8-Nights Hiking the Alpe-Adria Trail, Alps to the Adriatic - National Geographic Signature

Hiking the Alpe-Adria Trail, Alps to the Adriatic
Few trails in Europe span such dramatic contrast as the Alpe-Adria - moving from the jagged limestone peaks of the Alps to the shimmering shores of the Adriatic. Hike past glaciers, emerald rivers, and haunting WWI battlefields before descending into the warm Mediterranean light of Trieste, guided by cave speleologists, curators, and mountain specialists along the way.

Highlights
Explore the subterranean world of Postojna Caves during a private before-hours visit led by a cave specialist, Gain insight into the history of the Isonzo Front with a visit and curator talk at the Kobarid Museum, Savour artisanal Bovec cheeses and yogurts during a guided tasting at a local alpine eco farm, Visit A hands-on upcycling workshop supporting women and people with disabilities.

Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max. 22, Avg. 16

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 5 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Ljubljana
Your Foodie Moment: Cheese Tasting and Lunch at an Eco Farm, Bovec Signature Moment: Private Visit to the Kobarid Museum with a curator of the museum.
, Kobarid Your Foodie Moment: Tasting and Lunch at Edi Simcic Winery, Vipolže Signature Moment: Private, Before-Hours Postojna Caves Visit, Postojna Cave.
Arrival and departure transfers. Guided Ljubljana Tour. Ljubljana Castle Dinner. Visit Smetumet Workshop, Ljubljana. Hike to Martuljek Waterfalls and Hut Lunch, Gozd Martuljek. Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe Viewpoint, Heiligenblut. Hiking the Pasterze Trail to Glocknerhaus, Heiligenblut – Großglockner. Hike to Oswalder Bockhütte and Sankt Oswald, Radenthein – Sankt Oswald. Orientation Walk Around Lake Bled. Bled Lake Pletna Boat Ride. Hike Jasna Lake to the Russian Chapel, Kranjska Gora – Erjavceva Koca. Hike the River the Soca Trail, Soca – Bovec. Hike Out and Back to Kozjak Waterfall, Kobarid. Hike the. Penultimate Stage 36 of the Alpe-Adria-Trail, Krvavi Potok – RosandraEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic. Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.