- Days 1–4Ljubljana
- Days 4–6Goriska Brda Wine Region
- Days 1–4Ljubljana
- Days 4–6Goriska Brda Wine Region
Luxury Ljubljana and the Brda Wine Region
Discover the natural, historical and culinary wonders of Slovenia on this luxury six-day trip. Begin with three nights in the pretty capital of Ljubljana, exploring on foot and by boat before heading to the nearby mountains and stunning lakes of Bohinj and Bled. Then it's west towards the Italian border and the rolling green hills and endless vineyards of the Goriska Brda wine region.
Trip highlights
- Explore Ljubljana on an evening boat cruise
- Dine out at gourmet AS Aperitivo restaurant
- Enjoy a traditional pletna boat tour on Lake Bled
- Stand in wonder at fairy-tale Predjama Castle
- Delight in a privately guided cellar tour at Edi Simčič winery
- Discover the hilltop walled village of Smartno
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Days 1–4
Three nights in the little city of Ljubljana
Slovenia’s largest city and capital since independence 1991, Ljubljana is the country’s cultural, educational, economic and political hub. Emblematic for Slovenia as a whole, it is an extremely pretty and easily manageable place with many beautiful attractions either in the historic centre or within easy reach by road – including the stunning lakes of Bohinj and Bled.
You’ll eat well in this city, including a welcome dinner at the glamorous AS Aperitivo restaurant, and lunch at Ljubljana Castle’s Strelec restaurant, and you’ll also enjoy a Ljubljana walking tour to explore its old town sights, and a Ljubljana river boat cruise by night, passing beneath the city’s famous bridges.
Where you could stay
Explore further
In the city
Lake Bohinj
Lake Bled
Tour Ljubljana Castle
Take a funicular ride up to the city’s most prominent landmark, Ljubljana Castle. This charming castle offers a rich and dynamic history. In the company of a guide, you’ll visit the Outlook Tower, the castle’s prison, an exhibition on Slovenian History and see an early 19th century well, with a wooden tread wheel crane for hoisting water, which is still operational today. The castle also commands magnificent panoramic views of the area.
Cruise Lake Bohinj
Bohinj is one of the most beautiful places in the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park. Enjoy a walk around the lake’s shores and a boat trip on its waters before taking a cable car to Vogel panoramic plateau. The upper Vogel cable car station, located at 1,535 meters (5,036 feet), greets visitors with spectacular panoramic views of Komna, the Triglav mountains and all the way to the Kamnik and Savinja Alps. Triglav (meaning three peaks) is the highest peak in Slovenia and is represented in the coat of arms of Slovenia.
A private tour of Lake Bled
Set amidst the snowcapped Julian Alps less than an hour from Ljubljana, the mirror emerald lake is small enough to walk around on foot. The beautiful Church of the Assumption, sitting on an islet, dates from 1698, and watching over the lake is the medieval Bled Castle with its Romanesque tower. With the waters off limits for motorised craft, the island is reached on a flat bottomed pletna boat – a huge gondola type vessel – or by rowboat.
En-route to Goriska Brda: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle
With stalactites, 24 kilometres of underground passages and salamanders, a visit to Postojna Cave is a unique and fascinating experience. Visitors can hop on on an underground train to explore – keep your eyes peeled for the towering stalactites known as Giants and the cave-dwelling olms (a kind of salamander) that many early visitors to the cave suspected were baby dragons.
Predjama Castle is one of the most picturesque buildings in the whole of Slovenia. The fortification reigns over the surrounding area, perched high up in a vertical cliff. It was referred to in writing for the first time in 1202. The most famous of all the castle’s inhabitants was the knight Erazem of Predjama, who rebelled against the imperial autocracy in the 15th century. Nowadays Erazem is the main protagonist of numerous legends, which on the one hand glorify him as a passionate, handsome, noble knight, while on the other hand he is described as a bandit and a robber baron.
Days 4–6
The rolling green hills of the Goriska Brda
The Goriška Brda Wine Region is a pastoral wonderland in the far east of Slovenia bordering Italy. Vineyards stretch across verdant countryside, farmhouses reflecting a traditional architectural design that has many calling it the Tuscany of Slovenia. Upon the rolling hills are rows of fruit orchards, here and there cypress trees dispersed among small, charming villages.
You will tour Sabotin and the Tower of Gonjače on the Italian border for views of the Adriatic Sea and the other Julian Alps, the bright blue Soča river below. You’ll also visit Dobrovo at the heart of the Brda wine-growing area, centred around a grand 17th-century castle.
Where you could stay
Goriska Brda highlights
Smartno
Wine tasting
Gredic Castle
A private tour of Smartno
This beautiful, small village is a living cultural heritage monument. The village looks out onto endless vineyards that cover all of Brda. Once a fortification on the Venetian-Austrian border, the village’s roots date back to when it was used as a Roman stronghold. The Church of Saint Martin, the largest church in Brda, is adored with beautiful frescoes and a bell tower that was once part of a fortification tower.
Edi Simčič private wine tasting
Enjoy a privately guided tour of the cellars beneath the Simčič household, a family owned winery in the small village of Vipolže. Run by father-son duo Edi and Aleks, this initially unassuming winery is heralded by many as the finest and most forward thinking in Slovenia with its selection of whites and reds grown on small vineyards around the country. Learning about their work which is reinvigorating wine growing traditions, you’ll taste a number of their vintage wines accompanied by local cheese and olive oil.
Dining at Gredic Castle
Enjoy a private Slovenian wine degustation followed by gourmet dinner at the amazing 18th-century Gredic Castle overlooking a panorama of Brda. Mediterranean influences collide with continental tastes in this restaurant that serves up the finest fresh ingredients, combing these with modern technological knowledge and a deep respect for tradition.
Kate and Symmone exceeded all expectations by crafting for us a personalized 4 country, 29 day cultural journey focused on different cultures, local people, local food, "off the path" excursions, history, scenery, stories, smiles, and laughter. They did a great job understanding how we like to travel, our expectations, and goals. Every detail of this adventure was taken care of…
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
