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Half-Day Mysteries of Submerged Villages from Velenje with Lunch
Slovenian Istria, Slovenia
4 hours
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What You Will Do
Authentic tour of The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia in Velenje with heirs of mining – Sailing on Velenje lake and virtual dive into the past – A culinary experience on the new overlook Vista, just above the water surface.
Help a descendant of the Velenje miners, who mined one of the thickest layers of coal in the world and turned fertile fields into lakes, find a precious item under the water surface!
Where once were villages, now are lakes. What happened to the houses, schools, and churches? Why did they sink, and where did the villagers go? What secrets can be uncovered in the depth of the lake? Discover the bitter-sweet life stories of the villagers, miners, and Velenje people. For their bright future, they mined coal but sank their past.
Help a descendant of the Velenje miners, who mined one of the thickest layers of coal in the world and turned fertile fields into lakes, find a precious item under the water surface!
Where once were villages, now are lakes. What happened to the houses, schools, and churches? Why did they sink, and where did the villagers go? What secrets can be uncovered in the depth of the lake? Discover the bitter-sweet life stories of the villagers, miners, and Velenje people. For their bright future, they mined coal but sank their past.
What's Included?
- Snacks
- Lunch
- guided tour to the Velenje lake, sailing on the lake with a virtual dive experience
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
In front of The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia, you will be greeted by a tour guide miner, and after dressing appropriately, you will be escorted to the elevator into the mining tunnel.
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The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia
1 hour
Experience the development of coal miming over the time, from ancient days to modern times! See the mining machinery and look at the insight into the geological structure of Šaleška Valley. Experience how the miners lived more than 100 years ago. Become acquainted with the world famous Velenje mining method – this is the way how miners work today. 18 scenes from the life and work of the miners.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Šaleška Valley Tourism Board.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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