Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle & Hidden Villages from Ljubljana

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About this activity

✨ Ride a little train deep into Postojna Cave, then climb into a castle built inside a cliff. In between: two stone villages most visitors never see. ✨

Postojna is Slovenia’s most famous natural wonder. A train carries you kilometres underground through vast halls of stalactites, where you may meet the olm, a blind cave salamander locals once took for a baby dragon.

Back above ground, we head to Štanjel, a hilltop Karst village of stone houses, for lunch with air-dried Karst pršut, local cheese and Vipava Valley wine. Then on to Vipavski Križ, a tiny town still wrapped in its medieval walls.

We end at Predjama Castle, the world’s largest cave castle, set halfway up a sheer cliff. Hear the tale of Erazem, the rebel knight who held out here through a year-long siege thanks to a secret his enemies couldn’t find.

This is a private tour, so linger for photos, add a tasting, or lean into food, nature or history. Message us after booking and we’ll tailor the day to you.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Riverside Ljubljana Tours

Ages: Children (2–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Certified local expert guide
Included: Entrance fees: Postojna cave entrance fee

Not included

Not included: Lunch, food or drinks are not included
Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee to Predjama caslte is not inculded - the stop features photo oportunity of the castle's exterior, while the entrance is optional (20 EUR fee not included in price)

Itinerary

Postojna Cave

2 hours Admission included

Board an underground train and plunge into Europe's largest show cave — a cathedral-scale world of towering stalagmites, glittering cave pearls, and the five-metre white stalagmite known as the Brilliant. The 90-minute guided tour covers the highlights of a 24 km karst system that took two million years to form, including a stop to spot the cave olm — Slovenia's legendary "baby dragon," a pale amphibian that lives its entire life underground.
Predjama Castle

one hour Admission not included

Wedged into a 123-metre cliff face, Predjama is the world's largest cave castle and one of Europe's most startling sights — a medieval fortress that looks like the rock simply grew around it. Inside, the story gets better: 15th-century knight Erazem defied the Holy Roman Emperor's siege for over a year, smuggling in supplies through a secret tunnel carved into the cave system behind the castle. How it all ended is a tale best heard on the spot. Wander the chambers, find the hidden passages, and let the legend unfold around you.
Vipavski Kriz

45 min

Vipavski Križ

Barely a kilometre across, Vipavski Križ punches well above its size. This tiny fortified hilltop town was once a thriving Augustinian monastery and trading post — you can still feel that layered past in its intact medieval walls, arched gateways, and quiet cobbled lanes. The reward for the climb is a sweeping panorama over the Vipava Valley wine country below. Find a seat in the square, order a coffee or gelato, and let the afternoon slow right down.
Stanjel

2 hours

Štanjel

Perched on a hilltop above the Karst plateau, Štanjel is one of Slovenia's oldest and most atmospheric stone villages — narrow medieval lanes, a castle, and views that stretch to the Adriatic on a clear day. Stroll to the Ferrari Garden, a terraced interwar masterpiece designed by architect Maks Fabiani, with fountains, an oval pond, and Mediterranean plantings carved into the cliff edge. Then settle into a traditional stone cellar for Karst prosciutto, homemade cheese, and local wine.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Intercontinental Ljubljana By IHG
B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
City hotel
Exe Lev
M Hotel
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana
Hotel Cubo
Hotel 51
DoubleTree by Hilton Ljubljana
Holiday Inn Express Ljubljana By IHG
Eurostars uHotel
AS Boutique hotel

and 26 more pickup points

✨ A Tour Designed Around You - We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or apartment - please let us know your where you would like our guide to meet you and they will arrive with a sign containing your name.

Your guide will gladly adapt the route to create your perfect Slovenian day trip.