Slovenia Photography Tour

Itinerary

Friday, May 24

Depart U.S. to Ljubljana (LJU), Slovenia

Saturday, May 25 (D)

Arrive in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Transfers to Hotel Cubo provided. Spend the afternoon at leisure or join the group for some afternoon photography. We’ll meet up tonight for our group welcome dinner at the elegant STRELEC Restaurant to get to know each other and discuss the following days. Overnight Hotel Cubo

Sunday, May 26 (B, D)

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its dynamic history dates back five millennia. We’ll spend today wandering the enchanting streets of this old city, capturing the baroque churches, diverse architecture, and of course, the castle. We’ll get a chance to try our hand at street photography while getting candid portraits along the cafe-strewn riverbanks and at the city’s bustling marketplace. Overnight Hotel Cubo

Monday, May 27 (B, L, D)

Today we’ll head northeast and make our way to wine country. Along the way we’ll stop in the charming medieval town of Ptuj, the oldest in Slovenia. In the afternoon, we’ll arrive in Jeruzalem. After we check into our hotel, we’ll spend the rest of the day photographing the beautiful lines and curves the lush green hills and vineyards create, ranked by many among the most exquisite landscapes in the world. This area of Slovenia is also famous for the white wines produced in the local Ljutomer-Ormož hills. Overnight Dvorec Jeruzalem

Tuesday, May 28 (B, L, D)

Enjoy this area for a full day, starting by capturing sunrise with possible mists hovering over glowing vineyards. Today we’ll have a chance to experience the hidden gems of Slovenia that most tourists don’t get to see. Throughout the day, we’ll taste some of the best food and wine of this welcoming region, all organic and locally grown, ending the day with a hearty dinner and a glass of the finest wine. Overnight Dvorec Jeruzalem

Wednesday, May 29 (B, D)

After breakfast and a morning shoot, our route will take us to the less explored but very scenic Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Upon arrival in Logarska valley, we’ll get settled into our hotel. This evening we’ll drive through this enchanting country and stop to photograph from various scenic viewpoints. Fine dining at the hotel for dinner tonight. Overnight Hotel Plesnik

Thursday, May 30 (B, L, D)

We’ll seize the day and fully explore Logarska valley. Late May is the best time to visit here due to the abundance of colorful wildflowers and sunlight perfectly hitting the north side of the mountains. Take a hike (optional) to Rinka Falls, the second highest waterfall (and one of the most beautiful) in all of Slovenia. Or wander and explore the small mountain streams that flow through the valley. An afternoon mountain cruise will take us to picturesque views overlooking the highest peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Overnight Hotel Plesnik

Friday, May 31 (B, L, D)

Today after breakfast, we’ll leave Logarska and make our way south. Our first stop puts us in the Karst area of Slovenia, home to beautiful stone villages and the world-famous Lipizzan horses. We may get a chance to visit the fascinating UNESCO Karst caves, formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks, hence the topographical name karst.

Our final destination this day is Piran, a jewel situated at the tip of the Piran peninsula on the Adriatic coast. Piran is labeled as “one of the most photogenic cities in the Mediterranean” due to its charm, rich history, and culture. Overnight Hotel Piran

Saturday, June 1 (B, L, D)

A full day to explore beautiful Piran. We’ll start early, capturing sunrise at the old harbor, an amazing way to start the day. Wander the city to capture different views. This is a great area for landscape photography! Visit the 50-meter bell tower at St. George’s Church. Capture tonight’s sunset from the city walls or the rooftop of our hotel. Overnight Hotel Piran

Sunday, June 2 (B, L, D)

After breakfast, our route will take us through the scenic Sočariver valley and over the Vršič Pass, the highest mountain pass in the Slovenian Alps. We’ll stop along the way to absorb and photograph the incredible views the pass offers. The road, previously known as Ruska cesta or “Russian Road,” was built during World War I for military purposes and renamed to Vršič Pass in 2006 to honor the prisoners of war who built it. Late in the day, we arrive at Lake Bled, the most picturesque place in all of Slovenia. Here we will spend the last couple of days. Overnight at Rikli Balance Hotel

Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4 (2B, 1L, 2D)

We’ll spend two full days exploring the beautiful Gorenjska region, where peaks of the Julian and Kamnik-Savinja Alps decorate the skyline. Start the days off with a sunrise shoot on the shores of captivating Lake Bled. We’ll make our way to the cliff tops near Bled Castle to photograph stunning panoramic views of the lake and its legendary island featuring a quaint 17th-century baroque church. We’ll visit Vintgar gorge, a ravine with radiant blue-green waters, a great place to experiment with long exposures and photographing fast-flowing water. Slovenia’s largest glacial lake awaits us, Lake Bohinj, set among the peaks of the Julian Alps. Nature lovers will enjoy this serene paradise and its picture-perfect reflections on the glass-like water. We’ll be sure to take in the local culture, the rural life in these picturesque villages, including the landmark hayracks of Slovenia. Cap off the evenings with a Lake Bled sunset shoot. Overnight Rikli Balance Hotel

Wednesday, June 5 (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport as a group for our return flights home.