1 Arrive Ljubljana, Slovenia
As one of the earliest cities in Europe to make its city center car-free, Ljubljana has long been a leader in urban sustainability. Weave through a charming maze of cobblestone streets rich in Renaissance, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, leading to the Ljubljanica River, whose banks are lined with cute cafes and artisan markets. Eclectic museums and vibrant street art, plus a growing handful of East-meets-West fusion cuisine at independent eateries, are all set against a backdrop of innovative eco-friendly design.
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2 Ljubljana – Picture-Book Capital
Explore Ljubljana’s car-free city center by bicycle, with a local private guide who leads you along elegant streets and over picturesque bridges, past Baroque churches and palaces to visit sites including Ljubljana Castle and Tivoli Gardens. Discover another perspective on the historic capital from its main waterway, relaxing on a scenic river cruise.
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3 Ljubljana – Lipizzaner Horses And Postojna Cave
Visit the Lipica Stud Farm, birthplace of the elegant Lipizzaner horses. In the afternoon, venture underground at Postojna Cave, riding the electric train and walking through karst chambers formed over millions of years.
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4 Bled – Into The Alps
Set against a backdrop of the glorious Julian Alps, Bled is a captivating little Slovenian town on the edge of glacial Lake Bled. En route to Bled, a local beekeeper in the Alpine foothills lifts the lid on apiculture and its significance in Slovenian culture. A tasting of diverse, locally crafted honeys reveals why the town is known as “Sweet Radovljica.”
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5 Bled – Mountain Hike
The area’s natural beauty is best seen on a hike into the mountains, offering sweeping views of spruce forests, snow-covered alpine pasture and farmland. For a different perspective, glide across Lake Bled in a traditional, locally crafted pletna boat to visit the little island that’s home to the 17th-century baroque Church of Mary the Queen.
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6 Bled – Shores Of Lake Bohinj
Step into the heart of Slovenia’s Julian Alps and let the serene beauty of Lake Bohinj welcome you. Visit a family farm to you try your hand at traditional butter-making. Then, take a tranquil cruise across the lake to the village of Ribcev Laz for an authentic Alpine escape.
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7 Depart Ljubljana
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Bled
Bled became an independent, self-governing municipality in 1995. Its natural beauty, points of interest, and advantageous location south of the Alps, make Bled ideal for tourism. The castle, the lake, and the island in the middle of the lake are sights by which Bled is known world-wide. Bled Castle, a silent witness to its former power, stands watch over the town perched on a rock high above the lake. Lake Bled is renowned for exceptional beauty. The forested slopes of the Jelovica and Pokljuka, the Julian Alps with their highest peak Triglav - the simbol of the Slovenian nation - and the Karavanke Mountains, serve as the background to this heavenly spot. In the middle of the lake lies the island with the Church of the Assumption - both of which have a rich history. Inside the church there is the wishing bell from 1534. Bled and its surroundings provide a number of interesting sights worth a visit.
Excursions
Ljubljana city tour – National Museum & Ljubljana castle included
Ljubljana city tour – National Museum & Ljubljana castle included
There is no better way to explore a city than with a private guide. After a short drive, you will arrive to Ljubljana and begin your sightseeing adventure.. Lovely Ljubljana is a metropolis in a form of a petite town. Not only is its energy vibrant and full of life, but it is a very progressive city in many ways. This great tour will pull you into a narrative of Ljubljana, in its local stories, history and architecture. You will visit the National Museum, to expand the context of Ljubljana even more and to please the curious traveler in you. Apart from pleasant strolls through the city center and down the Ljubljanica river, you will visit Ljubljana castle – a petite but dreamy castle situated upon a hill in the heart of the city center.
Highlights:
- Ljubljana castle
- National Museum
Tour Duration: approx. 6h
Tour can operate: Morning
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions: round transfers, private guide and tickets for the National Museum, Ljubljana castle and funicular
Exclusions: food, drinks, gratuities and items purchased for personal use
Ljubljana
This charming, inexpensive city with its relaxed pace, active cafe life and fondness for poets could be "the next Prague" with its own distinctive character. Several remaining structures show Roman and Baroque influences. The heart of the city lies on both sides of the Ljubljanica River. Over time, architects have used the Ljubljanica as an opportunity to build a handful of tasteful bridges. On one side of the river are the narrow cobblestone streets of the old town, which sits in the shadow of Ljubljana Castle. On the other side of the Ljubljanica is Tivoli castle, a graphic arts center, and the main shopping streets, lined by graceful art-nouveau buildings. The ultramodern Cultural and Congress Center, near the neo-rococo Opera House, is the setting for cultural performances. Worth seeing are the Franciscan Church and the Baroque town hall, with its monumental fountain. Hike to the top of 3,600-ft Mt. Katarina from Ljubljana. A trail begins in the suburb of Podutik before winding through spruce forests and up to a small church at the mountain's peak.
Excursions
Ljubljana tour with visit to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle
Ljubljana tour with visit to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle
You will meet Your personal English speaking guide and driver in the Koper harbor for Your unique tour – sightseeing of city Ljubljana and visit to Postojna cave and Predjama Castle
Today Your tour will start with easy walk to the Preseren Square from where You will go on a relaxed walking journey around downtown. Afterwards You will cross the Three Bridges and the farmer’s market and take cable car to visit Ljubljana Castle. After the sightseeing of Ljubljana You will continue on to Postojna cave and Castle.
Discover underground world of Postojna Cave, most popular karst cave in Slovenia. This guided tour will consist of a ride by electrical train and followed by a walk through beautiful passages and chambers with spectacular drop stones, pillars, limestone curtains and other unforgettable forms. You will continue to idyllic village of Predjama where you will be amazed by fairy tale medieval Predjama castle with dramatic setting in the gaping mouth of a cavern halfway up a hillside.
Highlights:
- Postojna cave
- Predjama Castle
- Personal guide
- Round transfer
Tour Duration: up to 8h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private guide
- Tickets
- Round transfers
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