What to do and see in Upper Carniola Region, Slovenia: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

May 17, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Discover the best top things to do in Upper Carniola Region, Slovenia including Wine Routes of Jeruzalem Slovenia Small-Group Tour from Ljubljana or Maribor, Lunch or Dinner trip to a typical Slovenian restaurant, 2 wine tastings in Ptuj and SI "grand cru" cellar - departure from Ljubljana, Wine expedition to Vipava and Goriska Brda - small group - trip from Ljubljana, Maribor Exclusive Wine Tour, Chocolate and premium wines of Slovenia - from Ljubljana, Slovenian wine tasting at Hotel Triglav Bled's wine cellar, Wine And Food Pairing Tour To Brda Region, Top Ljubljana foods | Private tour, 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled.
Restaurants in Upper Carniola Region

1. Wine Routes of Jeruzalem Slovenia Small-Group Tour from Ljubljana or Maribor

LB&T Vegov Hram
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Treat yourself to a trip to the wine region of Jeruzalem and enjoy the experience of tasting exquisite local wines and culinary delights. We will start the trip from the pretty town of Ljutomer which is in Prlekija region and circle stunning hillsides of the Jeruzalem Gorice region, otherwise known as Heaven on Earth. This name comes from having an amazing combination of quality wine, food, landscape and local people. The tour closes with a fascinating visit to a pumpkin oil farm.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Food tasting, Lunch, Wine tasting, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Drinks

Reviewed By vegovhr

Best food, best landscape and swimming in the lake at the end of the cycling tour. Relaxing atmosphere, I recommend it.

2. Lunch or Dinner trip to a typical Slovenian restaurant

LB&T Vegov Hram
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Treat yourself to a meal of traditional Slovenian dishes at a typical gostilna–style restaurant in the countryside near Ljubljana. Join a 3-4 hour trip including transfer to and from the restaurant.

Inclusions: 4-course lunch or dinner, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Dinner

Exclusions: Drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By vegovhr

Best food, best landscape and swimming in the lake at the end of the cycling tour. Relaxing atmosphere, I recommend it.

3. 2 wine tastings in Ptuj and SI "grand cru" cellar - departure from Ljubljana

Mini Cafe Golf, Celovška cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Enjoy Slovenia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

The Premium Styria wine tasting tour features 3 excellent wineries of different sizes. Wine tasting tour starts in Ptuj, the oldest documented town in Slovenia and it finishes on the porch overlooking the old Carthusian vineyards and tasting one of the best Slovenian Pinot Gris. The wine and wine cellars in Styria are perfect getaway for romantic souls who like to enjoy premium wines. 

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, 2 Wine tastings, Cold cuts by each wine tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle OR Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By maccastravel

We recently had the pleasure of joining a Chocolate and premium wines tour of Slovenia as a present for my wife’s 30th birthday. We had the most amazing time. Our guide Mojca was a lovely person. Friendly and knowledgeable she helped make the day extra special. We visited 2 local wine makers and not only were the wines absolutely delicious, the winemakers themselves were full of personality and their knowledge of wine is incredible. Being a private tour was great as it allowed us to get that personal touch that you can only have on a private tour. Oh I forgot to mention the homemade chocolates and gorgeous meats and cheeses we had as well. Is a day that we will never forget. Thank you so much Mojca, we hope to see you one day again soon. Kind regards, Macca and Katie

4. Wine expedition to Vipava and Goriska Brda - small group - trip from Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Upper Carniola Region Roundabout Travel
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

The wine world knows Slovenia as a small but diverse wine country. WineXpedition tour combines professional guides specialised in wine, curated wineries and visits to charming stone-built villages in the most prominent 2 wine districts: the Vipava Valley and the Goriška Brda. Autochthonous wines such as zelen, pinela, rebula and barbera will be tasted besides renowned global varieties. 

Inclusions: professional English speaking guide, comfortable transport, all traffic related costs, organization, one wine tasting

Exclusions: Two winery guided tours with wine tasting (4 samples at each stop), meals, personal expenses

Reviewed By jellybiens

I spent the day travelling around with my guide Michelle, and she made the whole experience something I will never forget. She took me to see many different sites from Lake Bohinj to Waterfall Savica to Lake Bled. However the main stops on the way were not all there was to see, it was as much about the journey as it was the destinations. Slovenia has some incredible sites to behold and the scenary all throughout the day left me blown away. Driving through the deepest vallies and up the tallest mountains, it was a real adventure the whole way. Due to the time of year and current events, we basically had every spot to ourselves without the hussle and bussle of noisy tourist spots and the benefit of this was how peaceful everything was. Michelle is an incredibly friendly and kind person, full of knowledge and experience of Slovenia that she shares with you in an enthusastic and engaging way, she is perfect company for the trip. This is an amazing day out which I highly reccomend to anyone visiting Slovenia. I will absolutely be coming back to stay at Lake Bohinj next year for a relaxing camping holiday. Thank you Michelle for touring me around Slovenia during my stay here. It has been one of the best ( or even, the best ) experience I have had travelling over the past few years.

5. Maribor Exclusive Wine Tour

hiLuka Tours
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

This is an exclusive, one of a kind wine tour just for you and your family/friend. There must be a minimum of two people for the tour. We cannot afford to take a single person on the tour because of the costs associated with driving you to Maribor and back, paying the wine makers for the wines etc. Sitting in vineyards, visiting cellars, sipping wine and enjoying nature is what you can expect from this tour. I will not lecture you about the wine, I will let you experience it. Touch it, smell it, drink it, learn about it and most importantly ENJOY it. We will pick you up at your hotel, airbnb, or a camping ground. We will then drive to Maribor about hour and a half visit the the wine region of Maribor. This is one of a kind experience where, you get to see true wine cellars. We promise you will have a true wine experience and truly be a part of the experience of wine. We will drink about 6 or more wines. Afterwards we will drive you back to where we picked you up.

Inclusions: NOTE: Our tour includes up to a maximum of 7 wines for free. If you would like to taste any more wine then the price is about 2-3 euros per glass of wine., Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

6. Chocolate and premium wines of Slovenia - from Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Upper Carniola Region Enjoy Slovenia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

The Chocolate and Premium wine tour features two winery visit. At the first wine cellar we will pair wine and chocolate and delight our senses with indigenous and international varietals of wine as well as chocolate and sparkling wine.  At the second wine cellar we will have a walk among premium wines, matured in special wine cellar drugged in the the million-years old quartz sand. From the fresh to the mature wines with exceptional winemaker.  Meet the winemakers in their wine cellars while tasting excellent wines and enjoying cold cuts of local delicacies. During the tour you will taste minimum of 12 wines. 

Inclusions: Two wine cellar visits, Two guided wine tastings with winemakers, Tasting of min 6 wines at each wine cellar (min 12 wines together), Refreshment: cold cuts of local delicacies at each wine cellar, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Private tour or Small-group tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Transport by private vehicle (if 2 - 3 pax), All taxes, fees and handling charges, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Personal contact with wine makers

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By stevewR5513UG

Our group (7) thoroughly enjoyed our private well organized first time tour of Slovenia. Too many nice things to say about our guide. She provided a wealth of knowledge about the country, the wines, history and culture. Visiting with some of her personal friends running family vineyards was truly very special. All the advanced planning allowed us to stay at some particularly picturesque and hospitable small lodges and family run places. Float trip inside the caves, hikes in the mountains, nature walks, power assisted biking up and down a mountain, all helped to compliment our frequent stops at special wineries and restaurants. The country was the cleanest we saw and the people the friendliest in our 7 country European vacation. We highly recommend our guide and her coordinated planning of our tour. We will always have wonderful memories of this visit and the friends we made.

7. Slovenian wine tasting at Hotel Triglav Bled's wine cellar

Hotel Triglav l.l.c. Bled, Kolodvorska cesta 33, 4260 Bled, Slovenia Hotel Triglav Bled
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

If you are a lover of wine, visiting us is simply a must. At the Slovenian wine tasting in Hotel Triglav’s own wine cellar with a wide assortment of over 200 Slovenian wines you get to try wines from all over the country. We offer 3 different tastings each week: P i n o t N o i r on Thursdays, R e b u l a on Fridays & S l o v e n i a n W i n e on Saturdays. Guided wine tasting will open new dimensions to your wine knowledge. You will get to hear many stories and learn how the wines pair with food. Five glasses of top wines will come accompanied by different local snacks. Sommelier Danijel Galjot and his team will be leading you through the systematized tasting with their never ending passion and mastery of wines. Let them know about your favorite foreign wine and you will be served the most similar Slovenian version. Book your ticket to Slovenian wine world & lets celebrate and appreciate wine together.

Inclusions: Minimum 5 glasses of top quality Slovenian wine, Delicious local snacks, Guided tasting by WSET sommelier, Best views of Lake Bled from boutique Hotel Triglav Bled

Exclusions:

Reviewed By D2E098

The hotel is located on the "uncommercialised" side of the lake, offering a more relaxing experience. Such a beautiful little hotel with a warm welcome. The corridors are quirky and fun! Views from the attic bedroom window are amazing. Next to Lake Bled! Cosy little pub on the same road offering an authentic drinking experience. Would definitely return! Breakfast & sauna / pool included. Peaceful and unique ❤️

8. Wine And Food Pairing Tour To Brda Region

Krakovski nasip 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia CityConcierge Slovenia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Trip to vivid Slovene countryside and visit to award-winning vineyard estates of Goriska Brda. Finest wine and food pairing experience. Stop at impressive Renaissance fortification Predjama Castle. Passage through the idyllic Brda villages and landscapes of Italian Collio.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Wine and Food (5-7 wine tasting accompanied with delicious authentic goodies), Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Predjama castle ticket (optional – 15 eur), Lunch and other personal expenses

Reviewed By Everet69

We were 6 friends on our trip to Slovenia, only one weekend and wanted to sea as much as possible during this time, so we asked the City Concierge to make us some suggestions what to do and see, to make the most out of our short stay. They suggested us to join this tour the first day, and the second day we went all together to the Slovenian seaside. We had so much fun, at the end we visited Lake Bled, Postojna cave, Predjama castle, Piran, had a coffe in Trieste, Italy then joined Istrian olive oil tasting, tried some local goodies, went for Truffule hunting and tased some really great and amazing local wines. For us this was just amazing 2 days in Slovenia, the guys from the agency made us feel so welcome everywhere we went. They really did their best to make these 2 days unforgatable for us and we were so happy that we chose them to host us during our stay… We are already planning our Balkan tour together in Spring..can't wait..

9. Top Ljubljana foods | Private tour

Roundabout Travel
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

You may not be able to name any Slovenian dishes before this 4-hour walking tour, but by the end, you’ll be well informed and full. This isn’t, however, just a food tour. Sample up to nine traditional dishes, washed down with up to four Slovenian wines, while your guide regales your group with Slovenian history and points out masterful architectural creations along the way. With your tummy full and armed with knowledge of local traditions, cuisine and history, you will definitely know where to go next and where to eat next. “Dober tek!”

Inclusions: Food tasting, Professional private local guide, Wine tasting, Meeting point at your accommodation (if centrally located)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses

Reviewed By jellybiens

I spent the day travelling around with my guide Michelle, and she made the whole experience something I will never forget. She took me to see many different sites from Lake Bohinj to Waterfall Savica to Lake Bled. However the main stops on the way were not all there was to see, it was as much about the journey as it was the destinations. Slovenia has some incredible sites to behold and the scenary all throughout the day left me blown away. Driving through the deepest vallies and up the tallest mountains, it was a real adventure the whole way. Due to the time of year and current events, we basically had every spot to ourselves without the hussle and bussle of noisy tourist spots and the benefit of this was how peaceful everything was. Michelle is an incredibly friendly and kind person, full of knowledge and experience of Slovenia that she shares with you in an enthusastic and engaging way, she is perfect company for the trip. This is an amazing day out which I highly reccomend to anyone visiting Slovenia. I will absolutely be coming back to stay at Lake Bohinj next year for a relaxing camping holiday. Thank you Michelle for touring me around Slovenia during my stay here. It has been one of the best ( or even, the best ) experience I have had travelling over the past few years.

10. 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled

Wine Tasting Bled - Slovenian Wine ????, Riklijeva cesta 9, 4260 Bled, Slovenia Wine Tasting Bled
Excellent
94%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.9 based on 131 reviews

Taste 7 of the finest wines from different wine regions of Slovenia and learn must-know wine facts from an expert in a 100-year old cellar in Bled. During this fun and interactive 2-hour wine experience, listen to fun stories, play games and solve challenges. Snacks are included.

Inclusions: 7 top Slovenian wine tastings, Delicious appetizers, Local wine expert, Certificate for becoming an ambassador of Slovenian wines, Souvenir, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By axltope

We had a wonderful time , we were just the two of us and Boris, who was very friendly and knowledgable about the world of wine, particularly the Slovenian wines. We recommend absolutely the experience to the wine lovers.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.