Valley and Hills wine & culinary tour

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.