- 10 Days
- Ljubliana | Ljubljana | Trieste | Bassano del Grappa | Venice
“A feast for the senses, exploring food, culture and serene landscapes across Slovenia, Italy and Croatia“
Tour Highlights
Horse Stud Farm Visit
Italian Prosecco Tasting
Boat Trip on Lake Bled
Slovenian Food Tour
Gondola Ride
Italian Cooking Class
Truffle Hunt Experience
about this tour
about this tour
This tour through Slovenia, Italy and Croatia is crafted for travelers who want to enjoy regional flavor while experiencing cultural landmarks and peaceful landscapes. Days begin with a boat ride on Lake Bled and a guided food walk in Ljubljana, where traditional dishes introduce you to the country’s character. A visit to the Lipica Stud Farm adds context to Slovenia’s heritage, blending nature, history and an appreciation for long standing traditions. In Italy, the itinerary includes time in Venice, where a gondola ride offers a different perspective on the canals and historic buildings. Travel into the prosecco region to taste local wines and join a cooking class that highlights the approach behind Italian recipes. A truffle hunt in the countryside provides a memorable experience, showing how food, land and community are closely connected. Time in quieter towns such as Bassano del Grappa offers opportunities to enjoy a slower rhythm and meet local producers. Visits to smaller squares and traditional shops add contrast to the cities. Across Slovenia, Italy and Croatia, the focus remains on authentic experiences that introduce local dishes, seasonal ingredients and the traditions behind them. Tasting, learning and taking part in activities reveal how food shapes culture in each destination. Bringing together major sights with relaxed settings, this tour provides variety, depth and a connection to the region for travelers who enjoy discovering Europe through taste.
Lipica Stud Farm is the birthplace of the Lipizzaner horses, where breeding has continued for more than 400 years. Visitors can learn about the history of the breed, the care and training of the horses, and the farm’s role in preserving this tradition. Set in the Karst region, the farm features open fields and stone stables. Guests may see the horses up close and hear from staff about their work, offering insight into how this practice is maintained. The experience highlights an enduring link between heritage and life.
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FAQs
1. What is the boat trip on Lake Bled like?
In Slovenia you take a boat out onto Lake Bled, giving you time on the water with views of the lake and its surroundings. It’s a calm way to see one of the country’s best-known spots before continuing with the rest of the trip.
2. What are the activities on the Slovenian food tour and horse stud farm visit?
In Ljubljana you join a guided food walk, stopping at markets and small places to taste local dishes and drinks while your guide explains how they fit into daily life. Elsewhere in Slovenia you visit a horse stud farm, see the horses up close, hear about their history, and learn how the farm is run today.
3. What is the gondola ride in Venice like on this itinerary?
In Italy you spend time in Venice, where a gondola ride takes you along the canals and gives you a different view of the city’s buildings and narrow waterways as you move through them at a slow pace.
4. How do the prosecco tasting and Italian cooking class work?
You visit the prosecco region to taste prosecco where it is produced, with hosts explaining how it is made and served. A separate Italian cooking class shows you the steps behind a set of dishes, so you cook with local ingredients and then eat the meal you helped prepare.
5. How are Croatian food and wine included in this tour?
As you travel through Croatia, meals feature regional dishes and local wines in smaller towns as well as better-known stops. The focus stays on eating in places where people normally gather, so you see how Croatian food and drink fit into everyday life while linking with the wider theme of the tour.
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