“Blessed Are the Curious for They Shall Have Adventures.” Lovelle Drachman

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“BLESSED ARE THE CURIOUS FOR THEY SHALL HAVE ADVENTURES.” LOVELLE DRACHMAN

48 Slovenia Discovery Lake Bled, Slovenia Špičnik AUSTRIA Maribor 8 DAYS Kranjska Gora Slovenia Discovery Triglav National Park 2 Lake Bled Žiče A tiny country nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic, Slovenia is a charming little-known paradise that Ško a Loka ITALY 3 offers the pristine, glacial Lake Bled surrounded by mountains and forests, beautiful Vintgar Gorge carved Ljubljana SLOVENIA by a crystal-clear river, the world’s most extensive caves and a stunning coastline dotted with picturesque Predjama Castle Postojna Caves CROATIA villages. Discover all these natural treasures plus impressive Castles and a wine region boasting the world’s oldest vine. Slovenia … simply beautiful and awaiting your discovery. Piran 2

Ormina Highlights & Inclusions > PointsThe complete Slovenian experience: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Štajerska wine region, castles, caves and the picturesque Adriatic coast. > 7 nights in exquisite 5-star hotels. > 7 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L). > Guided sightseeing of Ljubljana, Lake Bled and Piran. > Lunch and wine tasting in the Štajerska wine region. > Lunch on Lake Bled served with a spectacular view. > Experience Lake Bled by traditional Slovenian Pletna boat with visit to Bled Island. > Visit Triglav National Park including Vintgar Gorge, Šum Waterfall and Lake Jasna. > Tour Predjama Castle with audio-guide. > Guided group tour of Postojna Cave. Ljubljana, Slovenia > Visit the charming towns of Žiče, Maribor, Škofja Loka, Kranjska Gora and Piran. > Entrance to Ljubljana Castle, Žiče Monastery, Loka Castle and Museum, Lake Bled Castle, Church of the Assumption, Triglav National Park, DAY 1 Ljubljana DAY 2 Ljubljana (B, L) Church of St George Bell Tower and Piran’s medieval walls. Tucked between Italy, Austria and Croatia, Slovenia may be Enjoy a guided walking tour of Ljubljana’s old town including the > Deluxe VIP transport including airport transfer on first and last day. small and relatively undiscovered, but it delivers pristine alpine Kresija Building, Robba Fountain, Ljubljana Cathedral, Ljubljana Castle, > Note: hotel city taxes, if applicable, are not included. villages, cliffside castles, emerald lakes and a stunning coastline. Town Square, Cobblers Bridge, Triple Bridge, Franciscan Church of On arrival, transfer to your wonderful hotel and enjoy the rest the Annunciation, Prešeren Square and Dragon Bridge. Afterward, TOUR FOCUS of the day to explore the pedestrian friendly historic centre enjoy a welcome lunch at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is with cafés lining the banks of the Ljubljana River, beautiful available to enjoy at your leisure. With so many Museums in the city, Plečnik designed buildings, museums and a vibrant atmosphere. enticing options include the National Museum of Slovenia and The Museum of Modern Art. STAY 3 NIGHTS: Intercontinental Ljubljana 5-star or similar

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DAY 3 Ljubljana – Žiče – Maribor – Ljubljana (B, L) DAY 4 Ljubljana – Škofja Loka – Lake Bled(B, L) DAY 6 Lake Bled – Predjama Castle – Postojna Caves – Enjoy a full day excursion to the beautiful Štajerska wine region. Visit the town of Škofja Loka to explore Loka Castle, Loka Museum and Piran (B) Start with a brief visit to Žiče Charterhouse, an ancient 12th century the town square’s famous pastel-hued 16th century houses. Continue Depart Lake Bled for a visit of Predjama Castle, built within a cave monastery. Explore the ruins and the exhibition before continuing to to Lake Bled, set in a picturesque location surrounded by mountains mouth to make access difficult. The structure dates to the 13th the Štajerska wine region known for its aromatic whites. The and forests. On arrival, visit Bled Castle, the oldest in Slovenia dating to century and features a hidden passageway. Continue to Postojna landscape around Špičnik, is characterised by beautiful vineyards 1011AD, followed by an organised lunch with a magnificent view of the Caves, Queen of the underground world. Experience a fascinating nestled on rolling hills including the famous heart-shaped road ‘Heart Lake. In the afternoon, take a cruise on Lake Bled on a traditional Pletna subterranean paradise shaped by tiny water droplets over millions of of Slovenia’. After a wine tasting, enjoy a gourmet lunch at a and visit the Island’s historic church. The rest of the day is available at years. The caves are also home to ‘baby dragons’, the rare and unusual renowned restaurant. Finish with leisure time in Maribor, a medieval leisure to absorb the breath-taking scenery. Olm, found only in the Dinaric karst. After your tour, continue to the pedestrian village that boasts ‘Stara Trta’, the world’s oldest vine at STAY 2 NIGHTS: Grand Hotel Toplice 5-star or similar charming coastline to check into your seaside hotel. 400 years, before returning to Ljubljana. STAY 2 NIGHTS: Kempinski Hotel Portoroz 5-star or similar Experience Lake Bled with a guided tour of Bled Visit the beautiful Štajerska wine region for Castle, lunch with a wonderful view and lake DAY 7 Piran (B, L) wine-tasting and a delicious gourmet lunch, excursion boat ride on a Pletna, the traditional Enjoy a guided morning walking tour of Piran, known for its long pier, followed by a visit to Maribor to see the oldest Slovenian boat. Venetian architecture and narrow streets. The old town is one of the vine in the World. best-preserved historical towns on the Adriatic. The tour includes Tratini Square and the Church of St George and provides stunning DAY 5 Lake Bled – Triglav National Park – Kranjska views from the medieval city walls and the Bell Tower of St George. Gora – Lake Bled (B) Afterward, enjoy a closing tour lunch and the rest of the day to enjoy at leisure before returning to your hotel Today, discover more of Slovenia’s stunning natural beauty. Visit the Triglav National Park and the 1600 metre Vintgar Gorge which DAY 8 Piran – Ljubljana (B) features sheer canyon walls between 50 and 100 metres in height. Also visit the picturesque Šum Waterfall, the largest river waterfall in After breakfast, the tour concludes with a return to Ljubljana for your Slovenia. Continue to the alpine resort of Kranjska Gora for an onward journey. independent lunch before finishing with the gorgeous emerald green Lake Jasna surrounded by stunning alps.

50 Slovenia Discovery Departures and Pricing AUSTRIA Špičnik Maribor Kranjska Gora Triglav National Park 2 Lake Bled Žiče 2021 2022 Škoa Loka Ljubljana 3 * * ITALY SLOVENIA STARTS ENDS PRICE STARTS ENDS PRICE Predjama Castle Postojna Caves Trieste Twin Share Twin Share Venice 2 Ljubljana Ljubljana per person Ljubljana Ljubljana per person Piran Motovun Poreč CROATIA 11-May-21 11-May-22 Rovinj 3 18-May-21 $5,190 18-May-22 $5,190 1 Plitvice Lakes 15-Jun-21 22-Jun-21 $5,190 14-Jun-22 21-Jun-22 $5,190 Pula BOSNIA AND 13-Jul-21 20-Jul-21 $5,190 12-Jul-22 19-Jul-22 $5,190 HERZEGOVIA

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PRE-TOUR RECOMMENDATIONS POST-TOUR RECOMMENDATIONS A Beautiful Croatia (11 Days) Small Group Journey Venice City Break (4 Days) > Discover the Adriatic coastline with a popular pre-tour through > Explore Venice as a post-tour tailored itinerary with a private Croatia with our Beautiful Croatia Small Group Journey. transfer from Ljubljana or Piran. > Covering the full length of Croatia including Dubrovnik, Hvar, > Visit the main sites including Piazza San Marco, Saint Mark’s Split, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Istria including Rovinj. Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal; take a day trip to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello; and Explore more on page 45. experience an iconic gondola ride. INTERCONTINENTAL LJUBLJANA Classic Italy (7 Days) Small Group Journey Explore more on page 64. STAY 3 NIGHTS > Combine Slovenia with our Classic Italy tour with 2 days > Ljubljana’s tallest and first 5-star hotel offers sweeping views between tours to spend in say Venice or Trieste. Emilia-Romagna Regional Discovery (6 Days) of the castle and the Julian Alps from upper floors and offers > Delivering Italy’s must-see cities of Venice, Florence and Rome, > Continue your adventure into Emilia-Romagna to visit producers modern sophisticated luxury to the city. as well as select Tuscan villages. of Italy’s most important foods such as prosciutto, Modena > The hotel’s 18th floor spa features an indoor pool, hot tub, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese. Also visit Antica Corte steam room and sauna. Explore more on page 13. Pallavicina for a Michelin star lunch. > The restaurant on the 20th floor has some of the best food > The region also boasts the medieval towns of Bologna and and views of the city including a fine dining menu under the Ravenna that played significant roles in Italy’s history. direction of a Michelin-starred chef. Explore more on page 69.