Name: Ancient Rome to the Adriatic: 10 Day Cultural & Foodie Immersion
Start: 2023-08-14T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Slovenia

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Aug 14 - 23, 2023

Group size: 6 - 6

Ancient Rome to the Adriatic: 10 Day Cultural & Foodie Immersion

Slovenia

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CleverDever Wherever

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19 reviews

Aug 14 - 23, 2023

Group size: 6 - 6

Ancient Rome to the Adriatic: 10-Day Cultural Immersion and Foodie Adventure through Slovenia

*Named BEST IN THE WORLD 2023 by National Geographic*

Explore Dazzling Slovenia from Ancient Rome to the Adriatic with Juliana Dever August 14 - 23rd, 2023 on a cultural immersion tour filled with white stallions, abandoned villages, and seaside breakfasts.

It's time to run away to Slovenia, one of the last great 'under the radar' European countries.

Are you ready to escape the TripAdvisor hordes yet?

You will if you travel to Slovenia with CleverDever Adventures

And head to a place where:

5-star cuisine is everywhere
locals are happiest when your stomach and arms are bursting with Slovenian goodies
and strolls in nature are mandatory

"A person vacationing on their own would not be able to have the cultural experiences we all have had with CleverDever Adventures. It was so fun and organized."

-Marilyn McPhail

With regions like Istria, Drava, Mura, and Carniola, Slovenia already *sounds* like a fairy tale, but wait until you *experience* it.

Influenced by its situation in the Mediterranean, Ancient Rome, and the Alps, Slovenia comprises a storied history that includes the Venetians, the Croats, the Hapsburgs, and Sleeping Beauty. Probably.

Certified Experts
Your trip is planned, curated and lead by Juliana Dever - Certified Slovenian Travel Expert by the Slovenia Tourism Board + Tina Hiti, born and bred local and one of Slovenia's top guides.
Accommodations
10 nights in 3* and 4* hotels
Transportation
Private luxury coach once tour starts
Meals
Breakfast daily, lunch and/or dinner daily, including meals with locals
Beverages
From craft beer to wine tastings, locals teas, juices - it's all included!
Entrance Fees
All of our planned activities like castle visits, thermal baths and museums are included in the price
Private Guided Tours
You'll have one of the best private guides in the business with you the entire trip, and several local guides to bring color to our destination visits
Restaurant gratuities
Leave without paying the bill - all restaurant gratuities are covered!
Travel portal
You'll have all tour information at your fingertips including answers to all your FAQs plus flight booking suggestions
Private Group Access
Plan your arrivals with your trip mates and get to know everyone before you even arrive
Planning Session
Exclusive Pre-Tour Group Planning Session. You'll have a virtual travel session, just for trip members. Get your individual questions answered by the trip leaders in real time.
Packing List
Don't forget anything with this exclusive checklist.
Trip Countdown List
Trip Countdown ListWill keep you 100% organized so you can hop on that flight without worrying if you forgot something important!

Pay in Full - Save $100

Please note this includes a deposit of $595 which is non-refundable. Read the Terms & Conditions for the full refund policy.

**If you are traveling solo, you will have a private room. Please select the "Single Room Supplement" add-on below before checking out.

*We must comply with all Covid-19 laws and regulations from Slovenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as Slovenia's Safe and Responsible Tourism Protocols.

These standards, along with the culturally sensitive nature of this group adventure mean that you must first be approved.

Please complete the entire Participant Info form and submit as soon as possible. Once you submit your payment and info form, if it's a good fit you will get an approval letter. If it's not the right fit you will immediately be refunded the entirety of your payment.

[Your information, allergies and dietary restrictions will help us in the overall planning and will only be shared with those involved in arranging and leading the trip on an as-needed basis. Medical information may also be shared with medical and emergency professionals if necessary.]

$6,195

Past Trip

Double Occupancy - 3 Payment Plan

Please note the first payment includes a deposit of $595 which is non-refundable. Read the Terms & Conditions for the full refund policy.

**Double Occupancy rates are available to guests who are joined by a family member or friend. You must already know your roommate.

*We must comply with all Covid-19 laws and regulations from Slovenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as Slovenia's Safe and Responsible Tourism Protocols.

These standards, along with the culturally sensitive nature of this group adventure mean that you must first be approved.

[Your information, allergies, and dietary restrictions will help us in the overall planning and will only be shared with those involved in arranging and leading the trip on an as-needed basis. Medical information may also be shared with medical and emergency professionals if necessary.]

$6,295

Deposit:$2,099

Past Trip

Single Occupancy - 3 Payment Plan

Please note the first payment includes a deposit of $595 which is non-refundable. Read the Terms & Conditions for the full refund policy.

**If you are traveling solo, you will have a private room. Because most rooms are small or may only have one queen bed, we do not provide roommates.

*We must comply with all Covid-19 laws and regulations from Slovenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as Slovenia's Safe and Responsible Tourism Protocols.

These standards, along with the culturally sensitive nature of this group adventure mean that you must first be approved.

$6,945

Deposit:$2,315

Past Trip

Single Room Supplement - Pay in Full

$650

Deposit: $0

Add this if you are traveling solo and paying in full.

Day 1:
Day 1:
Ljubljana
Our tour will kick off in the afternoon.

Slovenia is truly the rising star of the foodie world. With 12 Michelin stars handed out this year, we're going to taste why this little country why this perfect little country is getting so much attention.

Combined with a city walk that gives you the local perspective of this gorgeous town, you'll try dishes from some of Ljubljana's top chefs.

CleverDever Exclusive: Meet some of Slovenia's most creative female entrepreneurs at their shops hidden among the jeweled cobblestone streets of the city.

Meals: D
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Day 2:
Day 2:
Lake Bled
You can't visit Slovenia and NOT go to Lake Bled. But you don't have to get stuck in the tourist throngs.

Our private guide grew up here and knows everyone in town. She'll take us to visit local artisans that are behind the scenes. We'll also relax and try the famous Bled cream cake at the former mansion of the President of Yugoslavia, Tito Broz.

CleverDever Exclusive: Visit the home of a woman who has captured the feel of the Yugoslavian countryside over the last 100 years, and snack on her handmade products.

Meals: B, L
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Day 3:
Day 3:
Kranjska Gora
Take in the unbelievable beauty of the Kranjska Gora region. With water so green you'll think it's a filter, you'll have the opportunity to hike along a gorge deep into the forest, where gorgeous waterfalls await.

Today you'll be immersed in nature from breathtaking mountain views to icy streams you can wade through to wake up your circulation.

CleverDever Exclusive: Feast at the home of locals. You'll get the opportunity to visit different families in small groups and feel like you're having a night in with friends.

Meals: B, D
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Day 4:
Day 4:
Radovljica
Today you'll have the opportunity to revel in the "sweetest town in the world," Radovljica.

Historically known for its gingerbread arts, this picture-perfect medieval village is obsessed with chocolate. It's also low-key home to one of the best restaurants in Slovenia where you'll have another opportunity to have your mind blown by the flavors and textures of this alpine country.

CleverDever Exclusive: Learn how to make herbal remedies from mountain flowers, get a firsthand look into the daily lives of the people of the Carniola region, or take a hike into the serene forests.

Meals: B, L
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Day 5:
Day 5:
Prekmurje
Heading up into the "chicken beak" of Slovenia we'll visit several artisans and get a taste of the region's special dark green pumpkin oil at a local mill.

CleverDever Exclusive: Lunch at an agri-tourism farmstead in the east of Slovenia

After lingering with Grega the potter to watch him handmake traditional baking dishes on his wheel, we'll collect ourselves and check into the old Roman city of Ptuj.

You'll have a free night to wander the cobblestones, checking out bistros, cafes, live music, or wine tasting.

Meals: B, L
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Day 6:
Day 6:
Ptuj
Learn about the pagan ritual of the Kurenti, a terrifying group that assemble every February to scare away winter. We'll go behind the scenes to one of their workshops and have the opportunity to see the costumes up close.

Enjoy more free time in the city to explore the castle, stroll the riverfront or take an old roman ruin tour.

Meals: B, D
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Day 7:
Day 7:
Karst
We'll drive from the Austro-Hungarian side of the country clear down to Istria on the coast of the Adriatic. Good thing Slovenia's not that big!

Our marvelous migration will be interspersed with stops in the Karst region. We'll grab some insta-shots at one of the most photogenic castles in a cave, and refresh ourselves at the home of a winemaking family that is now seven generations strong.

Meals: B, L
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Day 8:
Day 8:
Piran
Part of Istria, Piran was once a part of the Republic of Venice. This medieval town is sandwiched between Italy and Croatia and shares a fair bit of cuisine with its neighbors.

Today you'll have the chance to get out onto the Adriatic sea, visit working salt pans, and spend your free time climbing the church's hilltop clocktower, getting lost in the laneways, or hiking a seaside cliff.

CleverDever Exclusive: Dinner is at a true farm-to-table kitchen. We'll take you on a culinary journey of Istria, a sea-faring peninsula filled with fish, olives, and pasta.

Meals: B, D
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Day 9:
Day 9:
Goriška Brda
On the border of Italian wine country sits this terraced terroir, filled with vineyards and hilltop towns.

We'll take time out to meander through another medieval village filled with artisans and a natural cosmetics shop that just this year was featured in Vanity Fair.

CleverDever Exclusive: Lunch in an abandoned village with a family affair making everything from the wine to the desserts.

Meals: B, L
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Day 10:
Day 10:
Lipica to Ljubljana
Another day, another gorgeous view of Slovenia's non-stop landscape. This morning visit 300 white stallions at the birthplace of the famous horses of Austria's Spanish Riding School.

We return to Ljubljana for a farewell dinner fit for a Queen. This swoon-worthy sunset meal is prepared just for you by one of the city's famed Michelin-star chefs.

CleverDever Exclusive: We'll tuck into our guide Tina's favorite little town to visit a friend and set out on an epic adventure throughout the walls of this medieval charmer.

Meals: B, L, D
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Day 1:

Ljubljana

Our tour will kick off in the afternoon.

Slovenia is truly the rising star of the foodie world. With 12 Michelin stars handed out this year, we're going to taste why this little country why this perfect little country is getting so much attention.

Combined with a city walk that gives you the local perspective of this gorgeous town, you'll try dishes from some of Ljubljana's top chefs.

CleverDever Exclusive: Meet some of Slovenia's most creative female entrepreneurs at their shops hidden among the jeweled cobblestone streets of the city.

Meals: D

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19 reviews

CleverDever Adventures and founder Juliana Dever, an experiential travel expert with 25 years of experience, helps you take off-the-beaten-path adventures to less obvious destinations. We work directly with women in Central Europe, creating small-group Cultural Immersion tours like no other trip you'll ever take. Our focus is on curating truly authentic, locals-only access to experiences that support female and family-owned businesses. CleverDever Adventures prioritizes people and positive community impact in every country we visit.

It was amazing. I really got to experience Croatia that I probably wouldn’t have done if I was by myself. It’s a shame that this Company will not be running anymore trips. Every trip I went on was incredible.

By Fiona R for Venetian Croatia from Zagreb to Pula on Nov 23, 2024

It was a fantastic trip with good food and nice hotel accommodations.

By Linda W for Coastal Croatia from Dubrovnik to Split on Oct 18, 2024

I had the Best Time with wonderful people who are now Awesome friends. Loved every minute. The perfect balance. Of organisation and free time. Getting to do and see stuff that you wouldn’t experience on other tours. We also had best Guide ever

By Ruth W for Coastal Croatia from Dubrovnik to Split on Oct 18, 2024

This was such a fun trip. Really enjoyed experiencing 4 different countries and being immersed in their cultures. The locations of the hotels were perfect and having some local guides was a great touch. Juliana and Tina are top notch as always. It was such a well planned out tour.

By Tammi H for 2023 Christmas Market Tour and Holiday Party on Jan 26, 2024

Wonderful Christmas Market tour to Vienna, Brno, Bratislava, and Budapest! CleverDever knows how to provide a seamless travel experience - the local tour guides were extremely knowledgeable, funny, and warm. Juliana and team were incredible from start to finish - no detail was overlooked, from accommodations, breakfast (amazing) at each hotel to the transportation and the locations themselves. The day never started unreasonably early, and we had plenty of time to explore on our own or explore with other members of the group. Loved the carriage ride in Vienna, the wine tasting, and community. Christmas lights in Europe are magical and should not be missed.