This Maribor and Ptuj day trip from Ljubljana takes you to the east of Slovenia in one day: Maribor, a wine cellar on the Jeruzalem wine road, and the town of Ptuj with its castle. It’s a private tour, so only your group comes along. It suits travelers who want to see a part of the country many first-time visitors skip, with some wine in the middle of the day.
The drive from Ljubljana to Maribor takes about 90 minutes. Maribor is Slovenia’s second largest city and the capital of the traditional region of Lower Styria, set on the Drava river. You walk through the old town and Lent, the riverside district where the oldest vine in the world grows on the front of a house. After that you get free time for lunch or to look around on your own.
Next, the route follows the wine road toward Jeruzalem, a village known for its hillside vineyards. You stop at a local wine cellar and taste wines made in the area. The wine tasting is included.
Ptuj is the oldest town in Slovenia. You see the town and go up to the castle on the hill above it. Entry to Ptuj Castle is included. From Ptuj, you head back and reach Ljubljana in the late afternoon.
One past traveler mentions a patient, knowledgeable guide who took them to the sites they wanted to see and was quick to respond to their requests.
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The tour starts from Ljubljana. The road to Maribor takes about 90 minutes. We will first visit the old town city centre and Lent, where the fameous oldest vine in the words is located. Some free time for individual activities, lunch or visits will be given.
The tour will proceed through the wine road in direction Jeruzalem. We will stop in one of the local wine cellars and taste some local wines.
We will visit Ptuj, the oldest town in Slovenia and the castle above the city. Return to Ljubljana in the late afternoon.
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We had a great experience with Karin touring Ptuj, Maribor, and wine testing. Karin was very patient and took us to all the sites we want to see. She was pleasant and responsive to our requests. She’s great to lead tours of beautiful places like those and very knowledgeable.
Yes. The wine cellar is one stop out of three. Most of the day is spent in Maribor and Ptuj, with the old towns, the Old Vine in Lent and Ptuj Castle.
Food isn’t included. You get free time in Maribor, which is the best moment to have lunch before the wine tasting.
Yes. The tour is stroller accessible and infant seats are available. It’s not wheelchair accessible.
The tour needs good weather. If it’s canceled because of poor weather, you’re offered a different date or a full refund.
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