13 days in Ljubljana, Bled & Upper Savinja Valley Itinerary

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

Let the collections at Magical World of Shells Museum and National Gallery capture your imagination. Cankarjevo Nabrežje and Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ljubljana: Koper (St. Anne's Friary & Praetorian Palace), Piran (Port Piran, St Stephen's Church, &more) and Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum (in Idrija). Spend the 20th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Škofja Loka Castle, walk around Tivoli Park, make a trip to Old Square (Stari trg), and examine the collection at National Museum of Contemporary History.

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Pittsburgh, USA to Ljubljana is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Pittsburgh to Ljubljana due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Pittsburgh in September: high temperatures in Ljubljana hover around 68°F and lows are around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Bled.

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

Popular historic sites such as Old Town Centre of Radovljica and St. Martin's Parish Church are in your itinerary. Kobarid Museum and St. Peter's Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Virje Waterfall (in Bovec), Cheese Museum of Kobarid (in Kobarid) and Lake Bohinj (in Bohinjsko Jezero). Spend the 25th (Sat) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. There's still lots to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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You can drive from Ljubljana to Bled in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. September in Bled sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel to Mozirje.

Nature lovers can spend much of their Mozirje vacation hiking or cycling the tracks and roads of the flat areas around town.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): examine the collection at Museum of Recent History Celje, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Virgin Mary's Assumption Church, steep yourself in history at Almshouse, then explore the historical opulence of Celje Castle, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Račka Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Bled to Mozirje takes 1.5 hours. September in Mozirje sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 50°F at night. On the 29th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.