Highlights of Slovenia

Highlights of Slovenia: Culture and Natural Beauty

September 10-20, 2027

Dear Colorado College Alumni and Friends, 

Join fellow curious travelers and Professor Doug Edlin on a trip to Slovenia, one of Europe’s most exciting up-and-coming destinations. Slovenia is full of natural beauty, deep history, and rich culture.   

You will begin and end this journey in the capital city of Ljubljana, with stays on the shores of stunning Lake Bled and in Piran, a town set right on the Adriatic Sea. Along the way, visit beautiful cathedrals and centuries-old castles, view spectacular waterfalls, and explore Postojna Cave—one of Europe’s largest and most awe-inspiring cave systems. This all-inclusive tour features delicious meals, many of them with local cuisine, and stays in four- and five-star hotels.  

Doug Edlin, McHugh Professor of American Institutions and Leadership, will accompany this tour. As you explore the region, he will provide background on the Slovenian legal system and its distinctive traditions of judicial independence, fundamental rights protection, preservation of the rule of law, and current political challenges to these traditions.

Sincerely,  

Cindy Hyman ’82 

Associate Vice President for Engagement

Colorado College Faculty Leader

Douglas Edlin is the McHugh Professor of American Institutions and Leadership at Colorado College. He holds a PhD from Oxford University and a JD from Cornell Law School. Professor Edlin is the author of Common Law Judging (University of Michigan Press) and Judges and Unjust Laws (University of Michigan Press), and the editor of Common Law Theory (Cambridge University Press). His articles have appeared in Jurisprudence, the American Journal of Comparative Law, the Canadian Journal of Law and JurisprudencePolity, and other journals. 

Tour Prices (10 nights | 20 guests)

Double Occupancy  $8,895 

Single Occupancy $10,895 

$2,000 nonrefundable deposit required per person 

See brochure for all inclusions and exclusions

Itinerary

Friday, Sept. 10: Arrive at Ljubljana International Airport, transfer to The Hotel Heritage, welcome dinner 

Saturday, Sept. 11: Walking tour of Ljubljana, Saint Nicholas’ Cathedral, Ljubljana Castle 

Sunday, Sept. 12: National Gallery, Tivoli Park, Ljubljana Canal boat tour, evening show 

Monday, Sept. 13: Travel to Lake Bohinj via private bus, Lake Bled, Bled Island

Tuesday, Sept. 14: Savica Waterfall hike, Church of Saint John the Baptist

Wednesday, Sept. 15: Bled Castle, Vintgar Gorge 

Thursday, Sept. 16: Travel via private bus to Piran, Maritime Museum 

Friday, Sept. 17: Walking tour of Piran 

Saturday, Sept. 18: Travel to Ljubljana via private bus, Postojna Cave, farewell dinner 

Sunday, Sept. 19: Check out of hotel, tour concludes 

Contact

For questions and to reserve your space, contact John Shors at (303)885-3885 or email john@johnshorstravel.com.
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