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Even if you don’t have time to tour all of Europe, you can pop across to neighboring Slovenia during a day trip from Trieste in northern Italy. After traveling across the border, take a guided walking tour around Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. Continue on to the picturesque Lake Bled, known for its church-topped island, castle, and Alpine scenery.
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tomic775, Apr 2025
Our guide and driver Dean was super - well-informed and good-humored. In each place we had a bit of time on our own and he gave us clear directions about our options. It was my first time to the area and I am glad I went!
Kristen_B, Apr 2025
If you want to visit Slovenia from Trieste, this is definitely the tour you should book! Ernest is a fantastic tour guide, kind, friendly, and eager to share interesting information about his country. Our first stop was at the beautiful Lake Bled, where we had some time to explore on our own and even time to sample some of the delicious local pastry! Our second and final stop was to the breathtaking city of Ljubljana. Ernest gave us a short overview of some points of interest, a recommendation for authentic and delicious local food, and then we were free to explore for several hours. The city center is easily walkable (it’s almost impossible to get lost!) and the buildings are charming. There is a funicular that goes up to the castle for a spectacular view. After a wonderful day, we were delivered back to a local hotel in Trieste. One of my favorite parts of this particular tour is that Ernest provided all the information that we needed and then gave us time to explore on our own. This is my favorite type of tour because it gives the freedom to choose to see what I’m interested in once I know what the options are. I can without hesitation fully recommend this tour (and Ernest as a great tour guide) to anyone interested in visiting the beautiful country of Slovenia!
Mark_S, Jan 2025
What a wonderful travel experience we had with Dean. He was personable and informative about the places we visited. Made a long drive fun by sharing facts of his country and gave us ideas on restaurants and foods to try. I would definitely ask for him on our next visit. Also, both locations were stunning. Great choice !
Manu_M, Dec 2024
Great trip, nice Slovenia short for this reason, but good if not have too much time. The guide was very good, Dean.
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 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.
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