10 days in Slovenia Itinerary

With its friendly atmosphere, breathtaking landscapes, natural phenomena, and historical monuments, Postojna offers everything you need for a peaceful vacation or a quick getaway from the city.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Hg Smeltery and then Head underground at Planina Cave. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at The Secret Rooms of Hotel Jama, explore the fascinating underground world of Postojna Cave, see the interesting displays at Karst Museum, then do a tasting at The Wine House Rondic, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Daniel.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Postojna day trip app.

Marseille, France to Postojna is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight, shuttle, and train; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Marseille in May: high temperatures in Postojna hover around 23°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Ljubljana.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall, get to know the fascinating history of Cankarjevo Nabrežje, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Nicholas, then stop by Ljubljana Old Town, and finally have fun and explore at House of Illusions.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ljubljana trip planner.

You can drive from Postojna to Ljubljana in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In May in Ljubljana, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 9°C at night. On the 23rd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a shuttle to Maribor.

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): don't miss a visit to Main Square and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Plague Column.

For other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Maribor trip planning website.

You can take a shuttle from Ljubljana to Maribor in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Maribor are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Ptuj.

A tour of Ptuj reveals an old town filled with new experiences.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Minorite Monastery of Saints Peter and Paul and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parish Church of St. Marija - Ptujskogorska Mother of God.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Ptuj road trip tool.

You can drive from Maribor to Ptuj in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. May in Ptuj sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Kamnik.

History buffs can spend their entire Kamnik vacation soaking in the town's medieval appeal at two castles, monastery, and lively streets packed with artisanal workshops.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Kamnik day trip planning tool.

Getting from Ptuj to Kamnik by car takes about 1.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Kamnik can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. On the 25th (Thu), you're off to Bled.

The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.

On the 25th (Thu), step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, get curious at Museum of Pharmacy and Alchemy, see the interesting displays at Museum of Apiculture, awaken your taste buds at Wine Tasting Bled, then explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To see maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Bled trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Kamnik to Bled takes an hour. In May, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Bohinjsko Jezero.

The mirror-like waters of the largest glacial lake in Slovenia make Bohinjsko Jezero one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

On the 26th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas, examine the collection at Museum of Alpine Dairy Farming, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St John the Baptist, then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Ukanc Military Cemetery, and finally get engrossed in the history at Oplen House Museum.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Bohinjsko Jezero trip planner.

Bohinjsko Jezero is just a short distance from Bled. In May in Bohinjsko Jezero, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kobarid.

At the very heart of picturesque Soca Valley, Kobarid delivers some of the most stunning views of Slovenia's highest peaks, as well as a chance to enjoy some exciting alpine rivers.

On the 27th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at St Mary of the Assumption church, examine the collection at Kobarid Museum, contemplate the long history of Outdoor Museum Kolovrat (muzej na prostem), then take in the spiritual surroundings of Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit, then hike along Krampež Waterfall, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Koseč Gorges. Keep things going the next day: snap pictures at Solkan Bridge, get great views at Sveta Gora (Holy Mountain), walk around Sabotin Park Miru, then step into the grandiose world of Vipolže Villa, and finally steep yourself in history at Tolmin Castle.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Kobarid online road trip planner.

You can drive from Bohinjsko Jezero to Kobarid in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive back home.