Slovenia in One Day: Small-Group Day Trip to Lake Bled, Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle from Ljubljana
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Slovenia in One Day: Small-Group Day Trip to Lake Bled, Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle from Ljubljana
Recommended for your Ljubljana trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
Safety measures
10 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Discover Slovenia’s three most visited sights including Lake Bled, Predjama Castle, and Postojna Cave during a memorable small-group day trip departing from Ljubljana. Experience the serenity of Lake Bled as you cross to Bled Island on a two-oar pletna boat. Visit Bled Castle which rises high atop a cliff where amazing views can be captured and enjoy some free time. Explore the winding stairways of Predjama Castle and then observe bizarre rock formations in Postojna Cave—the second-longest cave network in the country.
Additional Details
Maximum of 8 people in the van<br/>Pickup included
- Day trip to Lake Bled, Predjama Castle, and Postojna Cave from Ljubljana
- Experience gorgeous Lake Bled, Bled Island, and the Julian Alps
- Ride a pletna to Bled Island to explore and try potica cake (own expense)
- Discover medieval Bled Castle and make the most of ample free time
- Visit Predjama Castle, a medieval fortress built high into a cliff
- Explore spectacular Postojna Cave to see its stalactites, stalagmites, and vast halls
- Enjoy personalized attention from a guide on a small-group tour limited to eight people
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Meet your guide at your central Ljubljana hotel for a small-group tour of Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, and Predjama Castle. Buckle up as your air-conditioned minivan sets off for Lake Bled nestled in Slovenia’s Julian Alps.
Appreciate Slovenia’s green countryside during the drive and learn about the mixed glacial and tectonic formations of Lake Bled. Hear about Bled Island’s iconic 17th-century pilgrimage church decorated with Gothic frescos. As you wind into town through majestic peaks, notice the 11th-century Bled Castle rising high atop a stony bluff.
Next, hop aboard a wooden pletna and enjoy crystal clear waters on your cruise to the Island. Disembark and spend time roaming the Church of the Assumption of Mary (own expense) or sample local Slovenian treats at the island cafe.
After returning from the island, head up to Bled Castle to explore its restored buildings and historic walls. Enter the museum and delve into the castle’s history as you see its artifacts, armor, and weaponry. Then grab stunning panoramic views of the lakes from atop the cliff.
Enjoy more time on your own and stroll the lake stopping for lunch (own expense). Perhaps try some tasty potica, a Slovenian nut roll pastry (own expense). Then meet back up with your group for a drive to Slovenia’s most popular site—Postojna Cave. Wind along a mini-train through the second-longest cave network in the country. Then follow your guide into the creepy natural chambers and witness strange stalactites, stalagmites, and rock formations. Learn about the blind salamanders referred to as ‘human fish’ which live in the subsurface rivers.
Finally, move on to Predjama Castle. Arrive at this eerie Renaissance-era castle tucked away in the rocky cliffs of south-central Slovenia. Discover the legend of Erazem Predjama as you weave through many dark staircases into mysterious rooms.
On your way back to your hotel in Ljubljana, enjoy sharing your memorable day in Slovenia.
Appreciate Slovenia’s green countryside during the drive and learn about the mixed glacial and tectonic formations of Lake Bled. Hear about Bled Island’s iconic 17th-century pilgrimage church decorated with Gothic frescos. As you wind into town through majestic peaks, notice the 11th-century Bled Castle rising high atop a stony bluff.
Next, hop aboard a wooden pletna and enjoy crystal clear waters on your cruise to the Island. Disembark and spend time roaming the Church of the Assumption of Mary (own expense) or sample local Slovenian treats at the island cafe.
After returning from the island, head up to Bled Castle to explore its restored buildings and historic walls. Enter the museum and delve into the castle’s history as you see its artifacts, armor, and weaponry. Then grab stunning panoramic views of the lakes from atop the cliff.
Enjoy more time on your own and stroll the lake stopping for lunch (own expense). Perhaps try some tasty potica, a Slovenian nut roll pastry (own expense). Then meet back up with your group for a drive to Slovenia’s most popular site—Postojna Cave. Wind along a mini-train through the second-longest cave network in the country. Then follow your guide into the creepy natural chambers and witness strange stalactites, stalagmites, and rock formations. Learn about the blind salamanders referred to as ‘human fish’ which live in the subsurface rivers.
Finally, move on to Predjama Castle. Arrive at this eerie Renaissance-era castle tucked away in the rocky cliffs of south-central Slovenia. Discover the legend of Erazem Predjama as you weave through many dark staircases into mysterious rooms.
On your way back to your hotel in Ljubljana, enjoy sharing your memorable day in Slovenia.
Itinerary
Dive in the lake tradition and ride by pletna boat to the island. Following the boat ride, you get some time to explore the little island and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding area. Optionally, you can enter the Church of the Assumption and even ring the wishing bell, which has been ringing over Lake Bled since 1534.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Not Included
The Predjama Castle reigns over the surrounding area, perched high up in a vertical cliff, not far from the Postojna cave, in the idyllic village of Predjama. It is an interesting and romantic sight throughout the year: in the spring and summer its surroundings are abundant with blossoms and flowers, in the autumn it is clad in the colours of surrounding forests and it is at its most enchanting in the winter when the surrounding area is covered in snow.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Not Included
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Traveler Tips
- "Also the caves are very cold so take a jumper/ coat." See review
- "It's a long day but it's certainly worth it if you have only a weekend or so in the area around Ljubljana." See review
- "While this trip is a long day, it is a great way to see some very different and interesting locations in Slovenia." See review
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Product code: 6993SVN1DAY
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