Idrija (UNESCO heritage)

Journey overview

A half day relax excursion and gourmet experience , with extraordinary visit of "Antonijev rov" - Anthony's Shaft (world 2nd biggest Mercury Mine on the UNESCO heritage list) or Idrija lace center.

You are kindly invited to visit Idrija and discover the treasures of the oldest mining town in Slovenia, its history and the contemporary life-style. You will be taken throught the streets of Idrija, shown the main attractions, told many an interesting story about it and about the miners. With a local guide you will take a walk through the town centre and get to know the main attractions as well as the interesting story of the history of the town and the mine underneath the town. After the guided tour you will visit the tourist mine Anthony's Shaft, where over 1200m of the pit next to the oldest still preserved entrance into a mine, dating from 1500, are meant for tourist visitors.

After the guided tour you will visit the tourist mine Anthony's Shaft, where over 1200m of the pit next to the oldest still preserved entrance into a mine, dating from 1500, are meant for tourist visitors.

Then it will be time for lunch, a chance to taste the local speciality – idrijski zlikrofi with mutton gravy called bakalca in hotel Jozef. 

PRICE: 150.-EUR 

Price include:

Private car transfer to Idrija
Welcome drink in Hotel Jozef
Time for refreshness in Hotel Jozef
Guided tour with visit of main attractions in Idrija
Visit of Anthony's Shaft with guide (where you need appropriate shoes and jacket)
Late lunch at Hotel Jozef with 5 course menu and appropriate wine
Private car transfer back to original pick up point
Gift