PARENTS AND KIDS TOUR IN SLOVENIA BEST KEPT SECRET IN EUROPE UNIQUE SLOVENIA / CUSTOM TOUR DESIGNER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAMA NAVITAS 1
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARENTS TOUR Enjoy the charming Capital, Ljubljana with its many cafes, outdoor events and museums Admire beautiful nature in Lake Bled and Bohinj 2
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARENTS TOUR Taste world recognized wines from several Slovenian wine regions (Goriska Brda, Karst ) and try exquisite local cuisine Admire Lipica stud farm, the cradle of the world famous Lipizzaner horses 3
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARENTS TOUR Experience a boat tour along the Slovenia s coastline Secovlje saltpans - A fascinating area where salt is still produced following a 700-year-old tradition 4
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARENTS TOUR KRAS The fabulous limestone landscape that inspired the word karst Visit Slovenia s largest limestone Postojna cave system 5
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARENTS TOUR pampering in Orhidelia wellness center in Podcetrtek and discovering nature and the historical heritage of Olimje and Prevorje / Ponikva or Snovik (reuniting with kids) 6
DAY 1 / LJUBLJANA APT - LJUBLJANA (FAMILY) AFTERNOON Arrival at Ljubljana airport Accommodation in Ljubljana Family dinner ANTIQ HOTEL 4* OR LESAR HOTEL ANGEL 4*, LJUBLJANA 7
DAY 1 / LJUBLJANA APT-LJUBLJANA In Ljubljana, the old meets the new, a picturesque blend of Medieval, Baroque and Art Nouveau masterpieces. Set in this Little Vienna are the unique contributions of architect Joze Plecnik, whose striking structures combine elements of classic Greek and Roman architecture. Tour major sites in the city centre and ride the funicular to the Ljubljana Grad (the grand castle overlooking the city). Walk Plecnik s Triple Bridge, Columned Marketplace, a long the banks of the Ljubljanica, visit St. Nicholas Cathedral and Preseren Square. 8
DAY 2 / LJUBLJANA-BLED (PARENTS + KIDS TOUR) MORNING Guided sightseeing tour of Ljubljana city for families AFTERNOON Lunch Kids depart for the International Summer Adventure Camp in Kozjanski raj Afternoon Bled transfer Parents Tour Free time Dinner HOTEL TRIGLAV, 4* (B,L,D) 9
DAY 2,3 BLED-BOHINJ In the afternoon arrive in Bled and accommodate in Triglav hotel. Bled is a town in northwestern Slovenia in the region of Upper Carniola. The area within the Julian Alps is a popular tourist destination. Bled is known for the glacial Lake Bled, which makes it a major tourist attraction. Perched on a rock overlooking the lake is the iconic Bled castle. The town is also known in Slovenia for its vanilla-and-cream pastry called kremna rezina or kremšnita. The second day take a sightseeing tour of Bled, and visit the only island in Slovenia-Bled island, take a ride in the gondola like Pletna boat and enjoy in the sights from Bled castle. In the afternoon drive to Bohinj and visit Savica waterfall- one of the most famous and popular waterfalls in Slovenia and it is also a spring. The great poet France Preseren enternalized this waterfall in the poem "Krst pri Savici. The water sinks 500 m above in the mountains and comes through the vertical underground channels to the horizontal tunnel and from it as the top of the 78 m high waterfall, one part of the water sinks in a tunnel again and comes out as a 25 m high waterfall - left part of the Savica waterfall. After that take a funicular ride to Vogel mountain, which rises above Lake Bohinj and offers beautiful sights of the lake and surrounding mountains. 10
DAY 3 / BLED-BOHINJ (PARENTS TOUR) MORNING Breakfast Bled sightseeing (ride a Pletna boat to the island, visit the castle and enjoy breathtaking view of the area) AFTERNOON Afternoon visit to Bohinj, Savica waterfall and Vogel mountain Return to Bled Dinner HOTEL TRIGLAV 4*, (B,L,D) 11
DAY 4 / BLED-KOBARID (PARENTS TOUR) MORNING Drive to Kobarid via Vrsic pass Visit Kluze fortress AFTERNOON Visit WWI museum Cooking course (optional) Dinner Hisa Franko NEBESA CHALETS, 4* (B,L,D) 12
DAY 4 / BLED-KOBARID (PARENTS TOUR) Depart from Bled in the morning and drive over Vrsic pass to Kobarid. Enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding sights along the way. Arrive in Kobarid, a town with a countryside rich with the natural and historical sights. Beautiful mountain peaks, Soca river and waterfalls in a wild gorges... Kobarid is famous for one of the biggest alpine battles in the I. world war (known as Carporetto). About 600,000 men were mobilized. The battle is well documented in the museum in the centre of Kobarid. The museum won a Council of Europe award in 1993. Drive to Hisa Franko where you will participate (optional) in a cooking course and learn to cook a delicious meal. 13
DAY 5 / KOBARID-GORISKA BRDA (PARENTS TOUR) MORNING Drive to Goriska Brda Wineries visit and wine tastings (2-3) AFTERNOON Accommodation at Kabaj or Klinec winery Dinner in a fine local inn KABAJ / KLINEC WINERY (B,L,D) 14
DAY 5 KOBARID/GORISKA BRDA (PARENTS TOUR) After breakfast take a drive to Goriska Brda, the wine producing district of western Slovenia. It s rolling landscape and hilltop villages are home to more than 200 wine producers. Stop at Bjana winery to discover the age-old traditions of viticulture in the region and enjoy wine tasting at the Movia and Kabaj winery. 15
DAY 6 / GORISKA BRDA-KARST PORTOROZ (PARENTS TOUR) MORNING Breakfast Drive to Kras region Stop in Stanjel, a typical Karst village AFTERNOON Visit Lipica stud farm, the cradle of Lipizzaner horses Drive to Portoroz Accommodation at Kempinski GH Palace Dinner KEMPINSKI GH PALACE, 5* (B,L,D) 16
DAY 6 /GORISKA BRDA/KARST/PORTOROZ We take a morning drive to the Karst region, also known as Slovenia s Tuscany. This is home to the Karst prosciutto and Teran red wine. Visit historical Stanjel, a picturesque village that attracts many artists. It is a Karsts settlement, which is disposed in terraces towards the 363 m high Turn hill. The features of Stanjel are narrow streets with houses built from a stone bricks. Continue to the Lipica stud farm, the origin of the Lipizzaner Horse with over four centuries of tradition breeding and selecting these thoroughbred horses. Stroll through Portoroz, once a summer residence of the Austrian-Hungarian elite, now a modern tourist resort. 17
DAY 7 / PORTOROZ-PIRAN-POSTOJNA-PODCETRTEK (PARENTS TOUR) MORNING Sightseeing of Piran Boat tour along the coastline Visit the Piran salt fields AFTERNOON Depart for Postojna Visit Postojna caves Depart for Eastern Slovenia Accommodation in Podcetrtek Dinner WELLNESS SOTELIA HOTEL,4* SUP (B,L,D) 18
DAY 7 / PORTOROZ-PIRAN-POSTOJNA-PODCETRTEK (PARENTS TOUR) After breakfast, visit the town of Piran, which has preserved a medieval layout with narrow streets and compact houses, giving the area a typical Mediterranean look. It is also the hometown to Giuseppe Tartini, a violinist, composer and music pedagogue, who wrote over 300 compositions, many of which belong to the finest musical creations of the 18th Century. After visiting Piran enjoy a boat trip along the Slovenian coast. Experience the production of salt in a traditional manner and witness the bird life of the Secovlje saltpans. In the afternoon drive to Postojna. In Postojna we visit the famous Postojna Cave, which is the largest known cave system in Slovenia. A visit to the caves deserves full attention due to the diversity of shapes, expansive cave areas, stalactite and stalagmite formations and water characteristics. What is especially noteworthy is that most of these various shapes and formations can be seen by every visitor, meaning tourists and not just cavers with special caving equipment. Depart for Podcetrtek in Eastern Slovenia and accommodate in a hotel with relaxing atmosphere, hospitality and traditional and innovative wellness. 19
DAY 8 / PODCETRTEK (FAMILY) MORNING Parents join kids in Prevorje / Ponikva or in Termal Spa Snovik and attend a kids performance Visit to traditional farm with animals and hay barn Snack - traditional finger food AFTERNOON Return to Sotelia hotel Orhidelia Wellness swimming experience Family dinner WELLNESS SOTELIA HOTEL,4* SUP (B,L,D) 20
DAY 8 PODCETRTEK KOZJANSKI RAJ (FAMILY) In the morning meet with children in the Summer Camp location and attend to the kids performance, before leaving to Podcetrtek. On route visit Olimje and its picturesque monastery with one of Europe s oldest pharmacies and buy some local chocolate products in a chocolate boutique. Spend a wonderful afternoon in wellness swimming pools and enjoy in a delicious family dinner. 21
DAY 9 / PODCETRTEK- LJUBLJANA AIRPORT (FAMILY) MORNING Breakfast Morning relaxation Depart to Ljubljana airport 22
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS WELCOME TO THE PARADISE OF KOZJANSKI RAJ, WHERE YOUR KID(S) WILL GET TO KNOW THE SLOVENIAN COUNTRYSIDE AND ITS TRADITIONS the land of green hills clean water and clear sky friendly animals kind people Exciting locations in the countryside of Slovenia: Prevorje Ponikva Snovik 23
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS EXPLORE A MEADOW, A FOREST AND A CREEK PICK WILD HERBS AND FRUITS OF NATURE 24
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS VISIT A FARM AND MAKE FRIENDS WITH ANIMALS MILK A COW, RIDE A HORSE, FEED A FALLOW DEER 25
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS AMAZING ACTIVITIES IN A HAY BARN 26
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS UNIQUE FRIENDSHIPS 27
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS RELAX TO THE SOUND OF A GONG, LEARN TO ROLLERBLADE AND TO PLAY TENNIS SING AROUND THE CAMPFIRE AND EXAMINE THE STARY SKY THROUGH A TELESCOPE 28
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS ENJOY SPORTS OF ALL KIND 29
5 OR 5-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS MORNING EXCERCISES, JOGA & MEDITATION WORKSHOPS 30
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS AT DUSK YOU WILL MEET THE LEGENDARY OUTLAW GUZAJ HERO, THE ROBIN HOOD OF KOZJANSKO AND FALL ASLEEP ON FRAGRANT HAY IN THE HAY BARN 31
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE FOR KIDS THROUGH ALL THESE DAYS YOU LL COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH AND LEARN SOME SLOVENE LANGUAGE DON T MISS THIS SIX DAYS OF UNFORGETABLE FUN WITH YOUR PEERS IN THE BEAUTIFUL, GREEN UNSPOILED NATURE OF KOZJANSKI RAJ 32
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS ACCOMMODATION (KIDS): LOCATION 1 PREVORJE Accommodation in a gym, a multi-purpose space in a new elementary school in Prevorje in the Region Kozjansko; sleeping on special soft pads in sleeping bags (need to bring with them); The accommodation includes separated showers for boys and girls. Highlight: one night sleeping in a barn on the fragrant hay. 33
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS ACCOMMODATION: LOCATION 2 PONIKVA (Traditional farm Zdolšek 1824) Accommodation in a big apartment on beds in Ponikva in the Region Kozjansko; Organic food from the ecological farm. Highlight: one night sleeping in a barn on the fragrant hay. 34
5 OR 6-DAY SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS ACCOMMODATION: LOCATION 3 Comfort SNOVIK (TERME SNOVIK SPA) Accommodation in rooms for 2, in apartments for 6 people in Terme Snovik Spa in the Valley Tuhinjska dolina; meals in restaurant. Highlight: one night sleeping in a barn on the fragrant hay. 35
ACCOMMODATION (PARENTS) LJUBLJANA, ANTIQ HOTEL **** / 1 NIGHT - OPTION LJUBLJANA LJUBLJANA, LESAR HOTEL ANGEL **** / 1 NIGHT OPTION LJUBLJANA 36
ACCOMMODATION (PARENTS) BLED, HOTEL TRIGLAV **** / 2 NIGHTS KOBARID-LIVEK, NEBESA CHALETS**** / 1 NIGHT (OPTION) 37
ACCOMMODATION (PARENTS) KOBARID, HISA FRANKO **** / 1 NIGHT - OPTION GORISKA BRDA, KABAJ MOREL HOMESTEAD *** / 1 NIGHT OPTION 38
ACCOMMODATION (PARENTS) GORISKA BRDA, KLINEC HOMESTEAD **** / 1 NIGHT - OPTION PORTOROZ, KEMPINSKI GH PORTOROZ***** SUP. / 1 NIGHT 39
ACCOMMODATION (PARENTS) PODCETRTEK, WELLNESS HOTEL SOTELIA**** SUP./ 2 NIGHTS 40
QUOTATION PARENTS TOUR Number of guests: min 6, max 20 pax PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM HB*: starting at EUR 1,880 (based on 20 participants); EUR 2,420 (based on 6 participants) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: 530 INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP FOR KIDS Number of kids: max 20 pax (5 kids per a counsellor) ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE PER KID *: EXCLUSIVE! PACKAGE TOUR (PARENTS TOUR+ CAMP FOR KIDS)** 2 PARENTS + 1 KID 5.570 2 PARENTS + 2 KIDS 5,935 / second kid incudes a 50% discount! 1 PARENT + 1 KID - 2,150 1 PARENT + 2 KIDS 3.515 / / second kid includes a 50% discount! 41 * THE PRICE IS INFORMATIVE AND WILL BE SET ACCORDINGLY UPON CLIENT S REQUESTS AND FINE TUNING OF INDIVIDUAL SERVICES! ** PACKAGE BASED ON MIN. NUMBER OF ADULTS (6 PAX). THE CAMP AVAILABLE JUNE THROUGH AUGUST.
OPTIONS ABOVE RATE INCLUDES: A. PARENTS TOUR 1. ACCOMMODATION BASED ON BB AND HB AND DBL ROOMS: LJUBLJANA, 1 NIGHT / ANTIQ HOTEL **** / ANGEL HOTEL**** BLED, 2 NIGHTS / TRIGLAV HOTEL **** KOBARID, 1 NIGHT / NEBESA CHALET**** / HISA FRANKO**** GORISKA BRDA, 1 NIGHT / KLINEC HOMESTEAD **** / KABAJ HOMESTEAD *** PORTOROZ, 1 NIGHT / KEMPINSKI GH PALACE***** SUP. PODCETRTEK, 2 NIGHTS / WELLNESS SOTELIA HOTEL**** SUP. 2. TRANSPORT SERVICES TRANSPORTATION BY BUS/VAN AS PER ITINERARY. ALL ROAD EXPENSES, FUEL AND DRIVERS DAILY EXPENSES INCLUDED. 3. ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE AS PER ITINERARY ON DAY 01 THROUGH DAY 9, INCL. HIS/HERS ACCOMMODATION AND DAILY EXPENSES. 42
QUOTATION 4. MEALS: 8 X HALF BOARD BASIS 2 X LUNCH 5.-ENTRANCE FEES BLED CASTLE PLETNA BOAT BLED ISLAND SAVICA WATERFALL MT VOGEL CABLE CAR WWI MUSEUM KOBARID LIPICA STUD FARM PIRAN SALT PANS BOAT RIDE ALONG THE COASTLINE HRASTOVLJE FRESCOES POSTOJNA CAVE LJUBLJANA S FUNICULAR + CASTLE 43
QUOTATION 6. WINE TASTINGS: 2 WINERIES (INCLUDING FINGER FOOD) 7. OPTIONAL: EXCLUSIVE MEDIEVAL PERFORMANCE AT BLED S CASTLE 300 8. NOT INCLUDED: ROUND TRIP AIR TICKETS BEVERAGES GRATUITIES ACCIDENT AND TRAVEL INSURANCE B. KIDS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP 5 or 6 X ACCOMMODATION ON FB BASIS (BREAKFAST, SNACK, LUNCH, DINNER, DRINKS) DAILY ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM (FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM) SLOVENIAN AND ENGLISH SPEAKING EDUCATIONAL STAFF ALL TRANSFERS ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM 24 HOUR SUPERVISION OF KIDS 44
QUOTATION The Parents & Kids package is flexible in terms of accommodation, days of stay or activities. What we suggest is just one of the possibilities you can choose. For instance, staying at one location through the entire program and taking part on daily excursions is one of possibilities. In the mean time children are enjoying their own program in the neighborhood. Parents can also choose to stay few days in one locations and move for a few days to another location. The Parents and Kids Tour is available for all budgets and desires. We can offer parents tour in different price ranges of accommodation - from budget to luxury. This way it allows us to personalize and fine tune each individual request. Last but not least - should you desire an exclusive, custom made tour, we are here to make it happen. Let us know your wishes and we will come across with a proposal which will be fine tuned with your request. 45
CONTACTS PARENTS AND KIDS TOUR UNIQUE SLOVENIA OR SAMA NAVITAS Custom Tour Designer Kids Camp Designer Miha Rott Aleksandra Borštnar Maček T: +386 1 361 62 44 M: +386 41 763 031 M:+386 31 519 336 M: +386 40 256 171 E: miha.rott@unique-slovenia.si E: info@kozjanski-raj.com W: www.unique-slovenia.com W: www.kozjanski-raj.com Please note that this program is the property of Unique Slovenia/Custom Tour Designer and SAMA Navitas/Kids Camp Designer. It shall neither be copied nor used without permission. 46