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Slovenian Discovery

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Experience a journey to Slovenia filled with cultural highlights, natural wonders and insights into the country and its people. We visit the magical Karst region, romantic coastal towns, majestic Lake Bled and fascinating caves as well as a visit across the border into Italy.

MAINSTAY HOTEL

Hotel Maestoso, Lipica ***

Located in the heart of the Lipica Stud Farm, home to over 300 Lipizzaner horses, the Hotel Maestoso offers elegant surroundings in which to relax.

• Elegant en-suite bedrooms, many with balcony • Flat screen television • Free Wi-Fi • Air conditioning • Restaurant • Bar • Coffee House • Sun terrace • Garden • Lift

Lipica.org

HOTELS MAY CHARGE YOU A LOCAL TAX, PAYABLE DIRECTLY

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL

Following our Channel crossing to Calais, we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (D)

Day 2

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL (FRANCE) TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL (GERMANY)

We continue our journey heading towards the Munich area where we stay overnight. (B, D)

Day 3

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO LIPICA VIA LAKE BLED

We depart our overnight hotel and travel south through Austria continuing on to Slovenia. En route to our hotel we visit picturesque Lake Bled, one of the country's most iconic sights and enjoy the breath-taking views of the emerald green lake. Later we continue to our resort of Lipica arriving in time for dinner. (B, D)

Day 4

THE KARST REGION

Today we visit the impressive Postojna Cave, one of Slovenia's most famous natural attractions with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and magnificent cave chambers. These fascinating caves captivate visitors with their spectacular underground waterfalls and majestic chambers. Later we visit Štanjel, one of the oldest settlements in the Slovenian Karst offering spectacular views. Finally we continue to Šeptulje to visit a pršuteria where you will learn how pršut is traditionally cured, followed by a tasting of delicious Slovenian prosciutto. (B, D)

Day 5

FREE DAY

Enjoy a day a day at leisure to relax in Lipica (B, D)

Day 6

LJUBLJANA & MUSIC EVENING

After breakfast we travel to to Ljubljana, the cosmopolitan capital city of Slovenia. Here a local guide takes you on a walking tour to see some of the main sights before returning to the hotel. This evening enjoy traditional Slovenian entertainment live music after dinner. (B, D)

Day 7

HORSES & THE SOUND OF THE SEA

This morning we visit the world's largest Lipizzaner stud farm, home to the famous white horses whose tradition dates back to 1580. We then head to the beautiful coastal town of Piran on the Adriatic Sea with free time to explore. From here we cross the border into Italy and visit the captivating city of Trieste which features many buildings from the Habsburg era. After a guided tour here we continue to Miramare Castle, a 19th century castle on the Gulf of Trieste for an exterior visit before returning to our hotel. (B, D)

Day 8

LIPICA TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL (GERMANY)

We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B, D)

Day 9

OVERNIGHT HOTEL (GERMANY) TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL (FRANCE)

We continue our journey back towards Northern France where we will stay overnight on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. (B, D)

Day 10

OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO HOME

Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Edwards Coaches. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Published hotel information

Experience a journey to Slovenia filled with cultural highlights, natural wonders and insights into the country and its people. We visit the magical Karst region, romantic coastal towns, majestic Lake Bled and fascinating caves as well as a visit across the border into Italy.

MAINSTAY HOTEL

Hotel Maestoso, Lipica ***

Located in the heart of the Lipica Stud Farm, home to over 300 Lipizzaner horses, the Hotel Maestoso offers elegant surroundings in which to relax.

• Elegant en-suite bedrooms, many with balcony • Flat screen television • Free Wi-Fi • Air conditioning • Restaurant • Bar • Coffee House • Sun terrace • Garden • Lift

Lipica.org

HOTELS MAY CHARGE YOU A LOCAL TAX, PAYABLE DIRECTLY

What’s included

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

Possible coach joining points

Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.

  • Bristol Aztec West — Approach Road Bus Stop, Bristol BS32 4AQ
  • Cardiff Gate Services — Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
  • Cardiff West Services — Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
  • Clackett Lane Services — Clackett Lane Services, TN16 2ER (Anticlock)
  • Dyffryn Depot Swansea — Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet, SA6 8QG
  • Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT — Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
  • Extra Services Cobham EB — Extra Services Cobham Eastbound, M25 Jct 10-9
  • Leigh Delamare Eastbound — Leigh Delamare Services Eastbound Before J17
  • Magor Services NP26 3YL — Magor Service Coach Park
  • Maidstone Services — Maidstone Services, Junction 8 - M20
  • Membury Services EB — Membury Services Eastbound (M4 J15/14) RG17 7TZ
  • Neath - Railway — Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
  • Newport RAILWAY STATION — Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
  • Port Talbot Customs — Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
  • Pyle Cross — Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
  • Reading Services — Reading Services, Junction 11-12, RG30 3UQ
  • Sarn SERVICES — Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY
  • Stop 24 Svcs (M20 J11) — Stop 24 (Westenhanger) Services (M20 J11)

Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.

1 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

DepartureDeparture pointDurationRoom basisPrice per personStatus
4 June 2027Coach joining point — confirm with us

Edwards Holidays is a South Wales based operator offering pickups all along the M4 Corridor and at the port of Dover.

10 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £1,399
£1,374
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