Prekmurska Gibanica DAY 2: TIME TRAVEL, WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE 100 YEARS AGO? 5
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WHAT TO DO IN SLOVENIA AT LEAST ONCE Congresses, conferences, Motivational Team-building business events meetings programmes BE WISE – MEET BLUE Every step counts, so be wise and organize your events with the help of BLUE. 09:30 Visit of one of best preserved PREKMURSKA ITINERARY houses in Prekmurje and a meeting with craftsmen from Prekmurje: a potter, a GIBANICA DAY 1: FLOW OF THE MURA RIVER roofer, a pumpkin seed oil producer and a genuine ham producer from Prekmurje. 10:00 Arrival at the Graz or Zagreb airport 12:00 Lunch a tourist farm 1 NIGHT INCENTIVE / 11:30 Arrival at the hotel Livada Prestige 12:00 Rafting on the Mura River – Round trip 14:00 Transfer to the airport 24 INCENTIVE HOURS Rafting on the romantic Mura River guided IN PREKMURJE by experienced competitors in kayaking Other options: Photo Safari or Golf and and canoeing on wild waters. At the last Goulash functioning mill in Veržej (the Babič mill) you will be served lunch known under the HOURS OF name “büjraška malica”, which includes SUNSHINE: 1830 regional specialties like pajani krüj, zasi- ka, česnek and žganica. OVERVIEW: Prekmurje, the most exciting 15:00 Visit to the beekeeper part of Slovenia, is a part of the Pannon- GETTING THERE: The motorway to The Bee’s Castle is an ecological beekeep- ian plain. Here you will experience the Prekmurje was built only recently. ing farm in the beautiful nature of the sentiment, the joy, and the hardship of the Now getting from Ljubljana to Murska Goričko nature park, far away from the “people from the plains”. Since people Sobota is no longer an odyssey, but a hustle and bustle of everyday life. You will from Prekmurje live a good distance from hop, skip, and a jump. observe the beekeeper’s work, the life of central Slovenia, they are even more hos- a bee family and get to know how honey pitable when they get a visit. ACCOMMODATION: “gets” from the flower to the table. Our “Gibanica” (Prekmurian layer cake) Hotel Livada, Sava Hotels & Resorts programme is a combination of Prekmuri- 17:00 Arrival at the Hotel Livada Prestige, an melody, outstanding cuisine, a modern Sava Hotels & Resorts EAT AND DRINK: business environment and a broad set of Tourist farms with authentic local food various incentive programmes. 17.30 Quality time! Relax in the black thermal mineral water, known for its GATEWAYS: The Mura river connects therapeutic effects, particularly on rheu- the Slovenian region of Prekmurje and matism and musculoskeletal system prob- the Croatian Međimurje. lems, as well as on general wellbeing. 1. MOMENTS OF ZEN: 19:00 Gibanica – The Prekmurian layer Pannonian sentiment cake is a peculiarity among desserts and 2. QUALITY TIME: Listen to the mill on is considered to be a Slovene national the Mura river and take a look at how culinary specialty. It prides itself with the the best flour is produced European label Traditional Speciality Guar- anteed. Learn how to make the best one. 3. MUST SEE: A stork in its nest 4. MUST DO: Indulge yourself with 20:00 Dinner, Prekmurje style the delicious layer cake known as the Prekmurska gibanica DAY 2: TIME TRAVEL, WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE 100 YEARS AGO? 5. OUR PICK: Kodila ham production 08:00 Breakfast, Prekmurje style CONTACT US: Blue Ljubljana Office, Štihova ulica 4, SI1000 Ljubljana, T: +386 (0)1 430 51 03, F: +386 (0)1 430 51 04, E: [email protected], W: www.meet-blue.com BACK TO ITINERARY 09:00 Departure to Bela krajina Bela krajina (white landscape) was named NATURE DAY 1: ROLLING ON A RIVER after its many white birch trees, growing by the warmest Slovenian river, the Kolpa. 10:00 Arrival at the Ljubljana airport and The entire border region received the title of 2 NIGHT INCENTIVE / departure to the Krka river European Destination of Excellence of 2010. 48 INCENTIVE HOURS 11:00 Active day by the Krka river 10:30 Eco-Ethno safari through Bela krajina A cultural and kayak experience in the A half day long exploration of the Kolpa IN DOLENJSKA AND Dolenjska region and on the Krka river. A Nature Park, which takes place near the kayak descent on the Krka to the town of farmstead “Šokčev dvor” in Žuniči. The trip BELA KRAJINA Žužemberg with some adrenaline rushes. in the park will lead you through history and All in all, this is a picturesque and easily the traditions of people living in Bela Kraji- manageable kayak trip. What follows is na, which you will be able to document with getting to know the culinary art of the Do- your camera. The photo safari is great for lenjska region at the idyllic Javornik farm teambuilding and lets you experience the OVERVIEW: Destinations in Dolenjska by the enchanting Krka river. nature of Bela Krajina in an authentic way. and Bela Krajina often go unnoticed, even though they are brimming with pristine 14:00 Carpe diem - Lunch at the Javornik 14:00 “Belokrajnska pogača” flat bread – nature and a diverse range of natural farm lunch at the Prus farm treasures. The soul of these destinations Experiencing a tourist farm in the truest A team competition in preparing flat bread, is in the hardworking and entertaining sense of the word. Trout is their main spe- a typical dish of this region, will be com- people of the Dolenjska region. The soft cialty, but to those of you who are not fond plemented by a culinary journey, including landscape of Dolenjska is characterized of lake fishes, there are plenty of other lamb and suckling pig. by vineyard cottages and hayracks, as dishes as well. To top it off, try out their well as by premium culinary options. We delicious desserts and tasty spirits. 16:00 Wine event “Vinska Vigred” have connected a range of small touristic The Prus homestead in Krmačina near Met- pearls into an interesting incentive pro- 16:00 The land of hayracks – a historical lika is the centre of viticulture in Bela Krajina. gramme. experience The wine cellar of the Prus family is known In the land of hayracks you will get to know for its naturally sweet wines honoured with the importance of this heritage and the Slo- countless medals and awards. The blind 1. MOMENTS OF ZEN: venian timber culture. You will experience tasting accompanied with outstanding culi- Carpe Diem – Zen garden by the Krka the extraordinary sense for using natural nary delights will open doors to a completely river at the Javornik farm materials and the mastery of the carpenter different wine experience. The wines range 2. QUALITY TIME: tradition through nine adventures. from sec white and red wines to sweet wines, Land of hayracks – great dimensions of including naturally sweet wines. Slovene architectural heritage 19:00 Arrival at Otočec castle, which has been refurbished into a highclass hotel 18:30 Balnea Hotel, Dolenjske Toplice, 3. MUST SEE: Otočec castle relaxation in the thermal spa. 4. MUST DO: 20:00 Castle dinner at Otočec Kayak trip down the Krka river A castle jewel with a unique restaurant 20:30 Farewell dinner and high-quality culinary services. 5. OUR PICK: DAY 3: Departures Bela krajina and its natural heritage DAY 2: EDEN 09:00 Transfer to the airport, possibility 08.00 Breakfast at the Otočec castle hotel to prolong the stay in an awarded wellness centre HOURS OF SUNSHINE: 1832 GETTING THERE: Airport Jože Pučnik Ljubljana – distance ca. 60 km Airport Zagreb – distance ca. 80 km BOUTIQUE HOTELS: Otočec Hotel Alternatively Pule Estate EAT AND DRINK: Open-door farm Javornik GATEWAYS: In the heartland of Do- lenjska we can find the thermal spa of Dolenjske toplice, where, according to historical records, a thermal spa ex- isted as early as the 13th century. CONTACT US: Blue Ljubljana Office, Štihova ulica 4, SI1000 Ljubljana, T: +386 (0)1 430 51 03, F: +386 (0)1 430 51 04, E: [email protected], W: www.meet-blue.com GREEN URBAN ITINERARY nowned brewery in Slovenia, and its pro- duction. What follows is a guided beer tast- EXPERIENCE DAY 1: IN HARMONY WITH NATURE ing at the hottest tavern in town. You will get a chance to experience a legendary beer- 10:00 Arrival at the Ljubljana airport and inspired menu and get acquainted with all 1 NIGHT INCENTIVE / transport to Ljubljana the flavours from the Union beer portfolio. 24 INCENTIVE HOURS 11:00 Arrival at the Vander/Cubo hotel 23:00 After-party or return to the hotel and checkin IN LJUBLJANA DAY 2: 12:00 Time Machine at the Ljubljana Castle Discover the roles the Castle Hill and the 08.00 Breakfast at the Cubo or Vander hotel Ljubljana Castle played throughout the castle’s rich history. The costumed char- 09:00 Urban fishing acters representing each period will cre- A unique fishing experience. Fly fishing for ate a genuinely special atmosphere, which graylings and brown trout, spin fishing for will be both instructive and entertaining. metre-long pike in the heart of Ljubljana, OVERVIEW: Ljubljana is a boutique capi- and winter adventures – huchen fishing on tal, which writes short boutique stories 13:00 Viseat Ljubljana, Strelec restaurant the length of the Ljubljanica river. that portray its beauty and inhabitants. Getting to know the typical dishes from In a small space it uniquely combines Ljubljana at the restaurant Stralec. The 11:00 Face to face with Jože Plečnik natural, cultural and historical treasures, Viseat Ljubljana serves up a typical Lju- There are only a few cities which are so which is why it was also awarded the title bljana menu.