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Join a truffle hunter and a trained dog to search for black and white truffles in an Istria forest on a small-group tour that also includes truffle tastings, a cooking demonstration, and glasses of Istrian wine. It’s a glimpse of a world that’s often secretive—most truffle hunters search alone—and the chance to try what might be the freshest truffles of your life.

This trip from Koper is a perfect fusion of wine and idyllic scenery. Instead of worrying about booking a taxi, benefit from having transfers included. Set off from Koper and head to the pretty village of Marezige, which is known for its wine fountain. Relax and enjoy the novelty of being able to try local wines from the fountain and admire the stunning views of the Adriatic Sea and vineyards.

We’ll leisurely cruise along rural roads, touring vineyards and small villages. Stopping along the way I’ll share some interesting tales of the valley as we discover Slovenia’s biggest mystery! When reaching the medieval town of Vipavski Križ, we’ll stop for a good reason... It’s time to learn about the secret wine that fascinated the Roman Emperor! To join this experience you don`t have to be in good physical shape. Very basic fitness is enough but you need some skill to ride a bicycle! If you have special dietary requirements please let us know.

You will visit our underground wine cellar where you will learn about what makes us special, and then you will try a collection of our top-quality wines!

Get your adrenaline pumping with this Parenzana biking adventure from Koper. One of the most historic biking trails in Europe, the Parenzana trail symbolizes friendship and includes eight preserved tunnels. Your exciting ride will take you through two of them, along with visits to the seashore, vineyards, olive plantations and other stunning sites. In the seaside town of Izola your’ll get to visit a salt evaporation site and then get a chance to feast on delicious local food and wine. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the best of the Slovenian countryside.

Explore Slovenia’s green capital of Ljubljana, and the picturesque beauty of Lake Bled on this small-group shore excursion. Take the stress out of figuring out public transport by having a convenient pickup and drop-off included. Rather than having a strict itinerary, you’ll have roughly two hours of free time to explore Ljubljana independently. You’ll then be taken to Lake Bled and have time to explore the area’s outdoor beauty at your own pace.

This group excursion is ideal for travelers with limited time in Slovenia. You won’t have to worry about the trip being overcrowded. Take the stress out of planning transport by having round-trip transport from the cruise ship terminal or Koper hotels provided. Explore Postojna Cave with a guide, so you won’t get lost, and then visit the picturesque Predjama Castle.

Explore one of the most intriguing cave systems in the world with a Postojna Cave tour from Koper. You’ll be transported into the heart of the cave by train making this tour accessible for all ages and types of travelers. Once inside, you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour though the stunning passageways and chambers flanked by spectacularly carved stalactite and stalagmite formations. On the way back to Koper, you’ll visit the Renaissance fortress of Predjama Castle carved dramatically into the mouth of a cave.

Taste world-class Istrian olive oils, local Croatian wine and liquors, and the intoxicating white truffle on a guided food tasting tour from Koper. You’ll dive deep into Istria’s vibrant food and wine culture by visiting three Istrian villages sampling local culinary delights alone the way. This tour gives you the opportunity to sample more flavors than you could on a day exploring on your own.  

This 5-hour outing pairs a walking tour of Piran’s historic center with multiple food and wine tastings. See well-known attractions like Tartini Square, St. George Cathedral, and the Venetian House while visiting lesser-known sights like the Minorite Monastery in the hills above town. This half-day experience is longer than most walking tours, giving travelers enough time for three food and wine stops—and one for coffee.

Hop on a bike for a tour of the Vipava Valley, and discover the region on two wheels. This small-group excursion, led by a local guide, lets you get your exercise fix along with a wine-and-food tasting at the Petric Winery. You’ll also discover the impressive scenery that abounds on a route around the River Vipava and through Vipavski Križ town.

Join us on the next Fonda Fish Garden boat trip on Slovenia's Adriatic coast (in the gulf of Piran, close to Portoroz) with fish, wine and olive oil tasting. An unforgetable day for nature lovers, food lovers and those who want to explore honest local food and wine in Slovenian Istria. Our delicious story will be told in the natural reserve where the FONDA FISH GARDEN is situated and your adventure will be finished with a bite of raw Fonda Sea Bass, a pinch of Piran fleur de sel, a splash of Istrian olive oil and a glass of Malvasia wine.

Step back in time to the age of princes and princesses on this full-day tour from Koper to wine country. With a small group, visit a winery, the village of Hrastovlje, and take a tour of Predjama Castle to hear stories of the Slovenian “Robin Hood." While you explore, learn about the history of Slovenia and its wine-making traditions.

Learn what goes into preparing seafood the Mediterranean way with this private cooking workshop in Portorož. This class takes place at Fonda Fish Garden and focuses on the skills and techniques used to cook fish and seafood authentic to the region. Items on the menu can include fish soup, seafood pasta, and seabass, all of which you’ll both cook and then later eat.

Experience a modern twist on wine tasting with a scenic journey to Slovenia’s first “wine fountain.” Depart from Portoroz and enjoy a scenic drive to Marezige. This village is renowned for “refoscco” wine and here you receive a glass and three tasting tokens at the fountain, allowing you to sample selected wines. After the tasting, the bus takes you back to Portoroz.

- The largest settlement of Piran municipality is Lucija. Here we will discover more picturesque surroundings. - We will take a walk by the sunny olive groove that spread over Lucan hill, where our sight will reach over peninsula Seča all the way to Sečovlje salt-pans. At the summons, we can also see the beauty of Croatian North Istria region. - After the hike, we won't leave you thirsty nor hungry. You’ll receive a complimentary bottle of water (0,5)l and enjoy our Istrian breakfast in the lovely meadow, followed by a short quiz about Istrian cuisine. - All for 22€.

Combine horseback riding with the option of visiting an Istrian winery on this small-group tour in the Slovenian Littoral region. Travel out into the countryside for a horseback riding lesson before going for a ride. Afterwards, you have the option of a guided visit through a local wine estate, followed by lunch there. Participants must weigh under 220 lbs (110 kg) and be at least 14 years old.

Wine & Bike Half Day Tour in the vineyards of Istria! Escape from the ordinary and discover the hidden treasures at the pace of a bike ride. Peddle off the beaten track among vineyards, visit picturesque villages and immerse yourself in Istria wine traditions. Whether you are cyclists with a little practice or just on a vacation or on a trip, this tour is for you. Discover the famous vineyards of Istria by bicycle! If you like cycling, discovering natural beauty, and gourmet delicacies, join us on our spectacular Wine & Bike Half Day Tour.

Riding an e-bike comfortably along beautiful Vipava river and sticking to the roads less traveled, you’ll discover the rich history and vivid landscape of this amazing wine county. Tasting the best ice cream in “Little Venice”, searching for Napoleon’s lost cannonball, and unlocking the mystery of king Theodosis – there’s much to take in on The River Trail E-bike tour! We’ll visit medieval remains of Roman fortress and continue our tour along the river. Our first stop is in the charming town of Vipava, also called a “Little Venice”. It’s a perfect time for ice cream, the best in the valley. Crossing Napoleons bridge starts our hunt for his missing cannonball. The mystery will unfold when reaching the medieval stronghold of Vipavski Križ where we stop for a coffee and relaxed stroll through tiny streets. Another stretch of cycling and we’re at the end of this tour enjoying a magnificent panorama over the valley and traditional Slovenian dessert “štruklji”.

Your drive continues along Adriatic coastline, with photostop over traditional fishing village and visit of Piran, a spectacularly scenic town on the tip of a the peninsula, where you will enjoy in walking tour and some free time to wander its venetian narrow, atmospheric streets. Much of the architecture is 15th-century Venetian Gothic, lending the village a wonderfully medieval feel and picture perfect spots. Continuing on, you will pass Portorož, a lovely coastal resort known for the salt pans, providing fine sea salt and habitat for birds and other wildlife. On the way you will also visit the traditional villages on Istrian countryside, which are surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and farms. Along the way, you will be invited to a tasting spot to experience delicious local lunch and locally produced wine. Tour concludes with relaxing scenic ride back.

Get off the beaten track and up close to nature, history and land of Teran wine Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above as you gently walk through the world famous Skocjan Caves. Take a chance to see at first hand (literally speaking) the terroir of this wine growing region from "INSIDE OUT" and meet the soil from bellow to get to know this unique terroir intimately. But the Caves, Karst & Wine Trail was also born to give travelers the opportunity to enjoy the greater Wine area of Slovenia called “Primorska” with a selection of special wineries and typical food. A small group full day wine tour guided by one of our wine experts. We visit an old winery cellar, followed by visit to Skocjan caves and then have lunch and visit a typical Karst winery. Tasting of white & red wines. The tour also includes a visit to an early 15th century medieval village.

Koper is an amazing historical, venetian town. On the walking tour through the old city the local guide will present you the historical part of the city with most beautiful Tito’s Square where the Pretorian Palace and learn more about history also known more about Cathedral located nearby. You will continue via main historical street through the Muda Gate and alongside the promenade to the Carpaccio Square, named after the Venetian painter born in Koper. Along the way you have a chance to visit museum and end your tour with tasting of some local wines and local snack.

The Fonda Fresh Fish Tasting Academy is a unique workshop where participants try differently old fresh fish and they are surprised and excited about the findings and new skills they acquire at the workshop. Our visitors say that this workshop is a real myth-buster!