Lake Bled
ALPINE LAKES OF SLOVENIA THE GREENEST CORNER OF EUROPE
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Glacial lakes, steep mountain cliffs and forested valleys are all part of this walking tour in Slovenia. We hike along the shores of crystal clear lakes, through grassy meadows and over rolling hills. We also explore the cobbled streets and Venetian gothic architecture of Piran on the Adriatic coast, as well as visit the underground caves at Skocjan and the dramatic Predjama Castle.
£991 8 DAYS
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Ljubljana. Day 2 Triglav National Park Drive to Lake Bled – situated in a serene valley beneath craggy mountains, stopping to visit Skofja Loka’s fairy tale castle on the way. Continue to Lake Bohinj. Day 3 Lake Bohinji Walk to Savica Waterfall and take the cable car up Mount Vogel. Hike to Ribcev Laz. Day 4 Optional Activities Choose to hike up Mostnice Gorge, raft on the Sava Dolinka River, enjoy mountain biking or go canyoning. Days 5 Piran Board the train for a scenic ride to the Adriatic coast. Visit the fascinating underground caves at Skocjan. Arrive at Piran. Day 6 Piran Explore of the best preserved historical towns on the Adriatic. Take a boat trip to the saltpans or visit Trieste. Day 7 Predjama Castle Return to Ljubljana, stopping on the way to admire the dramatic Predjama Castle. Day 8 Fly to the UK.
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Tre Cime di Lavaredo HIKING IN THE DOLOMITES
SPECTACULAR TREKS FROM COMFORTABLE HOTEL BASE
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Based in the town of Dobbiaco we explore the strikingly beautiful rock towers and limestone cliffs of the Dolomites. We enjoy scenic treks through alpine meadows and pine forests, with views of the emerald waters of Lake Braies and the great cliffs of Croda Rosa Pizora. Every evening we can relax in the hotel pool and sauna and enjoy delicious traditional Italian cuisine.
£1077 8 DAYS
ITINERARY DETAILS
Tour type Walking Comfort Active Trek grade easy
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus, train and cable car. TRIG LA V NP
Alpine Lakes of Slo v enia Ref SO A USTRI A
T riglav 2864 m
W aterfall
V ogel 1922m
Savica B ohinj Lake
Lake Bled Castle
JULIAN ALPS
IT AL Y Nova Gorica
Adriati c Sea
PI RA N Old V enetian To wn
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Skocjan Caves
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Predjam a Castle
Skofja Loka
SLOVENIA
LJUBL JA NA Old tow n
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Trekking Details: A variety of optional walks are available with a maximum of 5 hours of walking per day. We have graded this tour as ‘easy’.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 18. TOUR DATES
The Alpine Lakes of Slovenia tour runs in the following months:
Jan Sep Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
For full details of the dates and prices May
Apr Aug Dec
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £715
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Lake Braies 1494m
Croda Del Becco 2810m
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Croda Rossa 3146m
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Pratopiazza 1991m
V enice Airport F rom/T o
Sasso Di Sesto 2539m
T re Cim e Di Lavaredo 2999m
T re Crime Refuge 2405m
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We i sslahnsattel P ass 2194m
Cimitero Di Guerra
Serl a 2378m
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T re Scarperi Refuge 1626m
T re Scarperi 3149m
Punta Del
Moso 1337m
Dolomitenhof 1454m
DOBBIACO AUSTRIA
V enice IT AL Y 0 150km 87 Ref: SO
Day 1 Dobbiaco Fly to Venice. Travel to Dobbiaco. Day 2 Ridge Walk Trek along the Italian-Austrian border with great views of the Dolomites and WW1 buildings. Day 3 Lake Braies Climb to the view point above the Lake and cross a high-sided pass before descending into the valley. Day 4 Free day Relax or take an optional visit to Cortina, Lienz or the ‘Ice man’ at Bolzano. Day 5 Tre Cime An undoubted highlight and big mountain traverse to see the magnificent Tre Cime: huge limestone cliffs and rock towers that stand almost 3000m high. Day 6 Mount Serla Climb to Flodige Sattel Pass (2163m) and walk to Mount Serla (2378m); descend to Dobbiaco. Day 7 Trek from Pratopiazza to Lake Braies through wild mountain upland, passing Croda Rosa that glows red in the sunshine. Day 8 Travel to Venice and fly to the UK.
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DETAILS
Tour type Walking Comfort Active Trek grade moderate
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus, train and cable car.
Trekking Details: This is a 5 day trek with an average of 5 to 6 hours walking each day. We follow well- maintained trails. The hike to Tre Cime is tougher as we climb and descend 1000m and walk for approx 7hrs. We have graded this trek as ‘moderate’.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Hiking in the Dolomites tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £899
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Hiking In The Dolomites Ref D W DOBBIACO 1200m
Ve rsciaco 1130m A USTRI A
‘Bubble Lift’ to 2000m
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