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| Pearls of Slovenia | Ref: SL001 |
| 8 days / 7 nights | |
| Price: £470pp (based on 2 people sharing) | |
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| Distance: approx 160 miles | ||
travel :
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Fly to Ljubljana, then a train to Bled
Itinerary
Day 1:
Bled is a world famous town on the shore of a glacial lake. The castle, dating back to 1111, the little island with a chapel and the "pletna" rowing boats are some of the many attractions. Start your holiday with a taste of the local speciality – the cream cake.
Day 2:
You start today with a transfer to the Pokljuka high plateau. From here you descend to Bohinj valley, a place of unique natural beauty and tiny villages in an Alpine valley. It is very enjoyable to wander through the village streets of Ribcev Laz, your final destination. 22 miles.
Day 3:
The riding today starts on the flat, and then there is a slow climb up to Jelovica High plateau. If time allows, take a swim in the new pool complex in Bohinjska Bistrica. Sorica is a picturesque little village, set in the heart of the hills. The old centre of Škofja Loka is well worth a stroll around. 33 miles.
Day 4:
The cycling starts with a long downhill ride followed by a flat crossing Sora field. On the way you will pass through Železniki village with its remains of old high furnaces. Finally you make your way to Preddvor. 21 miles.
Day 5:
Today is easy cycling to Begunje with some small hills on the way. You cycle through the old smithies' village of Kropa with a museum, and you can also visit the beekeeping museum in Radovljica. Take your lunch in an old fashioned restaurant next to the castle in Radovljica. 28 miles.
Day 6:
Today you have great vistas of the Julian Alps, Karawanke range and Stone Alps as you make your way to Kranjska Gora. If time permits, Vintgar gorge in Triglav National Park can be visited. 28 miles.
Day 7:
Returning to Bled you cycle downhill through the Radovna valley to the foot of Mount Triglav. There is some stunning mountain scenery at the end of the Krma valley, a peaceful area of deep woods, with touching monuments from WW2 and old farmhouses. 28 miles.
Day 8:
Time to make your way home or extend your holiday in Bled.
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