Lake Bled by Rail
- 8
- £1,199
- Slovenia
- Rest and relaxation at tranquil Lake Bled in Slovenia
- Outbound travel via Strasbourg and Verona
- Return via sleeper train from Vienna
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Upgrade your hotels
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
- 6 nights’ handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Overnight sleeper from Vienna to Amsterdam in a private double cabin
- Comprehensive directions to your hotels
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office
Suggested Itinerary
Depart London today on a modern and fast Eurostar service, which takes you through the Channel Tunnel to Paris. It’s a short walk to the Gare de l’Est where you board a high-speed TGV service bound for Strasbourg. On arrival, make your way to the Hotel des Vosges (or similar), a short walk from the station, where you have an overnight stay.
After a leisurely breakfast this morning, head back to the station for your onward journey into Switzerland and through the Alps to Verona, with easy changes in Basel and Milan along the way. Arrive in time for dinner in Verona. Your hotel for this evening will be the Hotel Giberti (or similar).
If you have the time, why not spend an extra night here so that you have time to discover this lovely Italian city.
Return to the station after breakfast this morning and catch a train to Trieste on the Adriatic Coast. A connecting service will take you along the coast for a while before swinging inland towards Slovenian capital Ljubljana. Then, another pretty journey along the banks of the Sava river takes you to Lesce-Bled station, a short distance from the shoreline of Lake Bled. You can reach the village of Bled by taxi or local bus or alternatively, we can add a transfer for you. On arrival in Bled, check in at the Hotel Lovec (or similar) for a 4-night stay.
Surrounded by forests and the glorious backdrop of the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is one of the most picturesque locations in all of the alpine region. The medieval fortification of Bled Castle looms large on the northern shore of the lake, reportedly the oldest castle in Slovenia and one of the country’s most visited attractions.
Take a boat cruise on the lake, pay a visit to the 17th-century church on Bled Island, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, and perhaps even visit the nearby Alpine resort of Kranjska Gora.
After breakfast, depart Lesce-Bled railway station for the journey north, via Villach across the Austrian border and capital Vienna, where you’ll board a comfortable sleeper train. Arrive the following morning in either Amsterdam, Brussels or Paris (depending on the day’s timetable) and connect onto the Eurostar back to London. Remember that you can add UK rail connections to this holiday. Please call for details.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Strasbourg
Conveniently located on the Place de la Gare, opposite Strasbourg’s main station, the Hotel des Vosges offers comfortable, modern accommodation in a refurbished Art Deco building. Bedrooms are furnished in a relaxed, classic style with en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi access and coffee & tea making facilities. The hotel also offers a cocktail bar and a well-equipped gym.
Verona
Hotel Giberti is in the centre of Verona between the famous Arena and Porta Nuova Station and has an outdoor terrace. Large rooms and 24-hour service is provided. Rooms here have Wi-Fi access available and are air conditioned. Satellite TV is provided and room service is available.
Lake Bled
This hotel is located in the centre of Bled village and provides guests with deluxe modern accommodations in an intimate, relaxing setting surrounded by beautiful gardens. Each well-appointed bedroom at the hotel features cable satellite television and a mini-bar. Guests are invited to a full breakfast each morning and to relax in the indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna.
Upgrade your accommodation
Strasbourg
The Sofitel Strasbourg Grand Ile is a modern, comfortable hotel located on a quiet square just a short walk from the city’s historic Cathedral and medieval centre. All bedrooms come with Sofitel MyBeds, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Tuck in to French and Mediterranean cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant or enjoy a nightcap in the 1940s style bar.
Verona
The Due Torri Hotel offers luxury and elegance in the heart of Verona, next to the Church of Saint Anastasia and a 5-minute walk from Juliet’s balcony. Guest rooms and suites are large and comfortable – they come with free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. The hotel also has an Art-Nouveau restaurant and a lounge bar.
Lake Bled
Located on the shore of Bled Lake with a panoramic view of the lake’s island and the surrounding Alps, Grand Hotel Toplice provides thermal pools and a wellness centre with saunas, massages and a solarium. Traditionally decorated air-conditioned rooms have a TV, a safe and private balcony, some with a lake view.
