10 days in Slovenia Itinerary

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Fly to Trieste, Shuttle to Ljubljana
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Ljubljana
— 4 nights
Drive
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Piran
— 2 nights
Drive
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Bohinjsko Jezero
— 1 night
Drive
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Bovec
— 2 nights
Bus to Trieste, Fly to Rome

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Ljubljana — 4 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ljubljana: Postojna (Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle), Bled (Bled Island, Zipline, &more) and Vintgar Gorge (in Zgornje Gorje). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, make a trip to Ljubljana Castle, contemplate the waterfront views at Ljubljanica River, and snap pictures at Triple Bridge.

For other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Ljubljana road trip website.

Rome, Italy to Ljubljana is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or fly. Traveling from Rome in May, things will get slightly colder in Ljubljana: highs are around 23°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Piran.
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Piran — 2 nights

On the 14th (Sun), stroll around Park Pietro Coppo, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, then Head underground at Škocjan Caves, and finally learn about all things military at Military Museum Tabor. On the next day, don't miss a visit to Tartini Square, take in the spiritual surroundings of Krstilnica sv.Janeza Krstnika, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, then take in the waterfront at Port Piran, and finally get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Piran trip itinerary maker tool.

You can drive from Ljubljana to Piran in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Ljubljana in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Piran, with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Bohinjsko Jezero.
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Bohinjsko Jezero — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): explore the activities along Lake Bohinj, then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then take in the awesome beauty at Vogel, and finally admire the sheer force of Savica Waterfall.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Bohinjsko Jezero trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Piran to Bohinjsko Jezero by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Piran in May: high temperatures in Bohinjsko Jezero hover around 20°C and lows are around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive to Bovec.
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Bovec — 2 nights

On the 17th (Wed), add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Soča Valley, take in the dramatic scenery at Kozjak Waterfall, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Vršič Pass.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Bovec trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Bohinjsko Jezero to Bovec takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Bovec, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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Slovenia travel guide

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Castles · Bodies of Water · Caves
Sunny Side of the Alps
From snowcapped Alpine peaks to sandy Adriatic beaches, a trip to Slovenia is like taking several vacations at once. Whatever the season, the country offers enticing natural attractions, all close at hand, including thick forests, scenic valleys, cave systems, waterfalls, lakes, and the Adriatic coast. For those seeking an active holiday, you'll fine an abundance of ski slopes, trails to hike, roads to bike, and rocks to climb. Pay a visit to some of Slovenia's spa resorts and take advantage of the fresh mountain air and thermal waters. Various castles, churches, and historical towns--many of which are fully preserved--tell stories of the country's past. In Slovenia's major cities, admire the architecture, explore the local arts, visit museums, and chat with the locals over a cup of coffee. Slovenian cuisine offers a blend of Alpine and Mediterranean tastes and is definitely worth trying, along with the country's wines.
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