Italy & Slovenia Walk (Ancient Trails in Wine Country & The Julian Alps) 6D5N, Fully Guided

From A$7,250.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Unlock new channels of satisfaction basking in the glamour of two breathtaking countries; Italy and Slovenia on this 6 day walking adventure from ancient trails in wine country to the breathtkaing Julian Alps. Traverse remarkable sceneries, taste incredible wine and pasta, experience mountain life and immerse into its cultures.

Your adventure begins in Venice and with a scenic shuttle to hike the Alpe Adria trail. Journey to the Collio wine region, indulge in wine tasting and descend into a WW1 military bunker. Depart to Slovenia to visit the Kobarid WW1 museum and the Triglav National Park. Board a ferry to hike around the Bohinj or to Mostnica Gorge through an alpine stream to picture turquoise waters flowing out of dramatic rocks. Venture along Lake Bled to soak in charming views of ...

Trip Highlights

  • Retreat into the past with a descent into a WW1 military bunker
  • Discover the magnificence of Italy's wine region, and be stunned by imposing snowy peaks.
  • Savour delectable dishes further exposing you to the grandeur of two European countries
  • Walk in comfort with two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio
  • Go on a panoramic train ride into the breathtaking Triglav National Park
  • Enjoy a ferry across the enchanting glacier-fed Lake Bohinj
  • Rest and relax in spectacular accommodations where scintillating natural views and relaxing amenities abound
  • Learn the art of beekeeping and taste fresh, sweet honey at a family-owned farm
  • Succumb to the bewildering history of Radovljica, housing one of Slovenia’s best-preserved mediaeval town centres
  • Experience the freedom to enjoy the best of this region at your own pace with multiple walking options to choose from each day accommodating varied activities

What's Included

  • 5 nights accommodation in comfortable hotels on a twin share basis
  • Luggage and airport transfer
  • Meals: 6x Breakfast, 5x Lunch, 5x Dinner
  • Professional guiding: two support vans, 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Comprehensive travel planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants

Itinerary

DAY 1 WELCOME TO ITALY; WALK THE ALPE ADRIA & WINE TASTING
Castello di Spessa, Friuli
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 JOURNEY TO SLOVENIA: VISIT A WAR MUSEUM & TRAIN TO TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK
Hotel Bohinj, Ribčev Laz
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 FERRY ACROSS LAKE BOHINJ TO UKANC
Hotel Bohinj, Ribčev Laz
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 EXPLORE LAKE BLED AND TRAVEL TO RADOVLJICA
Vila Planinka Boutique Hotel, Jezersko
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 HIKE THE KAMNIK ALPS TRAIL AND JERSERKO VALLEY
Villa Planinka Boutique Hotel, Jezersko
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 ONE LAST HIKING ADVENTURE OR YOGA SESSIOM BEFORE DEPARTURE
None
Breakfast

Dates & Prices

Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is avaialble on request.

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How To Get There

- The departure point is Venice, Italy

- The finish point is Ljubljana, Slovenia

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Venice. The nearest major airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport and has international and domestic flights which is 14 km from the center of Venice.

Weather & Climate

In the lower elevations of Slovenia and Italy, the temperatures during the summer months are pleasant and warm; by October, things cool down by 10–15 degrees. Most days you'll be comfortable hiking in a short-sleeved jersey or synthetic T-shirt. (When you head out in the morning, you might want to wear a lightweight jacket or vest.) Keep in mind that rain is possible year-round, so come prepared with quality breathable rain gear that can be worn while hiking. Italian wine country can be very hot during the summer months. At the higher elevations in the Julian Alps, temperatures will be significantly colder in the morning and evening so you'll want to dress warmly. Your trip will be much more enjoyable if you're prepared for all types of weather.

Hiking Level

The routes on this trip are rated Levels 2-4.

Level 1, 2-5 hours, 3-8km (2-5 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 244m (800 ft)

Level 2, 2-4 hours, 6-11km (4-7 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 396m (1300 ft)

Level 3, 3-5 hours, 8-14km (5-9 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 610m (2000 ft)

Level 4, 4-6 hours, 10-18km(6-11 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 914m (3000 ft)

Level 5, 5-7 hours, 11-21+ km (7-13+ miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1219m (4000+ ft)

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
In the genuine spirit of expedition travel, we encourage exploration and adventure offering flexibility in challenging environments. This itinerary is only a guide and is subject to change due to weather, sea and other conditions beyond our control.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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