11 days in Slovenia Itinerary

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 fun & games. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas.

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Barcelona, Spain to Ljubljana is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also fly; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Barcelona in August since evenings lows in Ljubljana dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to catch the 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Pyramid Archaeological Site, don't miss a visit to Main Square, and then see the interesting displays at Old Vine House.

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Take a shuttle from Ljubljana to Maribor in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Maribor can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to drive to Solčava.

Visit Solcava to discover a region near the Austrian border where a drive down a panoramic road delivers some of the best views in Europe.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Rinka Waterfall, then relax in the rural setting at Logar Valley Landscape Park, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Mary of the Snow.

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Drive from Maribor to Solčava in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and car; or take a bus. In August in Solčava, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Bled.

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

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, then hike along Vintgar Gorge, then step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

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You can drive from Solčava to Bled in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bovec.

In the north-west part of Slovenia, Bovec sits in an area known for its rich and colorful culture and history.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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You can drive from Bled to Bovec in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August in Bovec, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Idrija.

While on holiday in Idrija, you'll be able to see a World Heritage Site featuring one of the largest mercury mines in the entire world.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): admire the striking features of The Karlov Mill, then pause for some photo ops at Franja Partisan Hospital, then contemplate the long history of Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum, and finally browse the exhibits of Gewerkenegg Castle.

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You can drive from Bovec to Idrija in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Postojna.

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 21st (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Predjama Castle, then Head underground at Postojna Cave, and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

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You can drive from Idrija to Postojna in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Postojna can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Škocjan.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves.

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Škocjan is just a short distance from Postojna. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Portorož.

A resort town on the country's scenic Adriatic coastline, Portoroz offers many spas with all kinds of therapeutic treatments, many based on the brine and mud from the area's salt pans.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): don't miss a visit to Tartini Square and then enjoy the sand and surf at Portorož Beach.

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Traveling by car from Škocjan to Portorož takes an hour. In August, daytime highs in Portorož are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel back home.