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Bled, frequently referred to as an "Image of Paradise," has been drawing tourists for ages with its spectacular natural splendor. In the 12th century, the lake's tranquil and attractive waters inspired the development of the traditional 'pletna' boat building tradition. You may board one of these wooden beauties to go to the island's lovely church and enigmatic wishing bell. The castle, built on a rock above the lake, is the next stop on the sightseeing tour of Bled.
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Postojna Cave is a great place to see stalagmites. When you get to the center of Ljubljana, Predjama Castle and the Postojna Caves, two of Slovenia's most beautiful natural sights, are waiting for you.
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Experience the biggest zipline park in Europe with the Bovec Zipline. Get your adrenaline racing with 10 ziplines of varying lengths (250–600 m) stretched over the kanjon Uja, located in the Uja valley. Speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour are possible!
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Get a taste of Venice in a hassle-free manner on this full-day excursion. Marvel at the city's museums, cathedrals, and palaces; enjoy a gondola ride on the canals; or sit back and soak in the city in a cafe, bar, or restaurant.
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Meet your guide/driver at the pre-arranged meeting location in Bovec's center to begin your day of outdoor adventure. This is where you'll meet your rafting crew and get to know each other. Your whitewater gear (wetsuits, shoes, helmet, and life jacket) will be provided to you after a brief briefing, so there will be nothing holding you back from your adventure. To get to the starting point of SOA at the SOA River, you'll first need to get comfortable with your gear.
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Discover 2 of Slovenia's top natural wonders with a guide. Visit the lovely village of Bled and its beautiful lake. The stalagmites in Postojna Cave will amaze you.
Meet your guide at your accommodation in central Ljubljana and snuggle into your seat as you head off to 2 of Slovenia’s most breathtaking natural treasures, Lake Bled and Postojna Cave.
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Depart Zagreb in the morning and go to the capital city of Slovenia to have a guided tour of the historic city center of Ljubljana. Marvel at the Baroque and Art Nouveau structures and view some of the best work by the architect Jože Plečnik.
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Meet in central Bled to begin your self-guided 4-hour e-bike trip through Vintgar Gorge. After a quick orientation session for the eBike, go out to explore the spectacular countryside near Vintgar Gorge. Avoid the traffic, parking, and wait, and bask in the sights of the rolling farmland and magnificent environment of the area. With the eBike powering you up slopes, enjoy the vistas without breaking a sweat.
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Take a river cruise, either in the morning or afternoon. While walking to the river, keep an eye out for animals. We've arrived at the Soca River's most popular part. Take a dip in some of the calmer waters as well as the raging rapids.
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White water rafting has long been a thrilling addition to the extreme water sports family, and it is still a must–do if you plan to visit Bled or surrounding areas. A rafting excursion is a good choice if you want to add a day of action to your Bled visit. If you haven’t done it before, don’t worry. No previous experience is necessary. Your guides will make sure you are entirely secure throughout the trip, and you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time.
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Following pickup from Ljubljana, drive in luxury to the lovely resort town of Bled in the foothills of the Julian Alps.
Journey up to the castle located on the top of a high cliff over the glacial Lake Bled. From the terraces, you'll get amazing views of the lake and its little island, and then board a traditional pletna boat and cruise across to the only genuine island in Slovenia.
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Because of its emerald-green waters, a picture-perfect postcard church on the island, a medieval castle perched on the rocky cliff, and the backdrop of the Slovenian Alps, Lake Bled is sometimes referred to as the "jewel" of the Alpine area. Walk along the lake's edge and admire the reflection of the neighboring mountains. Every season, you'll be able to take advantage of the tranquility of the lake and mountain air.
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From Bled, take a full-day journey by air-conditioned minivan to discover Triglav National Park. Take a gorgeous drive across the Julian Alps for about 3.5 hours, making pauses every 10–30 minutes to observe interesting sights along the way.
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This Ljubljana culinary tour will take you through the ancient Ljubljana town. During a 3–4 hour leisurely pace stroll, you will learn about the city, people's stories, architecture, Slovenian history, and, of course, local and national delicacies. This is much more than a cuisine tour and definitely not your normal city tour.
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You can't go wrong with this combo tour of Ljubljana Castle and the old city center. It covers all the major attractions in Ljubljana as well as a wealth of information on the city's past and present.
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Dine on traditional fare, sip local wine, and have a good time playing old-fashioned games at a convenient Ljubljana restaurant. Enjoy a sampling of "klojce" (dried fruit) and Slovenian schnapps as soon as you arrive at the restaurant. Then, enjoy a night of traditional Slovenian food and dance to learn more about the country's culture.
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Get back to nature and experience Triglav National Park on a full-day excursion by air-conditioned minivan. Journey into the heart of the Julian Alps on an approximately 3.5-hour scenic drive with breaks every 10–30 minutes to explore areas of interest.
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Try your hand at canyoning at Suec Canyon, right outside Bovec, the adventure center of Europe. Take a 20-minute climb to the top of the canyon and enjoy views of the surrounding scenery while you put on your gear. Beginners may ease into canyoning while taking on exciting slides and jumps that become higher as you travel down the canyon.
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Your whitewater gear will be waiting for you at the kayaking team's office, and you'll drive for ten minutes to the starting location along the Soca River, where you'll put on your neoprene suits and shoes, your helmet, and your life jacket. Before your tour starts, the guides will tell you everything you need to know about whitewater safety and kayaking.
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After leaving Trieste, travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, for a guided tour of the city. Explore the town's cultural, economic, and political history while strolling around its old town. Learn about the work of architect Joe Plenik, who designed several of Ljubljana's most well-known bridges, town squares, and green spaces.
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Join a truffle hunter and her trained dog to search for black and white truffles in an Istrian forest on a small-group tour that also includes truffle tastings, a cookery demonstration, and a glass of Istrian wine. It’s a peek into a world that’s frequently secretive—most truffle hunters search alone—and a chance to try what might be the freshest truffles of your life.
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Taste your way through Istria!
The day can't be better. If you add a trip to the interior of the Slovenian coast, discovering all the secrets of truffles, excellent company and excellent food, the day can't be better.
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Take a bite out of Istria's cuisine!
Smaller groups receive a special discount (min. 5 participants).
To this perfect day, we'd want to add an educational excursion to the Slovenian hinterland to learn about truffles, as well as an amazing group of individuals.
Truffle hunting with a professional and his dog will teach you all you need to know about truffles, and then you'll get to take home some of your own! We'll savor the truffles at the end of the truffle hunt (traditional Istrian pasta "fui" with truffles).
A great set of folks to work with.
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Board an open-sided van for a tour of Bratislava that runs from the stunning Blue Church to the Slavin Memorial and Bratislava Castle. It's a great way to get your bearings in the winding streets of Bratislava's Old Town. The tour stops so you can walk to the Slavin Memorial and Bratislava Castle, and an audio guide gives you information about the sights you'll see along the way.
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What are guided tours?
As a general rule, guided tours are all-inclusive group trips that are led by a local expert in the area and follow a predetermined travel agenda. There are several guided tours, skip-the-line tickets, group day/night trips, culinary tastings, wine tastings, and even airport shuttles available.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
It’s time to find some hidden gems! There are guided tours of places and activities that you didn’t know about!
Avoid scams and pay better prices
It’s best to book your guided tours in advance from the comfort of your own home, then enjoy your trip when you’re overseas on holiday.
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
With such a vast number of guided tours available, there is sure to be one that fits your budget.
Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.
Don’t let your vacation time go wasted! Standing in line isn’t the place to make memories. If you plan early, you may avoid long queues at some of the world’s most popular sites.
With scheduled guided tours, you save time as you can pack your schedule with lots of fun activities.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Overwhelmed by options and unsure which guided tour to take? Check out other users’ reviews to determine which activities are suitable for you.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
For many of the guided tours, you can change your mind and cancel your booking without penalty up to 24 hours before the date of the activity. This is very helpful in the event your travel plans changes last minute
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
It is nice to meet new people from all over the world in your guided tours!
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending upon the city you are taking a trip to, there are practically any guide tours and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature tracks, Music celebrations, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or wine drinking and tasting trips, exclusive television & Movies trips, romantic couple trips, children’ activities, tours to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition tours, visits famous landmarks, Museum guided trips and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to check out to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & seeing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping tours, theaters and auditorium, stop by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for leasing, helicopter rides, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, yacht services and sailboat leasing.