12 days in Bled, Piran & Ljubljana Itinerary

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

Get outdoors at Vintgar Gorge and Zelenci Nature Reserve. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Bled Island and Bled Castle. Venture out of the city with trips to Vršič Pass (in Kranjska Gora) and Planica Valley (in Rateče). Spend the 12th (Wed) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. There's still lots to do: indulge your senses at Wine Tasting Bled and glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bled online travel route planner.

London, UK to Bled is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. In April, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Piran.

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Strunjan Nature Reserve and Portorož Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Škocjan Caves and Zusterna Beach. Explore Piran's surroundings by going to Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity (in Hrastovlje), Lepa Vida Boutique Winery (in Šempas) and Reservoir Dogs brewery (in Nova Gorica). There's much more to do: stroll around Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, indulge in some personalized pampering at Fish Spa Piran, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Anne's Friary, and enjoy the sand and surf at Svetilnik Beach.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Piran trip builder 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. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Piran when traveling from Bled in April, with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to Ljubljana.

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Ljubljana Old Town and Metelkova. Escape the urban bustle at Postojna Cave and Koseč Gorges. Venture out of the city with trips to Natural Bathing Place Lajšt (in Spodnja Idrija), Postojna (The Secret Rooms of Hotel Jama & Predjama Castle) and Rakov Škocjan Landscape Park (in Rakek). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle, take in the views from Triple Bridge, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Union Experience.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Ljubljana trip planner.

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. Traveling from Piran in April, expect a bit cooler with lows of 5°C in Ljubljana. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.