On this excursion you will be taken into the heart of the Julian Alps. Drive from port Koper towards Lake Bohinj to admire the views from 1535 meters high mountain and visit charming lake Bled, often considered to be among the 10 most beautiful lakes in the world.
HIGHLIGHTS
Amazing nature around Bohinj lake
Vogel mount. view
Pearl of Alps, Lake Bled
Head towards beautiful lake in the Alps – Bohinj lake. Lake is surrounded by picturesqu mountains and you will stop by the lake at Stone bridge with church of St. John the Baptist from where you have gorgeous view of the lake. After that you will take a cable car to mt Vogel for fantastic view of Julian Alps, including highest peak of Slovenia – Triglav, 2864m (if weather permits).Next, visit Alpine Pearl, lake Bled, locatd in the Julian Alps. Bled is one of the highlights to any tour in this region. Slovenia has only one island but its uniqueness makes it more attractive than many islands in an archipelago. Sheltered by picturesque mountains, the island reigns in the middle of an Alpine lake. Its charm has made it a symbol for centuries of a town to which guests from all over the world love to return. This town, which has already existed for a thousand years, is Bled. With its small island with church dedicated to Mary, where you can ring a wishing bell or simply circle the only Slovenian island, it is one of most beautiful sites in Slovenia. After island you have to visit Bled castle 130 meters above the lake offering exceptional views of the lake and the Alps surroundg it. Return to Koper.
Image of paradise, as it was called by Slovenian poet – France Prešeren. View of Bled island with church of St. Mary with view of Karavanke mountains behind.
You can´t leave Bled without trying Kremna rezina (custard cream cake), a traditional Slovenian dessert.
Lake Bled surroundings offer a variety of activities like cycling, golf, horseback riding, hiking, etc.
Lake Bohinj is one of the top natural pearls of Slovenia. In the summer time its clear water offers the possibility of bathing and other sports activities.