COASTBUSTERS – SLOVENIAN COAST DAY TRIP FROM LJUBLJANA Price per person from 109€ 1. Winter season: 1.11.2018 – 31.3.2019: 109€/person Scheduled tours: Every day from Monday to Sunday, departure from Ljubljana 8:30 AM, return to Ljubljana 19: 00 PM 2. Summer season: 1.4.2019 – 31.10.2019: 109€/person Scheduled tours: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday departure from Ljubljana 8:30 AM, return to Ljubljana 19: 00 PM *Maximum people per van: 8 pax *Free cancellation of the tour: 24 hours before departure
*Pick up: Shuttle from Ambient hotel to Ljubljana meeting point (Celovška cesta 226, 1000 Ljubljana), departure from Ljubljana at 8:30 AM, return to Ljubljana at 19:00 PM - shuttle back to Ambient hotel. (CHECK SEASON!) Spend a day uncovering the scenic, cultural and historical delights of the Slovenian coast. Take in panoramic views of the Bay of Trieste from the clifftop Socerb Castle and see the famous Dance of Death fresco at Hrastovlje’s Church of the Holy Trinity. Then, wander the salt flats of Sečovlje Salina Nature Park before enjoying walking tours and free time in Piran and Koper.
The Slovenian coast is small but endearingly charming. This is the best day trip to visit the highlights of the Slovenian coast and its hinterland. You will visit Socerb castle that offers breath-taking views of the Slovenian coast and the Gulf of Trieste and since it is not known as one of the top attractions, you will enjoy the scenery undisturbed. The castle ruin is placed high up above the coastline at the very edge of the Karst Plateau and has been dominating that cliff since the Illyrian times. After a senic drive you will continue towards Soline Nature Park, to discover the ages old traditions of salt production in the natural habitat of numerous birds and other animals. The guide will take you to explore Hrastovlje, a small village in Slovenian Istria, most famous for its 12th century Church of the Holy Trinity. It is one of the most beautiful cultural monuments in Slovenia, marked by amazing 15th century frescoes, among which you can find a precious motif of the "Dance of Death". The last part of the tour is reserved for the most picturesque coastal town Piran and historical town Koper. In Piran you can walk through its narrow medieval streets wedged between beautiful houses, churches and squares and enjoy a gelato or a cup of coffee on the main square named after Giuseppe Tartini. Highlits: Piran • Socerb Castle • Soline Nature Park • Hrastovlje • Church of the Holy Trinity • Koper
INTINERARY SUMMER TIME ITINERARY WINTER TIME
8:30 Departure from Ljubljana 8:30 Deaprture from Ljubljana
9:30 – 10:00 Socerb Castle 9:30 – 10:00 Socerb Castle
10:20 – 11:00 Hrastovlje, Church of the Holy Trinity 10:20 – 11:00 Hrastovlje, Church of Holy Trinity
12:00 – 13:30 Soline Nature Park 12:00 – 13:30 Soline Nature Park
14:00 – 16:00 Piran sightseeing tour and free time 14:00 – 16:00 Piran sightseeing tour
16:30 – 17:30 Koper town 16:30 – 17:30 Koper town
17:30 – 19:00 Departure and Arrival to Ljubljana 17:30 – 19:00 Deaprture and Arrival to Ljubljana
*Please, note that we reserved the right to change the order of the sightseeing stops.
*Please, note that the order of the sightseeing program can change.
INCLUSIONS:
• Hotel pickup and drop-off • Professional English-speaking guide • Transport by air-conditioned minivan • Admission to Hrastovlje Church • Entrance fee of Sečovlje salt fields • Admission to Piran wall
EXCLUSIONS:
• Gratuities (optional) • Food and drinks
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
• Not wheelchair accessible. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located hotels in Ljubljana • Hotel pickups commence prior to departure time, we will be in touch with you via e-mail or phone to let you know your exact pickup time. • Guests are recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. • In the summer time it is recommended to bring swimming costume. • Small – group tour – up to 8 people per van.