Visit the land of rare beauty, secret underground waters and caves called Kras (Karst) and picturesque village of Lipica.
In the southwestern part of Slovenia stretches a region called Kras (Karst). It is a land of rare beauty, secret underground waters and caves, special climate and scarce vegetation. On this day you visit the Štanjel village with a typical Karst architecture, what is followed by a tasting of dried ham "pršut" and famous red wine Teran at the typical Karst farm.
Afterwards you continue your journey to a picturesque village of Lipica, where for more than 400 years, beautiful white horses called Lipizzaners have been bred. A local guide takes the visitors on a guided tour through the stables pointing out different methods of stages of breeding and training of these noble animals. A special feature is a show-program of a star Lipizzaner studs performing the excellence of what they have learnt in their school of training.
Duration: half day
Included: bus transport, English-speaking guide, visit of Štanjel, tasting of dried ham and Teran, entrance fee to stud farm
Note: camera
Parts of the Disney's Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian were shot in Soča Valley during the summer 2007. Soča river, also known as the Emerald River in Bovec, is where the filmmakers created the massive bridge which is spectacularly shattered in the film. [http://www.ukom.gov.si; http://www.telegraph.co.uk]
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