We recommend to visitors, who are interested in learning something
more about Lake Bled, to take a sightseeing tour around this
resort. Bled was discovered by the tourists in the middle of the
19th century, after a Swiss doctor, Mr Arnold Rikli, had built a
climactic health centre there.
Bled is often mentioned as the pearl of the Alpine region. It is
unique with its emerald-green lake, a church on the island in the
middle of the lake and a medieval castle from the 11th century,
perched on a cliff above the lake.
After a bus ride around the lake a guided tour of Bled castle
will start. Then you will be taken by Bled's traditional "Pletna"
boats to the island, where you will have chance to enjoy it’s beauty
for yourself.
Price per person: from Ł45.00pp
Duration: half-day trip
Includes: Coach transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to
the Bled Castle and "pletna" boat ride to the island.
| Tours to Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle |
The Postojna caves are almost as iconic a tourist site in
Slovenia as Lake Bled itself and no first trip to Ljubljana should
go without a trip to this incredible cave system, which is the
biggest cave system known in the world. This two million year old,
27 km long system of subterranean caves is one of the most easily
accessible networks of underground caves in the world. A ride by
electrical train will be followed by a guided walk through a series
of cave halls with drop stones, pillars and translucent curtains
that create unforgettable experience. This underworld system is also
home to the mysterious, unique and rare amphibian Proteus Anguinus,
often referred to as the human fish.
Only 9 km away stands one of the most interesting baroque castles
of Slovenia, the Predjama castle. It hangs dramatically in the
middle of 123 m high rocky cliff. Another amazing place to visit
during your holiday in Slovenia.
Price per person: Ł48.00
Duration: half-day trip
Included: Coach transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee
museum
| Tours to Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves |
In the southwestern part of Slovenia stretches a region called Kras
(Karst). It is a land of rare beauty, secret underground waters and
caves, special climate and scarce vegetation. And right there in a
picturesque village of Lipica, where the beautiful, white horses
called Lipizzaners have been bred for over 400 years. A local guide
will take the visitors on a guided tour through the stables pointing
out different methods of stages of breeding and training of these
noble animals. A special feature is a show-programme of Lipizzaner
studs performing the excellence of what they have learnt in their
school of training.
After the trip to the Lipica stud farm, you will be taken
to the incredible and complex Skocjan cave system (total
length of 5.8 km). The caves are the biggest and best known natural
phenomenon within the classical Karst area. With their depth of 163
meters, Velika dolina and Mala dolina charm every visitor. The
finest view point of the underground valleys is from a natural
bridge that separates them. A truly unforgettable experience. Don’t
miss this on your Ljubljana city breaks and Slovenia holidays.
Price per person: from Ł58.00 pp
Duration: half-day trip
Includes: Coach transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to
Caves and Lipica Stud Farm
| Enjoy a tour to Skofja Loka & Kranj |
This half-day excursion takes you to see two Slovenian towns.
Kranj is Slovenia's fourth largest town with an attractive Old
town. The old town of Kranj is placed on an escarpment above the
rivers Kokra and Sava and attracts tourists with its many beautiful
old buildings. The other old town we visit is Skofja loka. It
is one of the most preserved medieval areas in Slovenia. Throughout
the centuries the inhabitants of the town and its surroundings were
occupied in many trades, which were developed at the end of the
Middle Ages into the trade unions - guilds. There were many famous
artists, writers and scientists who created a rich cultural heritage
due to their constant work in an environment full of art and nature.
Sightseeing tour in Škofja Loka takes you through its narrow
streets to the 15th century Jacob's parish church, to the old Town
Hall from the 16th century and other medieval buildings nearby.
Concluding at the Friezing bishops' castle, which boasts a location
on a hill above the town. Afterwards you will have some free time
for refreshments, snacks or further exploring of the town.
Price per person: Ł35.00
Duration: half-day trip
Included: Coach transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to
museum
| Special tours to the Karst Region |
In the southwestern part of Slovenia stretches a region called
Kras (Karst). It is a land of rare beauty, secret underground
waters and caves, special climate and scarce vegetation. On this day
you visit the Štanjel village with a typical Karst architecture;
followed by a tasting of dried ham "pršut" and famous red wine Teran
at a traditional Karst farm.Afterwards you continue your journey
to a picturesque village of Lipica, where for more than 400 years,
beautiful white horses called Lipizzaners have been bred. A local
guide takes the visitors on a guided tour through the stables
pointing out different methods of stages of breeding and training of
these noble animals. A special feature is a show-program of
Lipizzaner studs performing the excellence of what they have learnt
in their school of training.
Price per person: from Ł60.00 pp
Duration: full-day trip
Included: Coach transport, English-speaking guide, visit of Štanjel,
wine & ham tasting, entrance fee to Lipica stud farm
| Amazing tours to Portoroz & Piran |
When staying in Ljubljana in summer it is worth visiting the
Mediterranean coastal region of Slovenia. This tour takes you to the
most beautiful and the oldest Slovenian coastal town Piran, where
you can admire its charming Venetian architecture.Our first stop
will be in a small fishing town of Izola, where we board a boat to
take us along the coast to Piran. A walking tour through the
medieval town of Piran will take place and afterwards you will have
plenty of time to take a swim in the Adriatic or have lunch in one
of the numerous fresh fish restaurants. A contrast to the historic
Piran represents Portoroz, the most popular Slovene coastal resort,
which you can discover during your free time also.
Price per person: from Ł55.00 pp
Duration: full-day trip
Included: Coach transport, English-speaking guide, boat ride along
the Slovenian coast or visit to Sečovlje Salina Museum
A day trip to the city of every person’s dreams and desires, where
the magnificent palaces and churches rise from the waters surface up
to the sky. The vaporetto (water bus) will take you from Tronchetto
along the canals to St. Mark’s square. Upon arrival you will be
taken to the Murano glass factory and afterwards have some time free
to explore Venice for yourself. Main sightseeing attractions
include: the Dodge’s palace, St. Mark’s basilica, Bridge of Sighs,
Rialto Bridge and hundreds of canals and bridges.Optional we
offer a gondola ride along the Grande Canal.
Price per person: from Ł80.00 - Ł120.00pp – depending on
availability and time of year
Duration: full-day trip
Included: Coach transport, English-speaking guide, catamaran “Prince
of Venice”
| More tourist information & trips in Slovenia |
When you have seen all the sights and monuments of the city, it's
time for a trip to the surrounding countryside. Within 60 minutes by
car, one can reach Lake Bled. This is one of the most
beautiful and frequented places in Slovenia and is a must-do city
break excursion. Hire a 'pletna' to take you to the island in the
middle of the lake and ring a 450-year-old wishing bell. A
magnificent view opens up from the island. Bled has mild, healthy
subalpine climate with the longest bathing season of all alpine
resorts. Lake Bled isn’t just for city breaks, why not have a whole
holiday there? The area is packed with exciting activities, cultural
sights and places for relaxation & quiet reflection. Here you will
witness some of the most scenic views imaginable. The high
mountains, the lush vegetation and the solitary belfry sitting on
Bled Island in the centre of the lake make you feel you are in a
scene from ‘Lord of the Rings!’ Lake Bled is truly a magical holiday
destination that can only inspire. Couples are able to get married
in St.Mary’s Church on Bled island. There are 92 steps to the top
and it is custom for the groom to carry the bride all the way.
Only 15 minutes drive from Lake Bled is Lake Bohinj, which is also
worth visiting for its sheer beauty, clean air and calmness. Lake
Bohinj is less known than the iconic Lake Bled but for some
explorers it is their preferred attraction in Slovenia due to the
peacefulness of this wonderful natural Slovenia holidays attraction.
Hiking holidays in Slovenia are popular due to the scenic landscape
and Bohinj is a great camping venue. For details on hiking & walking
holidays in Slovenia please contact the Vamos Travel team.
Slovenia is home to two of the worlds most miraculous natural
creations; the Postojna and Skocjan Caves. Postojna is the second
largest cave system in the world, created over millions of
years, boasting a magnitude of tunnels, galleries and halls. The
20km long underworld system is a miracle in itself, but one becomes
truly astounded at the look of the mysterious human fish (Proteus
Anguinus), wondering at the strange form of life preserved in the
underground kingdom. The cave is accessible without special
equipment and has a constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius.
Visitors are taken for a tour by a special cave train, accompanied
by experienced guides. A visit takes an hour and a half and the
caves themselves are only 53km from Ljubljana. A few kilometres from
the entrance to Postojna cave stands one of the most picturesque
buildings in the whole of Slovenia. Predjama Castle hangs
dramatically in the middle of a 123 metre cliff and is a four storey
structure almost arrogant in its simplicity, but unconquered and
uncompromising. Although the current building dates from the end of
the 16th century, a castle has stood on this site since the year
1201. Make the Postojna caves part of your amazing Slovenia
holidays. Book your city break to Ljubljana and discover this
amazing natural phenomenon. Vamos Travel is a dedicated tour
operator that specialises in Slovenia holidays. Whether you need,
luxury hotels, cheap flights, Ljubljana weekend break, opera
tickets, city tours, we can provide it. Arrange your holidays with
the Ljubljana short break specialists.
One of the most important underground phenomenon’s in the world is
the Škocjan Caves, which is included in UNESCO's world
heritage list. The caves are about 80km from Ljubljana and 90
minutes by car. For a day excursion on your Ljubljana breaks, then
we can suggest no better place than the Škocjan Caves. Within this
beautiful system of Karst caves, you’ll see gigantic multi-coloured
stalagmites, roaring rapids and still pools and lakes. Through the
ages Reka river has created the fabulous underworld of Karst
wonders, which simply can’t be missed on a holiday in slovenia. A
guided tour through the Škocjan caves lasts about ninety minutes and
is thoroughly interesting and a breath taking experience. The
marvellous underground chambers are incredible, as is the
underground gorge and many waterfalls. Don’t miss this on your
Ljubljana city breaks and Slovenia holidays. This is one of the most
famous sites in the world for the study of karstic (limestone)
phenomena.
| Excursions & tours – more information |
One of Ljubljana’s most scenic places to visit is Margaret
Island, situated in the middle of the river Danube. The Island
which has been inhabited since the Roman Era covers approximately
200 acres and is the ideal place to come for an afternoon’s
relaxation. On public holidays and weekends thousands of Hungarians,
expats and tourists alike flock to the Island, to have picnics,
bathe in the sun, enjoy the out door theatre and the largest
open-air swimming complex. Running through the centre of the Island
is Artists Promenade, which is aligned with artists, street
performers and musicians. Holiday makers can also stay on Margaret
Island in two very luxurious hotels, which make personal use of the
natural curative hot springs located underneath the island. Book a
luxury weekend break to Ljubljana with Vamos Travel. We offer Atol
protected flights, transfers and luxury hotel deals.
One of the very best places to capture panoramic views of both
Buda & Pest is on Gellért Hill. At the top, you’ll discover the
Liberation Monument, honoring those that died for Hungary’s
prosperity. Behind the statue of liberation, high atop Gellert Hill,
overlooking the capital, sits the Citadella, a military fortress,
which is now used as a hostel & museum. Close by to the Citadella,
are several historic spas. The most famous spa, is the Gellert
Baths, which is attached to the Art Nouveau Gellért Hotel and looks
like a Roman style pool with its lion-headed spouts.
Outside of the city there are a number of magical holiday
excursions, which are highly recommendable. The first would be to
Esztergom Basilica, which is an amazing piece of imposing
architecture overlooking the Danube and the Slovakian border. The
historical Esztergom Basilica was the seat of the kings of the Arpad
dynasty and today, it is still the centre of the Roman Catholic
Church in Hungary. As a building, it is the largest church in
Hungary. Interestingly, it has an echo of 9 seconds, the inner area
is approx. 56,000 m2 and is the tallest building in the country.
There are many great things to discover at the Esztergom Basilica,
from the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of
canvas to the alterpiece, massive organ and the Christian museum,
which is full of religious artifacts. For Opera lovers and classical
music enthusiasts, you’ll be pleased to know that you can watch some
magical performances during the summer season at the Esztergom
theatre. Enquiry about concert tickets, day tours and private guides
to Esztergom Basilica.
The next advisable stop would be Visegrad Castle, located
on the Danube bend. As well as offering excellent views, it is also
a fun place to explore and there is a wax works museum to take you
through the ages. The castle comprises of two buildings. The most
interesting part of the lower castle is the residential tower called
the Salamon tower that currently houses a museum where visitors are
introduced to the history of Visegrad. The upper castle or citadel
was originally built in a triangular shape and had two towers. It
was home to Hungarian kings from 1323 and later became their summer
residence. Like several Hungarian castles, Visegrad organises a
series of attractive events to keep the old traditions fresh and for
the benefit of visitors. If Ljubljana city break holiday makers time
it correctly, then they can witness the Visegrad International
Palace summer games. During this weekend, there is jousting, crafts
people, concerts and folklore traditions.
Travelling north from the capital about 12 miles, there is a
small picturesque town called Szentendre, which is one of the
most popular daytrip destination for sightseeing tourists.
Szentendre is a peaceful little town inhabited by a population of
about 20,000 and is ideally located by the River Danube and enjoys
more sunny days than most of the neighbouring settlements.
Regardless of whether you visit Szentendre at the height of the
tourist season or the winter, this town of art & culture, will leave
a lasting impression. We urge all our discerning clients to arrange
a trip to Szentendre and enjoy discovering the shops & galleries
along its winding cobblestoned streets. It is also possible, to
schedule a visit to another fantastic city breaks attraction just a
few kilometres outside of Szentendre, to the Open-air Ethnographical
Museum (Skanzen).
The Hungarian Open Air museum is also an interesting place
to visit. It is a huge museum, built up of authentic buildings,
original cottages, quaint chapels and working mills. Collected and
restored from different regions of the countryside, this marvelous
open air museum was put together to demonstrate rural life in
Hungary from the second half of the 18th century to the First World
War. The Open Air Museum is Hungary's central collection of rural
architecture and is situated in a unique natural environment, being
part of the Duna-Ipoly National Park, not farther than 20 km from
the capital. Contact Vamos Travel, about including an excursion to
the open air museum as part of your amazing weekend breaks in
Ljubljana. The ultimate Hungary holiday experience is with Vamos
Travel.
On the outskirt of the capital, a mere 15 minutes from the city
centre by car or bus, you can find a museum that is unique, not just
in Eastern Europe but in the World: The Statue Park Museum.
All the statues in Buda & pest that represented the former socialist
period, were gathered up and placed in this park. This is the worlds
only such collection from the period of communist cultural politics
and is worth investigating for historical enthusiasts.
Lake Balaton is central Europe's largest inland body of
water, with more than 93 miles of coastline and is the perfect place
to come for a couple of days of rest & relaxation, away from the
bustle of city life. Its Hungary’s favourite holiday resort but
being only 60 miles from Ljubljana, it’s very accessible to city
break visitors that are only staying in Hungary for a short period
of time. Two of the nicest areas along the coast are Balatonfured
and the nearby Tihany. Balatonfured has a lovely promenade along the
lakeside, with plenty of benches and kiosks offering glasses of the
quality local wines. The nearby Tihany is perched on an outcrop with
spectacular views across the lake. Here you’ll find an 11th-century
abbey with an ornate Baroque church, which becomes a popular spot
for organ concerts during the summer months. Lake Balaton has been
famous as a wine growing region since Roman times. The area around
Balatonfured, and the nearby village of Csopak, is famed for crisp
and dry white wines, especially Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The roads around the area are dotted with cellars offering tastings,
which is a fun excursion for city break adventurers. |
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