Lake Bled & Ljubljana - Shore Excursion from Koper
Description
Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Koper, Slovenia - hotel, cruise terminal, bus station, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made)
Ljubljana, the capital and largest city in Slovenia, is the cultural, educational, economic, political and administrative centre of the country. It is renowned for its rich history, which is reflected in the unique architectural heritage. Its old town centre is embraced by Ljubljana Castle and the river Ljubljanica where the feeling of the city is the strongest. On your trip, you will encounter ancient and modern architecture. You will visit the old town center where you will admire the works of the Slovene architect Jože Plečnik, who took an important part in designing the Ljubljana’s most famous bridges, town squares and parks. In a little more than three decades, Jože Plečnik 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. On your trip, you will visit some of the most interesting buildings and monuments, such as the Ljubljana Town Hall, the Triple Bridge, the Shoemakers’ Bridge, Ljubljana Cathedral, the Robba Fountain, Prešeren Square, Congress Square and other attractions. The symbol of the city is the Ljubljana Dragon. It is depicted on the top of the tower of Ljubljana Castle and on the Ljubljanica - crossing Dragon Bridge. It symbolizes power, courage and greatness.
Bled is an Alpine town which represents one of the oldest and most beautiful tourist destinations in Slovenia. Its main attraction is the lake which surrounds Bled Island. The island has several buildings, the main one being the Gothic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The church has a make-a-wish bell and is frequently visited by newlyweds and other guests. Lake Bled will certainly leave you speechless since it offers various sport activities and represents a place where you can spend the most romantic moments of your life. On the trip, you will walk around the lake enjoying the fresh alpine air and watching swans and ducks at play. Also, you will admire Bled Castle built on a precipice above the glacial lake which according to written sources is the oldest Slovene castle. At the end, you will pass by some other local monuments and refresh ourselves with a delicious vanilla and custard cream cake called cremeschnitte (kremšnita). You will also have a chance to take some beautiful photos of the lake, island, castle and the nearby Alps.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• The departure time for Cruise Passengers is 1 hour after the cruise docks. • For Hotel Guests the departure time is flexible. Please contact us after the booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time,
- Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location,
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(6)
The most spectacular views in both Bled and Ljubljana. We wish we had more time- but were glad thar we were able to see both! If you are on a cruise ship- be aware it’s quite a lot of travel on the road! I would return to both !
We did the Lake Bled & Ljubljana tour from Trieste. This was still a fun day tour despite of the rainy weather. Ernest our tour guide & driver was amazing. Our cruise had a change in port and the company was able to make the pick-up adjustment without issues. There were no issues in the pickup and Ernest was punctual! Our first stop was to Lake Bled. Ernest shared a Slovenia's history and culture along the way. It was an excellent way to pass the drive time as well as soak in the scenery. Ernest gave us an 1.5 hour at Lake Bled and showed us all the interesting things to do. This included what facilities are available :). Despite of the rain, we did enjoy the walk along the lake. Had it be better weather, we may have opted to do the walk up to the castle. We did try the renowned Solvenian cream cake which didn't disappoint, especially for dessert lovers and great with coffee. Second stop was Ljubljana. We had just over 2.5hr here to walk around the city. Ernest gave us a quick walk through the main parts of the city to orient us and point out interesting landmarks to explore further. He also shared options for food and facilities as well. We had a great time exploring the castle w/ view above the city. (I opted to take the funicular up and walking trail down). We still had plenty of time to walk around the city and grab a nice lunch too! All in all, a great day excursions. Ernest really did make it a great experience by sharing all his knowledge of Slovenia and the two locations. Very approachable & friendly too!
I had booked this tour long before we left on our cruise. Two days before we got to Koper, the tour operator cancelled the tour citing end of summer traffic—please look at attached photo. I had to scramble last minute, to get on a similar tour offered by the cruise. The cruise had large buses covering the same places as this tour offered (I’d booked with this company hoping for a smaller group experience), and we visited these same places without experiencing the traffic delays this tour operator cited as a reason for cancellation. So, be aware of this possibility of cancellation if you choose this company for your tour.
Dear Glory Daniel, We completely understand that receiving a tour cancellation notice just two days before your planned arrival was quite frustrating. However, please know that this decision was made solely with your best interests in mind. It's possible you may not have been aware that throughout the entire summer, our region was plagued by severe traffic congestion on the highway, which had been widely reported in the media. If we had proceeded with the tour as scheduled and found ourselves trapped in this traffic, there was a significant risk that you could have missed your cruise departure. We genuinely did not want to bear the responsibility for such an unfortunate outcome. Your safety and satisfaction are our utmost priorities, and we firmly believe that taking this precautionary measure was the responsible and wise choice.
We enjoyed our trip to Lake Bled and Lubijiana. Our tour guide Mauritzio did an excellent job in keeping the tour on time despite having the bus break down near a rest area on the way to Lake Bled. Despite a delay of 45 minutes we still had enough time to see everything the tour offered.
Valentina was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. This was an enjoyable excursion from Koper to get a taste of other parts of Slovenia. Bled is nearly 2 hours from Koper and Ljubljana more than 1 so we spent approximately 1 hour at the Lake and 1.5 in the city.
