NEWMARKET HOLIDAYS

Christmas on Lake Bled

Prices checked 25 October 2026 · Newmarket Holidays · Supplier snapshot; confirmation required.

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Spend a memorable Christmas in the delightful surroundings of Slovenia's lakes and mountains. In addition to the warmest of welcomes at a comfortable hotel, you'll enjoy a unique festive light show on the beautiful lake, and the chance to soak up the atmosphere of Ljubljana, Slovenia's exquisite riverside capital.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

View the Legend of the Sunken Bell light show
Soak up the festive atmosphere at Lake Bled
Visit Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market
Christmas Day lunch at your hotel

Further highlights

Tour gallery

Lake Bled in winter with its island church in the centre and frosty mountains in the background — Lake Bled, Slovenia

Lake Bled at christmas — Lake Bled, Slovenia

Christmas Lights in Preseren Square, Ljubljana, Slovenia — Preseren Square, Ljubljana

Christmas market, Ljubljana, Slovenia — Christmas market, Ljubljana

Ljubljana at Christmas — Triple Bridge, Ljubljana

Couple browsing at a Christmas market — Christmas market

Legend Of The Sunken Bell Light Show — Legend of the Sunken Bell Light Show

Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Outbound flight from the UK

Fly to Venice or Ljubljana and board the coach for the transfer to Lake Bled and your hotel. Settle into your surroundings and enjoy a welcome drink before dinner is served.

Included Ljubljana city tour

Today's included excursion is to the Slovene capital Ljubljana, a Baroque gem straddling the River Ljubljanica, with its walkways, elegant bridges and enchanting Old Town dressed for the festive season. Enjoy a guided introduction from your Tour Manager, then soak up the atmosphere of this delightful, laid back city. Explore its wonderful Christmas market, with stall holders selling craft-ware and local produce, and countless bars and cafes that are perfect for watching the world go by. Return to Bled and the hotel in time for dinner.

Spend Christmas Eve relaxing

Get to know the wonderful lakeside resort town, ringed by forested hills and looking out across the lake to an offshore island crowned by its Gothic church. Wander the stalls of the Christmas market or perhaps join the optional walk up to famous Bled Castle, to enjoy a medieval show performed by the 'Lord' and his knights.

This evening, Christmas celebrations begin. Following dinner, there's the chance to attend Midnight Mass, after which tea and cake is served at your hotel.

Christmas Day

A wonderful day includes the chance to view the Legend of the Sunken Bell, a unique, not-to-be-missed theatrical performance set on - and under - the lake's waters. Enacted by divers, the show tells the tale of the island church's and its famous wishing bell. There'll also be the chance to view the Christmas crib and perhaps choose to take a horse and carriage ride along the lakeshore, or a gondola (pletna) to Bled Island to ring the bell. Christmas lunch will be served at the hotel.

Optional Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle excursion

Rest and relax after the festivities, or join our final excursion, and visit one of the world's most famous caves, the giant chasm at Postojna. At the caves guests will find a remarkable 'Living Nativity' staged in the wonderfully illuminated nether world of stalactites and stalagmites. You'll also visit historic Predjama Castle, magically built into a sheer cliff face, before returning to enjoy a last evening in Bled.

Return to the UK

Bid farewell to magical Lake Bled and transfer back to the airport for your return flight.

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Newmarket Holidays. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Hotel Kompas, Bled

Facilities & Amenities: Situated within 200 meters of Lake Bled, and with views of the town's imposing castle, the hotel enjoys plenty of scenic beauty. It also has an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and a well-equipped fitness centre.

Rooms: Each of the guestrooms has air conditioning, a hairdryer, a telephone, a TV, a mini-bar and free Wi-Fi. Lake-view rooms are available for a supplement.

What’s included

Five nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Kompas, Bled
A full day excursion to Ljubljana
Return flights to Ljubljana or Venice
Christmas lunch at the hotel
Traditional cake and tea on Christmas Eve after Midnight Mass
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

22 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
22 December 2026	Aberdeen	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,232~~ £2,182 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Aberdeen	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,691~~ £2,616 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Belfast City George Best	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,994~~ £1,944 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Belfast City George Best	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,454~~ £2,404 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Birmingham	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,860~~ £1,810 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Birmingham	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,320~~ £2,270 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Bristol	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,896~~ £1,846 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Bristol	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,356~~ £2,306 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Glasgow	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,932~~ £1,882 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Glasgow	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,392~~ £2,342 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Humberside	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,107~~ £2,057 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Humberside	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,566~~ £2,491 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	London Gatwick	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,565~~ £1,540 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	London Gatwick	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,025~~ £1,975 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	London Heathrow	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,860~~ £1,810 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	London Heathrow	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,320~~ £2,270 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Manchester	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,896~~ £1,846 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Manchester	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,356~~ £2,306 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Newcastle	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,011~~ £1,961 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Newcastle	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,471~~ £2,421 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Teesside International	6 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,107~~ £2,057 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 December 2026	Teesside International	6 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,566~~ £2,491 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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