Api Slovenia Tour

Api Slovenia Tour takes you into the core of Slovenian beekeeping and apiculture. In the land of protected Carnica bee you will learn about excellent beekeeping practices, bee houses and Slovene AZ hives, share experiences with representatives of Slovenian Beekeepers' Association, and much more. In combination with exploring Slovenian underground world, enjoying breath-taking views over Lake Bled and relaxing in thermal spa this tour is simply a must for every beekeeper.

Experience
  • Api Group Travel
  • educational
  • food_and_wine
  • Culture and Historical Experience
  • professional
  • thermal_spa
Duration
8 Days
Price
From 779 €
Short Itinerary
  • Day 01 Arrival – Ljubljana
  • Day 02 Ljubljana – Beekeeping equipment store – Visit to a beekeeper – Ljubljana
  • Day 03 Ljubljana – Apicultural museum – Lake Bled – Ljubljana
  • Day 04 Ljubljana – Visit to a beekeeper – Ptuj – Thermal spa
  • Day 05 Thermal spa – Jeruzalem wine road with wine tasting – Thermal spa
  • Day 06 Thermal spa – Open air apicultural museum – Slovenian Beekeepers' Association – Ljubljana
  • Day 07 Ljubljana – The Postojna cave – Piran – Ljubljana
  • Day 08 Ljubljana – Departure
Carniolan bee
  • Visit to a beekeeper & introduction to migratory beekeeping
  • Tripple bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Carniolan bee
  • Slovenian bee house with painted front panels
  • Sparkling mead
  • Ginger bread museum
  • Vineyards of Jeruzalem, Slovenia
  • Historical Ptuj
  • Beekeeper at work with AZ hives

From people who know best

"Slovenia is a beautiful country, a great variety, from beautiful Lake Bled region and the capital Ljubljana to the beautiful coastal region. "

“We had a most enjoyable week. A very full varied program. Slovenia is a beautiful country, a great variety, from beautiful Lake Bled region and the capital Ljubljana to the beautiful coastal region. In each region we had an opportunity to sample the local cuisine, view the local crafts and see how they were made and off course met with the local beekeepers and learned about beekeeping in their area. The friendship and hospitality that we met everywhere were superb. We are bringing many happy memories back to Ireland of our visit in Slovenia.

(M. Gleeson, The Federation of Irish Beekeepers’ Association)



" Apitour in Slovenia was very impressive and instructive for all my colleagues and we really enjoyed the time with you in Slovenia."

“Apitour in Slovenia was very impressive and instructive for all my colleagues and we really enjoyed the time with you in Slovenia. We got to understand the Slovenian way with the ecological and biodynamic apiculture and organic production systems. You must be very proud of your cultural heritage and beautiful lands. All the sceneries we have experienced were amazingly beautiful and full of life. We appreciate for all of your careful concerns and warmness. Thank you so much.

(Prof. Joosang Chung, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, South Korea)



Why Slovenia?

Experience the only country in Europe which combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst

  • Green, active, healthy destination, full of natural beauty and gentle beekeepers.
  • Centrally located in the heart of Europe, easy accessible and safe travel destination.
  • A country of great apiculture, renewed beekeepers and unique beekeeping practices.
  • Slovenia is the cradle of modern apitherapy and a paradise for well-being treatments.
  • Protected native carniolian bee, queen breading stations and selling pedigree queens.
  • Slovenian beekeepers are active and engaged into protecting bees. They presented the initiatives like World Bee Day and European Honey Breakfast.
  • 24 m of passages, galleries and magnificent halls offer a unique experience of the underground world. The Postojna cave is definitely one of the most diverse cave systems in the world.
  • Slovenia is famous for Premium wines and excellent food, historic towns, castles, monasteries and hill-top churches.
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