Slovenia, Italy & Croatia

Monday, August 11th
We meet at Malta International Airport at 04.40 for flight FR3871, departing at 06.40 and arriving in Treviso at 08.35. Transfer to the beautiful Slovenian coast, visiting Isola, Piran, and Portoroz. The first stop is Piran, where we will take a tour through its picturesque narrow streets, reaching Piazza Tartini with St. George’s Cathedral and the port. After some free time, we continue to Portoroz, one of Slovenia’s largest tourist resorts, where we will find many luxurious hotels, restaurants, casinos, and beautiful shops. The last stop will be in Izola, a “fishing village,” where we will have plenty of time to explore this lovely village before heading to Hotel Park in Ljubljana’s city center. Check-in, and then a walk with the leader to begin exploring this beautiful city.

Tuesday, August 12th
Today, we offer a half-day City Tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. With a local guide, we will visit the best places in the city. We will start with the famous Three Rivers Fountain and the Town Hall (Rotovz). We will cross the Triple Bridge (Tromostovja), visit Presernov Square, the Neo-Classical Church of St. Francis, and finish with the famous 12th-century castle, where we will enjoy spectacular views of Ljubljana below. Afterward, we return to the city center for free time to explore the city and its beautiful shops.

Wednesday, August 13th
An interesting excursion to Novo Mesto, where we will take a tour with the tour leader. We will also visit a restored traditional farm, where we will have wine tasting and can sample some traditional food (extra). Afterward, we will take a cruise on the Krka River, passing under four bridges and seeing many interesting sights along the way. A unique experience! Return to the hotel.

Thursday, August 14th
Today, we will have the opportunity to visit Bled and Bohinj in Slovenia. After breakfast, a full-day excursion to Bled and Bohinj. This will be through stunning scenery, starting with Bled, a village surrounded by a lake with a small island in the middle. We will stop for sightseeing, and those who wish can take a boat tour (not included) around the lake and Bled Island. We will then visit Bohinj, surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery. Bohinj is considered one of the most beautiful places in the heart of the Julian Alps.

Friday, August 15th
Breakfast and an excursion to the famous Postojna Caves (entrance extra). We will take the electric train to tour these world-renowned caves and enjoy the beauty of the stalagmites. This tour lasts about an hour and a half, with a guide explaining what we see. Afterward, we continue to Predjama Castle, the most popular castle in Slovenia.

Saturday, August 16th
Breakfast and transfer by coach to Trieste, the capital of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Afterward, we continue to Treviso Airport for check-in for flight FR3870, departing at 21:55 and arriving back in Malta at approximately 23:50.