Vineyard Homestay in Central Europe
This is your perfect getaway from the busy cities and hectic work life! Spend a few days on a vineyard in central Europe – in a little hamlet on the border of Slovenia, Croatia & Hungary. Let the owner-vintner family take you around through their vineyards, taste some of their lovely wines, paried with some superb local cheeses and meals. For those looking for activities & sightseeing along with relaxation, there is plenty to do – with the Julian Alps within a few hours drive, or a day trip to Lake Balaton in Hungary. Alternatively take a short local hike, or pick up one of the bikes and go cycling through the charming countryside.
Trip Highlights
- Get away from the bustling cities to spend a few days on a lovely vineyard, in an enchanting region bordering Slovenia, Hungary & Croatia
- Take a crash course on viticulture and taste locally produced Chardonay, Sauvignon, Rhine Riesling, Muscat Ottonel and Šipon wines – paired with delicious homemade recipes
- Take a drive to charming Ptuj, with quintessential central-European vibe, the oldest town in Slovenia. Explore its medieval cobblestone alleys lined with historic monuments, in the backdrop of a grand castle
- Take a day-trip across the border into Hungary & drive up to the stunning Lake Balaton – surrounded by vineyards, volcanic mountains, and thermal spa resorts
- Cross over into Croatia and spend a day in the thriving & energetic capital city of Zagreb – explore its Gornji Grad (Upper Town) and Donji Grad (Lower Town), visit some of the quirkiest of its museums (there is a museum of broken relationships) or unwind on Tkalciceva Street, teeming with sidewalk cafes and boutique stores
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Slovenia (where the homestay is located) and Hungary. Croatia is not a participant in Schengen, however, with a multiple entry Schengen visa, you can enter CroatiaÂ
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 7 days for this itinerary. Budapest and Vienna are the closest big local airports and it is at least 3-4 hours drive to the homestay, so keep aside two days in traveling
Best time to visit
This is a year round destination – however, to make the best of the vineyards, we recommend visiting before the harvest season (before early October)
vineyard stay, winery tours & wine tasting, hiking, trekking, cycling, scenic drives, local organic produce
Did you know
- Bordering Croatia and Hungary in the east, Podravje is Slovenia’s largest wine region covering some 9,650ha and is famous for its sparking wines and world class dessert wines.
- The city of Ptuj, rich with culinary offerings, wine cellars and thermal springs, is the oldest city in Slovenia; with evidence of settlement since the Stone Age
- There are currently around 10,200 registered caves in Slovenia. Postojna cave is the longest karst cave system near Postojna and the largest in Slovenia.
- In Slovenia, a country with two million inhabitants, there are 90,000 people who are actively engaged in beekeeping.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie was filmed in Slovenia
