Lake Bled and Ljubljana Full-Day Tour from Koper: Alpine Pearl and Slovenian Capital Visit
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30 Ratings
Koper

Come see the delightful Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, and Bled, a famed visitor hotspot deemed as one of the most stunning alpine getaways and commonly referred to as the Alpine pearl.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Koper - Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Koper, Slovenia - hotel, cruise terminal, bus station, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made)
  • Ljubljana Old Town - 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.
  • Bled - 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.
What's Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Insurance
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Pletna boat ride
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible
Location
Koper
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chrissp3797bv
Apr 24, 2024
Great All Day Tour! - Awesome tour! Recommend for cruise travelers. Ernie, our local guide was great, knowledgeable & passionate. Focused on getting us by back to cruise ship on time. Mic system would have been nice.
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Jimao7926zl
Oct 11, 2023
Beautiful man, beautiful spots, beautiful day. - My group of five had a tour today with Ernie and it was perfect. Ernie's passion for his homeland made us appreciate it's history and it's beauty. One afternoon visiting Ljudbljana and Lake Bled is not nearly enough for this lovely country. After our walking tours with Ernie, armed with his background and suggestions, we had some time to explore on our own. Ernie's candor about his own life enhanced our experience.
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Quika24
Sep 29, 2023
Amazing day seeing a new country - This tour was a fantastic opportunity to see a bit of Slovenia before our cruise from Trieste. The tour was in 8 seater vans (not a huge tour bus) - 3 vans on our day. So a nice small group of people. The tour guides provided great information and we fun. We got a nice chance to visit lake bled without major crowds of a tour bus. And the capital city was beautiful and fascinating. I’d definitely recommend this tour (instead of one off the cruise ship which had FOUR huge tour busses going so the crowds were crazy).
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K5136lwstuarth
Sep 12, 2023
Excellent day trip to Slovenia from Trieste - Comfortable 8 seat van with good aircon. Our English speaking guide Matt had good knowledge of Slovenia and the specific sights in Bled and Ljubljana. The stop at Lake Bled gave plenty of time for photos and a visit to a local cafe to have Kremsnita (the local cream and custard slice). The tour route included a circuit of Lake Bled which gave further photo opportunities of the Church of the Assumption of Mary. The walking tour of the Ljubljana old town included the main sights of Preseren Square, the Triple Bridges, Dragon Bridge, Congress Square and Saint Nicholas Church (outside only). Note: Ljubljana Castle is not on the itinerary but overlooks the old town and good pics are possible from Congress Square. Some free time in Ljubljana allowed us to visit a local restaurant for a late lunch. The central pickup location in Trieste at Hotel Savoie Excelsior was convenient being a 10 min walk from our accommodation.
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V5611undennisw
Jun 9, 2023
SLOVENIA IN A DAY, BEAUTIFUL - TWO MUST SEE DESTINATIONS IN SLOVENIA. KOPER TOURS DRIVER AND GUIDE, ERNEST, WAS FANTASTIC. WE WILL RETURN.
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Lynnemanchester
May 21, 2022
Best day out, not to be missed - Dejan collected us from the hotel at the agreed time. The van was comfortable and we were lucky there was only two of us on the tour. It was an interesting drive to Lake Bled, Dejan gave us lots of interesting information along the way. We enjoyed a drive around the lake and a coffee and cream cake stop there where we had fabulous views across the lake to the castle. We then went to Ljubljana where Dejan did a walking tour so we saw the main sites. He also recommended a typical local restaurant in the market where we tried the slow roasted pork ribs, delicious. After visiting the castle and walking around the market it was time to return to Trieste. This was a lovely day out which I would definitely do again.
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Eini_d
May 17, 2022
A day in Slovenia - Beautiful country. Everything well maintained and clean. our guide was terrific. Kept everything on time without having to rush us.
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603joanne
May 2, 2020
Cannot wait to return - Our experience has been one to remember! Koper Trips was great to work with when arranging tours and knowing exactly what their clients want! So many options and great tours throughout different parts of Slovenia have been explored due to this company. Cannot wait to return!
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George_r
May 15, 2023
Good but very rainy - Lake Bled and ljubania were beautiful even on a rainy Sunday. Most shops were closed. The tour guide was helpful but I would have enjoyed more information on the cities and country.
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Kirsten_g
May 15, 2023
Won't be using Viator again - Unfortunately in spite of going to 2 beautiful places, our guide was worthless. We were part of cruise ship. "Ernie's " English is poor and he had very little to say about what we were seeing. In both locations he left us on our own w very little direction.
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