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Explore Slovenia and visit the Christmas markets of the capital, Ljubljana, on this festive holiday by air. The city boasts a rich history, characterised by its architecture from the baroque period, creating the ideal setting for a pre-Christmas getaway. Indulge in the festivities, marvel at the mighty medieval castle, or relax in one of the many outdoor cafes which line the curving Ljubljanica River - whatever you choose to do with your time, this city will not disappoint! What’s more, this superb tour also takes in the beautiful town Bled with its small but charming Christmas market, and the Croatian capital of Zagreb.
5 days from £699 pp
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 01709 787 463 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
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Fly to Ljubljana where you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will stay for the next four nights.
Today we have an included morning city tour of Ljubljana with a local guide. Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and is the heart of the area. The city has a long history, from its origins as a Roman settlement called Emona, through to the Renaissance and the Art Nouveau period. The city is an exceptionally young city for an historical destination as the area is home to many students so from this it is also known as ‘the city of wine and vine’. The city boasts a strong culture, characterised by its architecture from the baroque period. Narrow cobbled street lie squeezed between the castle slopes and the River Ljubljanica.
Following the guided tour, enjoy free time for exploring Ljubljana Christmas Market. The Ljubljana Christmas Market is well known for its vibrancy and cheerful atmosphere with green festive decorated stalls all selling fine products for that ideal Christmas gift. The locals refer to the markets as the Christmas Fair or ‘the merry December in the Old town’ and you can find countless food and drink stalls offering mulled wine, tea, liqueurs and various grilled dishes. The Christmas Fair offers lots of different accessories including a good choice of headwear, gloves and scarves to keep you warm, or you can sample and purchase local honey, schnapps and confectionery.
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Today we include a full day excursion to Zagreb. Upon arrival, we enjoy an included city tour with a local guide. Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, and has a rich history dating back to the middle ages where two settlements formed on the two hills, Gradec today known as the Upper town and Kaptol, with its beautiful cathedral.
The rest of the day is free to enjoy the Christmas market with stalls at Johann Franck square, European square, Zrinjevac Park, and Strossmayer Square, offering lots of traditional gift ideas, ornaments and souvenirs. You can also see the ice park, situated at King Tomislav Square, with outdoor skating to musical accompaniment and culinary delights to be sampled.
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This afternoon we head to Bled, with its small but charming Christmas market on our included excursion. Enjoy a tour with local guide around this lovely town which has so much to offer. Why not visit some of town’s churches and monuments such as the famous ‘church on the island’ and Bled Castle, boasting beautiful views of the lake.
Maybe take a horse drawn carriage ride in a traditional coach called a Fijaker which is a pleasant way to enjoy the sights, or enjoy ice skating on the Bled Ice Rink.
Bled has a delightful Christmas market with lovely festive gifts and tasty local cuisine including the famous Bled Cream cake. Bled also has the largest permanent Nativity Scene in Slovenia. The crib is set on Lake Bled at the public lido and contains life-size painted figures.
We return to Ljubljana later, in time for your evening meal.
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Transfer to Ljubljana airport for your return flight home.
Travel Insurance from £27.00 (5 days) (includes insurance premium tax, prices per person). Single Room Supplement from £149.00 (5 days).
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
01709 787 463
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star superior City Hotel in Ljubljana. The hotel is situated in a central location.
Flight times are given at the time of booking. The times given are for guidance only and may change.
Exact flight times will be confirmed on travel document which are sent 7-10 days before departure. For more information on flight times please contact our Reservations Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
Luggage allowances vary from airline to airline. The luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 5kg for hand luggage. Ryan Air's luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 10kg for hand luggage. All allowances are subject to changes made by the airline.
For more information on luggage allowances please contact our Customer Service Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
All of our coaches are modern and comfortable, and you can be assured of a high level of service. On selected air holidays, the executive coach may not have an onboard toilet or drinks facilities.
To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk
