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FLY & DRIVE: Drive and Stay Green

FLY & DRIVE: Drive and Stay Green

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FLY & DRIVE: Drive and Stay Green

8 Days Starting and ending in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Visiting: Ljubljana, Metlika, Kostanjevica na Krki, Olimje, Celje, Solčava

Tour operator:

Palma Travel DMC

Tour code:

1018

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Interests:

Art, Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From:

$1034

$982 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$52

Tour Overview

Explore the Dolenjska region, or Lower Carniola, is a picturesque region in southeastern Slovenia known for its rolling hills, vineyards, and the meandering Krka River. Rich in cultural heritage, it features historic towns like Novo Mesto with medieval architecture. Dolenjska is also renowned for wine production, particularly the unique Cvicek variety. Stop also in some more famous places, like the capital of Ljubljana and Celje, the city of the Counts of Celje.

Highlights

Kostanjevica na Krki - a town on a river island
Olimje Monastery
Celje - the city of the counts

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival To Slovenia

Location: Ljubljana, Metlika

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: No Meals

Pick up your car on confirmed location (APT or htl) and drive to DOLENJSKA region.
Welcome to Dolenjska, land of cviček, dry ware and of course green nature. A prominent feature of the region is the River Krka, from which the Slovenian pharmaceutical company based in the town of Novo mesto takes its name. Accommodate in your hotel and enjoy this amazing part of Slovenia.

Day 2 : Dolenjska

Location: Metlika, Kostanjevica na Krki

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover the interesting history of Slovenian culture as Dolenjska region is offering a lot of monuments. Visit renaissance castle Turjak and Protestantism cradle Rašica, hometown of Primož Trubar. Explore Ribnica, the kingdom of wooden ware attracts visitors with Ribnica Castle and its ethnological museum. Traditional handicrafts can be seen in the town’s many workshops and at numerous events. Of you are more of a nature lover Kočevje and Kočevski rog - primeval forest reserve is waiting for your with Ledena and Zelinje caves nearby. Adventure lovers can always explore the beauties of nature and rivers with cycling, rafting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Last but not least, you can also visit Pleterje and its renowned Carthusian monastery and Kostanjevica na Krki with Kostanjevica Castle and the Forma Viva sculpture park.

Day 3 : Krka River – Olimje

Location: Olimje

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore the canyon of river Krka. From its source in the cave Krška jama to Žužemberk, which boasts one of the most picturesque castles in Slovenia, the river, which once drove many millstones, flows over dams that now attract kayakers and canoeists along with fishermen. You can though have a diffrent experince by following the river's tributary Temenica which leads visitors to Trebnje and Mirna Peč across a picturesque valley of dry riverbeds, sinks, and hollows. In the late afternoon arrival to Podčetrtek and accommodation in Olimje SPA resort. Time to relax!

Day 4 : Olimje

Location: Olimje

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Pamper yourself in one of the best SPA resorts in Slovenia, that has numerous awards to prove it. Prestigious pampering at Wellness Orhidelia enables you to gain enough strength for everyday difficulties and challenges. In the diverse complex of Wellness center Termalia, everyone can find something for themselves; whether in pools with rapid rivers, geysers, and whirlpools or at massages, in saunas or in fitness. At Spa Armonia, we pamper all your senses with carefully designed assortments, quality ingredients, and proven skills. You can also explore the Podcetrtek area, by visiting its famous chocolate factory and ostrich farm.

Day 5 : Celje – Savinja Valley - Solcavsko

Location: Olimje, Celje, Solčava

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Time to discover the famous city of counts! Slovenia third largest city is an urban hub boasting a remarkable history of the Counts of Celje. Even though is a small city it definitely has a big heart that will make you feel at home. It can boast of its history, culture and gastronomy. Celjes old castle that overlooks the city, romantic streets, architecture displaying the richness and diversity of the past, magnificent façades, friendly squares and diverse museums, galleries and theatres makes your visit unforgettable. In the afternoon drive through picturesque Savinja river valley to reach Solčavsko for accommodation and overnight.

Day 6 : Solcavsko

Location: Solčava

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy Solčavsko region, the harmony of three valleys. This amazing Alpine world offers the two landscape parks Robanov kot and Logarska dolina, sustainable forests, protected areas in the European network Natura 2000 and picturesque landscape bear witness of the strong connection of the locals with nature through the centuries. Climb the Savinje Alps, visit waterfall Rinka, or combine nature with gourmet experience. Try local goods such as the Upper-Savinja stomach, sirnek (ripened cottage cheese), masovnik (flour cooked in cream), sirnica (a soup made of sirnek), lamb, venison, dried pears pastries, buckwheat žganci, sour milk, honey and many others.

Day 7 : Ljubljana

Location: Ljubljana

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Of course, you cannot leave Slovenia without visiting its beloved capital Ljubljana. Visit its most important attractions, such as Prešeren square, Tripple bridge, fish market, town hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing view from the top. Use the afternoon for final goodbyes, shopping and tastes of Slovenia.

Day 8 : Departure

Location: Ljubljana

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drop off the car on confirmed location or APT and fly back home full of amazing and unforgettable memories.

What's Included

Accommodation

You can choose between 2 packages with different accommodation types: *** FEEL WELCOME AT HOME PACKAGE *** 2X TOURIST FARM IN DOLENJSKA REGION, 2 X TOURIST FARM IN OLIMJE AND ITS SURROUNDING, 2 X TOURIST FARM SOLCAVSKO, 1 X LJUBLJANA (3-star hotel) *** FEEL LUXURY OF NATURE PACKAGE *** 2 x BIG BERRY or similar, 2 x ADRIA GLAMPING OLIMJE or similar, 2 x HERBAL GLAMPING Ljubno or similar, 1 X POSESTVO TRNULJA or similar
Additional Services

Private guided tour in Ljubljana
Meals

Breakfast
Transport

car rental for the whole duration of the trip
Other

Unlimited mileage.*** Airport surcharge.*** Winter Tyres from 15th of November till 15th of March.*** Road fee (Highway sticker for Slovenia)*** Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) - there is an excess of 1000.00 EUR to 2400.00 EUR depending on the car group. Please check Car Groups file for CDW and TP excess information.*** Theft Protection (TP) - there is an excess of 1000.00 EUR to 2400.00 EUR depending on the car group. Please check Car Groups file for CDW and TP excess information.*** Reflective jackets - they are mandatory for all rentals in Slovenia. Cars are equipped with one jacket, which is already included in the rate.*** Map of Slovenia

What's Not Included

Airport Transfers at Destination
Fully Guided
Insurance
International Travel
Optional

Accommodation

On this tour you can choose between 2 packages with different accommodation types:

FEEL WELCOME AT HOME (Tourist Farms & 3-star Hotel) - TOURIST FARM IN DOLENJSKA REGION, TOURIST FARM IN OLIMJE AND ITS SURROUNDING, TOURIST FARM SOLCAVSKO, 1 X LJUBLJANA , Tnjula 3*

FEEL LUXURY OF NATURE (Glamping & Eco Resorts) - BIG BERRY or similar, ADRIA GLAMPING OLIMJE or similar, HERBAL GLAMPING Ljubno or similar, POSESTVO TRNULJA or similar

Check out our Q&As

What is the maximum group size?

The maximum group size is 4 (A CAR).
What currencies are required for this tour?

Slovenia uses EURO.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

You will receive all the informations some days before the beggining of the tour.
Are flights included in this tour?

No flights are included in the tour.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

The accommodations are tourist farms with 3 apples (FEEL WELCOME AT HOME PACKAGE) or glamping and eco resorts (FEEL LUXURY OF NATURE PACKAGE)

Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

We can, just give us all the informations in advance.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes, they are.
Are the tours justwith English-speaking guides?

We can arrange also Italian, German, Spanish and French speaking guides.
How long has the tour company been trading?

PALMA TRAVEL DMC is committed in finding the best solutions for our partners. Since 1990, our Mission is to fulfil our clients’ needs and to provide exceptional services that satisfy their expectations.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

We offer free rebooking up to 30 days before the date of arrival.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Before the trip you'll receive a notification with the itinerary with all the informations about the trip and the contacts.

Reviews of this Operator

Shelley

Impressive Croatia

26-Jun-2023

Great tour, guide and company! Everything worked like clockwork! Good communication with the company from the beginning before I booked the trip. All our guides, were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. A great trip and would definitely use this company again!

Susan

Pure Croatia

19-Oct-2023

I was very pleased with the itinerary and service provided to us on our 8 day tour of Croatia. The drivers and tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much from them! The hotel accommodations were outstanding. I was very impressed with the breakfasts that were included with the tour. This was a very memorable trip.

Kat

Stunning Slovenia

02-Jun-2023

This was a fantastic trip! I booked Stunning Slovenia, which went to all the best places of Slovenia and included trips east of Ljubljana, which I was interested in seeing. I wanted to see the whole country, hahah! Communication was fantastic, the itinerary was sent and easy to follow, my airport transfers were always perfectly on time, and guides were fantastic. The walking tour of Ljubljana was a great intro and easy on the first day and I was left with tons of time to do things on my own. The highlight of my tour was actually my guide, Dejan, he was just the best. We had rain in the beginning and the next day it was clear so he took me back to a beautiful overlook and wine garden to take pictures again, and really went above and beyond to show me the gorgeous highlights of such a stunning place. Thank you D!!!

Zejna Ibrisagic (Google Reviewer)

Were on a round trip...

26-Mar-2022

Were on a round trip and a week "royal Makadi bay" Everything is perfectly organized. The first two days on the cruise are tiring, the rest are easy and pleasant. Planned so that you can rest a little in the "desertros" resort. I think that the guide Nina Kosič contributed to the whole impression. We were supported even after the cruise. We felt very good and safe. We could (and did) contact her at any time. Every problem was solved. We travel often. We have visited a lot of countries in our long life, but we should have visited Egypt earlier. A beautiful trip, wonderful memories and experiences. We thank you

Mariachiara Cara (Google Reviewer)

I have been staying at...

29-Jun-2023

I have been staying at the Calimera Sirens Hotel Malia since 6/23. I booked a sea view room paid handsomely from 23/6 to 7/6 via Tramway Trieste (Mrs. Renata) which is based on the palm tree but they don't want to give it to me saying that the agency was wrong. La Nina couldn't do anything. Can you do something? Otherwise I demand the €220 sea view supplement back.

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