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Lake Bled & the Coast and Mountains of Slovenia
Nestling in the foothills of the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is an enchanting scene from a childhood fairy tale. With its little white church surrounded by crystal-clear glacial waters and emerald-green forests that underline the distant mountains, it’s a place you will never forget. We take some time to explore the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, before venturing into the heart of Slovenia’s only national park, passing through the spectacular Soca river valley to reach the shores of Lake Predil. With other highlights including Portorož and the magnificent Postojna Caves, let us introduce you to the secrets of the Balkans.
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- 9 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 7 evening meals
- Return Eurostar from London to Paris
- Connecting rail journeys
- Coach transfers for excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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We journey from London St. Pancras International to Paris by Eurostar and continue by train to southern Germany, where we check in to our overnight hotel.
We continue our rail journey, which follows a stunning route through the Austrian Alps and across the border into Slovenia. We are transferred by coach to our hotel on Lake Bled for a four-night stay.
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Enjoy a day at leisure in the peaceful and beautiful resort of Lake Bled. A walk around the lake is highly recommended; at 6 kilometres it can take a couple of hours, but there’s no rush with plenty of places to stop and take in the scenery, or even take a dip in the emerald water. For a small fee, you can also take a traditional wooden pletna boat to visit the Church of Maria, which rises from a tiny islet in the middle of the lake, or why not hire your own rowing boat for a more personal experience?
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Today, we include a full-day excursion by coach to Ljubljana. With its hilltop castle and riverside location, Ljubljana is a wonderful place to visit. Its compact size makes it easy to explore and there are treasures at every turn, including Dragon Bridge, the Franciscan church, the triple bridge, and the funicular railway leading to the castle. Be sure to witness every highlight that this beautiful city has to offer by taking advantage of our included city tour.
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Today, we venture into the Julian Alps on our included coach excursion. The route takes us into the heart of the mountains of Slovenia’s only national park, Triglav, crossing the highest mountain pass of Vršič and passing through the beautiful Soča river valley. We make a stop at the small town of Bovec, which is surrounded by magnificent scenery, before coasting down the Predil mountain pass and crossing the border into Italy, where we spend some time on the shore of the small but spectacular Lake Predil.
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We leave our lakeside paradise and take a scenic journey by coach to the Slovenian coastal resort of Portorož. During our journey we visit the Karst cave at Postojna, which is one of the largest in the world with more than five kilometres of breathtaking underground halls and natural tunnels that can be explored on foot – the stalagmite and stalactite formations here are unequalled anywhere.
We continue to our hotel in Portorož, our base for the next three nights.
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Relax and enjoy a full day in resort. Situated on the Slovenian coastline, Portorož is the ideal place to relax; you can take a dip in the Adriatic Sea, walk along the beach, or take a seat at one of its many cafés and simply watch the world go by. If you would like to explore further, just a short distance away you will find picturesque Piran, sitting pretty at the tip of a narrow peninsula. Its Old Town – one of the best-preserved historical towns anywhere on the Adriatic – is a gem of Venetian Gothic architecture.
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Spend another day at leisure in resort.
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After breakfast, we are transferred by coach to the railway station and travel by train to the Italian city of Turin, where we check in to our overnight hotel.
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We travel by train to Paris and board the Eurostar for our return to London St. Pancras International.
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Accommodation
You will stay for one night in southern Germany, four nights on Lake Bled at the Hotel Astoria, three nights in Portoroz at the Hotel Neptun and one night in Turin. Exact hotels will be confirmed in your final Travel Documents.
Hotel Astoria
Elegance and respect for nature are the hallmarks for this 3-star hotel, which nestles in the magical setting of Lake Bled just a short walk from the lake shore. You can also enjoy a range of saunas and treatments and make use of the indoor or outdoor whirlpool (additional costs apply).
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- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Ensuite Facilities
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- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
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- Gym
Hotel
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Lifeclass Hotel Neptun
This 4-star hotel is situated on the main Portorož promenade in a tranquil location and is a 4 minute walk to the beach. The hotel is set in beautiful pine tree gardens and the sun terrace overlooks the promenade and sea.
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Free Wifi
General
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Holidays by Rail
Step aboard Eurostar at London St Pancras for a fast and comfortable journey to mainland Europe. On arrival in Amsterdam or Brussels, you will then join connecting services for your onward journey.
Overnight stays in Central London can be arranged as Eurostar departure times are generally early morning and return arrival in the evening, which our Holiday Advisors would be pleased to arrange.
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