Ljubljana & Postojna Cave

OVERVIEW

Enjoy an enlightening walk-through Slovenia’s capital of Ljubljana as a prelude to lunch and ride an electric train through the eerie subterranean world in Postojna Cave. The train will take you through voluminous underground chambers and past all sorts of bizarrely shaped and colored stalagmites and stalactites. You may even see graffiti dating to the 13th century. You will then literally follow in the footsteps of royalty and Mozart, just a few of the illustrious visitors that have beheld the geological wonders while walking through Postojna Cave. A leisurely guided stroll through the pedestrian-only streets of Old Town will present Ljubljana’s many charms, which include Baroque, Roman and medieval architecture. After a traditional Slovenian lunch, you will be free to further explore the petite capital. Highlights include Robba Fountain and the twin-towered Church of St. Nicholas. Be sure to notice Ljubljana Castle, which has loomed over the city for centuries.

HIGHLIGHTS

• View the geological wonders of Postojna Cave from the comfort of a train and by walking.
• Hear compelling commentary about the cave’s history and the luminaries that have visited.
• Gain an understanding of the unusual creatures that live in this subterranean world.
• Follow the guide through Ljubljana’s atmospheric Old Town before dining.
• Enjoy free time in Ljubljana to shop and explore on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.