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Culinary Adventure in Slovenia

May 1–8, 2010 • September 18-25, 2010

Lake Bled Castle, Slovenia

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Fresh from the garden…and the forest, is the theme of our new culinary tour to Slovenia. Starting this September, a small group of food and wine enthusiasts will be able to participate in a weeklong tour of one of Europe’s newest hot spots. Slovenia, nestled between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia, has been getting a lot of attention lately from savvy travelers. With its medieval villages, storybook castles, cosmopolitan cities, and lush green forest, there’s something for everyone.

Slovenia’s rich culinary history has its roots firmly planted in both Italian and Austrian fare. The cooking portion of the tour will focus on organic farm (and forest) to table cuisine with an emphasis on seasonality and sustainability. After a few days in the picturesque capital of Ljubljana, the group will move on to the Krka Valley with its rolling hills, charming villages and farmhouses.
At the Novak Lodge, the group will work with the freshest ingredients available--from the river, the forest and backyard garden. In addition to the cooking classes there will be plenty of time for day trips to nearby towns, castles, and vineyards, before returning to the warm hearth and comfort of the lodge in the evening.

Dobrodosli!
Settle in at the Antiq hotel after arriving to Ljubljana. We will meet for cocktails and introductions in the cozy lounge, before heading out to a traditional Slovenian meal at one of the city’s best restaurants.

day 2: Italian Culinary Tour

We’ll start the day off with a guided walking tour of Ljubljana with its dazzling hilltop castle and emerald green river, followed by a free afternoon to enjoy the shops and sidewalk cafes. We’ll gather again in the evening for dinner of local specialties.

day 3: Italian Culinary Tour

Today we'll venture out of the city and head north toward the scenic Julian Alps. Our first stop, Skopia Loka, is one of Slovenia’s best-preserved medieval towns. After walking the narrow, cobblestone streets, we’ll head to Tabor restaurant and enjoy a seafood lunch fresh from the Adriatic. Then we’ll continue on to scenic Lake Bled with a tour of its castle and famous pastry shops.

Predjama castle, romantically nestled into a hillside, is our first stop on the way to Slovenia’s most famous wine region. Afterwards we’ll tour nearby Postojna cave, one of the largest in the world. We’ll lunch at a local restaurant, before heading to Nova Gorica and a wine tasting at a one of the country’s most famous vineyards.

day 5: Italian Culinary Tour

Today we’ll head to the Krka Valley for our stay at the Novak Lodge . Along the way we’ll stop at Sticna Abbey, the oldest monastery in the country, before heading to Otecec castle for lunch. After settling in at the lodge, we’ll have a short cooking class and wine tasting with dinner.

day 6: Italian Culinary Tour

We’ll begin our day with a mushroom hunt in the forest. Then gather in the kitchen to make the fruits of our labor into an inviting meal. The afternoon will be full of optional activities: hiking, touring local villages, visiting the nearby spa or relaxing around the lodge. Dinner.

day 7: Italian Culinary Tour

Today we’ll explore the Eastern part of Slovenia with a visit to Brezice and it’s fabled castle. We’ll have a rustic country lunch in the nearby town of Kostanjevica na Krki, before heading to Pleterje Monastary and its 19th century village museum. Our farewell dinner will feature fresh trout from the Krka river, accompanied by regional white wines, aperitifs and traditional music.

day 7: Italian Culinary Tour

After a final breakfast together, return to either Ljubljana airport or train station.

Pricing For Our 2008 Slovenia Culinary Tour*:
Double occupancy $2950, private bath
Single supplement $300

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*included in the price are 7 nights accommodations with breakfast, all ground transportation after arriving at Ljubljana airport or train station, all group activities, cooking classes and demonstrations, as well as all the meals listed in the itinerary

A $1000 deposit is needed to secure your place in our Culinary Adventure in Slovenia. Since the number of participants is limited and accommodations vary, early registration is advised. The balance of the tour is due 60 days prior to departure. If not received by that time, CULINARY ADVENTURES OF MEXICO reserves the right to treat the reservation as cancelled.
**itinerary subject to change depending on local festivals and markets.

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