11 days in Bled, Portorož-Piran & Slovenian Istria & Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bled: Bohinjsko Jezero (Church of St John the Baptist & Lake Bohinj) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). Spend the 8th (Mon) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, head off the coast to Bled Island, get outside with Mala Osojnica, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Bled journey planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Bled is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Piran.

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.

Change things up with these side-trips from Piran: Solkan (Sveta Gora (Holy Mountain) & Solkan Bridge) and Lepa Vida Boutique Winery (in Šempas). Next up on the itinerary: learn more about the world around you at Magical World of Shells Museum, take in the waterfront at Port Piran, don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, and let little ones run wild at Lisjak - Premium extra virgin olive oil from Slovenian Istria.

To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Piran trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Bled to Piran takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Bled in May, Piran is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time 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.

Ljubljana is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, test your team's savvy at Escape Room Enigmarium, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Franciscan Church of the Annunciation.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Ljubljana itinerary planner.

You can drive from Piran to Ljubljana in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Ljubljana when traveling from Piran in May, with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.