TOURIST PROGRAMME FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS AND PARTICIPANTS
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Bled Sightseeing Tour
Every day from Sunday, June 10 to Thursday, June 14, 2007, 09.00 – 12.30
Bled is one of most beautiful parts of the Julian Alps and the most popular Slovenian tourist resort. It is adorned with three gems: the medieval castle, glacial lake, an island and a church in the middle of the lake. You will enjoy the view from the castle from the 11th century perched on a cliff over the lake and you will get to know the history of the Castle of Bled and afterwards you will have a chance to make a wish in the St Mary's Church on the island by pulling a bell. There will be enough time to taste the local cake as well.
Price: 28 €
The price includes: entrance to Bled Castle and “pletna” boat ride to the Bled Island, a drive by bus around Bled and guided tour.
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Vrata Valley
NATURAL EXPERIENCE WITH MAJESTIC Mt TRIGLAV'S NORTH FACE
Sunday, June 10, 2007, 09.00 – 13.00
A half day excursion starts in Bled and takes you first through picturesque villages of Gorje and than to the beautiful valley of river Radovna in the Triglav National Park. There you will admire the scenery and some interesting historical and cultural sights. The excursion continues to the village of Mojstrana which lies at the beginning of the Vrata (the Door) Valley. Next stop is at the Peričnik waterfall, where you will have a chance to walk around the falls. At the end of the valley of Vrata you will walk and enjoy the most unforgettable views on the magnificent north rock face of Mount Triglav, highest Slovenian mountain - a national symbol. You will get the feeling of pleasant mountain atmosphere in a cosy mountain hut Aljažev dom as well.
Price: 27 €
The price includes: bus transport, guided tour, local snack.
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The Julian Alps
GREAT ALPINE ADVENTURE
Monday, June 11 and Friday, June 15, 2007, 09.00 – 18.00
Julian Alps are Slovenian largest mountain range with highest peaks, deepest valleys and beautiful views. You will be taken in the heart of the mountains over highest Slovenian mountain pass Vršič and into the valley of the river Soča, one of the most magnificent areas in Slovenia, where the crystal purity of the mountain waters are truly remarkable. The Triglav National Park is the only Slovenian National Park and covers a large area of the Julian Alps. You will admire its wonders on the way and visit the museum with the cultural and natural heritage of the National Park. In the small town of Bovec, famous ski resort and summer tourist resort, you will have lunch break and then you will ascend the Predil mountain pass, where you will cross the border with Italy and before returning to your resort there we will stop at Italian Lake of Lago del Predil.
Price: 35 €
The price includes: bus transport, local guide, Triglav National Park entrance fee.
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Ljubljana
CITY TOUR WITH HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday, June 13, 08.30 – 15.00
Ljubljana is one of the smaller European capitals, but we are convinced that many bigger cities could be envious of all that, what Ljubljana has to offer. Its medieval city centre, mainly built in baroque manner, is squeezed between the hill with castle and the Ljubljanica River. The river banks and many other important buildings where designed by renowned Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. Strolling through the city streets, one enjoys the pleasant view of the remnants of the Roman settlement Emona, the medieval old town, works by Plečnik, Baroque architecture and modern buildings specked with parks and squares.
Price: 27 €
The price includes: bus transport, guided walk.
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Slovenian Vineyards, Goriška Brda
TASTES, BEAUTY AND HISTORY OF SLOVENIAN PREMIER WINE REGION
Thursday, June 14, 2007, 08.00 – 19.00
This excursion will show you the natural as well as cultural diversity of Slovenia. From the alpine part of Slovenia we will take you through deep and narrow valleys to the hilly vineyards of the Mediterranean Slovenia, just on the border with Italy. You will not enjoy only the scenery, but you will taste some of the best local wines as well.
Goriška Brda (The Gorica Hills), the beautiful hilly wine region of the Mediterranean Slovenia with small villages standing on the top of hilly ridges, with stone houses, set among terraced vineyards and orchards offers special Mediterranean charm. After the lunch break you will visit the centre of this region on the Italian border, a small town of Nova Gorica, built after the WWII, today known as Slovenian Las Vegas. Beside casinos you can also see the cultural and historical sights of Nova Gorica. You will be taken to Franciscan Monastery where you will see the tomb of the Bourbons and a wonderful old library.
Price: 56 €
The price includes: bus transport, guided tour, wine tasting, lunch, entrance fee.
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Radovljica – Kropa
CULTURAL TREASURES OF GORENJSKA
Thursday, June 14, 2007, 09.00 – 13.00
This half day excursion will take you to the scenic countryside of Gorenjska. You will get to know with cultural and historical heritage of this part of Slovenia as well. The small town of Kropa has been famous for its tradition in iron forgery; therefore you will visit an interesting Blacksmith Museum. The St. Mary's church in the village of Brezje is Slovenian famous pilgrimage church. In Radovljica you will learn something about the long beekeeping tradition of the area and you will enjoy a charming medieval old town as well.
Price: 27 €
The price includes: bus transport, guided tour, entrance fees, and snack
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Bohinj
BOHINJ LAKE WITH SAVICA WATERFALL
Thursday, June 14, 2007, 13.30 – 18.00
This afternoon excursion takes you to one of the most beautiful parts of the Julian Alps. In Bohinj we offer you a walk up to the 60 meters high waterfall Savica and a ride by cable car up to 1530m high ski resort Vogel to enjoy the wonderful views over high peaks of the Julian Alps and a lake Bohinj beneath. On the way back we will make a stop on the lake shore to see church of St. John the Baptist, which has well preserved frescoes from 15th and 16th century and then we will continue the ride through upper valley of Bohinj, where typical rustic architecture can be admired.
Price: 27 €
The price includes: bus transport, guided tour, entrance fee for waterfall, *cable car ride is optional
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Venice
THE PEARL OF MEDITERRANEA
Friday, June 15, 2007, 07.00 – 22.30
This excursion offers you a unique opportunity to visit the “floating city”, situated in a lagoon with 118 islets, city of thousands bridges and canals, and admire its marvellous architecture. You will have a chance to see the San Marco’s Square, the mighty Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs and other interesting sights of the city.
Price: 62 €
The price includes: luxury bus transport
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Remarks
- Booking is possible by completing the IERASG Registration Form.
- Book early to secure your participation in the tourist programme.
- Meeting point for all excursions is in front of Hotel Golf.
- The tours are subject to change. Organiser reserves the right to cancel the optional excursions should the minimum number of participants not be reached and change the programme due to weather or traffic conditions.