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Neža

Vovk

5 years of experience
Bled
Slovenia

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Can we fix it? Yes, we can.

About

Beauties and stories of the Gorenjska (Upper Carniola) region in Slovenia have been surrounding me my entire life. Family trips and exploring Slovenia in detail are something I grew up with. Knowing its history, folk tales and customs as well as its rich cultural heritage makes Gorenjska not only a stunning piece of nature, but also a place full of memorable stories. A native of Tržič, now living in Bled, with a degree in translation for Slovenian, English and French, I will gladly share these stories with you.

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Cultural/Specialty ToursExperience HostGeneral Walking ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPrivate Tours

Recommended tours with me:

·         Walk like a Tržičan Learn about the rich craftsmanship traditions of Tržič, which have also been carefully preserved by its younger generations of residents. Neža Vovk takes you on a two-hour guided tour along the streets of this medieval town below the Karavanks, where you will hear many an interesting story about how life used to be and experience how shoes are made in Proalp shoe manufacture.

·         When you Set Eyes on Bled Join a local guide on a walk along lake shore, hiding many stories to be discovered. There are plenty of departure points to choose from and each one unveils different chapters of Bled rich history.

·         Brave Women of Bled A lovely stroll, laced with the stories of prominent Bled women of the past and of today, topped up with a visit of traditional homestead Pr'Dornk, where you will be met with genuine local hospitality.

·         Rikli's Bled, 19th century wellness Arnold Rikli, a 19th century naturopath, has left an enormous mark on Bled. We will follow his trails in a non-conventional tour in Bled, lasting around 3 hours. We will start by the lake shore, get to know the credo of the Riklians, take a barefoot walking trail and then climb Rikli's fitness path to Straža hill. There, we will visit his monument and see some amazing viewpoints.

·         From Dragon to Cobblers A walk through the charming town of Tržič, that is a cradle of Slovenian shoemaking, but amog others also a very vivid, culturally rich and above all curiuos town.

·         Tržič Christmas Spirit Experience festive atmosphere and hear Christmas stories, connected with Tržič on a walk with a local guide. Learn about Slovenian version of Silent night and see impressive handmade nativity scene.

·         Honestly Sweet Radovljica Charming medieval town, revealing one sweet secret after the other. From alchemy to honey, from potters to chocolate. All is there, sweet like a gingerbread heart, just waiting to be discovered and presented properly.

·         Discovering the region with little steps Exploring the region can be adapted for the smallest visitors. As a parent myself, I adjusted all of the presented tours to little feet as well. Along with the stories, treasure hunting and activities, sightseeing with children can be exciting and memorable for the whole family.

Fun Fact!
You can sometimes meet me as a forest fairy or elf, because I am presenting legends of Bled to children in Land of Folk Fairytales. (And nurturing my inner child with it)
Hobbies & Interests
Reading, hiking, translating, singing. Being an elf or a fairy in Land of Folk Fairytales. Conquering nearby peaks one after the other.

Virtual Tour Experience

Since January 2021 I am an active virtual guide in Bled and the area with over 30 tours done so far. I am conducting virtual guiding for several Slovenian and international guiding companies.

Testimonials

We undertook a half day tour with Neza from www.aroundbled.com.  Neza was extremely knowledgable and took us to places we would never have found by ourselves or with one of the Bled tours from Ljubljana. Neza is a very personable local and we went to the Triglav National Park, lots of local villages and an authentic inn for lunch. Absolutely first class.  Five stars

Super tour of the famous Lake Bled! So special to be able to virtually visit it when it is completely empty and free of tourists. Neza was an informative tour guide who managed to capture the sacredness of the church and her personal anecdotes were really interesting too. Really glad I went on this tour!

Thoroughly enjoyed Neza's tour to the island by boat and then the church with it's 99 steps. Loved that she added the personal touch with pictures of her wedding and that she so obviously loves her home region. The whole tour was very interesting and Neza is a very good, clear guide. Thank you.

What a beautiful, serene tour. Neza's appreciation for her culture and country, for the history and stories from this little island shone through. Thank you.

Neža's tour was wonderful. It flowed so effortlessly and was absolutely riveting. I will definitely be back for more tours in future. Thank you Neža

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

LJU, ZAG, KLU, VCE, TSF

Licenses

Training

Tourist guide for Slovenia, certified by Tourism and Hospitality Chamber of Slovenia, Regional tourist guide for Julian Alps, Local tourist guide for Tržič, Api-tourist guide

Language(s)

English, French, Other(s)

Additional Education

Tourist guide for Slovenia, certified by Tourism and Hospitality Chamber of Slovenia, Regional tourist guide for Julian Alps, Local tourist guide for Tržič, Api-tourist guide

General Availability

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