Lake Bled and Ljubljana Group Shore Experience from Koper/Trieste
Description
Ready for a fairy tale in real life? Join our small-group escape to the magical Lake Bled—where castles cling to cliffs and cream cakes are basically a religion. Then we head to Ljubljana, the charming capital where dragons guard bridges and every alley feels like a secret waiting to be discovered. Small group, big energy, and just the right amount of “wow, did we really just do all that in one day?” Warm welcome to sLOVEnia. If port of call changed from Koper to Trieste, Italy - we will oprate from there! Highlights: - Smaller Group Tour - Experience Lake Bled and Ljubljana with a licensed guide - Comfortable, Clean and Air- Conditioned up to date transportation - Foodie Insiders - We Know Where to get Local Food at its Best - Meet the local person from Slovenia - your guide
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Itinerary
On a walking tour customers see the towns most important buildings and monuments such as Ljubljana castle, Ljubljana Town Hall, the Triple Bridge, the Shoemakers Bridge, Ljubljana Cathedral, the Robba Fountain, Preseren Square, Congress Square and Ljubljanica river (where the feeling of the old town life is felt the most) and other attractions. You will also have some free time to for shopping in the old town or just sit and have an nice glass of great Slovenian wine or a cup of coffee at the banks of Ljubljanica river.
After approx 2 hours we will meet again and head directly to lake Bled. On the way to lake Bled (45 minutes) you will get all the important information about Lake Bled from your guide. As we will arrive you will once again be dropped off at the best location and will have a chance and enough time (up to to 2 hours) to explore and absorb this alpine fairytale gem on your own. Whether you will just walk around the lake, take a Pletna boat to the island with the Gothic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, or have a glass of amazing Slovenian wine, or try famous Bled Kremsnita cake we assure you that you will stay speechless by visiting this one of the oldest Slovenian tourist resorts under the Alps with a guardian fairytale castle on the top of the breathtaking cliff. You will also have a chance to take some beautiful photos.
Panoramic ride around the lake and a photostop at the Bled castle.
Ljubljana, the charming capital where dragons guard bridges and every alley feels like a secret waiting to be discovered. The capital full of vibe, culture, history and a lot of bars and cafes.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup is at Koper cruise terminal.
- You will receive exact tour departure time at the time of booking.
- Please provide your ship name and dissembark/ departure times at the time of booking or your accommodation details
- This tour operates in all weather conditions so please wear appropriate clothes in case of wind or rain.
Reviews(49)
Lake Bled is beautiful and a must see. Going to the farmers market and seeing the Dragon bridge was also wonderful. Driver/ tour guide was excellent .
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Jurij was absolutely the best, he tailored the tour just for us, showed us the beauty of Slovenia, taught us an abundance of history and knowledge and shared some of the best food in Slovenia. We loved spending the day with him and seeing this beautiful country.
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Our guide Uri was a very safe driver and educated us on Slovenia and Lake Bled. What a beautiful area of the world. We saw it all and had the famous cake, coffee and icecream! Uri showed us the best view points and shared the history. We would give the best review for this tour
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This was a very enjoyable tour and a great introduction to Slovenia. The scenery is beautiful, although be prepared for significant traffic getting to and from Lake Bled. Our guide, Juri, made the bus ride joyful. He was hilarious, personable, and kept everyone entertained with stories and local information. The air-conditioned coach and bottled water were also much appreciated on a warm day during a heatwave. If I could suggest one change, I would skip Bled Castle and spend that extra time in Ljubljana. While the castle has nice views, Ljubljana has so much to see and explore. Be sure to walk through the central market for fresh local produce. Thecherries were deliciou and don't miss the excellent gelato. At Lake Bled, take a few minutes to put your feet in the lake. I'd also recommend moving the famous cream cake stop to the boardwalk area where everyone takes photos. It would eliminate an extra bus stop and loading/unloading while giving guests more time to enjoy the lakeside. A practical tip: use the restrooms at Bled Castle if you visit. The facilities near the beach had a long wait because many visitors were unfamiliar with the pay system. Overall, this was a well-run excursion (we did encounter significant rain and and traffic and got back to the ship just a bit later.with a fun guide, beautiful scenery, and a great overview of Slovenia. I'd happily recommend it, especially with a little more time allocated to Ljubljana.
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Ernie was absolutely the best guide. He gave us so much great information about Slovenia and navigated us around so that we could maximize our time. We spoke to others who took the same tour and they mentioned being rushed and not having enough time. Our experience was not so, we enjoyed time at the lake and got some cream cake and enjoyed it with a view. In town he parked and walked us around giving us a tour and then suggested the best things to explore and do. We chose the funicular, had some lunch and even had time to shop before heading to our ship. We did dock in Koper on a Saturday so we were lucky with not having to deal with too much traffic.
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Phenomenal day trip up to lake bled and Ljubljana! Highly recommend if you're arriving at koper or Trieste port on a cruise. The smaller group experience is a must!!
Thank you for your visit and always welcome!
Absolutely amazing trip! Ernest, our tour guide / driver, was just fantastic! Communication was excellent and accurate. Ernest was waiting for us just past the pier, exactly at the time & location they told us. It was just the 4 of us and 2 other guests from the ship, so a small group (which is great!). The van was new & clean and very comfortable for the six of us. The drive to Lake Bled was beautiful. What a stunning country! We walked part way around Lake Bled and did the hike up to the castle. The scenery was fantastic. And it was a great time of the year to do it - not that busy, and not that hot. Ernest told us that in the summer, they could spend an hour in the van to drive the last mile or so, it's that busy. Ljubljana Old Town was a beautiful area. It was just stunning. People were friendly, the area was clean, local food was FANTASTIC, and the history / architecture was just amazing. Again, Ernest was an exceptional driver / guide, and helped make this trip a 10/10. Would 100% fully recommend this trip to anyone.
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We thoroughly enjoyed this tour to Lake Bled and Ljubljana. Our guide, Mr Maurizio, was exceptional and provided us with a. Interesting history of Slovenia and all the important sites. The castle and the vistas of Lake Bled were amazing. We were given plenty of time to walk along beautul Lake Bled before an interesting historic tour of Ljubjana. I can thoroughly recommend this tour and our wonderful guide.
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What a fantastic excursion. Our guide Maurizio was very knowledgeable and accomodating. We were lucky with the weather which enhances the experience. Small group is definitely the way to go.
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Juri was an outstanding guide. He picked us and one other family up at the cruise terminal and drove us to Lake Bled. The lake is beautiful and he drove us all around the lake to show us the best views for photos. Then we went to Ljubljana. I had no idea what to expect but it is a beautiful city. He gave us free time to enjoy lunch wherever we chose and then gave us a walking tour of the highlights of the beautiful city. This was one of our favorite tours during the entire 11 day cruise.
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