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Best of Slovenia – Postojna & Bled from Ljubljana

Cover all the must-see attractions of Slovenia in one day trip, including Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, Bled Castle and Lake Bled
Start time
8:00
From
Ljubljana
Duration
10-12 hours
Schedule
Every day
Season
January - December
Price
From: 179€/person

World-famous Postojna Cave

Guiness record Predjama Castle

Unique Slovenian Karst

Lake Bled

More than a 1000-year-old Bled Castle

Traditional pletna boat and Bled Island

Locally famous kremšnita cream cake

Bled Island

Bled Island

Bed Vintgar

Bed Vintgar

Pletna Boat ride

Pletna boat ride

Lake Bled Panoramic view

Lake Bled panoramic view

Bled Castle from Koper

Bled Castle

Postojna Cave inside

Postojna Cave inside

Predjama castle stairs

Predjama Castle stairs

Predjama Castle

Predjama Castle

Postojna Cave train

Postojna Cave train

Postojna treasures

Postojna treasures

Bled Island
Bed Vintgar
Pletna Boat ride
Lake Bled Panoramic view
Bled Castle from Koper
Postojna Cave inside
Predjama castle stairs
Predjama Castle
Postojna Cave train
Postojna treasures

Winter Itinerary

Day What we will do
9.00 am Departure from Ljubljana
10.00 am Postojna Cave
12.00 pm Predjama Castle
2.00 pm Bled
3.00 pm Bled Island
6:00 pm Return to Ljubljana
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Included in price

English speaking guide

Comfortable transportation

All parking fees and toll charges

Important for the tour

Difficulty: Moderate (1.5km (0.9mi) walking through Postojna Cave + around 200 steps in Predjama Castle, 99 steps on Bled Island, steep slope and steps at Bled Castle)
The temperature in the cave is 10C, so make sure you are dressed properly
Snacks and beverages are not included

Choose exactly how much you would like to pack in one day and opt for the activities that suit you best. On this day trip, you will be able to see all the must-do attractions in Slovenia while saving time and money. It’s a full day, packed with different sights, from caves and castles to mountains, lakes, and gorges considered the best in Slovenia.

We will start the day underground in Postojna Cave, the most visited cave in Slovenia, and hop on the subterranean train that will take us deep into the limestone fairy tale, full of towering dripstones and magnificent halls. Learn about the cave and its history on a walking tour (1.5 km /0.9 mi) that passes through the most beautiful parts of the cave system, which is in its entirety almost 25 km / 15.5 mi long.

After coming back to the surface, we will go for a short ride and stop by Predjama Castle, the largest cave-castle in the world. Some 800 years ago, someone came up with the idea to start building a structure at the mouth of the cave, which eventually grew into a Renaissance castle that was used by law-defying individuals as well as noble families and became one of the most unique castles you can see in Slovenia. You can decide to take an audio-guided tour inside the castle (200+ steps) or take some free time for lunch or rest and enjoy the view of the castle from the outside.

Leaving the Karst region behind, we will head back towards the north and the Alps into Triglav National Park where we will continue straight to Bled. We will take you into the lakeside resort town, where you can enjoy the numerous restaurants and shops or take a walk around the lake (6 km /3.7 mi – 2 hrs).

Our next stop will be the docking platform for the traditional “pletna” rowboats, which you can take to get to Bled Island and explore on your own. Enjoy the time on the lake with beautiful mountain vistas and a great view of both the island and the castle. Besides the Church of the Assumption of Mary and the wishing bell inside, there is a cafe and a souvenir shop, or you can choose to walk around the island on a small path.

Our final stop of the day will be at Bled Castle, which sits atop a 100-metre cliff, offering some of the best views of the lake. The 1000-year-old castle is now home to a small museum exhibition about the history of the area, souvenir shops and a restaurant, which offers the famous “Kremšnita” cream cakes.

This day trip covers a lot, so if you choose to join all of the activities, make sure you bring snacks, as there will not be a lot of time to stop for lunch. If you opt-out of any of the stops, your guide will make sure to communicate meeting points and times and will give you plenty of options for what you can do on your own. In the summertime, Lake Bled is a popular choice for swimming, rowing or paddle-boarding, with some great hiking spots, restaurants and shops too.

We give you the opportunity to spend the day exactly the way you want to and return to Ljubljana in the evening feeling like you’ve truly experienced Slovenia.

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Things to know

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Edith M
Verified Customer
We had the most wonderful guide - Tine - we cannot recommend him highly enough. We were picked up near the train station in Venice at 9am promptly, and it was a smooth and beautiful drive into Slovenia. We had lunch at a delicious lake-side restaurant in Bled, then took a pletna over to Bled Island, where we had time to hike the trail around the perimeter and also do a complete tour of the beautiful little church and tower. Tine then whisked us to the other side of the lake for a tour of Bled Castle, the oldest in the country, which houses a small demonstration printing press and museum. In addition, our kids had seen the alpine slide at Straza Hill snaking down the mountain across the lake from the castle, and Tine fit it into the schedule as a surprise addition - such fun! He was so accommodating and kind. We were back in Venice for dinner just a little after 8. A fantastic introduction to Slovenia and we can't wait to return for a longer visit!
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Sharon H
Verified Customer
Nejc was our guide. He went out of his way to ensure we had an enjoyable day. Very knowledgeable guide. We visited Vintgar Gorge, Vogel by cable car, Triglaw NP, Savica Waterfall and Bohinj Lake where we also took a boat cruise. It was a fantastic day. We were lucky enough to be the only 2 on the tour and we did everything at our own pace. Nejc, thank you for a wonderful day, it was a pleasure spending time with you and getting to know you.
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John Praprotnik
Verified Customer
Awesome Day Trip and Tinkara was such a great Guide a wealth of knowledge and just relaxing Day. Would recommend this trip Triglav national park day trip. Again thanks to Day trips Slovenia
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John P
Verified Customer
The experience was amazing and the scenery awesome. Tinkara Was an awesome amazing guide lots of knowledge and just a relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend this tour . But be aware lots of steep climbing. Had a wonderful experience which I will remember.
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Veronica Torres
Verified Customer
Best team, best tour guide ( special shout out to Matej)! Really wonderful helpful team that went the extra mile to make sure my family and I had a memorable day!! I will forever recommend this tour!
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amy c
Verified Customer
We chose the option to meet at lake bled and left from there for an all day adventure in the Soca valley. We saw so much in the short day and had a wonderful professional driver

Join a Group

When we say small, we mean small. Our groups consist of 4-8 people, so you are able to get a true in-depth experience of the destination without the hassle of travelling with a busload of people. This is ideal for solo travellers, couples, small groups of friends and family who are happy to share their journey with other like minded people. We need a minimum of 4 people to run this boutique tour with your own tour leader, accommodation and activities arrangements and comfortable transportation. If your group is bigger, please contact us for a different arrangement.

Private Guided Solo

Private tour gives you the freedom and flexibility to adjust your days on the tour to your needs and wishes. The driver guide and all of your transfers are exclusively just for you, so you have more control over your time and schedule and more of a personal experience without having to adapt to a bigger group. Whether you are travelling alone or with family and friends, guided private tours give you the option for more stops, add-on and on the fly changes, as long as they fit the itinerary, which we carefully prepare and organise, so you can have a carefree holiday.

Private Guided

Private tour gives you the freedom and flexibility to adjust your days on the tour to your needs and wishes. The driver guide and all of your transfers are exclusively just for you, so you have more control over your time and schedule and more of a personal experience without having to adapt to a bigger group. Whether you are travelling alone or with family and friends, guided private tours give you the option for more stops, add-on and on the fly changes, as long as they fit the itinerary, which we carefully prepare and organise, so you can have a carefree holiday.

Expert Local Guides

Experienced and passionate local guides will make your trip run smoothly, going that extra mile for you.

Best Prices

Working without middlemen or agency fees, we are able to negotiate the best prices and provide you with great value for your money.

Small Groups

Enjoy faster and smoother travel with more time to enjoy the sights in the company of up to 8 people.

Comfortable Transfers

We take you on our day trips in air-conditioned minivans, for a more comfortable ride.

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