Jeruzalem Hills

Not the Holy Land but named by Crusaders who thought these hills looked like paradise. Steep vineyard roads and Šipon (Furmint) wine. Among Slovenia's most picturesque wine landscapes.

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City

Jeruzalem

Country

🇸🇮 Slovenia

Duration

Full day

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Difficulty: Moderate
Languages: Mixed

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Jeruzalem Hills

wine_bar · Jeruzalem

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Steep winding roads through some of Europe's most scenic vineyards

Steep winding roads through some of Europe's most scenic vineyards

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The same grape as Tokaji Furmint — crisp, mineral, distinctive

The same grape as Tokaji Furmint — crisp, mineral, distinctive

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The Crusaders' promised land — rolling hills in every direction

The Crusaders' promised land — rolling hills in every direction

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Optional: Slovenia's oldest town — castle, cellars, Roman artifacts

Optional: Slovenia's oldest town — castle, cellars, Roman artifacts

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Insider Tips

Kupljen and Puklavec for excellent Šipon
The wine road is winding and beautiful
Best in autumn when leaves change
Combine with Ptuj, Slovenia's oldest town

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sipon
crusader
scenic
grand-journey

Updated February 2026

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Jeruzalem Hills

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Drive the Jeruzalem wine road

Taste Šipon (Furmint) at a local winery

Photograph the village church and vineyards

Visit nearby Ptuj (Roman Poetovio)

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