close to the border with Italy. Lipica is one of the main tourist centers of Slovenia's Karst region and it is known for the Lipica Stud Farm, the origin of the Lipizzan horse.

Otocec / A settlement on the left bank of the Krka River in the Municipality of Novo Mestoin southeastern Slovenia. For those of you interested on Golf, enjoy a game  at one of the longest and most appealing golf courses in Slovenia, only a stone’s throw from Otočec Castle.

AUGUST 29TH - THIS MARKS THE END OF OUR JOURNEY
Our group experience will today. For those of you heading back home, we will assist you coordinate transfers to the airport, to your International flights.
For those of you interested on extending your stay, we have lots of options and recommendations, and we will assist you planning your Pre & Post Add-On experiences. Find below, some of our top recommendations.