12 days in Slovenia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Slovenia route builder
Start: Newark
Fly to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, Drive to Nova Gorica
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Nova Gorica
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Postojna
— 2 nights
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Ljubljana
— 2 nights
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Bled
— 4 nights
Drive to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, Fly to Newark
End: Newark
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Nova Gorica — 3 nights
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A trip to Nova Gorica takes you to the land between the Alps and the sea.Family-friendly places like Kayaking & Canoeing and Zipline will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Bovec (Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, Ravelnik Open Air Museum, &more), Kobarid (Kobarid Museum & Kozjak Waterfall) and Tolmin Gorge (in Tolmin). It doesn't end there: make a trip to Šmartno and take in panoramic vistas at Vzletisce Lijak - Lijak Jump Point.
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Newark, USA to Nova Gorica is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Newark to Nova Gorica, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Newark in July, expect slightly colder with lows of 64°F in Nova Gorica. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Postojna.
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Postojna — 2 nights
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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.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves, then explore the fascinating underground world of Divača Cave, and then explore the activities along Cerknica Lake. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Postojna Cave, then explore the historical opulence of Predjama Castle, and then Head underground at Planina Cave.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Postojna day trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Nova Gorica to Postojna takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Nova Gorica in July, expect Postojna to be slightly colder, temps between 81°F and 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Ljubljana.
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Ljubljana — 2 nights
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Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then make a trip to Ljubljana Castle, then wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, and finally snap pictures at Triple Bridge. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, then take in the views from Dragon Bridge, then contemplate the waterfront views at Ljubljanica River, and finally let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Ljubljana trip maker site.
You can drive from Postojna to Ljubljana in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Ljubljana are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Bled.
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Bled — 4 nights
The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.Family-friendly places like Parasailing & Paragliding and Bled Castle will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Three Country Border (in Rateče), Kranjska Gora (Vršič Pass & Lake Jasna) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, get outside with Outdoor Activities, head off the coast to Bled Island, and admire the sheer force of Savica Waterfall.
To see reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Bled road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Bled takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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Slovenia travel guide
Sunny Side of the Alps
From snowcapped Alpine peaks to sandy Adriatic beaches, a trip to Slovenia is like taking several vacations at once. Whatever the season, the country offers enticing natural attractions, all close at hand, including thick forests, scenic valleys, cave systems, waterfalls, lakes, and the Adriatic coast. For those seeking an active holiday, you'll fine an abundance of ski slopes, trails to hike, roads to bike, and rocks to climb. Pay a visit to some of Slovenia's spa resorts and take advantage of the fresh mountain air and thermal waters. Various castles, churches, and historical towns--many of which are fully preserved--tell stories of the country's past. In Slovenia's major cities, admire the architecture, explore the local arts, visit museums, and chat with the locals over a cup of coffee. Slovenian cuisine offers a blend of Alpine and Mediterranean tastes and is definitely worth trying, along with the country's wines.
