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Couples, Friends & Solos
From $4,599 - $4,999 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual Hotels
Italy & Slovenia Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual Hotels
2024: May-Oct
















Ancient Trails in Wine Country & the Julian Alps
Two magnificent countries, three diverse regions and one unforgettable trekking adventure. Hike, boat and ride the rails through remarkable scenery to arrive at spectacular off-the-beaten-path locales. Centuries-old castles, homemade plates of pasta and renowned wines in Italy. Alpine meadows, glacier-fed lakes and quintessential mountain villages in Slovenia. Add Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine region and Slovenia's Triglav National Park to your bucket list, then check them off with one fell and unforgettable swoop.
Highlights
- Hike through alpine landscapes and amid verdant hills, pausing to meander and shop in charming hamlets
- Ferry across glacial Lake Bohinj and follow a trail up beautiful Mostnica Gorge in the heart of Triglav National Park
- Taste the fruits of the vineyards and gardens that line the trail in Italy's Friuli wine country
- Journey back in time and dive into WWI history—and the setting of Ernest Hemingway’s iconic novel, A Farewell to Arms

Start Venice, Italy
End Ljubljana, Slovenia
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Day 1
Benvenuto in Italia! Start your journey with a morning hike along a section of the legendary Alpe Adria Trail • Admire verdant vineyards that lead to dramatic mountain scenery • Indulge in a wine tasting in a cool 15th-century cellar • Descend into a secret WWI military bunker • Spend the night in a restored castle—where Casanova was exiled—and stroll among immaculately manicured gardens • Raise a toast to the European adventure ahead and get your first taste of the region's incomparable cuisine.

Night 1
Set in graceful gardens and tranquil parkland that features rolling hills and cypress trees, this elegant castle traces its roots back to the Roman Empire—and once hosted an exiled Casanova. (pool, spa)

Days 2-3
Travel across the border to the small mountain town of Kobarid, Slovenia, nestled in the foothills of the Julian Alps • At the town’s award-winning WWI museum, uncover the history of one of the war's major battles in the Soča Valley • Wander through charming alpine villages • Hike a well-manicured trail that meanders beneath the Alps and consider a dip in the emerald-green Soča River • A panoramic train ride takes us further into Slovenia and to the magnificent Triglav National Park • Glide across the water of Lake Bohinj by ferry to reach our trailhead • Follow an alpine stream up the Mostnica Gorge, where turquoise waters spill from craggy rocks • Pamper yourself this afternoon with a visit to our hotel’s Turkish and Finnish saunas and outdoor whirlpool • Dig into a dinner featuring regional specialties.

Nights 2-3
Ideally located near Lake Bohinj and nestled below the Julian Alps, this contemporary mountain retreat features bright inviting rooms designed with larch wood and environmentally friendly materials. (pool, spa)

Days 4-6
Visit spectacular Lake Bled and partake in a honey tasting at a local bee farm • Hike the high-alpine terrain of the Kamnik Alps, bordering Slovenia and Austria • Explore the perfectly preserved medieval town of Radovljica • A 100-year-old mountain hut is the perfect spot to linger over a hearty lunch • Learn about rich pastoral life at one of Slovenia’s oldest homestead sites • Savor the flavors of this area's superb cuisine at a festive farewell dinner • On our final morning, trek to the summit of Mali Vrh or start the day with sun salutations in a yoga class in the forest.

Nights 4-5
This picturesque hideaway is the perfect place to convene with nature, from the chic comforts of your room complete with breathtaking mountain views to the ambient common areas adorned with local materials. (spa)
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Night 1
*Premiere Hotel
Set in graceful gardens and tranquil parkland that features rolling hills and cypress trees, this elegant castle traces its roots back to the Roman Empire—and once hosted an exiled Casanova. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3
Casual Hotel
Ideally located near Lake Bohinj and nestled below the Julian Alps, this contemporary mountain retreat features bright inviting rooms designed with larch wood and environmentally friendly materials. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
This picturesque hideaway is the perfect place to convene with nature, from the chic comforts of your room complete with breathtaking mountain views to the ambient common areas adorned with local materials. (spa)
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