Maribor, Ptuj and Jeruzalem Day Trip from Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
Ljubljana may have already charmed you, but let the rest of the country work its magic. From Moribor, Slovenia’s second city, to charming Ptuj to Jeruzalem, a village in the heart of the wine country, this small-group day trip is a great way to get a deeper sense of Slovenia outside of the capital city. Numbers limited to eight people, ensuring a small-group experience with personalized attention from your guide.
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Ljubljana may have already charmed you, but let the rest of the country work its magic. From Moribor, Slovenia’s second city, to charming Ptuj to Jeruzalem, a village in the heart of the wine country, this small-group day trip is a great way to get a deeper sense of Slovenia outside of the capital city. Numbers limited to eight people, ensuring a small-group experience with personalized attention from your guide.After being picked up from your hotel in Ljubljana, meet your guide and relax during the 1.5-hour journey to Maribor. On the way, learn the history and culture of the places you’re going to visit on this day trip to three special Slovenian spots.
Once in Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia, walk the streets, taking in the Baroque and neoclassical buildings. Linger in the main square, Glavni Trg, with its intriguing plague memorial and the Renaissance-era town hall. Other not-be-missed sights are the ancient synagogue, cathedral and the world’s oldest grape vine. Simply called Old Vine, the 400-year-old vine is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. And amazingly, it is still producing grapes.
After lunch hop back on the shuttle for the 30-minute drive to Ptuj. This diminutive but very attractive ancient town, one of the oldest in Slovenia, is crowned by a striking castle. In 69 AD, Roman Emperor Vespasian was elected in Ptuj. The year also happens to be the first known record of the city — though some claim it's been inhabited since the Stone Age. Stroll the streets taking in the ancient atmosphere and learning about the town’s rich history from your guide or visit the castle.
The final stop of the day is Jeruzalem, a town that legend suggests was founded by Crusaders on their way back from the Holy Land in the Middle Ages. Since then, Jeruzalem has attracted pilgrims who come to pray in the Church of Mary of the Seven Sorrows. Today, wine lovers also stop here to wander the region’s vine-clad hills and sip delicious Slovenian wine.
Wander around the small town, perhaps partaking in a wine tasting or two (own expense) and then get back on the shuttle and return to your hotel in Ljubljana.
Once in Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia, walk the streets, taking in the Baroque and neoclassical buildings. Linger in the main square, Glavni Trg, with its intriguing plague memorial and the Renaissance-era town hall. Other not-be-missed sights are the ancient synagogue, cathedral and the world’s oldest grape vine. Simply called Old Vine, the 400-year-old vine is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. And amazingly, it is still producing grapes.
After lunch hop back on the shuttle for the 30-minute drive to Ptuj. This diminutive but very attractive ancient town, one of the oldest in Slovenia, is crowned by a striking castle. In 69 AD, Roman Emperor Vespasian was elected in Ptuj. The year also happens to be the first known record of the city — though some claim it's been inhabited since the Stone Age. Stroll the streets taking in the ancient atmosphere and learning about the town’s rich history from your guide or visit the castle.
The final stop of the day is Jeruzalem, a town that legend suggests was founded by Crusaders on their way back from the Holy Land in the Middle Ages. Since then, Jeruzalem has attracted pilgrims who come to pray in the Church of Mary of the Seven Sorrows. Today, wine lovers also stop here to wander the region’s vine-clad hills and sip delicious Slovenian wine.
Wander around the small town, perhaps partaking in a wine tasting or two (own expense) and then get back on the shuttle and return to your hotel in Ljubljana.
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