Ptuj–Ormož–Jeruzalem–Križevci

Passing Slovenska Bistrica, we will head for Ptuj, the oldest Slovenian town. The history of Ptuj stretches back to the Neolithic, and through Celtic and Noric times. We will start by entering Ptuj Castle, which houses several interesting museum collections. Among the exhibits, we will find costumes of the “kurent”, a typical mythological creature with the power of chasing winter away and inviting spring. After lunch in Jeruzalem, the heart of the Prlekija region, we will visit a wine cellar and taste local wines. Our next stop will be in Križevci at a domestic producer of pumpkin seed oil, which will also be possible to buy. Finally, we will look into a genuine, still operating flour mill on the Mura.

DID YOU KNOW ...
... that the most famous Slovene carnival figure is the “kurent”? The presence of this traditional figure drives away winter and brings good fortune. Kurents can be very loud, since carry cow bells around their waist.