Package program May 17.-20. 2018

International beekeeping conference, beekeeping excursion,
celebration of 1st world bee day

Ljubljana – Urban Beekeeping – Honey days

Karst village & Beekeeping – Dry ham & Wine tasting – Postojna Cave

Bled – family beekeeping – Museum of Apiculture – Gingerbread museum –
Beekeeping Centre

Herbal & Beekeeping farm – Beekeeping & Apitherapy – Wine Road

Api New Zealand tour will give you an insight into production of Manuka Honey and an opportunity to visit the beekeepers on spot and representatives of The National Beekeepers Association of New Zealand to share experiences with them. You will get a chance to admire the beauty of New Zealand while visiting the world famous Waitomo Caves, Rotorua with boiling mud, towering geysers, Southern Alp mountain ranges, etc. Of course you will get to know the unique Maori culture of New Zealand, while enjoying traditional Maori Hangi & concert.

Lake Bled, Visits to beekeepers, Apitherapy, Biodynamic beekeeping, Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle, Ljubljana

Slovenia lies in the center of Europe, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean area and the Karst changes into sumptuous forests. You will be captivated by the blue Adriatic Sea and the mysterious Karst with its subterranean caves. The beautiful world of the mountains, nature parks, ravines, plateaus and crystal clean waters that pour in picturesque lakes will amaze you. 

Visits of local beekeepers and queen breeders, meeting with regional representatives, production of lavender honey next to tasting of local sandy wines, visit to 2000 year old aqueduct and boat ride in National Park Camargue are just few highlights of this amazing 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.

Slovenian beekeeping and apiculture practices are just perfectly situated for apitherapy. Slovene bee houses turn into apitherapeutical chambers, where one can breath aerosol directly from hives and relax while listening to the buzz of bees. Slovenia is indeed the cradle of modern apitherapy. Dr Filip Terč, who practiced his medicine in Maribor, Slovenia, is regarded as father of modern apitherapy. Learn from the best!

Through combining the highlights of two neighboring ‘carnica’ countries on the Adriatic coast you may experience a very unique tour, which includes the visits of local beekeepers, queen breeders and beekeepers’ association, but most important of all – enjoying the most beautiful beaches, amazing national park, lovely city atmosphere and Mediterranean culinary, such as olive oil and wine.

The centuries-old tradition of the Slovene beekeepers can be tasted in only 4 days. This short beekeeping tour will offer you almost all most important beekeeping visits to Slovenia: meeting with Slovenian Beekeepers' Association, visit to local beekeers, queen breeding station and apicultural museum.

Romania the land of Apitherapy, green nature, castles and a home land of famous Drakula. Romania is the country where apitherapy is practiced by doctors. It is an old tradition with many benefits for our health without side effects. The country with the richest range of bee products in Europe, with a spontaneous flora that ensures clean  bee products with high value, perfect for apitherapy.

Sicily is not only known by its' beautiful seaside, volcano Etna and ancient culture, but as well as a-must-see beekeeping destination. On your Api Tour to Sicily you will visit the most important honey cities: Sant'Alfio, Sortino and Zafferana. You will meet Sicilian beekeepers, share experiences with them and learn the best practices, you’ll get to know Sicilian black bee. Of course, you will be able to enjoy Sicilian seaside and travel through history with visiting cities as Taormina, Agrigento, Cefalu, Siracusa, Palermo and Catania, satisfy your senses with delicious food and excellent wines.