Depart Trieste and journey to the capital of Slovenia to take a guided tour of Ljubljana. Learn more about its cultural, economic and political history as you explore the ancient and modern architecture of the old town center. Discover monuments by the architect Jože Plečnik and hear how he played an important part in Ljubljana’s most famous bridges, town squares and parks. Admire attractions such as the Town Hall, stone lamps of the Triple Bridge and the Cobblers’ Bridge that connects 2 parts of the city's medieval heart. Marvel at Ljubljana Cathedral, the Baroque Robba Fountain and buildings of the central Prešeren Square.  Continue to the Alpine town of Bled and get back to nature on the lake that surrounds Bled Island. See the Gothic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and go for a walk around the lake. Gaze in awe at Bled Castle, built on a precipice above the lake, and enjoy a delicious vanilla and custard cream cake called kremšnita.

Hidden in a corner of north-eastern Italy overlooking the Gulf of Trieste, find the old villages of Contovello and Prosecco for the chance to learn about the origins of Prosecco wine.  Start with a walking tour with your experienced local host through the narrow streets and hidden passages in the historic village of Contovello, once home to a castle with a tower overlooking the city of Trieste and its gulf. Visit a vineyard, walking down the ancient green terraced vineyards overlooking the sea, a unique feature of this incredible land and an example of heroic agriculture. As you stop for a break to enjoy the views and the crisp fresh air coming from the sea, have the chance to taste boards of farmhouse-sourced regional homemade cheese, cured meats and local delicacies, including a selection of traditional sparkling wines.

Spectacular guided tour with a marked naturalistic and historical character; we will cross the Duino Cliffs Nature Reserve to approach, after 2 km of path, the village of Duino and its wonderful Castle. The scenic walk runs along the northern end of the Adriatic Sea within the Duino Cliffs Nature Reserve; from a naturalistic point of view, it offers the possibility of closely observing the phenomenon of karst being able to enjoy the constant contribution of the sea. We will then continue the visit (ticket included) with the Castle park to conclude the visit with its interiors, between history, traditions and legends related to the Princes and Princesses who lived in these rooms hosting composers, emperors and poets. You will be dazzled by the extraordinary panoramas of the gulf that we can admire from its ramparts!