1st day: LJUBLJANA
Arrival to Ljubljana. Walking through the old part of the town. Among others there are many masterpieces of well known Slovene architect Jože Plečnik. Walk over the Three bridges to the Market and the Cathedral, to the Town hall, across the Shoemakers' bridge to Kongresni trg... After lunch in a typical Slovene restaurant visit the castle that dominates the Slovene capital. Enjoy a view over the city and the surroundings. Afterwards you'll be free to visit a museum before we take you to the hotel, where you'll be served dinner.

2nd day: BLED, ŠKOFJA LOKA
After breakfast drive to Bled. We'll visit the castle (museum, chapel) that is situated on a steep cliff over the lake. You'll enjoy an unforgettable view of the lake and region of Gorenjska. After coming from the castle, you'll be offered the possibility to go to the island by boat and ring the wishing bell. Lunch and then drive to Škofja loka, town that is considered to be a cultural monument. Since 1511 its outlook hasn't changed much and therefore it is the best-preserved mediaeval Slovene town. Dinner.

3rd day: ŠKOCJANSKE JAME, KOPER, PIRAN
Breakfast and drive to the Slovene coast. Our first stop will be at the great caves of Škocjanske jame, which are included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. Drive to Koper, visit to the old town. After lunch we'll stop in a wine cellar, where they keep one of the biggest wooden barrels in Europe. We will also try some of the wines. In the afternoon we'll take a boat trip along our short but interesting coast. Dinner.

4th day: STIČNA-DOLINA GRADOV-OTOČEC
After breakfast drive to Stična and visit to the Cistercian monastery. Visit to the basilica Sad Mother of God. In the shop you can buy herbal teas and other cures of well-known father Simon Ašič. Next stop will be in Žužemberk, which hosts one of the mightiest Slovenian castles, sited above the Krka River. We'll get close to the river and be able to admire unique calc-tufa cascades. After lunch visit to the church of St.Mohor and Fortunat. Continue through the river valley to Dvor to see the Auersperg iron foundry, which produced the materials used for making machines and bridges. Next stop will be in Soteska where nowadays only ruins remind us of the once glorious castle. The former glory of the castle park is recalled by the garden pavilion, called "Hudičev turn", with the paintings by the 17th century master Almanach. We'll end our day adventure by visiting the one and only island castle in Slovenia - Otočec. The countess will welcome us, show us the castle and tell us all about its history. Dinner.

5th day: NOVO MESTO-PLETERJE-KOSTANJEVICA NA KRKI
After breakfast visit of Novo mesto. We'll see the Chapter Church of St. Nicholas and stop at the Dolenjska Museum with its rich archeological collections. Walk to the Main Square, as reflected by the arcaded shops and houses. From Novo mesto we’ll drive to Šentjernej, stop at the tourist farm for lunch, and then continue to Pleterje. Visit to the Cartusian Monastery founded in the 15th century. We will view multimedia presentation about the life and work of the monks. Stop at the outdoor Museum of Folk Architecture - 200 years old buildings from the area of Šentjernej. Last stop for the day will be in Kostanjevica, which has an idyllic location on an island in the midst of the Krka River. Visit to the former monastery which houses an extensive collection of works by contemporary Slovenian artists as well as works by old masters from the Carthusian monastery at Pleterje. See the collection Forma viva in wood, a permanent outdoor sculpture park, regarded as one of the most beautiful collections of contemporary wood sculptures in south-eastern Europe. See the Kostanjevica cave. Dinner.

6th day: CELJE-PTUJSKA GORA-PTUJ
After breakfast drive to Celje and visit to Gornji grad where we'll be introduced to the history of one of the most important European families in mediaeval times - the counts of Celje. Next stop will be at the gothic Church of St.Mary on the hill Ptujska gora. The church is considered to be the most precious art monument in Slovenia. Then we drive to Ptuj and stop at the typical "gostilna" for lunch. Tour of the town that is known as town monument embraced by Drava River and Castle hill. On the hill stands one of the largest Slovene castles in Slovenia with beautiful rooms and old furniture, and also different collections. Return to hotel and dinner.

7th day; BELA KRAJINA
After breakfast we will go to Bela krajina. Our first stop will be in Rožanc, at the Mithreum - ancient shrine to the Persian god Mithras, whose image is carved in stone. From Rožanec drive to Črnomelj, the centre of Bela krajina, and on to a village called Veliki Nerajec. This village received the European award for the development of the countryside and village renewal. People from the village will show us a 200 year-old house and offer us home made specialty - buckwheat rolled cake. After lunch in Dragatu{ we will drive to Adlešiči where we will be introduced to the art of spinning and weaving, and decorating eggs. We'll also have an opportunity to meet a real beekeeper. Our next stop is the nearby village of Rosalnice with the famous Three Churches. These three gothic churches, which stand side by side, were built in the 15th century. Before leaving this region we will visit a Bela krajina Museum and wine cellar to try some of their wines. Our tour will end with the farewell dinner and a party at the tourist farm, also possible to visit a small private wine cellar, taste wines, and enjoy folk music from a male quartet.

8th day: FAREWELL TO SLOVENIA
After breakfast return home.