Foodie City Break in Ljubljana 5 Days

A city break in Ljubljana that takes your taste buds on a trip through the very best flavours of Slovenia with amazing food & drinks experiences.
Duration
4 nights / 5 days
Difficulty
Leisurely
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Spend a nice amount of time in Slovenia’s capital city
Enjoy different culinary experiences every day and don’t miss out on any of the must-see sights in Ljubljana, including the Central Market and the Open Kitchen, the no.1 foodie event
Learn about traditional food and wines at a cooking class and wine tasting
Experience the art of brewing and distilling while visiting a local brewery and a distillery
Opt for a slow-food experience on the outskirts of Ljubljana
Old town Ljubljana
Old town Ljubljana
Ljubljana by night
Ljubljana by night
Wine Tasting Ljubljana
Wine Tasting Ljubljana
Ljubljana Castle over the city
Ljubljana Castle over the city

Itinerary

Day What we will do
DAY 1 Food scene in Ljubljana
DAY 2 Cooking workshop & distillery visit
DAY 3 Castle & wine tasting
DAY 4 Slow food experience
DAY 5 Union brewery
DAY 1 - Open Kitchen and Ljubljana Central Market

Get settled in Ljubljana, the capital that will instantly charm you with its numerous cafes, restaurants, and great hang-out spots. You will get to see all the most popular attractions on the walking tour through the old town, including the vibrant Central Market, where you will be able to immerse yourself in the city’s daily life and tastes.

Weather permitting, we will make sure you get to experience the most popular event in Ljubljana – the Open Kitchen. A bustling array of different, including high-end restaurants, serves street food at the markets every Friday, as long as it is not raining.

* Food market – not included in the price. In case of rain, we will provide you with a choice of alternative restaurants.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Ljubljana

Included

Guided tour of Ljubljana

Highlights

Slow food experience
Surroundings of Ljubljana

Ljubljana’s Central market
Central Market Ljubljana
Central Market Ljubljana
Central market Ljubljana indoors
Central market Ljubljana indoors
Food & Wine Holidays 3 days
Open Kitchen
Central Market Ljubljana
Central market Ljubljana indoors
Open Kitchen
DAY 2 - Cooking class and Gin Distillery

What better way to get to know local cuisine than learning to make it yourself? On this day, we will organize a cooking workshop where you can be as involved as you’d like in preparing your own traditional Slovenian meal.

After some “hard work”, there is nothing like a refreshing drink, so we will head to the only distillery in Ljubljana, where we will not only learn about their production but taste some of their delicious gin cocktails.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Ljubljana

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch made at the cooking class

Included

Cooking class
Broken Bones experience

Preseren square ljubljana
Preseren square ljubljana
Preseren square ljubljana
DAY 3 - Ljubljana Castle and Wine Tasting

A visit to Ljubljana should include the ever-popular Ljubljana Castle, but we will not go up there just for the views. It has some great exhibitions and even greater restaurants. You can opt for a culinary delight at one of the best restaurants in Ljubljana. In the afternoon, we will wrap things up with wine tasting and introduce you to the superb world of Slovenian wines.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Ljubljana

Meals

Breakfast

Included

Ljubljana castle entrance fee with funicular
Wine tasting

Highlights
Slovenian wine tasting cellar
Slovenian wine tasting cellar
Slovenian wine tasting cellar
DAY 4 - Slow food outside of Ljubljana

Take it slow and easy just outside of Ljubljana at a great traditional restaurant and indulge in a slow food experience that will take your taste buds on a trip of a lifetime. We will take you there and leave you in the hands of creative chefs and their locally-sourced treasures and pick you up afterward, your appetites sated with great culinary delights.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Ljubljana

Meals

Breakfast
Slow food experience

Included

Slow food experience with transfer

Extra

Drinks at the slow food experience

DAY 5 - Brewery visit & beer tasting

Brewing is another important part of Ljubljana’s history and what better way to experience it is to head to the largest brewery in town, where they offer a full experience with legendary stories, an exclusive visit of the active production, and a beer tasting in the great atmosphere of their tap room.

Meals

Breakfast

Included

Union Experience

Highlights
Ljubljana Castle over the city
Ljubljana Castle over the city
Ljubljana Castle over the city
Extra days

Why not spend a few more days in Slovenia? Extend your holidays with a pre- or post-holiday extension. Accommodation, sightseeing and activities can be arranged. Add as many extra days to your holiday as you wish.

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Included in price

English-speaking tour leader*
4 nights 3* accommodation with breakfast
All entrance fees as in the itinerary
Single room supplement (290€)
* not included on self guided tours

Optional Extras

Gourmet lunch in Ljubljana restaurant

Stay in Ljubljana and indulge in a holiday filled with experiences perfect for anyone who enjoys good food and drinks, appreciates traditional flavors and cuisine, and wishes to broaden their horizons of European food culture.

Focusing on local produce, from fresh ingredients to Slovenian wines, we will aim to bring you closer to the Slovenian culture of street food and busy markets of Ljubljana as well as homemade cooking from under your very hands at a cooking class, where you will get the chance to prepare some traditional dishes.

Your flavorsome holiday includes special experiences each day, as you will get a peek into the only local gin distillery, tour the largest and oldest brewery in the city and enjoy a wine tasting, all with passionate guides to give you authentic local insight. Optionally, treat yourself to fine dining in some of the best restaurants in Ljubljana with food carefully prepared by local chefs of world renown and enjoy a unique rustic slow food experience by letting the fast pace of life dissolve on your plate with dishes prepared with love.

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Things to know

The included pickup and drop-off at the end of the holiday in the price published on our website is in Bled. For any changes, please notify us upon booking. The included transfers are all the transfers between places and/or activities specified in the itinerary.

Both our back office team and our guides know where to go. We can give you recommendations or even pre-book some places for you. You can be adventurous and find places on your own. Either way, let us know if you would like any sort of help.

It is important to dress for the season. Slovenia has all 4 seasons, so please check the weather forecast before the day trip regarding temperatures and rainfall. When you are close to the Alps, the weather can change fairly quickly, so your best bet is to always bring an extra layer. We recommend shoes you will be comfortable in.

It really depends on the level of your restriction. Vegetarian options are fairly easy to find in Slovenia, but vegan dishes, on the other hand, are extremely hard to come by in rural areas of the country and in smaller towns. Please note that the places where we stop for lunch are often traditional and may have difficulties accommodating you outside of their standard menu. We suggest you keep this in mind.

Yes! Our holidays are designed to give you some free time every day to relax and spend it the way you want to. It is your holiday after all! For any advice and suggestions you can always turn to your tour leader or our back office, who will be more than happy to help you out.

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For travellers that want flexibility and independence. We organize the holidays of your choice, but the adventure of getting around is all yours. You will get a fly & drive itinerary with activities, accommodations and travelling tips with full support of our team for any emergencies or concerns.

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For solo travellers or travellers who wish to meet other like-minded souls, don’t want to stress about trip planning and would maybe like to enjoy some time on their own as well. You will be travelling with our tour leader in a small group of maximum 8 people in a comfortable van with accommodation, entrance fees and a detailed plan of activities arranged. For guaranteed tour departures we have a minimum of 4 people.

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For travellers who want a holiday based on their preferences and needs. You don’t need to worry over itinerary planning or your next move, and at the same time you can enjoy the holidays at your own pace and take as much time on your own whenever needed. We take care of the entire organization and provide you with a professional guide, accommodation, transportation and plan of activities.

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