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Maribor in Štajerska: a day of ancient vines, underground cellars and cartuzian silence
A full-day exploration of Maribor’s wine heritage, its Guinness-listed vine, subterranean Vinag cellars and the medieval Žička kartuzija—useful for travelers who want history and wine in one 10-hour itinerary.
Maribor in Štajerska: a day of ancient vines, underground cellars and cartuzian silence.
This day trip moves from Maribor’s compact urban heart to sunlit Štajerska hills, threading together one of the world’s oldest living vines on Lenta, the brooding tunnels of Vinag’s historic cellars, the 12th‑century Žička kartuzija and the vineyards around Slovenske Konjice.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Lenta and the world’s oldest vine
On Maribor’s riverbank at Lenta stands a more than 400‑year‑old vine, recorded in the Guinness Book of Records and a living emblem of the region’s deep vinicultural roots.
Vinag’s vast subterranean cellars
Explore Vinag’s cellar network that stretches over two kilometres, where large wooden casks and archived bottles recall centuries of winemaking in Štajerska; tastings are available at additional cost.
Žička kartuzija and the vineyards of Slovenske Konjice
The 12th‑century Žička kartuzija ranks among Slovenia’s most important medieval monuments; the day closes amid the sunlit, rolling vineyards and charming core of Slovenske Konjice.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a paced, full‑day cultural route that stitches together urban walks, a descent into cool cellar tunnels and a retreat to medieval monastic silence before ending in vineyard views—an itinerary designed to reveal Štajerska’s layered relationship with wine and history.
THE HISTORY
The Lenta and the world’s oldest vine
On Maribor’s riverbank at Lenta stands a more than 400‑year‑old vine, recorded in the Guinness Book of Records and a living emblem of the region’s deep vinicultural roots.
THE UNDERGROUND
Vinag’s vast subterranean cellars
Explore Vinag’s cellar network that stretches over two kilometres, where large wooden casks and archived bottles recall centuries of winemaking in Štajerska; tastings are available at additional cost.
THE HERITAGE
Žička kartuzija and the vineyards of Slovenske Konjice
The 12th‑century Žička kartuzija ranks among Slovenia’s most important medieval monuments; the day closes amid the sunlit, rolling vineyards and charming core of Slovenske Konjice.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this trip
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The trip is a 10‑hour day excursion.
Wine tasting in the Vinag cellar is available for an additional fee.
Operated by Ljubljana Tourism.
The route includes urban walking, underground cellar passages and vineyard roads in Slovenske Konjice.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 10 hours.
What are the main sites visited?
Maribor city centre and Lenta (home of the over‑400‑year‑old vine), the Vinag underground cellars, Žička kartuzija and Slovenske Konjice.
Is wine tasting included?
Wine tasting in the Vinag cellar is available for an additional charge.
Who runs this experience?
This experience is operated by Ljubljana Tourism.
What is special about the vine on Lenta?
The vine on Lenta is more than 400 years old and entered in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest living vine.