Feel Api FEEL SLOVENIA. 8 days Professional Api Excursion, May 2014

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1 Feel Api FEEL SLOVENIA 8 days Professional Api Excursion, May 2014

2 ApiRoutes AN AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE EMBRACING NATURE, CULTURE & SPIRIT

3 Aritours Travel agency/apiroutes Slomškov trg 7, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia, EU, Tel: info@apiroutes.com Web: Group Michael G Gleeson, May DAYS PROFFESIONAL API EXCURSION

4 Unique travel experiences that educate and encourage people to develop a heightened awareness, understanding, connectivity, creativity and responsibility.

5 In the heart of Europe, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean, amidst this enrapturing world set between snow-capped peaks and sky blue sea, is the mysterious subterranean world of the high Karst.

6 Green piece of Europe

7 Emerald rivers ApiRoutes, an authorised contractor for Api Tourism by Slovenian Beekeeping Organisation e-

8 A treasury of Slovenian folklore

9 Thermal and mineral springs Spa & Wellness

10 Premium quality wines

11 Culinary specialities

12 Rich beekeeping Rich tradition beekeeping tradition ApiRoutes, an authorised contractor for Api Tourism by Slovenian Beekeeping Organisation

13 8 day Beekeeping Tour to Slovenia, May 2014

14 Day 1, May 14th: Arrival in Slovenia Flight from Dublin to Venice (Treviso), Italy 06:25-09:55 London Stansted to Ljubljana 07:00-10:05 Bus drive to lake Bled with an Island, Alpine juewel Free time for visiting Castle, a trip across the lake in the traditional Pletna boat or cream cake tasting (optional) Overnight in Bled region

15 Lake Bled with a church of the Assumption on the island

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17 ApiRoutes, an authorised contractor for Api Tourism by Slovenian Beekeeping Organisation

18 Day 2, May 15th: Carnolian region Light walk through Bled s Vintgar gorge A visit to a beekeeper/queen breeding station Beekeeping museum Overnight in Bled region

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20 Carnica - Queen breeding station

21 The Carniolan bee is particularly suitable for novice beekeepers and populated areas. It is also well suited for localities with less intensive feeding as well as regions with long winters.

22 Beekeeping museum: more than 600 original painted bee hive front panels

23 Day 3, May 16th: Ljubljana Beekeeping equipment store possibility of purchase Visit to a Beekeeping centre, the head of Slovenian beekeeping association Sightseing of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia Optional: funicular to the town castle Overnight in Ljubljana

24 Visit to the Centre that hosts the headquarters of the Slovenian Beekeepers' Association, the beekeepers' advisory service, together with the offices of the Slovenski Čebelar magazine. There is also a laboratory, specialist library and a shop selling beekeeping equipment & products.

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28 Ljubljana, Slovenia s capital

29 Day 4, May 17th: Dolenjska Region Kostanjevica na Krki Island town Pleterje Carthusian monastery A Visit to a beekeeper apitherapy bee house Optional: folklore show in Ljubljana Overnight in Ljubljana

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33 Day 5, May 18th: Karst and Coastal Region Postojna cave the largest cave in the classic Karst and the most visited show Cave in Europe Predjama castle a visit to a bee farm miniature bee houses and photographic gallery Overnight at coastal region

34 Postojna Cave - one of the world's largest Karst monuments

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37 Day 6, May 19th: Karst and Coastal Region Lipica stud farm a cradle of the world famous Lipizzaner horses Visit to a beekeeper (Transport bee hives system) Lunch, Dry - cured ham and Teran wine tasting Piran charming medieval city, the best preserved Venetian town in Slovene Istria and birthplace of Giuseppe Tartini Overnight at coastal region

38 In the village of Lipica, the famous white Lipizzaner horses are bred just as they have been since the 16th century ApiRoutes, an authorised contractor for Api Tourism by Slovenian Beekeeping Organisation e-

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41 Piran, a medieval jewel on the Adriatic coast

42 Day 7, May 20th: Coastal Region Sečovlje saltworks with a tour of the Museum of Salt Making Free time for leisure, relaxation, welness Optional visit: Fonda Fish farm Overnight at coastal region

43 Sečovlje Salina Natural Park

44 Day 8, May 21th: Departure Early morning departure Venice (Treviso) to Dublin T1 10:20-12:00 Venice (Treviso) to London Stansted 09:55-11:10

45 Additional/Optional Activities AN API EXPERIENCE

46 A special care for the creativity and relaxation of the ladies accompanying men beekeepers on Api Excursion: during the professional visits ladies can treat themselves with spa treatments, by visiting a herb farm, different workshops such as making products of honey dough, pottery, bread-making, shopping,

47 Honey massage - Amazing benefits to the human body

48 Optional visits: lectures on apitherapy, beekeeping, workshops: candle making, painting bee hive front panels, api culinary, royal jelly production, sparkling honey wine tasting, transport systems,..

49 Price Package price (air flight included): 40 pax: 949 EUR 30 pax: 990 EUR 20 pax: EUR The price from London is 10 EUR higher than from Dublin Supplement for single room Price has been calculated in November Price is per person, based on twin room.

50 Price is including: Air flight Dublin Treviso (Italy) Dublin 7 nights in hotels 3-4* on twin rooms: 2 nights at Bled region, 2 nights in hotel in Ljubljana and 3 nights in hotel at the coastal region Tourist tax 7 buffet breakfasts 7 dinners in hotel (no drinks) Transportation in air conditional coach in Slovenia Transfer from/to Treviso airport & Ljubljana Entrances and fees as per program (app. 90 EUR) English speaking guide Organization and assistance

51 Not included in the price: Supplement for single room Lunches 6 lunches 90 EUR Entrances and fees: Boat pletna, funicular to the town castle in Ljubljana, Sečovlje salt works with a tour of the Museum of Salt Making, Fish farm Slovenian folklore show with dinner appr. 31 EUR Drinks Additional/optional request as: workshops, lectures, honey massage etc, Assurance in case of sickness Everything not listed in Included Additional/Optional Activities should be required in advance, at least one month prior arrival Please note: we haven't made any reservation yet. Final price depends on the confirmed date, hotels, services and the group size.

52 An Authentic Travel Experinece WHY CHOOSE APIROUTES?

53 20 years of experiences Professionals for api-tourism: api excursions, api training and api well being programs Superb assistance Professional guides educated in beekeeping, English speaking Trusted partner Partner of Slovenian beekeeper s association

54 All Api-torism providers included in the programe have API-TOURISM CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

55 Api Experiences - New Dimension in Travel TRAVEL AS INSPIRATION, EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT

56 New forms of acquiring knowledge and experience, in which beekeeping as a way of life is intertwined with a desire to discover the natural and unique.

57 Remarkable values to take home, share and live by

58 Feel Api OUR STORY IS AT AN END, YOURS IS ABOUT TO BEGIN

59 , Whichever form or meaning a travel experience may have for you - Travel for fulfillment, immerse yourself in nature and culture and realize the very best in your own life

60 Feel Api FEEL SLOVENIA Api-tourism promotion is supported by: Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Slovenian Embassy in Ukraine SPIRIT Slovenia, Slovenian Tourist Board Slovenian Ukrainian Union of Businessmen

61 Thank you for your attention