Goriška Brda, Slovenia
The sun kissed wine region of Goriška Brda is often referred to as the “Tuscany of Slovenia”. Most popular for its “Rebula” wine varietal, this enchanting also produces some incredible olive oil, cheese and cherries. Needless to say, the best way to enjoy all this is to check into a medieval castle hotel overlooking a vineyard and watch the time go by
Trip Highlights
- Drive through the region’s lovely green rolling hills dotted with quaint little medieval villages, old stone bridges, local churches, and verdant vineyards
- Pay a visit to the Dobrovo Castle – erstwhile 13th century Renaissance castle, now a museum with a permanent collection world-renowned painter Zoran Mušič
- Visit the fortified medieval village of Šmartno to get sweeping views of the Adriatic ocean and the Julien Alps
- Spend half a day in the Italian border town of Trieste where the magificent Piazza Unità d’Italia is a testimony of its Austro-Hungarian heritage. Those with some time to spare can go further south to the grand Miramare castle.
- Sail the calm waters of the Adriatic making stops at picturesque coastal towns like Piran & Izola
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Slovenia
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 3 days in the Goriška Brda region. Another 2-3 days can be spent in the Bled area. You may also combine this region with Budapest (Hungary) or Vienna (Austria) or Venice (Italy)
Best time to visit
Summer is the best time to visit, when the vineyards are ripe with the grapes. Grape picking happens between August & October, depending on the weather.
wine tours, vineyard homestays, sailing on the adriatic, picturesque drives, olive tasting, medieval villages
Did you know
- Goriška Brda is primarily known for the sumptuous and complex regional variety, Rebula, as well as its innovative winemakers and experimentation with orange wines
- Frtalja is a signature regional dish, an omelette made from whisked eggs. Locals add their individual signature touches with an aromatic mix of fresh, finely chopped herbs such as lemon balm, chives, fennel shoots, feverfew and costmary.
- The oldest vine in the world that still produces grapes is located in Maribor, in Eastern Slovenia. The vine is estimated to be around 400 years old
