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Discover the town of Bled, known for its magnificent setting, its lake, its castle on the rock above the lake and its pilgrimage church on the island.
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Day 2 |
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Start your trip with a leisurely day, cycling around the lake and up to the castle to admire the view of the lake and the church. For the best photos and views of the church, castle and Karavanke montains, head west and hike up to the Mala Osojnica and Ojstrica viewpoints. In the evening, try one of the many great restaurants and sample the local specialty: Kremšnita (cream cake).
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Day 3 |
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The day gets off to an easy start along the Sava River, south-east of Bled. Once you arrive in Kropa, a historic blacksmith’s town, you can visit the blacksmith’s museum. Hop over to the hilltop village of Jamnik to admire the Jamnik church and the Kamnik Alps just beyond. On the way back, stop off in the beautifully preserved old town of Radovljica, with its interesting beekeeping museum, the church of St. Peter with its ornate vaulted ceiling and beautiful frescoes, and best of all - you might be there during it’s chocolate festival.
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Day 4 |
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Today you’ll visit the home of Slavko Avsenik, a legendary Slovenian folk musician, in the sunny village of Begunje. Enjoy lunch at his famous restaurant, Avsenik Gostilna. After lunch, visit the hostage museum and the ruins of Kamen Castle. In the afternoon, you’ll pass the Brezje Basilica, an important religious site and place of pilgrimage for many Slovenians.
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Day 5 |
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Today’s excursion will take you to the magnificent Vintgar Gorge (tickets must be purchased in advance), carved 150 meters deep into the mountains by the Radovna River and ending with the Šum waterfall. Then it’s on to the less-visited Pokljuka Gorge, carved out 10,000 years ago at the eastern end of the plateau. You can leave your bike behind and wander through ancient forests and a fossilized ravine left by the retreating glacier.
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Day 6 |
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After a car transfer to the summit of the Pokljuka high plateau, you’ll cycle down into the Bohinj valley, passing through alpine villages and past unique Slovenian hay barns to Lake Bohinj. Framed by the majestic Julian Alps, this alpine valley is a sight not to be missed. You go farther and cycle along the lake then climb the 500 steps to the Savica waterfall. Later you can take the cable car up to Vogel Mountain for a spectacular view of the shimmering alpine landscape.
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Day 7 |
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Cross the Radovna valley, between two large plateaus, to the foot of Mount Triglav. Enjoy lunch in the shadow of this mighty mountain, before continuing through a peaceful wooded valley dotted with World War II monuments and traditional farmhouses, one of which has been converted into a museum that has even been visited by Prince Charles.
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Day 8 |
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Enjoy a final stroll through the town and along the lake before your departure.
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