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It is not by accident that the global travel book Lonely Planet placed Slovenia on its top 5 of places to visit in 2022. Slovenia is a small country full of diversity. You can enjoy the mountains, the sea, the Pannonian plains, vast forests, and wine-growing hills in only a day. And not only that; It is a green country characterised by its constant striving for the sustainability of its green environment and rich culture.

Slovenia is a paradise for outdoor adventure lovers. Hiking and walking is the favourite local pastime, with cycling and skiing in the winter not far behind. Then there are also the crystal clear rivers like Soča, where you can try everything from rafting to canyoning. Every diverse landscape in Slovenia is a playground for many kinds of outdoor activity.

Though you might think so, not everything beautiful in this green land comes from nature. Human activity in Slovenia is in harmony with it, but it also stands out. The country’s history is rich with different influences, making the culture particularly vibrant and diverse. The architecture reflects that — From the Venetian-infused coastal towns, the Gothic churches in the Julian Alps, the art nouveau buildings in Ljubljana, and much more.

The same kind of mix can be found in the cuisine of Slovenia. Borrowing something from each of its neighbours ‒ Austria, Italy, Hungary, and the Balkans ‒ it has shaped its own unique dishes that are very much connected to the landscape they are made in. This makes Slovenia a great destination for all foodie lovers, which is why it was also named the European Region of Gastronomy in 2021. Dishes like the savoury Carniola sausage, the sweet or ‘Štruklji’ or the delightful ‘Potica’ are all worth trying here on your visit to Slovenia.

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Chandra Jyothi K
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We had a great time in Slovenia, thanks to Day Trips Slovenia team. They had the perfect Itinerary along with Plan B and Plan C for a rainy Day (literally). Communication with Simona is smooth and comfortable and she always had great Itinerary options that suited us the best. Slovenia is a beautiful country and one definitely needs more than just a couple of days to experience it. In our entire trip we haven't found a single place in Slovenia that didn't bring a Wow out of us. Thanks to the team for those wonderful Itinerary suggestions. The guide who took us around, Tine is just amazing. He's so knowledgeable and has an interesting fact just about any Landmark in Slovenia. His knowledge in the Country's History and Culture is truly admirable. He suggested the best places to eat, and the best Local Cuisines and even took us to beautiful places to just lounge and relax while our kid played around. In our little association with Tine we became good friends. His cool attitude towards everything is truly praiseworthy. We would love to visit Slovenia one more time because just one trip to this amazing country is simply won't do justice. And we will definitely book all our tours with 'Day Trips Slovenia' as they are the best.
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Rebecca Rutherford
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Absolutely amazing day with Jure as our guide. We saw so many beautiful sites on the drive and the canyoning experience was incredible. Simona was wonderful to work with booking this tour. Highly recommend!
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Edith M
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We had the most wonderful guide - Tine - we cannot recommend him highly enough. We were picked up near the train station in Venice at 9am promptly, and it was a smooth and beautiful drive into Slovenia. We had lunch at a delicious lake-side restaurant in Bled, then took a pletna over to Bled Island, where we had time to hike the trail around the perimeter and also do a complete tour of the beautiful little church and tower. Tine then whisked us to the other side of the lake for a tour of Bled Castle, the oldest in the country, which houses a small demonstration printing press and museum. In addition, our kids had seen the alpine slide at Straza Hill snaking down the mountain across the lake from the castle, and Tine fit it into the schedule as a surprise addition - such fun! He was so accommodating and kind. We were back in Venice for dinner just a little after 8. A fantastic introduction to Slovenia and we can't wait to return for a longer visit!
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Sharon H
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Nejc was our guide. He went out of his way to ensure we had an enjoyable day. Very knowledgeable guide. We visited Vintgar Gorge, Vogel by cable car, Triglaw NP, Savica Waterfall and Bohinj Lake where we also took a boat cruise. It was a fantastic day. We were lucky enough to be the only 2 on the tour and we did everything at our own pace. Nejc, thank you for a wonderful day, it was a pleasure spending time with you and getting to know you.
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John Praprotnik
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Awesome Day Trip and Tinkara was such a great Guide a wealth of knowledge and just relaxing Day. Would recommend this trip Triglav national park day trip. Again thanks to Day trips Slovenia
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John P
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The experience was amazing and the scenery awesome. Tinkara Was an awesome amazing guide lots of knowledge and just a relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend this tour . But be aware lots of steep climbing. Had a wonderful experience which I will remember.
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