6-Nights Highlights of Ljubljana & Lake Bled

Goway Travel

This 7-day trip takes you to the highlights of central Slovenia, focused on the beautiful capital, Ljubljana, and Lake Bled, one of the country’s greatest natural treasures.

Start with a half-day tour of the capital with a small group, learning about its 3,000 years of history and admiring its Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. Visit the Central Market and enjoy a taste of local specialties in one of the city’s restaurants. Take in the view from Ljubljana Castle after riding its famous funicular. Then enjoy a half day Beer Experience, learning about the traditions of Slovenian brewing dating back to the 16th century. Taste seven different beers produced by the five local breweries.

Hipsters unite! It’s time for your Moustache Tour by Bicycle! Just kidding. Everyone is welcome on this biking history tour of Ljubljana. It’s just that many of the tour’s subjects were moustached famous men from the city’s history. Visit the room of architect Joze Plecnik, writer Ivan Cankar’s favourite bar, and a number of stops showcasing Slovenian delicacies and treats. The following day, enjoy a privately guided excursion to one of Slovenia’s most attractive regions, Goriska Brda. Enjoy the Mediterranean flavours unique to Slovenia, including its exceptional wines. Besides the spectacular scenery, this day is a foodie’s delight.

Then it’s on to Bled, for two nights in this picturesque lakeside region. Your time here is entirely at leisure, so take Bled at your own pace. Take a boat to the central island and ring the bell for luck, or hike to the top of Bled Castle for spectacular views before returning to Ljubljana for your onward journey.

Vacation Inclusions

• Private arrival and departure airport transfers
• 4 nights in first class accommodations in Ljubljana
• 2 nights in first class accommodations in Bled
• Small Group tour of Ljubljana’s Historical City Centre and Ljubljana Castle (max 6 guests)
• Small Group Ljubljana Beer Experience tour (max 6 guests)
• Private Moustache tour by Bicycle
• Private tour of Goriska Brda
• Private transfers between Ljubljana and Bled
• Breakfast daily (excluding day 1)

Featured Destinations

Bled 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.

Destination Guide

Ljubljana 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.

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