Lake Bled – Pearl of Slovenia
Lake Bled – Pearl of Slovenia
Lake Bled – Pearl of Slovenia
9 Days Starting and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Boppard, Rhine Gorge, Bled, Bled Castle, Tarvisio, Villach, Kranjska Gora, Salzburg, Germany, Eastern Europe
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Tour code:
slb
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
This fantastic escorted coach holiday to the Slovenian Alps takes in an area of outstanding natural beauty around incredible Lake Bled. Once there it’s like stepping into a picture-postcard, with glistening emerald green waters and a church on an island. From your base in Bled you’ll take a boat trip to the island to enjoy the tranquil surroundings and other visits include medieval Bled Castle, Salzburg in Austria with its lovely squares, medieval lanes and quaint cafés, plus, the option to spend time in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, boasting Baroque architecture and a mighty castle.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: No Meals
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Boppard & Rhine Valley
Location: Boppard, Rhine Gorge
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
To the Rhine Valley and the riverside town of Boppard for free time. Continue across Germany to our overnight hotel.
Day 3 : Arrive In Bled
Location: Bled
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Ribno
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head across the magnificent Grossglockner route, later passing Villach. We cross the border into Slovenia, witnessing some unbelievable scenery en route. Lake Bled is located just over the Austrian/Slovenian border, with the Alps providing a breathtaking backdrop to this pretty resort. We stay in Bled four nights.
Day 4 : Bled Castle & Boat Trip
Location: Bled Castle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Ribno
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we include a visit to medieval Bled Castle, a former residence of the Bishops of Brixen and built in 1004. Today, the terraced restaurant, which is perched on the cliff face, offers amazing views across the lake. In the afternoon, we include a boat trip to the island in the centre of the lake and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
Day 5 : Three Countries
Location: Tarvisio, Villach, Kranjska Gora
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Ribno
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we visit three countries – Austria, Italy and Slovenia, on our included excursion. We head first to the Italian market town of Tarvisio, which lies close to the border of Slovenia and Austria. Spend time here before we travel into Austria and reach the town of Villach, in the heart of Carinthia. Villach enjoys a charming setting on the banks of the River Drava and the Old Town centre is regarded as one of Austria’s finest. Here you will have some free time before we head to the Slovenian resort of Kranjska Gora which enjoys a superb location in the Upper Sava Valley, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Julian Alps.
Day 6 : Ljubljana
Location: Bled
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Ribno
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join today's optional excursion to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Ljubljana boasts a rich history, characterised by its architecture from the Baroque period. Narrow cobbled streets lie squeezed between the castle slopes and the River Ljubljanica. Why not sip a morning coffee by the riverbank where your view of the city centre will encompass the old city centre overlooked by the mighty castle.
To make the most of your visit why not join our optional guided walking tour? We take a walk through the elegant Baroque streets and over the picturesque bridges to see the beautiful churches and palaces, and enjoy the atmosphere of the squares and riverbanks. The present appearance of Ljubljana is a harmonious blend of Baroque, Secessionist and modern styles, with the added spice of masterpieces by the architect Plecnik. The green oasis of Congress Square bears witness to the momentous past, connecting the new and the old parts of Ljubljana.
Day 7 : Salzburg
Location: Salzburg, Germany
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave Bled and travel through Austria and on to Salzburg, one of Austria’s most beautiful cities. Explore the lovely squares, medieval lanes, Gothic churches and quaint cafés. We continue into Germany and to our overnight hotel.
Day 8 : Travel Back To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
To Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 9 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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