Best of Slovenia
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Port
Trieste (Venice), Italy
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$169.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Travel to Slovenia's Lake Bled and to Ljubljana -- the capital of Slovenia.
Upon arrival in Ljubljana, you'll set out on a walking tour through the political, social and cultural capital of Slovenia. In 1511 and 1895, massive earthquakes struck the city, causing a flurry of building activity. Today, this historic city center boasts an eclectic blend of Renaissance, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. It is utterly charming.
Skirt the foot of Castle Hill and pass the Town Hall, St Nicholas' Cathedral, Mestni Trg Square and Robba's Fountain, modeled after Bernini's Fountain of the Rivers in Rome's Piazza Navona.
Watch for the city's famous Triple Bridge, leading to the exquisite Old Town. Continue to the most photographed bridge in Ljubljana -- the Dragon Bridge (1901), built when Slovenia belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Continue to Lake Bled -- a welcoming destination full of beauty, mystery and ancient legends. The fairytale surroundings here include distant snow-capped mountains reflected in the sapphire-blue lake and a castle perched on the side of a cliff. The vistas across the crystalline blue lake are stunning, with panoramic views of Bled Island and beyond. You'll have some free time to walk along the lakeshore, sample some of the local cuisine (at your own expense), or enjoy a visit to the medieval castle (also at your own expense), built on a precipice overlooking the lake.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Trieste. This tour cannot be combined with Airport or Hotel Transfers. Travel time to Lake Bled is two hours each way. Entrance fees are not included. One hour of walking is required. Terrain includes uneven and cobblestone surfaces. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Bring your passport on tour.