Arrival Day
After arriving in Ljubljana Airport, you will be privately transferred to Bled (transfer from Venice airport is available for a supplement). You adventures in Slovenia will begin here!
In the afternoon you will be taking a guided tour of Bled. Bled is famous for its blue-green alpine lake, the picturesque church on its own island, the medieval castle clinging to a rocky cliff and some of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke as backdrops.
Immerse yourself into the culture by touring this beloved city with a local tour guide, ensuring you have the best experience possible. Bled is definitely a must visit place while in Slovenia and you are sure to enjoy your time here!
After the tour, it’s time to try worldwide known cream cake called Kremšnita! It has been a symbol of Bled for a long time and every person that visits Bled should try it, it is a true delight. You will taste it at the lovely renovated restaurant, where kremšnita has its origins.
To complete the first day you will enjoy Pletna boat ride. A traditional wooden boat known as ‘pletna’ will take you to the island in the middle of the lake. After arriving here, climb 99 stone steps to reach the Assumption of Mary Church, where you can listen to the church bell and ring it yourself. Legend has it that this will make your wish come true!
You will then return to your beautiful accommodation for the evening.
Accommodation
The Hotel Park Bled, in Bled.
The recent renovation of Bled’s largest hotel focused on highlighting the natural features of its surroundings. Situated just a stone’s throw from the Bled promenade, the Hotel Park is extremely popular with guests who like to stay in the heart of the action.
The rooms with views of the park have been redesigned to reflect the beauty of nature in the area. Enjoy the indoor thermal pool on the top floor of the hotel, which boasts breathtaking views of Lake Bled.