Majestic Slovenia
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ACTIVE TRAVEL for Cultural Explorers LAND NO SINGLE JO URNEY SUPPLEMENT & SMALL GROUP Majestic Slovenia Inspiring Moments > Fall under Ljubljana’s bewitching spell and linger by its emerald-green river, fabled bridges and whimsical cafes. > Indulge in Ljubljana’s food scene while sampling traditional Slovene favorites INCLUDED FEATURES during a food and wine tour. Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary > Be captivated by beautiful Lake Bled – 7 nights in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Day 1 Depart gateway city where a fairytale isle and hilltop castle are at the deluxe InterContinental Day 2 Arrive in Ljubljana and transfer cradled by snowcapped Alps. Ljubljana. to hotel > Uncover fascinating legacies and lore at Predjama Castle, dramatically built Extensive Meal Program Day 3 Ljubljana into a towering cliff. – 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, Day 4 Logarska dolina including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 5 Postojna Cave | Predjama > Soak up Mediterranean sun and Venetian architecture in the gorgeous tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 6 Portorož | Piran | Lipica with dinner. coastal cities of Portorož and Piran. Day 7 Lake Bled – Opportunities to sample authentic > Witness noble Lipizzaner horses at the Day 8 Ljubljana cuisine and local flavors. world-renowned Lipica Stud Farm. Day 9 Transfer to Ljubljana airport > Savor rich wine while learning about Your One-of-a-Kind Journey and depart for gateway city – Discovery excursions highlight the local Slovenia’s winemaking traditions. culture, heritage and history. Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. Postojna Cave – Expert-led Enrichment programs Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. enhance your insight into the region. Activity Level: Active programs are designed for people who are in good health and can comfortably participate in – AHI Sustainability Promise: a demanding daily schedule of physical activities. We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. ® – Tipping of guides and drivers. Alumni C amp us Abroad – Complimentary travel mementos. 800-323-7373 www.ahitravel.com SLOVENIA Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Flavors of Slovenia. > Slavs and the Holy Roman Empire We strive to make a positive, purposeful Join a local expert to indulge in Ljubljana’s impact in the communities we visit, >Slovene National Awakening culinary delights. Sample traditional savory whenever possible. and sweet cuisine, and learn how Slovenia’s >Yugoslavia and the Republic Environmental Impact | Thoughtful history helped shape its food culture. Along of Slovenia choices to minimize our environmental the way, sample locally produced wines. footprint: eco-friendly transportation, guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less Ljubljana. Discover this captivating, trendy plastic waste. city as you walk by Congress Square, the University of Ljubljana and the Ljubljana Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to Cathedral. Witness the city’s legend-laden support local businesses that employ and benefit people in the community. Curating bridges and browse the bustling Central meaningful experiences by staying in Market. After, cruise along the Ljubljanica intimately sized locales instead of cities River, passing colorful buildings and affected by overtourism. Prešeren Square. Predjama Castle Economic Impact | Community-based Alpine Slovenia. Journey through a lush tourism using expert local guides and landscape to the Alpine glacial valley of Log - lecturers, plus program scheduling during arska dolina. At a countryside hut, taste deli - quieter, “shoulder seasons.” cacies unique to this region and relish the unforgettable scenery. Then indulge in the region’s storied viniculture during a delec - table lunch and wine tasting at a winery. AHI Travel Expertise Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Passenger Service Representative | At Postojna Cave, ride a mini-train into a Helps with everything from arranging flights large karst cavern, passing stalactites, to fulfilling special requests. columns and other formations, and learn Piran Travel Director | Manages all details about the cave system. Continue on to to ensure a memorable trip. visit the Renaissance Predjama Castle, Travel information | Prepares you fully built dramatically under a cliff. Listen to for your journey. amusing stories about the knight Erazem, Expert local guides and lecturers | one of the castle’s owners, and see artifacts Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and and antiques. share their passion for their country. Slovenian Coast and Lipica. Travel to the pretty resort town of Portorož, the Port of Roses, and walk along the lovely seaside promenade. In Piran, a fishing Let us arrange your flights! village nestled along the Adriatic coast, Lake Bled AHI FlexAir | Our personalized discover medieval architecture while viewing air program features transfers, assistance Tartini Square, Gabrielli Palace and the and flexibility. Church of St. George. At Lipica Stud Farm, learn about this noble equine breed and watch the elegant white Lipizzaners perform during a training session. 2021 DATES & PRICES Lake Bled. This pristine setting of Alpine July 8-16 | July 15-23 mountains, a swan-filled lake and a fairytale castle will make your heart swell. Ride From Price $3,545 aboard a pletna, a flat-bottomed boat, to Bled Island, home to the Church of Special Savings $250 the Assumption of Mary and a fabled 16th-century wishing bell. Nearby, visit a Logarska Dolina bee farm to learn about the industry, see Special Price $3,295 the hives and sample honey. Then marvel VAT is an additional $295 per person. at sweeping vistas of the electric-blue lake Accommodations All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on from above at the cliff-top Bled Castle, double occupancy and do not include air transportation which features a museum with jewelry, InterContinental Ljubljana costs (unless otherwise stated). armory and weaponry. Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This offer is limited, capacity-controlled and tends The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our to sell out quickly. website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2021.