Maribor, Ptuj and Žiče Carthusian monastery

Maribor Nikola Jurisic2

© Nikola Jurišič

ptuj jost gantar

© Jošt Gantar

maribor in fall iztok medja

© Iztok Medja

Matej Vranic Maribor2

© Matej Vranič

Ptuj Matej Vranic2

© Matej Vranič

zicka kartuzija jost gantar

© Jošt Gantar

Take a journey to the north-east of Slovenia, where there is beautiful nature, tradition and interesting history. You will visit the cities of Maribor and Ptuj, taste excellent wine, and experience the medieval Žiče Carthusian monastery.

You will go into the heart of the Drava plain, where lies Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia, which flourished during the Roman era and has maintained its medieval old town and unique image.

Then you will drive to the foothills of the Pohorje mountain range to discover Maribor, with its beautiful town square. The oldest part of the city is romantic Lent, where you can see the oldest grapevine in the world and taste its unique wine in a wine cellar. At the end of an exciting day, you will have the chance to escape to the past by visiting the medieval Žiče Carthusian monastery, famous for its fascinating history.

The price includes

  • transportation
  • guidance
  • a tour of Maribor and Ptuj
  • entry fee to Ptuj castle
  • entry fee to Žiče Carthusian monastery

Schedule

Every day from Tuesday to Sunday at 8.30

Duration

9.5 hours, all-day trip

Number of participants

A minimum number of participants is 2.

Starting point

The starting point is determined by prior agreement when signing up.

Language options

English

Optional extras

  • Wine tasting: €6

Optional extras refer to potential additional activities or sightseeing and are paid in cash during the tour.