9-Hour Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Zagreb with Boat Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cruise by traditional wooden boat to Bled Island and see the Assumption of Mary Church
• 02 Visit Bled Castle, Slovenia's oldest castle, perched on a cliff above the lake
• 03 Admire Lake Bled in the foothills of the Julian Alps
• 04 Enjoy free time in Ljubljana's pedestrian-friendly centre along the Ljubljanica River

Travel from Zagreb to Slovenia to experience the beauty of Lake Bled and the charm of Ljubljana in a single day. Cruise by traditional wooden boat to Bled Island to visit the Assumption of Mary Church, then head up to Bled Castle for sweeping views over the lake and the Julian Alps. Continue to Ljubljana, where free time in the pedestrian-friendly centre lets you admire its Baroque, Secession, and Modernist architecture, riverside cafes, and green spaces.

Take a traditional wooden boat ride to reach the island in the lake's centre and see the church.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Zagreb, Ljubljana, Bled

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lake Bled and Ljubljana Day Trip from Zagreb

• Pick up from your accommodation in Zagreb and depart for a pleasant 30-minute drive to the Slovenia border.
• Reach Lake Bled, situated in the foothills of the Julian Alps. Here, you will enjoy picturesque views of Slovenia's only island, with the Assumption of Mary Church hidden in the lush greenery.
• Take a traditional wooden boat ride to reach the island in the lake's centre and see the church.
• Before leaving, climb up to Bled Castle, rising on a cliff overlooking the lake. With some parts dating back to the 11th century, the oldest castle in Slovenia offers an amazing view over the lake and the Alps in the background.
• Drive for half an hour from Bled to reach Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital and largest city. The city centre is divided by the Ljubljanica River, and vehicle access is limited, making it perfect for cyclists and pedestrians. Here, you will have free time to enjoy the unique blend of Baroque, Secession, and Modernist architecture, with a medieval castle overlooking the city.
• Return to your accommodation in Zagreb at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Slovenian tour guide
• Boat ride on Lake Bled
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

• 75 EUR per adult (* 8 people).
• 80 EUR per adult (* 7 people).
• 89 EUR per adult (* 6 people).
• 99 EUR per adult (* 5 people).
• 101 EUR per adult (* 4 people).
• 124 EUR per adult (* 3 people).
• 173 EUR per adult (* 2 people).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zagreb, Croatia

Tour start

Grajska cesta 61, 4260 Bled, Slovenia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.