Oldest Slovenian city Ptuj and Maribor with oldest vine in the world

Visit Stajerska region (North-Eastern Slovenia), their vineyards, rich cultural heritage and friendliness of the locals.

Pick-up at your accommodation in Ljubljana in the morning and depart with a private transfer towards Stajerska region.

Maribor is the second biggest town in Slovenia and in character totally different from Ljubljana and the western part of the country. It is situated on the banks of the Drava River in the hilly countryside among the best vineyards. Maribor is renowned for its big annual art & music festival Lent and oldest vine in the world which is more than 500 years old.

The oldest town in Slovenia, Ptuj is located just a short drive from Maribor. The writer Tacitus mentioned it for the first time already in the year 69. Numerous archaeological remains prove that the city experienced its first period of prosperity as the Roman town of Poetovio. Explore its beauty with a stroll through the town and visit Ptuj Castle. The Dominican and Minorite monasteries, the Provost church and the old city hall are some of the curiosities of the town, worth seeing.

Wine tasting follows in the old wine cellar in the center of the town. Fine wines of this great wine production cheer up your heart and soul.

Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel.