The brightest tourist attraction of Slovenia is the Alpine Lake Bled, as if descended from pastoral pictures. The lake itself is surrounded by the picturesque peaks of the Yulia Alps, the castle, located on the top of the sheer cliff and a tiny island with a small chapel. The surroundings of the Bled are no less interesting and picturesque than the lake itself, so you should get here at least a week. And what excursions should go on vacation, consider in detail below.
Bled Castle
The Bled Castle is one of the oldest and most significant architectural structures in the North-West Slovenia. The castle itself has been more than a thousand years. In different years, the castle was a monarch residence, and headquarters of the German army. During the excursion, several castle museums can be seen, for example, devoted to the life of medieval knights or demonstrating a collection of jewelry found in the graves of the 6th and VII centuries, as well as a blacksmith, where the blacksmith still spawns amazing glads from iron. But the main place of the Bled Castle for tourists is the observation deck, from where the delightful views of the lake itself, the island of Blake Schock in the middle of the Bled and the distant snow vertices of the mountains located in the Treaty National Park. A tour of the Bled Castle costs 25 euros (the cost of entrance tickets to the lock is included in the cost of the excursion).
Excursion to the island of Blake Sokok
The decoration of the lake is a tiny island called Blade Saw, similar to a fairy-tale island. There is a chapel of Assumption, whose bell tower crosses the so-called bell of desires. According to the legend, if you make a desire and call the bell, it will certainly come true. Familiarity with the island itself lasts only half an hour, it is impossible for the rules longer here. Also, this tour provides for a walk on Lake Bled by boats.
Triglav and Bohin
Bohiny is and amazing typical alpine village, and the largest Lake Slovenia, framed by picturesque meadows and mountains. Bohinsko Ezero is 30 kilometers from Lake Bled and is part of the Triglav National Park. In addition to meeting the lake itself and the village, decorated with two small churches and wooden houses in the Alpine style, an excursion provides for a visit to the picturesque Mirlice gorge and the most famous Slovenian Savita Falls, consisting of two multi-level waterfalls (the entrance to the waterfall is paid, is 2.5 euros). Those who wish can rise to the funicular on the mountain of Fogel, from where the views of the lake, the surrounding meadows and the mountains come off.
Plotuk
15 kilometers from Lake Bled is Pokhlochu - Mountain Plateau in the Treagal National Park, which has become famous thanks to the stages of the Biathlon World Cup. Here it will be possible to see a beautiful nature of these places, thick coniferous forests, a romantic view of the Alpine meadows with cows grazing on them. Here you can also have lunch in a typical local restaurant with national Slovenian dishes. The very excursion is pedestrian. Its cost is 20 euros (lunch in the cost of the excursion is not included).
Ljubljana
A trip to the capital of the country Ljubljana will allow to immerse themselves in the amazing atmosphere of this city, find out local legends and legends, admire the beauty of the historic center, spreading on the two shores of the tiny river Ljubljanny, go through her numerous bridges, including the triple bridge and the bridge with dragons, has long been considered a symbol of the city. During the excursion, it will be possible to climb the Ljubljansk city, from which the magnificent views of the Old Town and New Areas are opening, to get acquainted with the architecture of the historic center, see the best samples of baroque and classicism, such as the City Hall, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Fountain of Three Rivers, Casino Palace . The cost of a trip to Ljubljana -30 euros. The cost of the excursion does not include entrance tickets to Ljubljansky Grad.
Excursion to the cave of post-station pit
One of the largest karst caves in the world and the largest cave of Europe, the cave of People's Pit is for Slovenians one of the main attractions of the country. Here, during a five-kilometer pedestrian tour, you can admire a large number of multi-colored stalactites and stalagmites, walk along the stone bridge, crossing the underground river and learn about the life of an amazing resident of the Daytime People's Cave - creatures called "Human Fish", as well as watch for Him: In one of the halls, the cave is aquarium, where it lives this unusual animal. A trip to the post byoyysk cave will cost 52 euros per person.
Venice
In addition to trips to Slovenian attractions, local tourist firms offer excursions to cities belonging to neighboring countries, for example, in brilliant Venice. This excursion provides an opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Go past the magnificent Venetian palaces, standing along the Big Channel - the main "street" of the city. To get acquainted with the main attraction of Venice - San Marco's Square and her decorations - the Cathedral of St. Mark and the Palace of the Doings, which are bright samples of Venetian Gothic and Byzantine architecture. To stand on the Rialto Bridge, towering over the Grand Channel and being one of the symbols of Venice, or to go into one of more than two dozen souvenir benches located under the roof of the bridge. During an excursion in Venice, free time is envisaged when it is possible to ride a rented gondola. The cost of a one-day bus trip to Venice is 70 euros (a walk on the gondola is not included).
Phillah and Felden
Another "overseas" excursion is a visit to the small Austrian towns of Phillah and Velden. Fillah is a small resort lying in the valley of the River Drava, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in this region. The main attractions of Phillach are the central square, framed by old houses and painted in gentle colors with the Church of St. Jacob with a bell tower, rising to which you can see the whole city. Also, the program includes a visit to Shillerpark and Landskron Castle. The second point of the trip is Felden, another resort city of Karinthia. Felden is located on the shore of another picturesque alpine lake - Vytensee. Excursion on provincial Austrian towns will cost 35 euros.