Red velvet dessert with cream and garnish served on a dark slate plate with sauces.

Ljubljana Castle atop a wooded hill overlooking the city's orange rooftops and church spires.

Spring daffodils frame the Triple Bridge and pink Franciscan Church in Ljubljana.

Otočec Castle on island surrounded by green trees and turquoise river, view from above

Red velvet cake dusted with powdered sugar on a black slate plate with sauce drizzles.

Panoramic view of Piran coastal town with red roofs and church tower at sunset over the sea.

Hilltop village in Goriška Brda with vineyards and winding road in green rolling hills.

Wine tour group walking through rows of young grapevines toward a stone building.

Lake Bled Castle overlooking turquoise lake with island church and Julian Alps in background

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Luxury Gourmet Holiday Slovenia

8 days / 7 nights

Vacation Slovenia in style and explore its luscious gastronomy through world-class restaurants, family-owned wineries and unique culinary experiences.

Starting point

Ljubljana

Finish point

Ljubljana

Vacation Slovenia in style and explore its luscious gastronomy through world-class restaurants, family-owned wineries and unique culinary experiences.

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5.590 €

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12.690 €/person

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Vacation Slovenia in style and explore its luscious gastronomy through world-class restaurants, family-owned wineries and unique culinary experiences.

Starting point

Ljubljana

Finish point

Ljubljana

Highlights

Treat yourself to the best fine dining in the country recognized by Michelin and Gault & Millau
Discover traditional and modern Slovenian food from under the hands of the best chefs in Slovenia
Stay in luxury hotels including Relais & Châteaux medieval castle
Tour Slovenia delicacies as well as the top attractions
Visit Ljubljana, Lake Bled, two wine regions, the Coast and the romantic less famous eastern parts

Itinerary of the trip

Start your gourmet holiday in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Head out on a private walking food tour of this vibrant city through its old town and visit Ljubljana Central market and the old town. Optionally, finish the day at Ljubljana Castle with some of the best views of the town and a gourmet dinner to start your delicious journey through Slovenian cuisine at one of the best restaurants in town.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Ljubljana

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Cobblestone street lined with colorful historic buildings leading toward a green hillside in Gornji trg, Ljubljana.

Preseren statue in Ljubljana square with pink Franciscan Church and white historic building.

Dining room interior of Strelec Restaurant Ljubljana with stone walls and modern chandeliers.

Ljubljana is a bustling place, where you can feel the town’s pulse browsing through the covered markets, fish market, and the open fresh produce market, where stands with delicious local fruits and vegetables buzz with the local crowd. Enjoy lunch at a local bistro in the old town made with top-notch seasonal ingredients where the culinary team transforms local produce into delicious dishes.

Enjoy a leisurely afternoon with time to yourself and become part of Ljubljana’s lively cafe scene and then join a wine tasting experience of Slovenian wines. Get spoiled with another gourmet dinner at a high-end restaurant with a unique and creative menu.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Ljubljana

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Cabbage rolls and fried balls served on orange puree with kale on a speckled plate

Dragon statue on Dragon Bridge with church domes in Ljubljana at sunset

Wine being poured from a dark bottle into a glass during a tasting in Slovenia.

Lake Bled is one of the most popular attractions in Slovenia and we will make sure you don’t miss out! You will spend the morning on the lake, enjoying a private traditional pletna boat ride to the island. Afterward, we will visit Bled Castle, perched on a cliff with some of the best views of the lake, a museum, and a lovely restaurant with carefully selected traditional dishes, where we will stop for lunch.

Spend a free afternoon at Lake Bled for some walking, relaxing or shopping. Before we return to Ljubljana, we will stop in the charming town of Radovljica before another gourmet evening that we have in store for you.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Ljubljana

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Three wooden Pletna boats docked on a wooden pier at Lake Bled with autumn foliage.

Bled Castle overlooking turquoise Lake Bled with island and Julian Alps in background

Outdoor dining tables overlooking turquoise lake and forested mountains through stone archway.

Some of the best wines in Slovenia come from the Goriška Brda wine region. Your visit to this charming region will include stops in the medieval villages of Gonjače and Šmartno with wonderful views of the rolling hills covered in vineyards. We will make a stop at a family-run winery, meeting the local winemakers and tasting their wines.

After the stops, you will have dinner at a traditional restaurant, famous for its seasonal menus with local and home-grown ingredients. To top things off, your overnight stay will be in a boutique setting with its own wine cellar if you wish to continue tasting wines from all over the region.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Goriška Brda

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Vineyard terraces and hillside villages in Brda, Slovenia, shrouded in morning mist.

Vineyards in Goriska Brda with a white tower house on a hill under a cloudy sky.

Wine tasting group standing among stacked oak barrels in a Goriska Brda cellar.

After an easy morning, you will visit the neighboring Vipava, an idyllic valley famous for its fruits, rustic villages and gourmet delights. We will stop at a local winemaker in this very different wine region, delving into the intricacies of Slovenian winemaking. We will end the day in Portorož, the most popular resort on the Slovenian coast.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Portorož

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Group toasting with white wine glasses in a dimly lit, vaulted cellar in Ljubljana.

Illuminated villa with arched portico and tiled roof at dusk, Dvorec Zemono grounds

Panoramic view of green mountains and valleys in Vipava Valley, Slovenia, with a small white building.

Albeit small, the Slovenian coastline offers a plethora of experiences connected with its rich culinary history. Once an important producer of sea salt, the area of Piran is still proud of its active traditional salt production, located in what is today a protected nature reserve. In the very same bay, a fish garden specialized in sea bass with a unique and creative organic approach emerged and they love to share their story through visits and culinary workshops.

Another typical product of the Slovenian coast is olive oil and what better way to experience the production than with a local olive oil producer to introduce you to the world of this green gold.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Portorož

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Tour group on boat viewing circular fish farm enclosures on water with distant hills.

Aerial view of Piran peninsula town with red roofs on the Adriatic Sea coast.

Wet black mulberries and green olives mixed with small green leaves and stems.

Leave the coast and head to the southeasternmost end of Slovenia to a picturesque town of Brežice and the charming region of Dolenjska.

Continue to Otočec Castle, a medieval fortification that is now a luxury hotel with a superb restaurant. It is located on a river island in the heart of this green region, a real haven for relaxation in nature. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon and get ready for another exquisite dinner at the castle.

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Otočec

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Brezice Castle with white walls, red roofs, and arched stone bridge surrounded by green trees.

Chef Jure Tomic holding a plate of desserts in a warmly lit restaurant setting.

Aerial view of Hotel Grad Otočec on a river island surrounded by lush green forest and hills.

Enjoy a relaxing morning of your last day before departing from Otočec. If you are keen on more gourmet experiences, we recommend choosing a slow-food experience in a unique restaurant just outside of Ljubljana, where fun times and satisfied taste buds are guaranteed.

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Otočec Castle with red roof reflected in calm water next to a wooden boat shelter.

Otočec Castle surrounded by lush green trees and turquoise river water with two bridges.

Two medium-rare steak medallions with crust served with asparagus and berry sauce on a white plate.

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What’s included in the price?

Guided

Professional local guide

Luxury transportation

7 nights luxury accommodation with breakfast

8 gourmet experiences

All entrance fees and activities as per itinerary

Ljubljana private food tour

Wine tasting

Private pletna boat ride

Entrance fee to the church on the island

Bled Castle entrance fee

Wine tasting with charcuterie

Fonda Fish Garden visit

Olive oil producer visit with tasting

Transfer to Ljubljana

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Culinary workshop near Ljubljana

Michelin guide package upgrade (7 experiences with transfers)

Single supplement

Slow-food experience with transfer

In Slovenia, we like to eat - and we like to eat well - but our personal favorite thing to do is to introduce newcomers to the delights of the local cuisine. And what better way to do that than a tour of the best Slovenian restaurants?

From classic traditional dishes to modern fusion menus, this tour will introduce you to the top-rated restaurants in Slovenia.

If you do not wish to miss one of the hottest chefs in Slovenia from the celebrated Hiša Franko (headed by Ana Roš, named the world’s best female chef in 2017), make sure you are booking early and we can arrange an extra day in the beautiful Soča Valley.

Altogether, you will be able to enjoy exquisite meals in some unique restaurants while staying in equally luxurious hotels. If that sounds just like your idea of a week well spent, we agree - and we can’t wait to have you here!

Frequently Asked Questions

The included pickup and drop-off at the end of the holiday in the price published on our website is in Ljubljana. 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.

from:

5.590 €

/person

Private guided

From:

12.690 €/person

Self guided

From:

5.590 €/person

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Ratings & Reviews

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Suzanne Munro

Verified customer · 8 months ago

The tour plan was really wonderful, a good balance of urban and outdoor locations and experiences. The trip app worked perfectly, making it simple to keep organized with excursion vouchers, route maps, site descriptions, etc. it also made it easy to communicate with the travel company when we occasionally had questions. We were amazed at how much variety there was in a relatively small area. I highly recommend this company and this particular trip plan for anyone who would like to explore this area of Slovenia.

Dense formation of white soda straw stalactites hanging from a cave ceiling over rock formations.

Whitewater rafting group navigating rapids on a sunlit, rocky river surrounded by dense green foliage.

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Hilltop village with tall church steeple above dark green trees at sunset

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Hilary Justice

Verified customer · 9 months ago

Just outstanding! Guide Tine was a pleasure to travel with, extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. This company truly showcases the beauty of Slovenia from wine and cuisine to natural beauty and culture. We HIGHLY recommend a private food and wine tour!

Bottle of Škerlj Teran wine and two empty glasses on wooden table outdoors

Sliced baguette wrapped in paper with herbs, served with olive oil on a wooden cutting board.

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Castle built into a cliff face with a large cave entrance above, surrounded by green forest.

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R Spencer

Verified customer

The service provided by this company is first class. Our agent, Marusa was superb in terms of her communication, her suggestions and recommendations and brilliant organisation of our trip. Had we tied to organise for ourselves we would almost certainly have missed things out through lack of knowledge. Everything worked so well that we were able to make the most of our first wonderful visit to this beautiful, friendly and hospitable country. We loved it.

Church on island in Lake Bled reflecting on calm water surrounded by forest

Stone staircase and courtyard between old buildings with red roofs, tourists walking below

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Hiker viewing powerful waterfall cascading down steep, mossy canyon walls with wooden railing.

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Jorrit van Gelder

Verified customer

Very helpful travel agency. Great contact who always replied swiftly and adequately. They deliver as promised!

Kayakers paddling on clear alpine lake surrounded by steep, forested mountains under cloudy sky

Rocky river flowing through dense green forest under a cloudy blue sky

Harrie Boonen

Verified customer

Slovenia Holidays / World Discovery ( travel agent Grega) arranged a one week travel program for us in Slovenia, combining our own wishes of some hiking and nature experiences, some sea-, city- and country-side visits and his own suggestions (Ljubljana food tour, Planina cave spelunking with personal guide, etc.). The process around customising the itinerary and perfecting it went very smooth. He arranged tickets, guides and a rental car, all accessible through a neat app, and the plan turned out to fit very well, including a rental car upgrade to accommodate larger then anticipated suitcases. We had not heard so much about Slovenia beforehand, but it is amazing, as are its people, food, culture and not least its diverse nature, its exceptional gorges and caves.

Coastal town with red roofs and a church tower overlooking the sea, likely Piran, Slovenia.

Deep gorge with waterfall, footbridge, and village with white church on clifftop.

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Cityscape with red-roofed buildings viewed over green trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky.

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Chris Jukes

Verified customer

Slovenia Holidays did a fantastic job in putting together an eight-day, tailor-made tour for our small group. We had an amazing time and highly enjoyed all elements of our trip – including tour of Ljubljana, gorge hiking, visiting Slovenia’s famous caves, alpine views, hot air balloon ride, beautiful coastal town of Piran and, of course, delicious food and wine 😊. Our holiday agent – Grega - was a pleasure to work with and ensured our holiday covered the key locations and experiences Slovenia has to offer. The tour was a perfect introduction of Slovenia – beautiful and diverse country. We enjoyed everything, well organised and felt in safe hands. Our guide – Sanda - was a good match for us and tuned into our relaxed attitude. We would highly recommend Slovenia Holidays to anyone wishing to discover and explore real Slovenia.

Rowboat on Lake Bled with church reflection and forested hills in Slovenia

Clear turquoise river flowing through a forested valley with tall mountains in the background

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Abundant breakfast spread with fruit, bread, juice, and flowers on a white linen table.

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