11 days in Divača, Štanjel & Škocjan Itinerary

Divača is a large nucleated village in the Littoral region of Slovenia, near the Italian border. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Human Fish Brewery and Vipava River Spring. Get in touch with nature at Sušec Waterfall and Nanos Plateau. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Divača: Ljubljanica River Exhibition (in Vrhnika) and Grad Prem (in Prem). It doesn't end there: brush up on your military savvy at Military Museum Tabor and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Divača road trip planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Divača is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. In September, Divača is somewhat warmer than Dusseldorf - with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. You will leave for Štanjel on the 9th (Thu).

Perched on top of a hill in western Slovenia, the charming town of Stanjel appeals to various kinds of travelers.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Church of St. Daniel and Winery Tilia Estate. Change things up with these side-trips from Štanjel: Gorenja Vas (Fountain of Love, Nesk's Footbridge, &more) and Žiri (Kržišnik Garden & Gallery, Monument to Maksim Sedej in Ziri, &more). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Ferrari Garden, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Capuchin Monastery of Vipavski Križ, make a trip to Volčji Grad, and learn about winemaking at Boris Lisjak Winery.

For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Štanjel sightseeing planner.

Štanjel is just a stone's throw from Divača. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Škocjan.

Most people visit Skocjan to tour the famed caves, one of Slovenia's top attractions.

Keep things going the next day: Head underground at Škocjan Caves.

To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Škocjan travel itinerary planner.

Škocjan is just a short distance from Štanjel. You will leave for home on the 16th (Thu).