Stay : Discovering the gateway to the Balkans
A true natural mosaic nestled in the Alps and the plains of Pannonia, the territory of the most western of the Slavic nations invites you to stroll: from the emblematic Bled in the north to the southern Karst region, from the medieval strongholds in the east to the Adriatic in the west, without forgetting the sparkling capital Ljubljana, Slovenia opens its arms wide to the foreigner passing through! Here is an overview
Summary of the stay
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7 days
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Detail of the stay : Discovering the gateway to the Balkans - 7 days
Day 1: Soča Valley
Steps: Kobarid, Kranjska Gora, Soča, Bovec, Nova Gorica
From Nova Gorica, the natural entry point to Slovenia from Italy, we drive along the turquoise waters of the Soča River to Kobarid. Visit the museum dedicated to the bloody battle of the Soča during the First World War, known as the Battle of Caporetto. A gastronomic break is in order in Bovec where the excellent Soča trout will be on the menu. You will then reach Kranjska Gora via the Vršič Pass. This winding road offers exceptional views of the Razor and Prisank
MUSÉE DE KOBARID
Day 2: Bled and Bohinj
Before leaving for Bled, visit the Planica ski jumps (the highest ski jumps in the world). In Bled, lovers of postcard landscapes will be served! The lake and its castle, the island and its church, with the peaks of the Julian Alps in the background, everything is there! Direction Bohinj where the atmosphere is wilder. The clear waters of the lake reflect the majestic Triglav, the highest peak of the country.
Day 3: Skofja Loka
Steps: Bled, Škofja Loka
In the early morning, a short hike on the aerial wooden footbridges in the steep gorges of Vintgar and Radovlica. In the afternoon, discovery of the historical city of Skofja Loka
GORGES DE VINTGAR (SOTESKA VINTGAR)
Day 4: Ljubljana
Steps: Ljubljana
Finally, taste the charms of Ljubljana the beloved capital of the capital. Discovery of its Baroque historical centre and its picturesque and daily market; visiting one of the countless museums or churches; Walk along the Ljubljanica by stopping to enjoy a café on the terrace. End of day at the castle with a breathtaking view of the capital.
Day 5: Postojna
Steps: Bled, Postojna, Divača, Cerknica
Major Slovenian tourist site, the village is famous for its cave and its castle. In the morning, visit the cave to observe the famous protaeus (atypical animal living in the underground). The afternoon can be devoted to the discovery of Predjama castle, the Skojcan caves or the seasonal lake of Cerknica.
GROTTES DE ŠKOCJAN
Day 6: Karst region
Direction to the medieval village of Stanjel, probably the most typical and beautiful of the whole Karst. Continuation of the day in the stud farms of Lipicca. This is where the famous white Lipizzaner horses of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna are bred.
Day 7: Piran and Istria
Steps: Piran
End of the Slovenian break in the small town of Piran. A chance walk in the typical Mediterranean streets; visit the countless churches of Venetian architecture or rest on the rocks bordering the sea.
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