Slovenia travel guide




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Our Slovenia Holidays
Slovenia activity holiday for families with teenagers
Perfect adventure for families, teenagers & active children
Slovenia tailor made tour
Mixture of Slovenian highlights through the eyes of locals
Slovenia photographic holiday
Capture stunning Slovenian alpine scenery in autumn colours
Slovenia hiking holiday in the Julian Alps
Hiking holiday around the incredible Julian Alps
Slovenia holidays, Lakes & Mountains
Beautiful walks, lakes and mountains
Slovenia lake swimming holiday
Swim in the stunning lakes of Slovenia, Italy, Austria
Slovenia winter photography holiday
Photograph the most beautiful time in Julian Alps - Winter
Slovenia holiday, multi sport
Rafting, canoeing, hydrospeeding, hiking, kayaking
Croatia and Slovenia cycling holiday
Get off the beaten track on a cycling tour of Croatia and Slovenia
Single track mountain biking holiday in Europe
Biking "off the radar" trails in Slovenia
Julian Alps walking holiday in Slovenia
Explore the valleys and lakes of stunning Slovenia
E-bike tour from Italy to Austria
Bike through Italy, Croatia, Austria and Slovenia
Slovenia 4 day skiing holiday
Ski Slovenia's 4 biggest resorts in 4 days!
Half term family sking holiday, Slovenia, Italy & Austria
Ski safari in 3 different countries, with other fun families
Trieste to Pula cycling tour, self guided
Self-guided cycling tours through Italy, Slovenia and Croatia
Dubrovnik to Bled tour, Croatia and Slovenia
Visit Croatia and Slovenia on a tour from Dubrovnik to Bled
Slovenia food and wine tour
Savour Slovenia's wine/culinary traditions the Slow Food way
Highlights of Slovenia holiday
Explore this hidden green pearl in the centre of Europe.
Slovenia multi activity holiday
Up the adrenaline on this exhilarating tour of Slovenia
Croatia & Slovenia small group holiday
8 day journey from enchanting Bled to medieval Split.
Slovenia highlights holiday, self drive
Independent exploration of Slovenia's natural wonders
Food and wine tour in Croatia and Slovenia
Food, wine and culinary traditions of Slovenia and Croatia
Alpine lakes of Slovenia holiday
Glistening glacial lakes, steep mountain cliffs, rambling caves
Slovenia photography holiday
Small group photo tour led by expert local photographers
Balkans multi activity holiday
Experience Multisport Adventure in four Balkan Countries
South Eastern Europe motorcycle tours
Enjoy South Eastern Europe with friendly guides + good bikes
Balkans cultural holiday
Best of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro
Skiing holiday in Slovenia, Austria and Italy
Winter fun around Slovenia, Italy and Austria!
What we rate & what we don't
Local nosh
Photography
Castles
Caves
Ljubljana
Mount Triglav
Lakes
Wine
Triple Bridge, Ljubljana
Tito souvenirs
Cruise ship crowds
Fish food
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking in Slovenia
As well as a wide variety of excellent local wines, Slovenia has varied flavours of cockle-warming schnapps, like borovnica (blueberry) or viljamovka (pear).Dried meat products are a Slovenian speciality, particularly fine ham (prsut).
Italian influences include succulent stuffed Slovenian ravioli.
Popular street snacks include savoury pastries (burek) and spicy sausages (kranjska klobasa).


Our top Slovenia Holiday
Slovenia tailor made tour
Mixture of Slovenian highlights through the eyes of locals
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
People & language
Impress locals by mentioning 19th century poet France Prešeren – Slovenia's most famous writer, whose poem Zdravljica (A Toast) forms part of the anthem. Also praise architect Jože Plecnik, who almost single-handedly transformed Ljubljana with his elegant buildings and remodelled river banks.
Don't confuse the Slovene language with the very different Slovak!
Gifts & shopping
Slovenian wine is excellent and hard to find elsewhere; many of the country's 300 vineyards offer tastings to help you choose favourites.The local pear schnapps (viljamovka) is not only fine stuff, but many bottles come with an entire pear mysteriously set inside.
Bag beautifully crafted wooden gods from Ribnica
Lace from Idrija is justly renowned and easy to pack.


How much does it cost?
mid-range restaurant: £27
Bottle of Slovenian wine: £5
Average cost of museum entry: £6
Bicycle rental for one day: £10
Train ticket from Ljubljana
to Maribor: £9