Our
trip will take us from the center of Slovenia to visit the capital
of Ljubljana for 3-nights, to Bled in the north to visit the Julian
alps for 4-nights then head west along the border of Italy
for some adventure tours in Bovec (Soca Valley) and then finally
to the coast of Portoroz for 3-nights giving us a nice, fairly
complete tour of this amazing country.
Ljubljana is
a city by the river on which the mythological Argonauts carried
the Golden Fleece, a city by a moor where the crannog dwellers
once lived, a city with the rich heritage of Roman Emona, a city
that was once the capital of the Province of Carniola and the
capital of Napoleon’s Illyrian Provinces, a city of Renaissance,
Baroque, and especially Art Nouveau facades, a city that boasts
the greatest exhibition of the architecture of the master Jože
Plečnik—all this is Ljubljana.
We will set up optional day trips to some of the attractions in
the area around Ljubljana that include
Iški Vintgar, a gorge with picturesque pools that
is reached by passing through the unique landscape of the
Ljubljansko Barje wetland, a protected regional park.
You can also visit the climatic health resort of Rakitna,
a plateau with a lake and a marked circular walking trail, Borovnica
and Pekel Gorge, with its waterfalls and rapids.
Close by is Vrhnika, from where Napoleon's Avenue,
lined by ancient lindens, leads to
Logatec. We are communicating with a very nice tour
guide here that is offering us his suggestions on how to spend
our time here.
More info on Ljubljana.
From here we head up north to Bled, home of
the Julian Alps. Bled is located on a beautiful lake as well as
our hotel there. Make sure you bring your best camera on this
trip as the scenery here is breathtaking. The area of the J
ulian
Alps is enclosed by two beautiful lakes. The resort town of
Bled, with its legendary island in the middle of
the lake and its clifftop castle, its hot springs and its pleasant
climate, has been attracting cosmopolitan visitors for centuries.
Bathing establishments, hotels with swimming pools, footpaths,
tennis courts, golf courses, a casino, the sports airfield in
Lesce and nearby sights of natural and cultural interest provide
plenty more reasons for a visit. Not far from the lake is Blejski
Vintgar, the remarkable natural gorge of the river Radovna.
Bohinj, with its unspoilt Alpine lake, is popular
with visitors not only for its beautiful natural setting and the
ski centres of
Vogel,
Kobla and
Soriška Planina, but also for its rich local cultural
traditions and numerous cultural and religious monuments. Nearby
Pokljuka is a paradise for hikers and mushroom pickers
and a venue for important international biathlon competitions.
We'll plan on offering a boat tour, a cycling tour, which was
a highiight of our last trip, and some hiking. You can also go
horseback riding, kayaking and much more.
More info on Bled activities. Our stay here in Bled will also
include dinner.
From
Bled we head south to the town of Bovec for the day in route to
the coastal town of Portoroz.. Known
especially as the emerald route and gateway to the Soca river
we will have an optional river rafting tour. The wonders of the
Goriška region include the beautiful Alpine peaks and valleys
of the
Triglav National Park, the enchanting wine winegrowing
areas of Goriška Brda and the Vipava
Valley, and the hills around Cerkno and Idrija. One of
the most distinctive and recognizable sights of the region is
the emerald river
Soča. Here, numerous
water sports are available, from kayaking and canoeing
to rafting and canyoning. The Class 3-4 Soča River allows
you to experience challenging rapids and some of Europe’s most
breathtaking scenery.This river rafting was another highlight
- the scenery is spectacular! Slightly further to the south
of the river Soča lie Tolmin and
Most na Soči. In the latter of these two towns
archaeologists have discovered Iron Age graves, making it one
of the more important prehistoric sites in Europe.
Finally,
we make our way south to the coast and to the town of Portoroz.
This scenic to
wn
is just a few kilometers away from the Italian town of Trieste
(which we fly in and out of) and also right next door to Croatia.
There are more than eight thousand
karst caves and sinkholes in Slovenia, and twenty
of these treasuries of limestone masterpieces created by disappearing
karst rivers have been adapted and opened for tourists. Here the
towns of Piran,
Izola, and Koper
draw visitors with their medieval cores, while
Portorož, though mentioned as early as 1251, offers
numerous modern hotels withcongress halls, a fully equipped marina,
a sport airport, thermal baths, a casino, and a varied offer of
summer cultural, entertainment, and sport events. Not far from
the coast, the beauties of Slovene Istria with its picturesque
villages await for you. Behind the Slovene coast is the
Karst region. In the cellars of the stone houses
excellent wines are poured and sold. This gourmet paradise is
also a heaven for lovers of the beauties of the karst underworld.
The Skocjan
Caves, which are on UNESCO's list of natural and
cultural world heritage sites, boast the 1400-meter long and
150-meter deep underground canyon of the Reka River. So we'll
definitely be setting up optional tours to visit the caves but
you will also enjoy some free time in this area too to visit either
Italy or Croatia or just stroll along the Mediterranean coastline.
All
of our hotels on this trip have been chosenwith care and will
be certain to meet your expectations from Singles in Paradise.
Plus this trip is a true bargain with a cost hundreds of dollars
less than other Europe trips.
Have
I sold you yet? I hope you decide to join us on our next
big Europe adventure.
Check
out photos from our last Slovenia trip!
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (your
own room otherwise we pair you up with a roommate): $800
DEPOSIT TO SIGN UP - $200
Cost
Includes
-
Air from LAX - other gateways are also possible
-
10-nights lodging double occupancy
-
Daily breakfast
- Dinners
in Bled
-
All ground
transfers
Cost does
not Include
- Departure
tax of $369 (includes fuel surcharge - may increase up until
ticketing)
-
Optional tours
OUR AIR:
LAX
- Deduct $575 with your own air and you will not pay the departure
tax
Flight:Alitalia 621 Departure: Los Angeles 26SEPT
/415P Arrival:Rome Fiumicino 27/SEPT/110P
Flight:Alitalia 1359 Departure: Rome Fiumicino 27SEP /525P Arrival:Trieste
27SEP/640P
Flight:Alitalia 1356( OPERATED BY SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE ) Departure:
Trieste 7/OCT /705A Arrival:Rome Fiumicino 7/OCT/810A
Flight:Alitalia 620 Departure: Rome Fiumicino 7/OCT /1010A Arrival:Los
Angeles 7/0CT/215P
JFK - Deduct $330 with your own air and you will not pay the departure
tax
Flight:Alitalia 611 Departure: New York Kennedy
26/SEPT /1005P Arrival:Rome Fiumicino 27/SEPT/1240P
Flight:Alitalia 1365( OPERATED BY SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE ) Departure:
Rome Fiumicino 27/SEPT /300P Arrival:Trieste 27/SEPT/410P
Flight:Alitalia 1356( OPERATED BY SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE ) Departure:
Trieste 7/OCT /705A Arrival:Rome Fiumicino 7/OCT 810A
Flight:Alitalia 608 Departure: Rome Fiumicino 7/OCT /1040A Arrival:New
York Kennedy 7/OCT/225P
WANT TO SPEND TIME IN ROME? With our group air you can
deviate and stay in Rome either before or after our trip for just
$100 more (subject to same rate on date chosen)
OUR HOTELS:
Ljubljana
Grand
Hotel Union ****
First 20 people to sign up will get upgraded superior rooms!
Website
#5 on Tripadvisor!

Wonderful hotel! The Grand Hotel Union is located
in the heart of the Ljubljana city centre, just a few steps from
old part of the city, business district, governmental areas and
major sights of Ljubljana.
Accommodation includes:
- luxury self service breakfast
- free high speed internet access in the hotel
room
- free use of sauna, fitness centre and swimming
pool
- free use of the business centre
The rooms provide guests with a pleasant
atmosphere, comfortable beds, large working surfaces and wide LCD
screens
Bled
Garni hotel Savica ****
Website
Review on Tripadvisor is
becoming 4 star in 2018


The Hotel Savica is a truly special family hotel. We are not only
offering traditional family rooms, but also time that you can
devote to the people who are closest to you and with whom you
can enjoy the unparalleled views. At the Hotel Savica, we eat
healthy, delicious food and take care of your well-being. This
is the first family-friendly hotel and the only family hotel in
Bled, providing all the comfort needed by children and their parents.
The hotel entertainment team will help you create the best family
memories. The biggest pool complex in this part of Slovenia is
only a few steps away – in the Hotel Golf next door. At the Hotel
Savica, we realise our responsibility to future generations and
we are proud of the “daisy” eco-label. We are sending you family
greetings from Bled!
Portoroz
Hotel Marko ****
Website
#5 on Tripadvisor


The
new, family-run Hotel Marko is situated in the centre of Portorož. It is
surrounded by pines and palm trees and is just meters from the sea.
Portorož received its first guests in 19th century. Hotel Marko
carries-on the tradition of hospitality that has developed over the
years and offers its guests the most comfortable surrounding for rest or
work.
The
hotel is fully air-conditioned and has 48 double (and triple) bedrooms
with balconies. The hotel has three floors accessible by elevator or
stairs. Guest-rooms are furnished with stylish furniture and have a
satellite television and an external telephone line. All rooms have
minibar and in-room safe.
A view from hotel rooms extends over the magnificent Bay of Portorož, or
rests on the pines and palm trees and flowers in the park. Sitting on
the balcony, one can enjoy the evening breeze after a hot summer day or
just relax under the sun during the winter period.