10 days in Ljubljana & Novo Mesto Itinerary

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Change things up with these side-trips from Ljubljana: Predjama Castle (in Postojna), Bled (St. Martin's Parish Church, Mala Osojnica, &more) and Ljubljanica River Exhibition (in Vrhnika). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, take in the views from Triple Bridge, and walk around Tivoli Park.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Ljubljana journey planner.

Mumbai, India to Ljubljana is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also fly. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 4.5 hours. In January, Ljubljana is colder than Mumbai - with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can go by car to Novo Mesto.

Novo Mesto is the city on a bend of the Krka River in the City Municipality of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia, close to the border with Croatia. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Novo Mesto: Kostanjevica Cave (in Kostanjevica na Krki), Krokar Primeval Forest (in Kočevje) and Sevnica Castle (in Sevnica). There's still lots to do: walk around Otočec Castle Park, examine the collection at Museum of Dolenjska, play a few rounds at Golf Grad Otočec, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Novo Mesto journey maker website.

Drive from Ljubljana to Novo Mesto in an hour. In January, daily temperatures in Novo Mesto can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can travel back home.