Valley and Hills wine & culinary tour
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Description
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Tour Introduction
Spend the day exploring Slovenia’s most distinguished wine regions – Vipava Valley and Goriška Brda. They are home to many extraordinary vineyards and wineries, thanks to their location and soil quality. During the day you will taste various kinds of locally produced wines, with many opportunities for cultural and natural exploration in between. Enjoy the magnificent scenery, medieval villages, wine cellars and sparkling wine as a treat, but above all – company of local producers rooted in their place.
Following the acquaintance with your private destination experts, driving through Slovenian landscapes to the first stop will last a maximum of one hour, after which we delve into the valley of Vipava – sun and bora wind bathed treasure caught between the Alps and the Mediterranean. The following couple of hours consist of exploring the valley gems – Vipavski Križ and Ajdovšćina settlements, stopping by to meet local people, tasting their locally-grown produce. The valley is a colourful place full of vineyards, orchards and old mansions wherein a boutique manner locals cultivate diverse field produce, but the true jewels are vaulted old stone cellars. All this forms the firm foundation for the authenticity of your experience and the sweetness of local dishes. Hopping into our transportation, another half an hour drive is necessary to Goriška Brda (Gorizia Hills, ita>Collio) region – a hilly microregion divided with an invisible border between Slovenia and Italy. Reaching our next destination, we repeat our actions from the Vipava Valley, collecting the best moments from our exploration visits to local winemakers and charming locations, topped with a surprise experience and some time for leisure in the enchanting little medieval village of Šmartno. Driving through the valley and dancing around the Slovenian-Italian hilly border, you will learn while tasting award-winning wines from the autochthonous local varietals, paired with local delicacies, all interwoven with exciting people and life experiences. Return drive to your lodging lasts approximately an hour.
Itinerary & Map
- Departure from the previously agreed-upon starting point
- Wine tasting in the first vinery
- A brief cultural stop
- Drive to the second winery & tasting with lunch
- Free time in Šmartno village
- Return to Ljubljana
Technicalities
Departure
Ljubljana, Slovenia (flexible)
Return
Ljubljana, Slovenia (flexible)
Tour Duration
approx. 8h
Tour Includes
- Private transportation with a professional chauffeur in a comfortable luxury sedan car or passenger van
- Private English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Wine tasting in three wineries
- Lunch in a local winery
- Entrance tickets to sites in Vipava, Ajdovšćina and Šmartno
- Organization, insurance and VAT
- Compensation for CO2 emissions released during this package
Tour Does Not Include
- Supplement for tourist guides in other languages upon request.
- Additional personal expenses of guests
- All that is not mentioned in section “Included”
- Gratuity
Useful tips
Period
All year
Tour style
Driving, exploring culture, landscapes & local gastronomy
Difficulty
Moderate
Child friendly
No
Food
Local cold cuts & cheese tasting, three-course lunch
Beverages
Water provided during the tour, various wine tasting
What to bring
A camera, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen. Wear comfortable sneakers.
Available options
Adjustable to your preferences and interest.

Brda wine region

Dobrovo

Local winery in Goriška Brda

Local winery in Goriška Brda

Šmartno village

Various

Vipava valley

Local winery in Goriška Brda

Local winery in Goriška Brda
