Slovenia Culinary & Wine Tours & Trip Packages

Slovenia Culinary & Wine Tours & Trips

200 Slovenia trips. Tours from 62 tour companies. 428 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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Friuli Venezia Giulia and Slovenia Cycling Tour
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4.9/5 Excellent
75 reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They offer a unique way to enjoy a classic destination by combining active travel with authentic cultural experiences.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ljubljana

Highlights

  • Two countries: from Friuli to Slovenia with the Alps as the backdrop
  • Scenic, quiet roads without traffic
  • Outdoor activities: cycling, river rafting, hiking & more
  • Wine tasting at a Friulian producer
  • Enchanted Radovna Valley and Vintgar Gorge in Slovenia
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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"Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!"

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Friuli and Slovenia Magnifica Tour
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4.9/5 Excellent
75 reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They offer a unique way to enjoy a classic destination by combining active travel with authentic cultural experiences.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ljubljana

Highlights

  • Smooth easy bike paths
  • Alps as the backdrop for most of the journey
  • Scenic, quiet roads without traffic
  • Outdoor activities: cycling, river rafting, and hiking
  • Premier hotels and historical palaces
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Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

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"Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!"

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Slovenia to Macedonia Real Food Adventure
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alps, Croatia, Diocletian's Palace, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Ljubljana, Mavrovo, Montenegro, Skopje, Split

Highlights

  • Experience an authentic taste of this region and a look at local life when you dine in family homes in Rakovica, Ohrid, Lake Prespa and Dihovo.
  • See behind the scenes of local produce when you visit local farms, a centuries-old smokehouse, an olive mill, a Benedictine nunnery and meet a local beekeeper for a honey tasting.
  • Take a day trip to the island of Brac and indulge in the finest organic olive oils from the largest olive grove in Croatia, followed by a sugared walnut cake that has become ‘a protected item of intangible heritage’!
  • Try the most iconic foods of Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo, including smoked and barbecued meats, cheese, honey, apples and locally produced wine.
  • Learn how to make a hand-formed pasta shape in a Croatian konoba, the greens-filled soparnik with experts in Split, and brightly coloured and flavoured ajvar in Dolno Dupeni.
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Culinary & Wine

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Ljubljana to Split Real Food Adventure
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Croatia, Ljubljana, Split

Highlights

  • Dine with a local family in the village of Rakovica, experiencing a slice of life in Croatia and enjoying a home-cooked local dish.
  • Learn how to make traditional soparnik, a popular Croatian dish, prepared by a local family who regularly supplies the dish for events and festivals in town.
  • Meet the people who create and produce regional delicacies across Slovenia and Croatia, from truffle farmers to Benedictine nuns who grow fresh fruits and vegetables in their nunnery.
  • Explore stunning landscapes, villages, towns and cities, immersing yourself in the culture of Split, Bled, Zadar, Rovinj and Motovun.
  • Eat regional delicacies in the places they’re produced. Hunt for your own truffles, sip on glasses of local wine, taste the cured meats and cheeses iconic to the region and savour local deserts that will set your tastebuds alight.
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Culinary & Wine

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Slovenia & Croatia Real Food Adventure
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Split

Highlights

  • Explore stunning landscapes, villages, towns and cities, immersing yourself in the culture of Split, Bled, Zadar, Rovinj and Motovun, and island hop out to Brac and Korcula.
  • Hunt for your own truffles, sip on glasses of local wine, taste cured meats and cheeses iconic to their regions, indulge in the finest ocean-fresh seafood and the world’s best oysters and savour local deserts that will set your tastebuds alight.
  • Dine with a local family in the village of Rakovica, experiencing a slice of life in Croatia and enjoying a home-cooked local dish.  
  • Learn how to make traditional Croatian delicacies like soparnik and zrnovo makaruni, before cooking and eating your creations.
  • Meet the people who create and produce regional delicacies across Slovenia and Croatia, from olive farmers to Benedictine nuns who grow fresh fruits and vegetables in their nunnery. 
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Culinary & Wine

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Best of Slovenia - 8 Days
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5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
Their accessibility specialists have traveled with their own disabilities so they have a deep understanding of how to accommodate different needs.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Alps, Ljubljana

Highlights

  • Ljubljana
  • Štajerska (Styria) region
  • Best of the Alps
  • Boka Waterfall
  • Delicious wine
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recently booked a trip to Mexico with Tarita for my family. I use a wheelchair and have two small children, and Tarita was a wealth of knowledge about which resorts would be both accessible AND kid friendly, which was awesome. Access was at the top of her list and she handled all the details. Really happy that I found her!"

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Slovenian Wine Experience
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4.1/5 Great
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

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"Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline for the itinerary and the hotel choices were excellent."

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Crossing the Balkans: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Montenegro
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4.9/5 Excellent
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Split, Zagreb

Highlights

  • Walk the polished stone steps of scenic Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Enjoy a traditional pletna boat ride on Lake Bled in Slovenia.
  • Experience island life with a tour of Hvar and its wineries.
  • Relax and watch the sunset on the peaceful Bay of Kotor in Montenegro.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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Slovenia Reviews & Ratings

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Demanding

A great trip and good group All getting on together ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Magnificent scenery, challenging hut to hut traverse, not to be missed

This trip was just what I wanted - a hut to hut traverse in high mountains with great scenery, some challenging walking and the highlight of climbing Triglav. We ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic fun in absolutely stunning surroundings

This was my first Exodus trip, and my first time travelling alone. I booked onto the trip because of the wide variety of activities included and didn't even pause ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Good Trip

This trip was very good, when you are doing the activities it's great fun and a beautiful country for being outdoors. The group was excellent (they always seem to ...

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Another excellent Exodus holiday

Slovenia is a lovely country with lovely people - helpful and friendly. I can but pass on the advice given to me which was “go before it gets too popular”. An imp...

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Slovenia Tour Selection Trips

  • There’s more to Slovenia than Lake Bled! Take time to explore more of the country if you can.
  • Ljubljana is not particularly well served with flights compared to other European hubs. It may be worth combining Slovenia with Italy or Croatia as you may need to fly in/out of there in any case. 
  • Avoid crowds by visiting outside of peak season (July and August) - May, June and September are great months to visit. 
  • Put your feet up and watch the world go by at a riverside cafe in Ljubljana.
  • Take a wander around Tivoli Park in Ljubljana - just in case you needed any more fresh air! 
  • Check what activities are included in your tour so you can pack accordingly: walking boots/shoes, a waterproof layer, and a refillable water bottle are all but expected if hiking or walking is included in your itinerary. 

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Where is Slovenia?

Slovenia is a country located in Central Europe well known for its robust nature and landscapes. Bordered by four European countries, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Italy, and the Adriatic Sea. Slovenia was a part of Yugoslavia from 1918 until it became an independent nation in June 1991.

Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia, located in the center of the country. Slovenia has a population of 2.1 million people, and its national language is Slovenian, with many residesidents also speaking Hungarian and Italian.

Is Slovenia safe?

Slovenia is a very safe country to visit. The U.S Department of State travel advisory rates Slovenia as a “1” on a scale of 1-4 in safety. With one of the lowest crime rates in the world, travelers of all types will feel safe touring Slovenia, including female solo travelers.

While violent crime is extremely low, there is the potential for petty theft and pickpocketing, so travelers are urged to keep a close hold on their belongings. Travel to Slovenia is uncomplicated (especially by booking a tour through Stride!). Slovenia is part of the EU, which allows for U.S. residents to visit for up to 90 days without a Visa.

When is the best time to visit Slovenia?

Slovenia’s travel season stretches year round with attractions and activities ranging from season to season. Slovenia has a continental climate, with cold, snowy winters, and warm summers, averaging temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius (87 degrees Fahrenheit).

If you are interested in taking advantage of Slovenia’s vast nature and outdoor related activities, the spring and summer months would be the best for your Slovenia trip.

Slovenia is known for exciting and scenic mountain climbing, hiking, cycling and adventure sports, such as white water rafting down the beautiful Soca River. During the winter season, take in the gorgeous snow capped mountain views as you hit the famous ski slopes.

Who will enjoy traveling in Slovenia?

Slovenia is a perfect destination for travelers who enjoy the outdoors and scenic nature adventures. Year round, Slovenia offers an abundance of opportunities to visit and explore top landmarks such as Triglav National Park and the majestic Škocjan Caves.

If high intensity activity is not what you’re looking for during your Slovenia travels, not to fear!

Stride offers many tours that take in all the natural wonders of Slovenia in a more relaxed fashion. Have a picnic on fairytale Lake Bled and soak up some Slovenian culture while you tour the picturesque capital city of Ljubljana. Make sure to pack your camera! Slovenia has once in a lifetime views you won’t want to forget.

Is Slovenia in the EU?

Yes, Slovenia is a part of the European Union. Slovenia joined the EU in May 2004 and uses the Euro as its currency. As a part of the EU, U.S. citizens can travel in Slovenia (and other EU countries) for up to 90 days Visa free. Check with your country’s Slovenian embassy for the most current Visa information.

Do most Slovenia tours also visit other countries?

There are 155 tours on Stride that visit Slovenia. A good portion of them primarily explore Slovenia and all that it has to offer travelers, but there are also a bulk of tours that stop in Slovenia as well as other surrounding European countries.

Common destinations paired with Slovenia are Hungary, Italy, Croatia, the Julian Alps, The Adriatic Coast, and a vast majority of the Balkan region. Longer trips, anywhere from an average of 2-4 weeks, often explore multiple European countries by means of boat, train, plane, or bus, and focus on active travel, cultural immersion, famous sightseeing, and authentic touring.

10 Top Things to Do in Lake Bled

Lake Bled is Slovenia’s iconic town -- a picturesque cluster of white buildings with bright red roofs, nestled between green hills and surrounding a peaceful lake, it’s no wonder its the most photographed spot in Slovenia.

Here is a list of the top things you must do your on your next visit to Lake Bled:

1. Visit the Lake Bled Castle

Perched on a cliff overlooking the lake, a short hike to the castle will afford you with the best view for miles around. For history buffs, there is also a museum walking through the history of the area and the castle itself.

2. Take a Ride at Straza Bled

Take a “roller coaster” ride in the semi-automatic sled run down Lake Bled’s own ski resort, it’s sure to get your blood pumping!

3. Take a Ferry to Bled Island

This is the tiny, tear-drop shaped island in the center of the lake. At its center, there is the ornate and magical Church of Assumption, which is definitely worth a look around. Afterwards, take a rest and enjoy a drink from the island’s cafe.

4. Vintgar Gorge

A two hour walk from the lake, this is hidden treasure features a dramatic ravine, crystal-clear water, and a gorgeous waterfall. It’s definitely the perfect day time activity!

5. Take a Hike

Even without a specific location in mind, the trails around Lake Bled are fantastic. Try exploring Triglav National Park. Lake Bled is the origin for several longer, multi-day hikes.

6. Try Lake Bled's Version of a Millefeuille

After a day of exercise, treat yourself to the divine Kremšnita cake -- a kind of cream cake, and a Slovenian specialty.

7. Paddleboat on Lake Bled

If it’s summertime, there is no better way to drink in your surroundings than on your own little paddleboat. There are various vendors that rent the boats around the lake, and if you find yourself getting hot on the water -- jump in!

8. Take a Ride on a Pletna

This is the alternative to rowing your own boat. This traditional Slovenian flat-bottomed boat is made by locals and hand paddled by two oarsmen.  

9. Go Whitewater Rafting on the Soca River

If you’re looking for adventure, look no further. Whitewater rafting combines fun and beauty as you go down the Soca River, which is a stunning, impossibly cerulean color. There are multiple whitewater rafting tours that start in Lake Bled.

10. See Lake Bled on a Hot Air Balloon

This bucket-list item could be made no better than doing it over Lake Bled, one of the most picturesque locations in the world.

Top Slovenia Tours

Slovenia has so much to offer and each tour operator’s goal is to create a well-rounded trip. They also know what type of tour is best for the country. Slovenia is known for its beautiful natural scenery. Many tours offer unique excursions that highlight the country’s flora and fauna.

Slovenia Bike Tours

Many tour operators offer bike tours through Slovenia and other nearby countries. Most itineraries include Slovenia’s top attractions like Triglav National Park, Lake Bled, Soča River, and Piran. Some tours even stop by Slovenia’s wine country which is known for its historical and pristine wines.

Because of the alpine terrain, another thrilling option to explore the peaks of Slovenia is mountain biking. If mountain biking isn’t your passion, but you still want to experience the mountains in a different way than the traditional form of cycling, you can also go on a motorcycle tour of the country.

Hiking in Slovenia

Slovenia’s hiking tours are mainly concentrated in Triglav National Park. And a large portion of the Julian Alps is a part of Triglav National Park making some of the best hiking trails in the world. Most tours also spend time in Slovenia’s charming towns like Ljubljana and Piran. While these trips are all very active, each hiking tour varies on the level of difficulty. Some can be more relaxed while others can be quite extraneous. When looking at each tour, make sure to note the suggested mileage of each hike to get a better idea of how challenging it is.

Wildlife of Slovenia

On your hiking tour, keep your eyes open for wildlife and some of the natural features of Slovenia. You may see a chamois, a distinct kind of mountain goat, a brown bear, mountain ibex, or a herd of roe deer.

If you’re in Postojna cave, maybe you’ll see the infamous “Human Fish”, or the proteus. This animal is one of the symbols of Slovenia as it can only be found in a single cave, and one of the most incredible on earth. It can live for over 100 years, go without eating for 14, and although it is an amphibian, it lives entirely underwater.

Slovenia and Croatia Travel

Slovenia is a relatively small country, and if you are staying here for an extended amount of time, it is suggested that you visit some of its neighbors. Croatia shares Slovenia’s southern borders and is often included when taking a tour of Slovenia. Most tours that include both countries focus on each location’s unique culture, history and terrain. You will visit towns that date back to medieval times and hike through beautiful landscapes. While exploring both countries, you will see how Slovenia and Croatia are a great compliment to one another.

Luxury and Culture in Slovenia

Although it is renowned for its pristine natural sights and the various opportunities to explore the outdoors, there are other ways to experience Slovenia. Luxury tours will also focus on culinary and historical aspects of Slovenia, from its involvement in World War II, to its fascinating and complex cultural identity. On these tours, you will be staying elegant hotels, rather than hostels, where you can take a warm bubble bath after a long day outdoors.

Slovenia is also typically a stop along the way of many luxury Danube river tours.

Climate and weather in Slovenia

Slovenia’s climate is a combination of Alpine and Mediterranean European. The coast benefits from mild winters and warm summers, while Ljubljana can be quite rainy during early spring and late autumn each year. Slovenia is also a winter destination for those that enjoy winter sports and the white stuff, with some areas in the Julian Alps offering skiing in winter months.

Every May, Bohinj hosts the Meadow Flower Festival on the slopes next to Lake Bohinj---by all accounts quite a beautiful sight. Spring and Autumn draw in far fewer crowds in popular areas such as Bled and Ljubljana than in the summer. As with much of Europe, weather is (increasingly) subject to sudden change, so a waterproof or umbrella may come in handy even in summer.

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