13 days in Slovenia
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Ljubljana
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Piran
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Vipava
— 1 night
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Dobrovo
— 2 nights
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Bled
— 1 night
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Maribor
— 3 nights
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End: Dusseldorf
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Ljubljana — 3 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.Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Ljubljanica River. Step off the beaten path and head to Franciscan Church of the Annunciation and Cankarjevo Nabrežje. Change things up with these side-trips from Ljubljana: Škofja Loka (The Church Of Mary Immaculate & Škofja Loka Castle). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Contemporary History, stop by Ljubljana Old Town, and get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall.
To find more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Ljubljana trip builder site.
Frankfurt, Germany to Ljubljana is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or do a combination of flight and train. May in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 31st (Wed) before leaving for Piran.
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Piran — 2 nights
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Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Francis of Assisi, view the masterpieces at Nika's Tiny House, take in the spiritual surroundings of Piran Minorite Monastery, then engage your brain at Mediadom Pyrhani, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church, and finally see the interesting displays at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Bernardine, admire the landmark architecture of Sodna palaca, walk around Strunjan Nature Reserve, admire the landmark architecture of Church of St. Maurus, then examine the collection at Koper Regional Museum, and finally admire the local landmark of Da Ponte Fountain.
To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Piran trip planner.
Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Piran takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Ljubljana in May, Piran is a bit warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to drive to Vipava.
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Vipava — 1 night
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Vipava sits in a green landscape where picturesque and unspoiled nature delivers exciting opportunities to get active in the outdoors throughout the year.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Capuchin Monastery of Vipavski Križ, learn about winemaking at Winery Tilia Estate, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Daniel, learn about winemaking at Vina Povh, then learn about winemaking at The Wine House Rondic, and finally awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.
To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Vipava itinerary website.
Getting from Piran to Vipava by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Vipava can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Dobrovo.
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Dobrovo — 2 nights
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Near the Italian border, Dobrovo remains a small settlement in a region known for its hilly orchards, vineyards, and olive groves.On the 3rd (Sat), do a tasting at Klet Brda, do a tasting at Scurek, and then learn about winemaking at Bjana. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sun): do a tasting at Vinoteka Brda, examine the collection at Dobrovo Castle, contemplate the long history of Outdoor Museum Kolovrat (muzej na prostem), explore the striking landscape at Tolmin Gorge, then explore the ancient world of Tolmin Castle, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jewish Cemetery.
For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Dobrovo travel route builder app.
You can drive from Vipava to Dobrovo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Dobrovo when traveling from Vipava in June, with lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bled.
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Bled — 1 night
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The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. John the Baptist, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take some stellar pictures from Ojstrica, explore the fascinating underground world of Pokljuka Gorge, then step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.
To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Bled trip planner.
Getting from Dobrovo to Bled by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Traveling from Dobrovo in June, plan for little chillier nights in Bled, with lows around 14°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Tue) before leaving for Maribor.
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Maribor — 3 nights
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Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.Popular historic sites such as Plague Column and Franciscan Church are in your itinerary. Appreciate the collections at Celje Regional Museum and Museum of National Liberation. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Maribor: Museum of Recent History Celje (in Celje) and Ptuj (Parish Church of St. Marija - Ptujskogorska Mother of God & Prešernova Street). Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Dveri Pax Winery, see the interesting displays at Maribor Regional Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Lent, and awaken your taste buds at Big Guy's Wine Tour.
For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Maribor road trip planning site.
You can drive from Bled to Maribor in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Maribor are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling 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.
