Lake Bled & Ljubljana - Shore Excursion from Trieste
Overview
Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Insurance
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Trieste, Trieste, Province of Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Trieste, Italy - hotel, cruise terminal, bus station, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made)
Stop At: Lake Bled, Cesta svobode 10, Bled 4260 Slovenia
Bled is an Alpine town which represents one of the oldest and most beautiful tourist destinations in Slovenia. Its main attraction is the lake which surrounds Bled Island. The island has several buildings, the main one being the Gothic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The church has a make-a-wish bell and is frequently visited by newlyweds and other guests. Lake Bled will certainly leave you speechless since it offers various sport activities and represents a place where you can spend the most romantic moments of your life. On the trip, you will walk around the lake enjoying the fresh alpine air and watching swans and ducks at play. Also, you will admire Bled Castle built on a precipice above the glacial lake which according to written sources is the oldest Slovene castle. At the end, you will pass by some other local monuments and refresh ourselves with a delicious vanilla and custard cream cake called cremeschnitte (kremšnita). You will also have a chance to take some beautiful photos of the lake, island, castle and the nearby Alps.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ljubljana Old Town, Ljubljana Slovenia
Ljubljana, the capital and largest city in Slovenia, is the cultural, educational, economic, political and administrative centre of the country. It is renowned for its rich history, which is reflected in the unique architectural heritage. Its old town centre is embraced by Ljubljana Castle and the river Ljubljanica where the feeling of the city is the strongest. On your trip, you will encounter ancient and modern architecture. You will visit the old town center where you will admire the works of the Slovene architect Jože Plečnik, who took an important part in designing the Ljubljana’s most famous bridges, town squares and parks. In a little more than three decades, Jože Plečnik transformed Ljubljana from a provincial city to the capital of the Slovene nation and reshaped the urban part of the city. His influence can be felt everywhere, but mostly along the river Ljubljanica. On your trip, you will visit some of the most interesting buildings and monuments, such as the Ljubljana Town Hall, the Triple Bridge, the Shoemakers’ Bridge, Ljubljana Cathedral, the Robba Fountain, Prešeren Square, Congress Square and other attractions. The symbol of the city is the Ljubljana Dragon. It is depicted on the top of the tower of Ljubljana Castle and on the Ljubljanica - crossing Dragon Bridge. It symbolizes power, courage and greatness.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Trieste, Trieste, Province of Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Trieste, Italy - hotel, cruise terminal, bus station, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made)
Stop At: Lake Bled, Cesta svobode 10, Bled 4260 Slovenia
Bled is an Alpine town which represents one of the oldest and most beautiful tourist destinations in Slovenia. Its main attraction is the lake which surrounds Bled Island. The island has several buildings, the main one being the Gothic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The church has a make-a-wish bell and is frequently visited by newlyweds and other guests. Lake Bled will certainly leave you speechless since it offers various sport activities and represents a place where you can spend the most romantic moments of your life. On the trip, you will walk around the lake enjoying the fresh alpine air and watching swans and ducks at play. Also, you will admire Bled Castle built on a precipice above the glacial lake which according to written sources is the oldest Slovene castle. At the end, you will pass by some other local monuments and refresh ourselves with a delicious vanilla and custard cream cake called cremeschnitte (kremšnita). You will also have a chance to take some beautiful photos of the lake, island, castle and the nearby Alps.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ljubljana Old Town, Ljubljana Slovenia
Ljubljana, the capital and largest city in Slovenia, is the cultural, educational, economic, political and administrative centre of the country. It is renowned for its rich history, which is reflected in the unique architectural heritage. Its old town centre is embraced by Ljubljana Castle and the river Ljubljanica where the feeling of the city is the strongest. On your trip, you will encounter ancient and modern architecture. You will visit the old town center where you will admire the works of the Slovene architect Jože Plečnik, who took an important part in designing the Ljubljana’s most famous bridges, town squares and parks. In a little more than three decades, Jože Plečnik transformed Ljubljana from a provincial city to the capital of the Slovene nation and reshaped the urban part of the city. His influence can be felt everywhere, but mostly along the river Ljubljanica. On your trip, you will visit some of the most interesting buildings and monuments, such as the Ljubljana Town Hall, the Triple Bridge, the Shoemakers’ Bridge, Ljubljana Cathedral, the Robba Fountain, Prešeren Square, Congress Square and other attractions. The symbol of the city is the Ljubljana Dragon. It is depicted on the top of the tower of Ljubljana Castle and on the Ljubljanica - crossing Dragon Bridge. It symbolizes power, courage and greatness.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time.
- Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Kerry_O
October 2023
This was a great day trip from the Triste Cruise port. The tour operator (Koper Tours) was great with communication and easy to find when we got off the ship. We really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend this. The only down side was that we didn't realize we would not have time to r...
This was a great day trip from the Triste Cruise port. The tour operator (Koper Tours) was great with communication and easy to find when we got off the ship. We really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend this. The only down side was that we didn't realize we would not have time to rent a boat and make it out to the island in Bled Lake. We only had about 45 minutes at the lake, enough to take pictures and get a piece of cream cake, but the boat ride was not possible within that time frame.kplowden
October 2023
Fun trip! Friendly/responsible guides/drivers. Very enjoyable tour! Loved the traditional food and drinks!
Fun trip! Friendly/responsible guides/drivers. Very enjoyable tour! Loved the traditional food and drinks!Mike M
October 2023
Our tour guide was Ernie, who was extremely knowledgeable about his home country of Slovenia. His pride of his country was a welcomed greet for us to experience. He receives high praise from us. Maureen & Mike Massara
Our tour guide was Ernie, who was extremely knowledgeable about his home country of Slovenia. His pride of his country was a welcomed greet for us to experience. He receives high praise from us. Maureen & Mike MassaraKaye_T
July 2023
This was a good tour but not quite as advertised. We left Trieste slightly late at 09:15 and got to Lake Bled at 11am. We were told we had an hour at Lake Bled whereas the tour advertises 2hrs there. We left at midday for Llubjana and got there at approx 12:50. Our guide gave us a short tour and ...
This was a good tour but not quite as advertised. We left Trieste slightly late at 09:15 and got to Lake Bled at 11am. We were told we had an hour at Lake Bled whereas the tour advertises 2hrs there. We left at midday for Llubjana and got there at approx 12:50. Our guide gave us a short tour and told us at 13:15 we had to meet at 2:45 do we had 1hr and 30 mins to explore on our own. We arrived back in Trieste at 4pm. Llubjana is beautiful and so is Lake Bled and wee worth a visit. This tour just did not allow enough time to allow us to appreciate our location fully. For me, the trip was spoilt by the tour guides driving. He drove at speeds of 130kmh on the motorway in terrential rain that meant he could barely see the car in front of him with the spray being generated. He drove much too close to the car in front and that car needed to apply brakes harshly there was no way he could have stopped in time. Indeed he narrowly avoided the car in front when they slowed down and narrowly avoided a motorcyclist. I had queries about our pick up time and location before the tour as it was not confirmed on the information from Viator. I rang Kotor Tours on the number provided several times, I text them and WhatsApp’d them and got no response. I had to speak to Viator customer service directly who managed to get back to me late at night on the night before the trip which makes me think this is a tour run by a couple of guys with a mini bus and not a professional outfit. The locations are worth visiting . I’m not sure if we just got them on a bad day when they were in a rush or whether this is the normal experience and service they provide.Brian_G
May 2023
Lake Bled was cloudy and rainy when we went, but Ljubljana was beautiful. Our bus was late originally but the crew rallied and we got back in time. Had plenty of time in Ljubljana, Will have to go back for some Lake Bled!
Lake Bled was cloudy and rainy when we went, but Ljubljana was beautiful. Our bus was late originally but the crew rallied and we got back in time. Had plenty of time in Ljubljana, Will have to go back for some Lake Bled!elsthorpe
October 2022
We enjoyed the tour but would have liked a little more wandering time at Lake Bled. Time in Ljubljana was excellent however
We enjoyed the tour but would have liked a little more wandering time at Lake Bled. Time in Ljubljana was excellent however