Cruise ships dock at the Port of Koper on the Slovenian Adriatic coast - the country's only sea port. The cruise terminal is adjacent to Koper's historic old town, within walking distance of the main square and the Cathedral of the Assumption. Koper is a docking port with no tendering. Your private guide and vehicle meet you at the pier exit with a name sign. Lake Bled is approximately 90 kilometers northeast - about 1 hour 15 minutes by private vehicle. Ljubljana is approximately 120 kilometers northeast - about 1 hour 30 minutes. Piran is approximately 20 kilometers south - about 25 minutes.

The Lake Bled and Ljubljana private shore excursion is the strongest full-day choice - two of the most beautiful and distinct destinations in Central Europe in a single port day. Lake Bled for its alpine lake and island church; Ljubljana for its baroque riverfront, pedestrian old town, and castle. For guests with a shorter port call or who prefer the coastal landscape, a combined Koper Old Town and Piran tour covers both Venetian-era towns on the Istrian coast in a half-day without leaving the shoreline.

Lake Bled is a glacial lake in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, approximately 90 kilometers northeast of Koper cruise port - about 1 hour 15 minutes by private vehicle. The lake is 2.12 kilometers long and up to 30 meters deep, set in a natural amphitheater of alpine peaks. Its most iconic feature is the small island in the lake's center, reached by traditional wooden pletna boats, where the Assumption of Mary Church stands after a climb of 99 stone steps. Bled Castle on the sheer cliff above the southern shore dates from the 11th century and is the oldest castle in Slovenia.

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia - a compact, largely pedestrianized city of approximately 300,000 people on the Ljubljanica river, about 1 hour 30 minutes from Koper cruise port. The old town is a mix of baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, with outdoor cafes lining the river embankment. The Dragon Bridge of 1901 - with four bronze dragons on its corner towers that have become the symbol of the city - is one of the earliest reinforced concrete bridges in the world. Ljubljana Castle above the old town is accessible by funicular and offers panoramic views over the city and surrounding mountains. The city is largely car-free in the center and has consistently been ranked among the most liveable cities in Europe.

Our back-to-ship guarantee means that if an unforeseen delay during your private Koper shore excursion prevents you from returning to Koper cruise port before your ship departs, we will arrange and cover the cost of transportation to your next port of call. This guarantee applies to all Koper tours and Slovenia shore excursions booked through us. Your tour must be scheduled to return 1.5 hours before the ship departs.