Lake Bled – Pearl of Slovenia

Lake Bled – Pearl of Slovenia

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Lake Bled – Pearl of Slovenia

9 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Boppard, Grossglockner, Villach, Lake Bled, Bled, Tarvisio, Kranjska Gora, Ljubljana, Salzburg, Ribno

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

slb

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Europe with the "Lake Bled – Pearl of Slovenia" tour. This fully guided coach tour offers a blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes across Slovenia, Austria, and Italy. Begin your adventure with a serene boat trip on Lake Bled, followed by a visit to the medieval Bled Castle. Explore the charming streets of Salzburg, Austria, and the picturesque town of Villach. Discover the Slovenian resort of Kranjska Gora, nestled amidst the Julian Alps. An optional excursion to Ljubljana reveals the city's Baroque architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Travel in comfort with air-conditioned motorcoach transport and enjoy four nights at the 4-star Hotel Ribno. With international travel included, this tour promises an unforgettable European experience.

Highlights

  • Take a boat trip to the island in Lake Bled and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

  • Visit medieval Bled Castle, built in 1004, with amazing views across the lake.

  • Explore Salzburg in Austria with its lovely squares, medieval lanes, and quaint cafés.

  • Experience the charming setting of Villach, Austria, on the banks of the River Drava.

  • Discover the Slovenian resort of Kranjska Gora, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Julian Alps.

  • Join an optional excursion to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, known for its Baroque architecture.

  • Travel through the magnificent Grossglockner route, witnessing unbelievable scenery.

Places You'll See

Ljubljana

Ljubljana

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Belgium

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Boppard & Rhine Valley

Carmelite Church, Boppard
St Severus Church, Boppard
Boppard
Boppard Roman Fort

Location: Boppard

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

To the Rhine Valley and the riverside town of Boppard for free time. Continue across Germany to our overnight hotel.

Day 3

Location: Grossglockner, Villach, Lake Bled

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Ribno

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We head across the magnificent Grossglockner route, later passing Villach. We cross the border into Slovenia, witnessing some unbelievable scenery en route. Lake Bled is located just over the Austrian/Slovenian border, with the Alps providing a breathtaking backdrop to this pretty resort. We stay in Bled four nights.

Day 4 : Bled Castle & Boat Trip

Location: Bled

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Ribno

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we include a visit to medieval Bled Castle, a former residence of the Bishops of Brixen and built in 1004. Today, the terraced restaurant, which is perched on the cliff face, offers amazing views across the lake. In the afternoon, we include a boat trip to the island in the centre of the lake and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Day 5 : Three Countries

Location: Tarvisio, Villach, Kranjska Gora

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Ribno

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we visit three countries – Austria, Italy and Slovenia, on our included excursion. We head first to the Italian market town of Tarvisio, which lies close to the border of Slovenia and Austria. Spend time here before we travel into Austria and reach the town of Villach, in the heart of Carinthia. Villach enjoys a charming setting on the banks of the River Drava and the Old Town centre is regarded as one of Austria’s finest. Here you will have some free time before we head to the Slovenian resort of Kranjska Gora which enjoys a superb location in the Upper Sava Valley, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Julian Alps.

Day 6 : Ljubljana

Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Location: Ljubljana

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Ribno

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join today's optional excursion to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Ljubljana boasts a rich history, characterised by its architecture from the Baroque period. Narrow cobbled streets lie squeezed between the castle slopes and the River Ljubljanica. Why not sip a morning coffee by the riverbank where your view of the city centre will encompass the old city centre overlooked by the mighty castle. To make the most of your visit why not join our optional guided walking tour? We take a walk through the elegant Baroque streets and over the picturesque bridges to see the beautiful churches and palaces, and enjoy the atmosphere of the squares and riverbanks. The present appearance of Ljubljana is a harmonious blend of Baroque, Secessionist and modern styles, with the added spice of masterpieces by the architect Plecnik. The green oasis of Congress Square bears witness to the momentous past, connecting the new and the old parts of Ljubljana.

Day 7 : Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria

Location: Bled, Salzburg

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We leave Bled and travel through Austria and on to Salzburg, one of Austria’s most beautiful cities. Explore the lovely squares, medieval lanes, Gothic churches and quaint cafés. We continue into Germany and to our overnight hotel.

Day 8

Location: Ribno

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

To Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 9

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

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What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions, such as the guided walking tour in Ljubljana, are not included.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Hotel Ribno, located close to Lake Bled in the picturesque village of Ribno. Overnight stays in Belgium and Germany will be in city-style hotels.

Mode of Transport

Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price. This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point, with comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Hotel Ribno, located close to Lake Bled in the picturesque village of Ribno. Overnight stays in Belgium and Germany will be in city-style hotels.

  • Is the tour fully guided?

    Yes, the tour is fully guided.

  • What is included in the transport for this tour?

    The tour includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional excursion to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, known for its Baroque architecture. An optional guided walking tour in Ljubljana is also available.

  • What activities are included at Lake Bled?

    The tour includes a visit to medieval Bled Castle and a boat trip to the island in the center of Lake Bled.

  • Does the tour include international travel?

    Yes, international travel is included in the tour.

  • What countries are visited during the tour?

    The tour visits Slovenia, Austria, and Italy.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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