Weekend Escape Slovenia


Here for a good time not a long time? No worries, we’ve got you covered with a kick-ass weekend of exploring iconic hotspots, soaking in stunning nature, enjoying fun outdoorsy activities and having a few cheeky drinks with your crew along the way!

Enjoy charming Ljubljana and swing by the Open Kitchen to taste yummy local cuisine right under the magical Ljubljana castle. Be blown away by fairy-tale Lake Bled and the natural stunning beauty of Vintgar Gorge. Discover the majestic UNESCO Škocjan cave and unique Predjama castle nested inside a cave. And with Slovenia being home to 72,000 hectares of vineyards, it would be rude not to drop into a winery in the countryside to sample a wine. Or 5.

Sound like a sweet weekend? We think so too!

Tour Highlights

  • Visit the Open Kitchen under magical Ljubljana castle
  • Enjoy a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board sesh on Lake Bled
  • Venture deep into majestic UNESCO Škocjan cave
  • Walk through stunning Vintgar Gorge
  • Marvel at the imposing Predjama Castle built into a cave
  • Wine tasting in a countryside winery
  • Hike to panoramic viewpoint of Lake Bled

What's Included

  • Cheeky guide
  • Airport pick-up* and drop-off
  • All transportation during trip
  • 2 nights' accommodation
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board sesh on Lake Bled
  • Admission into Škocjan Cave
  • Wine tasting in a countryside winery
  • Admission into Vintgar Gorge

Itinerary

Day 1: Bohemian Ljubljana

After touching down at Ljubljana Airport, your cheeky guide will be ready to welcome you and take you straight into the heart of fun-sized centre of Ljubljana.

Discover why it’s easy to fall in love with this charming capital as you wonder around Ljubljana’s cobblestoned streets and enjoy its impressive baroque architecture. Weather permitting, we’ll have the opportunity to experience a variety of freshly cooked food prepared by Slovenian chefs in the Open Kitchen under magical Ljubljana castle.

Following this, we’ll head back to the accommodation where you can continue to bond over a few beers with your crew at the hostel bar or call it a night.

Day 2: Bleddy Unreal

You may think you're still dreaming this morning when you lay your eyes on Lake Bled. We’ll take a short hike up to a viewpoint that perfectly captures this fairy-tale lake with the church on the island, the mountainous backdrop and the imposing castle perched on top of a cliff face all in the one shot! After you've stopped pinching yourself, it’s time to embrace the lake with a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) session. Once we’ve conquered the water, you’ll have free time to explore the beauty around the lake at your own pace - your cheeky guide will happily provide recommendations.

Later in the afternoon, we’ll visit the stunning Vintgar Gorge and take an easy walk through this picturesque natural gorge.

In the evening we’ll head to an authentic Slovenian restaurant for dinner.

Day 3: Castles, Caves, Countryside & Cab Sav

Today might feel like we’re on a Game of Thrones set as we visit a castle, cave and sample wines from a winery in the countryside. After breakfast we’ll visit one of Europe's most dramatic and unique castles - Predjama castle where we’ll discover the story and history behind it. There will be an optional entry (€17.50) to the castle for anyone wanting to explore inside.

Following the castle, we’ll head to UNESCO Škocjan cave for a guided tour inside where you’ll be in awe by the jaw-dropping natural beauty and sheer size of this cave.

A day out in the countryside wouldn’t be completed without wine tasting so we’re off to Vipava Valley - a region known for its scenic dotted towns, hospitality and most importantly, its quality wines. We’ll get to enjoy a few cheeky wines alongside a charcuterie board at a local winery.

We’ll conclude the tour at approximately 6:30pm and drive passengers to Ljubljana Airport (arriving approximately at 7:30pm). We understand if you “accidentally” miss your plane while reflecting on the sweet memories from this weekend.

Important Notes

  • *Airport pick-up on Day 1 from Ljubljana Airport between 4-5pm
  • Tour starts at 5:45pm at Hostel Celica in Ljubljana
  • Tour ends approx. 6:30pm on Day 3 with optional drop off at Ljubljana airport at approx. 7:30pm. If flying out of Ljubljana on this day, we highly recommend booking at flight that departs no earlier than 8:30pm.
  • Flying from London? We will pick up passengers on EasyJet flight EZY8421 (Gatwick - Ljubljana)
  • Please factor the above in when choosing flights in or out of Slovenia
  • Itinerary, accommodation & activities are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control