From the city of Ljubljana - a day trip to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle
With an audio guide in Hebrew
A journey through the landscapes of Slovenia usually takes you to discover green meadows, snowy mountain peaks and blue lakes, but the journey we are going to talk about today offers something a little different. Today's tour to which we will depart from the colorful city of Ljubljana, will take us deep into the bowels of the earth, to a fairy tale carved in the underground depths and weakened by mysterious spirits inside ancient castles. Today, we will discover the mesmerizing Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle, two of the most fascinating and spectacular sites in Slovenia.
So equip yourself with a flashlight, come with an open mind, and come fall in love with us.
The magic of the underground: Postowina Cave
Your adventure begins in downtown Ljubljana, where you'll meet your local guide and set off on a pleasant drive through the green spaces of the magical country. After about 40 minutes of driving you will reach your first and mesmerizing destination, the famous Postuina Cave.
It is a natural wonder that has attracted for centuries and still attracts curious minds and intellectuals, as it prides itself on being one of the largest karst caves in the world. The visit to the magical cave offers you an experience of another world, right under your feet.
The journey to the core of the cave is carried out by traveling on an electric train, and the deeper you go into the bowels of the earth, the more mystical and magical the atmosphere becomes. Dim lights illuminate the travel lanes ahead, revealing stalactites and stalagmites that seem sculpted by human artists rather than nature's art.
After the end of the panoramic trip, you will go out to discover the art gallery of nature on a guided tour, as you wander through the caves alongside fascinating guidance from your English-speaking guide, along with audio guides in Hebrew. The tour reveals to you a spectacular network of caves, each of which tells a story of geological evolution and hundreds of years of history. With each step, the landscape will change and reveal to you the countless complex and mysterious spaces, all against the background of the dripping water that echoes through the abyss, and the cool air that adds another mystical touch to the journey.
A Fairytale Journey: The World of Predjama Castle
The underground wonders of Postovina are just one chapter of your journey, because right after the captivating underground journey, you will go out into the open air again, into the Slovenian sun, and take a short fifteen-minute drive to the haunted Predjama Castle. Dramatically perched on a 123-meter high cliff, the Renaissance Castle will take you on an adventure through tales of sieges, hidden dungeons and brave knights.
To deeply understand the story of the ancient castle, you will also be equipped here with an audio guide in Hebrew, which will tell you about the events that shaped the history of the castle, and will accompany your tour guide in a fascinating experience. As you wander through the castle's ancient rooms and corridors, you'll hear stories about Erazem Predjama, the castle's most famous resident, a sort of Slovenian Robin Hood story.
And beyond its historical significance and its ancient spaces, the castle provides evidence of man's tenacity and the creative architectural ability of mankind, when the tour will take you to discover the setting of the castle, a mysterious and strange cave that shows us how man and nature exist in harmony, in a tremendous and mesmerizing spectacle.
Why join the guided tour?
Professional and fascinating training, also in Hebrew: It is not a tour of a pastoral lake or a green forest, but two deep historical sites, sites that are difficult to understand and discover without in-depth guidance. Navigating through the labyrinth of the Faustina Caves and understanding the rich history of the Perdgema Castle become possible through the light and fascinating guidance you are about to undergo. Also, on the sites you will visit you can use an audio guide in Hebrew, which will make the experience even more fascinating and provide you with enriching information about the sites you will visit.
The most convenient: Dear travelers, today's trip guarantees you peace of mind and a clear mind from logistics and matters of public transport or traveling by car, because here everything is organized and tidy - just get on the bus in the center of Ljubljana, and let the day of the trip sweep you away.
A unique experience you won't find anywhere else: Today's tour focuses on two special and different sites, ones that cannot be found in many other places in the world. From a historic castle built on a cliff at the mouth of a cave, to a karst cave that contains countless magnificent and fascinating spaces. This trip is the most unusual there is, but the most fun there is.
Important Information
The duration of the guided trip is 6 hours.
The guided tour departs from the center of Ljubljana, from Trg francoske revolucije square.
The trip is accompanied by an English-speaking guide, and on the sites you will visit you will find audio guides in Hebrew (you must choose the Hebrew language when ordering the tickets).
The tour takes place in small groups of up to seven participants.
The cost of the guided tour: 61 euros for an adult over the age of 12, 41 euros under this age.
The tour ticket includes the transportation from the city of Ljubljana and the guidance, but it does not include the entrance fee to the two sites, which is 41 euros per person.
Tickets must be ordered in advance!
It is recommended to come with comfortable walking shoes and warm clothes, because the temperature in Postoina Cave is about 12 degrees Celsius.
At the end of a day's trip, Postovina Cave and Predjama Castle are undoubtedly unique attractions, ones that stand as sentinels of time, and tell stories of human heroism alongside colorful mystical legends. It is not just a day trip to two exciting sites, but a journey through time, one that will take you to witness the wonders of nature alongside the spirit of humanity. So if you feel like leaving the hustle and bustle of the city for a moment, and step into a world where myths and legends come to life, a journey through the art of nature, the day of the trip is just waiting for you.
