Name: Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour
SKU: 45866
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Duration: 7 h

Activity Level: Moderate

Experience: Adventure, Ecotourism, Family, Historical

Language: English

Photo permit included

Tour by public transport

Canal Boat tour included

Train tickets included

Suitable for little children

Wheelchair accessible tour

Museum ticket included

Light snack included

Lunch included

Transportation included

Walking Tour

Overview

The tour will commence with a scenic journey to Ljubljana, the capital and largest city of Slovenia.

What's included

Air-conditioned transportation and an English speaking professional tour guide

Highlights

Bled castle

Bled Castle is a medieval castle built on a precipice above the city of Bled in Slovenia, overlooking Lake Bled. According to written sources, it is the oldest Slovenian castle and is currently one of the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia.

Bled Island

The lake Bled surrounds Bled Island. The island has several buildings, the main one being the pilgrimage church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary built in its current form near the end of the 17th century, and decorated with remains of Gothic frescos from around 1470 in the presbyterium and rich Baroque equipment. The church has a 52 m tower and there is a Baroque stairway dating from 1655 with 99 stone steps leading up to the building. The church is frequently visited and weddings are held there regularly. Traditionally it is considered good luck for the groom to carry his bride up the steps on the day of their wedding before ringing the bell and making a wish inside the church.

Bled Lake

Lake Bled is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. The lake is 35 km from Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km from the capital city, Ljubljana. Lake Bled is 4.2 km from Lesce-Bled train station. The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origin. It is 2,120 m long and 1,380 m wide, with a maximum depth of 29.5 m, and it has a small island. The lake lies in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. Medieval Bled Castle stands above the lake on the north shore and has a museum. The Zaka Valley lies at the west end of the lake.

Ljubljana

Ljubljana is Slovenia's capital and largest city. It's known for its university population and green spaces, including expansive Tivoli Park. The curving Ljubljanica River, lined in outdoor cafes, divides the city's old town from its commercial hub. Ljubljana has many museums, including the National Museum of Slovenia, displaying historic exhibitions, and the Museum of Modern Art, home to 20th-century Slovene paintings and sculptures.

Ljubljana Castle

Ljubljana Castle is a castle complex standing on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana. It is a key landmark of the town. Originally a medieval fortress, it was probably constructed in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century. It acquired its present outline with an almost complete overhaul in the 15th century, whereas the majority of the buildings date to the 16th and 17th centuries. Initially a defense structure and since the first half of the 14th century the seat of the lords of Carniola, it was since the early 19th century used for various other purposes and today is used as a major cultural venue. The castle is depicted on the city's coat of arms, along with a dragon on top.

Ljubljana Cathedral

Ljubljana Cathedral, officially named St. Nicholas's Church, also named St. Nicholas' Cathedral, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, or simply the Cathedral, is a cathedral in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Originally, Ljubljana Cathedral was a Gothic church.

Saint Nicholas Cathedral

The Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, but sometimes called Saint Nicholas Cathedral, or Monaco Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco in Monaco-Ville, Monaco, where many of the Grimaldis were buried, including Grace Kelly and—more recently—Rainier III.

Itinerary

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The old town center of Ljubljana is embraced by Ljubljana Castle and the river Ljubljanica. On our trip, we will experience ancient and modern architecture. The tour guide will the streets admire the works of the Slovene architect Joze Plecnik, who took an important part in designing Ljubljana’s most famous bridges, town squares, and parks. In a little more than three decades, Joze Plecnik transformed Ljubljana from a provincial city to the capital of the Slovene nation and reshaped the urban part of the city. His influence can be felt everywhere, but mostly along the river Ljubljanica.

Your professional tour guide will then take you to the heart of the city – which feels more like a charming town – to visit sites including St Nicholas’s Cathedral, the Triple Bridges, the Market Square, and the willow-lined banks of the Ljubljana River.

Your tour will then continue to Lake Bled, which is located in the Julian Alps in northwest Slovenia. Lake Bled is a popular alpine resort that boasts some of the most beautiful lakes and mountainous scenery in Europe. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore this scenic resort, or alternatively, you can visit the spectacular Bled Castle, an 11th-Century castle located on a precipice above the city of Bled. From here, you can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding lakes and mountains from the castle – a perfect place to take photographs before returning back to Trieste cruise port in plenty of time for your cruise ship’s departure.

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