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Trade Ljubljana’s cobbled quiet for a full day east to Maribor and Ptuj—city tours, optional tastings and a close look at Slovenia’s winemaking roots. This private trip pairs personal guide time with flexible stops at castles, cellars and the Old Vine.
Trade Ljubljana’s cobbled quiet for a full day east to Maribor and Ptuj—city tours, optional tastings and a close look at Slovenia’s winemaking roots. This private trip pairs personal guide time with flexible stops at castles, cellars and the Old Vine.
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Operated by Roundabout Travel · Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
You step out of Ljubljana’s calm morning and the road unfurls toward the eastern lowlands: vineyards easing into terraced slopes, the Drava River cutting a bright line across the fields. By midmorning the guide pulls into Maribor, Slovenia’s second city, where narrow streets, a compact medieval core and the iconic Old Vine—a grapevine recorded as the world’s oldest—anchor the visit.
moderate.
10–11 hours.
Suitable for travelers with a reasonable level of fitness who can handle several short walks, stairs at viewpoints and a full day in a vehicle.
Tastings listed in the itinerary are optional and not always included—expect to pay on-site if you choose to participate.
This private trip departs from Ljubljana with hotel pickup and returns there at the end of the day.
Children are welcome, but wine tastings are for guests 18+; there are short walks and some stairs that families should consider.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time; cancellations within 24 hours are not refundable.
Ptuj is one of Slovenia’s oldest towns with Roman-era roots; Maribor grew as a medieval trade center and is home to the Old Vine, a centuries-old grapevine.
Support sustainable wine tourism by buying from local producers, staying on marked paths near vineyards, and minimizing single-use plastics.
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