Ljubljana with Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle

Beginning with your hotel pickup in Zagreb at 8am, you will depart the city and ride on a 1.5 hour long drive to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

Once we cross river Sava, we are officially exiting Zagreb and starting our adventure.

While enjoying your relaxing drive and just before crossing the Croatian border, you will see a medieval castle on top of a hill, Castle Mokrice. The castle has a rich history, mentioned already in the 15th century, it was the home of many noble families throughout the centuries, one of them being the famous Auerspergs. It was also used in a music video by the Pet Shop Boys.

On the drive we will also pass the city of Krško which is a very important source of energy for both Croatia and Slovenia, Because of the nuclear power plant Krško. It was a joint venture by both governments during the time of Yugoslavia and it provides more than a quarter of Slovenian's and 15% of Croatian's power supply.

While on the drive we will pass many quaint villages and towns. One that stands out the most is a lovely town called Novo Mesto. A river town with a rich archaeological heritage.

We will begin a walking tour through the city and explore its many wonderful locations while learning about the rich and complex history. Where once stood a Roman city called Emona today it is Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and also its largest city. You will learn about Napoleon's connection to the city, the evolution of Ljubljana through time and many other interesting facts. . It is a beautiful and multicultural place. While on your guided walk tour you will stand in front of the imposing road bridge called the Dragon bridge. The legend says that Jason the founder of Ljubljana joined with his Argonauts and slayed a dragon and that is how the bridge got its name. You will also learn how the bridge evolved through history and how it changed.

Our next stop is the wonderful Ljubljana Cathedral, officially named Saint Nicholas Church. This magnificent structure was built at the start of the 18th century and it was rebuilt several times. What originally started as a Gothic church later evolved into a Baroque building. While walking around the cathedral you will see and learn about the mythic Slovenian doors that tell the entire history of the people of Slovenia. Entrance to the Cathedral is permitted but the entrance fee is 2 euro.

Jože Plečnik is the most famous Slovenian architect and he is responsible for how Ljubljana looks today and the city's entire identity. Most of his work on the city happened between the two World wars and his urban designs changed how Ljubljana developed through time. You will learn about his inspirations when creating countless squares, parks and streets in the city and also bridges. We will visit the famous Triple bridge, a formation of three public bridges that Jože Plečnik designed.

To finish our walking tour through Ljubljana we will visit the central square called Prešeren Square. It is located in the old town area and it's the true heart of the city. All major events in Ljubljana happen around Prešeren square, from festivals, political events and concerts. You will learn about how the square got its name in connection to a famous Slovenian poet France Prešeren and his tragic love affair with a mysterious woman called Julia.

Free time to enjoy Ljubljana and explore various restaurants and cafe's.

On our drive we will pass by this quaint town which was once eight seperate villages.

A town that offers various museums, galleries and festivals including medieval tournaments.

You will get the chance to visit an amazing Renaissance castle that lies in the mouth of a cave. Predjama castle has a rich history but it became truly known when a famous knight, Erasmus of Lueg, used it as his home. The castle is also prominent in pop culture, it was used in a Jackie Chan movie "Armour of God" and also as a location for the hit Netflix show The Witcher. You will be provided with audio guide that will take you through the castle.

To finish the tour we will go on a guided tour through the Postojna Cave Park, the second longest cave system in Slovenia. The cave and its countless stalagmites,
stalactites, formations, was first discovered in the 17th century. Archduke Ferdinand visited the caves in 1819 and became its first official tourist. From then the cave was transformed into a tourist destination. Still during war times it was also used as an ammunition storage. You will learn this and much more while exploring the cave system.