Lovely Lake Bled & Scenic Austria - Joan & David
An extra Special 'Special' Tour for our 50th Anniversary takes us to Slovenia's Lovely Lake Bled & Scenic Austria - with Joan & Daivd
Enjoy a fabulous Golden Anniversary Holiday enjoying the stunning scenery of Europe as we head to Slovenia and picture postcard Lake Bled – sitting at the foothills of the Julian Alps and the perfect choice for an Alpine Adventure. During our stay we’ll visit the historic Capital of Ljubljana and enjoy a guided tour we’ll also see the famous Lippizan White Horses at the Lipica Stud Farm and enjoy the wonderful scenery as we head to the pretty Alpine Village of Kranska Gora. A trip over the border to Austria’s lesser know region will take us to Lake Worthersee – the Caribbean of the Alps and where there’s a Lake there’s a boat trip so we have of course included one of these along with a traditional sail on a Pletna Boat on Lake Bled to the tiny tear shaped Island, home to a Gothic Church, café and souvenir shop. Our holiday is also extended with a 2 night stay in stunning Austria before an overnight at David’s favourite – regulars you know it’s Boppard on the River Rhine before our overnight sailing back to Hull. A wonderful Special Holiday.
What’s Included
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HOME PICK UPS
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2 Outward Overnight stays in Belgium & Germany (DBB)
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5 Nights, Dinner bed & breakfast Lake Bled
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2 Nights Austria (DBB)
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1 Night Boppard (DBB)
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1 Night P&O North Sea Ferries Rotterdam to Hull (BB)
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Guided Tour in Ljubljana
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Tour of the Lipica Stud Farm
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Boat trips on Lake Worthersee & Lake Bled
Day One
We have an early start and head to Dover to catch the lunchtime ferry to Calais and then continue our journery - not too far to the French / Belgian border and we overnight in the Belgian town of Mouscron
EMDay Two
Our journey continues as we head into Germany and enjoy a second overnight in the Stuttgart area
B, EMDay Three
Stunning scenery today as we leave Germany and travel through Austria crossing the border into Slovenia. The scenery today will be spectacular with the majestic mountain ranges of the Alps taking your breath away at every turn - you should also get a glimpse of Austria's highest mountain - Grossglockner.
B, EMDay Four
We have a free day around our hotel and have also included a boat trip on one of the lakes traditional wooden 'Pletna Boats' which will take us to Bled Island. Pletna boats are made by locals and are typical of Bled with origins dating back to 1590. It is a wooden flat-bottom boat designed according to the concept of the Venetian gondola, but with its own features, a pointed bow and the stern widened with a step to enable passengers to enter. Boats are 7 metres long and 2 metres wide andare propelled with the special »stehrudder« technique where the oarsman is standing and rowing with two oars. Once on pretty Bled Island enjoy the lovely scenery and Gothic Church, there's also a cafe, lovely walks and of course a souvenir shop - the 99 steps up to the chapel may not be for everyone - but just know if you wanted to marry in the chapel, tradition states that the groom must carry the bride up them!!! I don't think David will be carrying Joan up there!!
B, EMDay Five
It's into the Slovenian Capital of Ljubljana this morning for a guided tour, the city is a treasure trove of history and architecture, with enchanting medieval streets, majestic castles, and modern architectural marvels all waiting to be explored. Following our guided tour and some free time we head to the Lipica Stud farm for a guided tour. Here we'll get to know the history of the stud farm all the way from its foundation until today. Lipica is the home of the Lipizzan horse and the biggest Lipizzan stud farm in the world. Experience it in the company of over 300 white Lipizzan horses across more than 300 hectares of green space a fascinating visit
B, EMDay Six
We hop back into Austria on todays excursion as we visit one of the countries lesser known regions (to the British) - Carinthia and head to the Carribbean of the Alps - Lake Worthersee. Here we of course head onto the water for a wonderful boat trip taking in the stunning scenery of the area. There'll be free time in one of the towns on the lake shore too to relax and take in the atmosphere of this bustling lake.
B, EMDay Seven
A lovely excursion today as we enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Julian Alps and travel to Kranska Gora a beautiful Alpine village with pavement cafes and a laid back atmosphere. Before returning to Bled, time permitting we'll also pop into the medeival village of Radovljica - one of the prettiest towns in the whole of Slovenia
B, EMDay Eight
We leave Slovenia today and head for Austria making the most of this spectacular journey we take a different route to that of our outward journey. Our Alpine journey will take us to the South of Grossglockner and we'll spend our lunch break in the stunning town of Leinz atthe foot of the Leinz Dolomites with a meditterannean feel - you'll probably see Palm trees in the Alps!!! From here our spectacular journey continue and before crossing the Austrian Border we take in a little a bit of Italy with an afternoon stop in Vipiteno before continuing to our hotel in the centre of St. Anton where we spend the next two nights
B, EM, ATDay Nine
Enjoy a free day in lovely St Anton - a traditional Tyrolean mountain village, choose to explore the town or maybe head up the Mountain on the Gondola (Cable Car) and enjoy lunch with stunning views, the choice is yours
B, EMDay Ten
We say a farewell to the mountains of the Alps and Austria as we head into Germany and to the lovely Rhine Valley - spending the evening at one of David's favourites the Ebertor Hotel in Boppard
B, EMDay Eleven
From Germany to Holland as we travel to our final night on board North Sea Ferries travelling back to Hull. En-route we'll take our lunch stop in the delightful Dutch town of Valkenburg. Whilst on board our ferry 2 Berth cabins (lower berths) have been included along with breakfast. Should you wish to upgrade to an outside cabin or add evening meal this can be done at a supplement, please check with reservations if they are not showing available.
BDay Twelve
Breakfast is included on board and then we make our way back from Hull to the North West arriving back around lunchtime.
BB=Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal, AT=Afternoon Tea
Hotel Park, Lake Bled * * * *
With a prime location right next to the lake and the Bled promenade, Hotel Park is a popular choice for guests who want to feel both the energy of the lake and the pulse of the town. Completely renovated into a stylish and luxurious hotel you'll be wowed by the Lake views from the restaurant, thermal pool and panoramic saunas located on the top floor of the hotel. The hotel bedrooms overlooking the park are decorated in soothing shades of green, and the wall paintings feature images of the forest and trees or you can upgrade to a water-themed lake view bedrooms, which are soothingly blue with rippling elements and water murals, offer amazing views of the lake. All bedrooms offer AC, balcony, WIFI TV & Hairdryer. One of the features of the hotel is the two fountains ..... A water fountain with Alpine drinking water awaits you in the lobby of Hotel Park. You can buy a bottle at the reception desk and pour yourself water straight from the fountain. A wine fountain awaits you in the hotel restaurant. The fountain features carefully selected wines from various wine-growing regions of Slovenia. Lifts
Sporthotel, St Anton * * * *
Right in the heart of St. Anton, close the the mountain lift and offering the famous warmth of Tyrolean hospitality. The Comfortable bedrooms, many with balcony are warmly furnished in an Alpine-country style and offer TV, WiFi and hairdryer. The hotel bar with live piano music almost every day, the perfect place for a chat with friends. The café-restaurant with views of the pedestrian zone. There is also a small wellness area with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and infrared cabin.
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