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STUNNING MOUNTAIN SCENERY,
LAKES AND COASTAL RESORTS
Lake Bled
LAKE BLED, THE COAST
& MOUNTAINS OF SLOVENIA
Nestling in the foothills of the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is an enchanting scene from a childhood fairytale. With its little white church
surrounded by crystal clear glacial waters and emerald green forests that underline the distant mountains, it’s a place you will never
forget. We take some time to explore the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, and you can even join our excursion into the heart of Slovenia’s
only national park – passing through the spectacular Soča river valley to reach the shores of Lake Predil. From the stunning scenery of
Lake Bled, to the Mountains Slovenia – our journey ends on the glistening coast of the Adriatic, stopping at the magnificent Postojna
Caves along the way. So join us as we uncover the secret beauty that the Balkans has to offer.
Day 1: London – Munich
We journey from London to Paris by Eurostar
and continue by TGV to Munich where we check
in at our overnight hotel.
Day 2: Munich – Villach – Lake Bled
We continue our rail journey which follows
a stunning route through the Austrian Alps
and across the border into Slovenia. We are
transferred by coach to our hotel on Lake Bled
for our four-night stay.
Julian Alps
Day 3: Lake Bled
Enjoy a day at leisure in the peaceful and
beautiful resort of Lake Bled. A walk around the
lake is highly recommended. At 6 kilometres it
can take a couple of hours, but there’s definitely
no rush with plenty of places to stop and
take in the scenery, or even take a dip in the
emerald water. For a small fee you can also take
a traditional wooden pletna boat (there are
no noisy motorboats on Lake Bled) to visit the
Church of Maria, which rises from a tiny islet in
the middle of the lake, or you can hire your own
rowing boat for a more personal experience.
Day 4: Ljubljana
With its hilltop castle and riverside location,
Ljubljana is a wonderful place to visit, so we
have set aside a full day for you to enjoy here.
Its compact size makes it easy to explore and
there are treasures at every turn, including
Dragon Bridge, the Franciscan church, the triple
bridge, and the funicular railway leading to the
castle. Be sure to witness every highlight that this
beautiful city has to offer by taking advantage of
our included city tour.
Day 5: Julian Alps
Today we venture into the Julian Alps on our
included coach excursion. The route takes us
into the heart of the mountains of Slovenia’s
only national park – Triglav, crossing the highest
mountain pass of Vršič and passing through the
beautiful Soča river valley. We make a stop at
the small town of Bovec, which is surrounded by
magnificent scenery, before coasting down the
Predil mountain pass and crossing the border
into Italy, where we spend some time on the
shore of the small but spectacular Lake Predil.
Day 6: Lake Bled – Postojna Cave – Portorož
We leave our lakeside paradise and take a scenic
journey by coach to the Slovenian coastal resort
of Portorož (Port of Roses). During our journey
we visit the Karst cave at Postojna, which is one
of the largest in the world, with more than five
kilometres of breathtaking underground halls
and natural tunnels that can be explored on
foot, where you will see stalagmite and stalactite
formations that are unequalled anywhere. We
continue to our hotel in Portorož, our base for
the next three nights.
Day 7: Portorož
Relax and enjoy a full day in resort. Situated on
the Slovenian coastline, Portorož is the ideal
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