Itinerary Details
1 Arrive Ljubljana, Slovenia
As one of the earliest cities in Europe to make its city center car-free, Ljubljana has long been a leader in urban sustainability. Weave through a charming maze of cobblestone streets rich in Renaissance, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, leading to the Ljubljanica River, whose banks are lined with cute cafes and artisan markets. Eclectic museums and vibrant street art, plus a growing handful of East-meets-West fusion cuisine at independent eateries, are all set against a backdrop of innovative eco-friendly design.
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2 Ljubljana – Picture-Book Capital
Explore Ljubljana’s car-free city center by bicycle, with a local private guide who leads you along elegant streets and over picturesque bridges, past Baroque churches and palaces to visit sites including Ljubljana Castle and Tivoli Gardens. Discover another perspective on the historic capital from its main waterway, relaxing on a scenic river cruise.
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3 Ljubljana – Lipizzaner Horses And Postojna Cave
Visit the Lipica Stud Farm, birthplace of the elegant Lipizzaner horses. In the afternoon, venture underground at Postojna Cave, riding the electric train and walking through karst chambers formed over millions of years.
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4 Bled – Into The Alps
Set against a backdrop of the glorious Julian Alps, Bled is a captivating little Slovenian town on the edge of glacial Lake Bled. En route to Bled, a local beekeeper in the Alpine foothills lifts the lid on apiculture and its significance in Slovenian culture. A tasting of diverse, locally crafted honeys reveals why the town is known as “Sweet Radovljica.”
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5 Bled – Mountain Hike
The area’s natural beauty is best seen on a hike into the mountains, offering sweeping views of spruce forests, snow-covered alpine pasture and farmland. For a different perspective, glide across Lake Bled in a traditional, locally crafted pletna boat to visit the little island that’s home to the 17th-century baroque Church of Mary the Queen.
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6 Bled – Shores Of Lake Bohinj
Step into the heart of Slovenia’s Julian Alps and let the serene beauty of Lake Bohinj welcome you. Visit a family farm to you try your hand at traditional butter-making. Then, take a tranquil cruise across the lake to the village of Ribcev Laz for an authentic Alpine escape.
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7 Depart Ljubljana
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