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Lake Bled & Ljubljana: Private Luxury Day Tour

Iconic emerald-green lake with a fairytale island church, then a stroll through Ljubljana's baroque riverside — Slovenia's two crown jewels in one sweeping private day. Genuinely among the most photogenic landscapes in Europe.

What to expect

The two-hour drive northwest into the Julian Alps is a destination in itself, revealing karst gorges and alpine meadows. At Bled, a traditional wooden pletna boat rows you to the island church where you ring the wishing bell. In Ljubljana, your guide navigates the car-free Old Town — dragon bridges, open-air market, and castle funicular — before a leisurely lunch on the Ljubljanica riverbank.

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Lake Bled and Ljubljana Group Shore Experience from Koper/Trieste
€125 per person (about $147)
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Good to know

Ljubljana is approx. 120km from Koper; allow a full 9–10 hours. Traffic through Ljubljana can be heavy in summer afternoons — a private driver allows route flexibility. Confirm all-aboard time with your ship before booking.

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Luxury cruises that call at Koper — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Sirena
10 nights · calls at Koper
from $3,060
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Azamara · Azamara Onward
9 nights · calls at Koper
from $3,069
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Oceania · Oceania Marina
10 nights · calls at Koper
from $3,199
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Viking Ocean · Viking Mars
9 nights · calls at Koper
from $4,099
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