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Christmas in the Slovenian Alps – Exclusively Solos

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£2,043^*per person

Overview

Newmarket Holidays is offering 10% off all award-winning tours until Friday, 30 May.

Spend the Christmas period in the company of like-minded, independent explorers with a small-group retreat to one of Slovenia’s prettiest alpine resorts, Kranjska Gora. Located between the snow-capped mountains and glacial lakes of Triglav National Park, this charming town is transformed into a true winter wonderland every year and is the perfect setting for a festive escape with a difference. Fly to Ljubljana or Venice ahead of a five-night stay at the welcoming Ramada Hotel and Suites resort in Kranjska Gora. Throughout the week, you’ll get to know your fellow travellers in between excursions and join them for visits to the grand Slovenian capital, dressed in all its festive finery, and a selection of Christmas markets on the banks of Lake Bled. You can also join your tour manager for midnight mass to usher in the big day ahead of a memorable optional tour to the ever-popular Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle.

Itinerary

Fly to Slovenia - Begin your festive escape with a flight to the historic Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, or Venice. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by your friendly local tour manager before boarding a coach for the journey east to the alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. Enjoy a drinks reception and get to know your fellow solo travellers over a special welcome dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.
Included visit to Ljubljana - Have breakfast at your hotel this morning ahead of a tour of the Slovenian capital as it gears up for Christmas Day. Dressed in all its festive finery, Ljubljana promises to get you in the holiday spirit with dazzling lights, decorations and seasonal markets. Start the day in the city’s ornate old town and take in its impressive baroque town hall. After a brief introduction from your tour manager, visit the local shops or enjoy views of Ljubljana Castle. Next, walk along the Ljubljanica River, admiring the imposing facades of its pretty baroque bridges and the city’s ornate riverside churches as you go, ahead of a stop at the market-laden Breg Embankment. Known for its independent stores and communal atmosphere, Breg is a promenade, which welcomes a delightful festive market each winter. Soak up the Christmas cheer with time to explore the stalls, see Ljubljanica’s glittering lights and warm yourself with some mulled wine before heading back to the hotel for dinner.
Christmas Eve – Included visit to Bled with Christmas markets - It’s Christmas Eve and you’ll crown the run-up to the big day with a visit to scenic Bled. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and admire the scenery as you make the journey west. Upon arrival in Bled, set on the banks of its famous lake, make the most of the town’s ‘winter fairytale’ celebrations. Join your tour manager for a walk around the festival’s delightful Christmas markets, browse the artisan stalls for the perfect souvenir, or have a bite of an authentic Slovenian potica (a festive cake with a sweet walnut filling). Before you head back to the hotel, admire idyllic Lake Bled, with the Church of the Assumption of Mary at its centre, under the winter lights. Back at the hotel, sit down to a traditional Christmas dinner and wind down at leisure. Later tonight, you can join your tour manager for a visit to a local church for a Slovenian midnight mass. After arriving back at the hotel, you’ll be served a delightful selection of teas and traditional cakes.
Christmas Day – Day at leisure - Enjoy Christmas morning with a laid-back breakfast and time at leisure in Kranjska Gora. Relax with a tea and cake in the café or perhaps make the most of the local scenery with a stroll around the town. You’ll also have access to the leisure facilities, indoor swimming pools and spa areas of the neighbouring Hit Alpinea hotels. In the early afternoon, settle into the hotel’s restaurant for a delightful Christmas lunch and mark the occasion in style with glorious views over the Julian Alps’ wintry landscapes. Afterwards, you’ll have the rest of the evening free.
Boxing Day – Day at leisure with optional Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle excursion - Mark Boxing Day with another day at leisure in Kranjska Gora, perhaps making the most of the town’s wintry alpine scenery with a walk along its mountain paths before warming up in the sauna. If you’d prefer a little more excitement, you can also join an optional excursion to the Postojna Caves, a sprawling 24-kilometre network of tunnels which have been formed over the centuries by flowing water. Explore the passages aboard a unique subterranean railway and keep an eye out for the intriguing 'baby dragons’ (cave-dwelling salamanders) that live within. On your underground adventure, you’ll pass ‘Brilliant’, an impressive five-metre-tall limestone stalagmite, as well as several secluded lakes and breath-taking rock features. Returning to the surface, the excursion will continue north to the imposing Predjama Castle, a Renaissance estate positioned within a sheer rockface. Officially named the world’s longest cave castle, this spectacular building became a symbol of Slovenian defiance after it withstood a siege from the armies of the Holy Roman Empire. Explore its ornate interiors, learn about its notorious baron, Erazem of Predjama, who led vital raids through the castle’s hidden tunnels, and discover the sprawling cave system below. Bring your final day in Slovenia to an end with a special farewell dinner with your new-found friends.
Return to the UK - Have a final breakfast at the hotel and head back to the airport for the return flight to the UK.

What's Included

Holiday Highlights

Unwind in a winter wonderland with a six-day stop in the pretty resort town of Kranjska Gora
Explore the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, and marvel at its most historic areas, illuminated by Christmas lights
Soak up the Ljubljana’s festive cheer with a walk along the picturesque Ljubljanica waterfront
Experience Bled’s ‘winter fairytale’ celebrations with a visit to its lakeside markets
Welcome in Christmas Day with an optional midnight mass service at a local Slovenian church
Ride a unique underground railway through the magnificent Postojna Caves and discover the legends of cliffside Predjama Castle
Spend time browsing Ljubljana’s artisanal Christmas markets

Our Price Includes

Five nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Ramada Hotel and Suites in Kranjska Gora
Five breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners
Welcome drinks reception and dinner
Special dinner on Christmas Eve
Tea and cakes (after midnight mass)
Celebratory Christmas lunch
Guided tour of Ljubljana
Excursion to Bled’s Christmas markets
Return flights to and from Ljubljana (or Venice)
Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

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Dates and Prices

Accommodation

Ramada Hotel and Suites, Kranjska Gora -

★★★★

Boasting spectacular views of the nearby Triglav National Park and the Julian Alps, this cosy resort hotel is conveniently placed in the centre of Kranjska Gora and offers easy access to nearby shops, restaurants and walking trails.

Other Information

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from Ljubljana airport to your hotel is approximately 1 hour. From Venice airport to your hotel, the journey is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Luggage allowance

You are permitted to take one suitcase per person on the aircraft, which should not exceed 23kg.

Travelling to Europe

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel. Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names. Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date"). Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. European Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) - EES is the new electronic entry/exit system for European countries which will replace the physical stamping of your passport. The expected date for its introduction is 10 November 2024. From this date, it means that when you go through passport control on arrival, you will need to produce your passport for checking as you do now, but also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts. Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded. For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian) border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the ABTA website here.European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Changes to your hotels

Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.

Visas & Passports

European Entry/Exit Scheme (EES)

EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts. The EES scheme is not live yet - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live, ensure you are familiar with the process. For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the ABTA website here. Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS)

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen counties. The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel. Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service here. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions: 10% maximum discount applies to short and long haul tours in 2025 and 2026. All other holidays and tours will have up to 10% discount applied. This May campaign applies to new bookings only made between 1 and 30 May 2025, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes Tour & Cruise, Festive, Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Lapland, Andre Rieu events, Wimbledon and the Edinburgh Tattoo. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other promotion, concession or discount. When booking a holiday as described above, prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the original tour price (excluding any discounts already applied, holiday insurance and any extras) at the time of booking. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England & Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

Holiday code

N2814

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