Beautiful evening countryside landscape with vineyard, church and mountains
Vineyards on the sunny hills of Vipava valley
Hiking trail to Nanos mountain above Vipava valley in Primorska, Slovenia
Defensive wall and tower of late roman fortress Castra in Ajdovscina, Slovenia
Mountain bikers on the Nanos plateau in Slovenia overlooking a beautiful Vipava valley
Picturesque View Of Vipava From Castle Ruins: Red-Tiled Rooftops And Church Tower Nestled In Green Valley With Blooming Flowers In Foreground And Rolling Fields In Background, Slovenia
Family of four riding e-bikes in beautiful nature , vineyards
View of Vipavski Kriz town in Slovenia
Delicious Gourmet Cheese Golden Ring From Vipava Valley close up
Weinbau in Slowenien
Picturesque View Of Vipava From Castle Ruins: Red-Tiled Rooftops And Church Tower Nestled In Green Valley With Blooming Flowers In Foreground And Rolling Fields In Background, Slovenia
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Vipava Valley

The Vipava Valley is Slovenia’s hidden wine country, and a private day means boutique cellars under Mt Nanos, the village of Štanjel and long, slow lunches.

Tour Type

Guided

Starting Point

Pickup anywhere in Slovenia

Season

From April to October

Group size

Any group size works — always private, just your group

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Highlights

  • Taste boutique wines under Mt Nanos
  • Štanjel, a stone village around a castle
  • Wander the terraced Ferrari Garden
  • Long lunches, almost no tourists

Ask a Slovenian where to eat and drink well away from the crowds, and many will point to the Vipava Valley.

Tucked beneath the limestone wall of Mt Nanos, it’s a patchwork of vineyards, orchards and red-roofed villages — and one of the country’s most exciting wine regions, with grapes you’ll rarely find elsewhere.

It has a famous quirk: the bora, a fierce dry wind that shapes the vines, the food, even the rooftops.

History runs through it — Štanjel, a beautifully preserved stone village around a hilltop castle, home to the terraced Ferrari Garden.

Mostly, it’s a place to slow right down: a long cellar lunch, a tasting with the winemaker, an afternoon that drifts.

Tell us your taste and we’ll line up the wineries and tables to match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Exactly what it sounds like: just you and your group — no strangers sharing the van, no fixed departure time. Your driver-guide shapes the day around what you want to see, and you can change your mind whenever you like.

Send us an inquiry with your dates, group size and the kind of things you'd love to see — or hop on a quick call if you'd rather talk it through.

We'll come back with a tailored plan and a price, tweak it together until it's right, and confirm — nothing is paid until you're happy with it.

As early as you can, especially between May and October, when the best dates go quickly. We can often arrange something at short notice too, so it's always worth asking.

There's no per-person ticket here — you pay for the vehicle and the day, not per head. So the more of you there are, the better the value.

What moves the price is how long you're out, how far we travel, and whether you'd like tickets or activities included.

Tell us roughly what you're picturing and we'll send back an honest estimate — no obligation.

A professional local driver-guide, a comfortable vehicle, and all the driving costs — fuel, tolls, parking. Tickets, meals and extras are easy to add; just say the word.

Only after we've agreed on the itinerary and a final price. We'll point you to a secure way to pay, and answer anything you're unsure about first.

Wherever you are — your hotel, your apartment, the airport, or right at the cruise terminal.

Whatever suits you. A half-day runs around six hours, a full day stretches to ten or more, and if one day isn't enough, we'll happily plan several.

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