Sensational Slovenia

A Jewel of Central Europe

Slovenia is a relatively small country in area, half the size of Switzerland for example, Which makes it a relaxing destination for touring in a motorhome. Tucked into a mountainous corner between Austria, Italy, Hungary, Croatia, and the Adriatic Sea. Everything in Slovenia is in abundance: the majestic Alps with their glacial valleys, rivers and lakes, forests, mysterious Karst caves, the warm Adriatic and mineral enriched thermal waters. From the steep slopes of the Alps you reach the world of olives and vineyards in less than three hours. Slovenia’s natural features, cultural and historical sites offer an abundance of variety for exploration whilst its spas, naturally fed with thermal waters, provide for relaxation.

You can explore the underground world of grottoes, walk in the clean mountain air of the Triglav National Park, climb the peaks of the Julian Alps, admire medieval treasures of old cities, enjoy museums, concerts, international festivals, fairs and events, play on spectacular golf courses and be pampered in its many spas. Try your luck in casinos and enjoy the culinary arts and wines of Slovenia.

The contrast of Slovenia’s landscape surprises first time visitors, all within the country’s 20,256 square kilometres. Fifty kilometres from the capital, Ljubljana, one finds the Julian Alps, where fairy tale Lake Bled glistens; the Postojna Caves, the largest in Europe, are a 35-minute modern expressway drive from the capital; and Ankaran, a sunny seaside resort, is just over 100 kilometres from Ljubljana.

Day One – Wednesday 21st June
The tour group meets for the first time at the campsite in a lovely village, not far from Lake Garda. This evening you can meet your fellow travellers at the informal get together with your Tour Directors

Day Two – Thursday 22nd June
Our drive today, mainly on the Italian motorways will bring us to our first campsite in Slovenia, at the coastal resort of Ankaran. This evening we will enjoy a group dinner in the resorts restaurant. 200 miles

Day Three – Friday 23rd June
We are taken by coach to the Lipica Stud Farm, the origin of the Lipizzaner white horses used by Vienna’s Spanish Riding School. We have arranged a guided tour of the stud farm, followed by a presentation of the elegant display for which these horses are famous

Day Four – Saturday 24th June
A free day to relax swimming pool on site.

Day Five – Sunday 25th June
This morning we drive to the Postojna Caves. 50 miles Here we will take a tour of the world famous cave system. Once inside a railway whizzes us through the first 2klm of tunnels before starting our walking tour of the vast and fantastic rock formations. After this wonderful experience, we re-join our motorhomes to continue our journey to the next campsite in the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana 40 miles

Day Six – Monday 26th June
We have a full day’s sightseeing tour of Ljubljana, with our guide. Lunch is included. Ljubljana is a beautiful old city with a great deal of history and fascinating architecture

Day Seven – Tuesday 27th June
Our drive today will bring us to Ptuj, Slovenia’s oldest town. We are staying at Thermal Ptuj camping, part of the Ptuj thermal complex and just 20 mins walk to the old centre. A group dinner will be taken this evening at a restaurant close to the campsite. 80 miles

Day Eight – Wednesday 28th June
This morning we take a leisurely walk into the old town to meet our guide who will take us around the interesting streets, this will be followed by lunch. Later we visit Slovenia’s largest and oldest wine cellar. We will be given a guided tour of the cellars and visit the secure storage which are holding vintage wines from 1917. Then tasting a selection of wines. You will have the opportunity to purchase any number, which can be carried/taxied back to the campsite.

Day Nine – Thursday 29th June
A free day to relax and take advantage of the thermal complex. 

Day Ten – Friday 30th June
Camping Thermal Catez is our destination today. The drive is on Slovenian back roads, through the wine growing region, and hugging the border with Croatia. The campsite is part of a large spa resort where the thermal water is 52 degrees at its source, but is cooled to a more pleasant swimming temperature of 30 degreed before feeding the resort’s 15 different swimming pools. 60 miles

Day Eleven – Saturday 1st July
Our coach will take us to explore Zagreb in nearby Croatia. Our guide will meet us for a city walking tour, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Please note that some Croatian Kuna cash may be required if you are buying in the shops.

Day Twelve – Sunday 2nd July
A free day to take advantage of the spa facilities. This evening we will enjoy dinner in one of the resort’s restaurants.

Day Thirteen – Monday 3rd July
The drive today will take us to our last campsite in Slovenia at the beautiful Lake Bled, located right on the edge of the lake 110 miles

Day Fourteen – Tuesday 4th July
This morning we will go with our guide for a full day excursion of the Triglav National park. Lunch will be included

Day Fifteen – Wednesday 5th July
We walk from the campsite to the lake for coffee and a slice of the Lake Bled cake, then we are transported by one of the unique Pletna boats to the island. Here everyone will have time to visit the Church (€uro entry fee) before re-joining the Pletna boats directly back to the campsite. Tonight’s farewell dinner will be taken in the campsite’s own restaurant.

Day Sixteen – Thursday 6th July
The tour ends this morning and you can either head back to Calais, or extend your holiday by using your flexible ferry ticket.

PRICE

Motorhome with 2 people = £000 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £000

DEPOSIT £000

INCLUDED IN PRICE

• 15 Campsite nights with electric hook-ups
• All transfers required for Excursions/Events as per the itinerary
• Entrance fees on excursions unless otherwise specified
• Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co-ordinates
• Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome

Excursions, Events & Meals

• Welcome Reception
• Dinner at Campsite Ankaran with wine
• Entry to Lipica Stud Farm, guided tour & riding presentation
• Entry to the Postojna Caves
• Excursion into Ljubljana, including lunch
• Dinner at Ptuj with wine
• Guided walking tour of Ptuj, including lunch
• Wine tasting and cellar visit at Ptuj
• Entry to Thermal Catez swimming complex
• Dinner at Thermal Catez with wine
• Excursion and guide to Zargreb, lunch included
• Excursion to the Triglav National park, including guide and lunch
• Lake Bled Coffee and Cake
• Pletna Boat ride
• Farewell Dinner with wine

This tour starts in Italy, but if you would like to travel from the UK at the same time as the Tour Directors on the outward journey, please book the optional tour package so the everything can be arranged on your behalf

OPTIONAL EXTRA PACKAGE

• Return Dover/Calais Ferry with a 60-day Flexible Ticket + Club Class lounge
• 5 x additional Campsite nights with electric hook-up starting in Kent on Friday 16 June followed by France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy
• BBQ dinner in the Germany Campsite restaurant
• Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co-ordinates
• Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome

OPTIONAL PACKAGE PRICE

Motorhome with 2 people = £000 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £000