14 days in Slovenia Itinerary

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 23rd (Sat): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Bovec sightseeing tool.

Houston, USA to Bovec is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from Houston to Bovec, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Houston in September; daily highs in Bovec reach 65°F and lows reach 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Nova Gorica.

A trip to Nova Gorica takes you to the land between the Alps and the sea.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Reservoir Dogs brewery, get engrossed in the history at Sabotin Park Miru, then indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and finally admire the natural beauty at Ferrari Garden.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Nova Gorica road trip planner.

You can drive from Bovec to Nova Gorica in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Bovec in September, things will get a bit warmer in Nova Gorica: highs are around 76°F and lows about 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Piran.

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

On the 25th (Mon), make a trip to Tartini Square, admire the striking features of Sodna palaca, experience rural life at Fonda Fish Farm, then make a trip to Walls of Piran, and finally learn more about the world around you at Magical World of Shells Museum.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Piran vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Nova Gorica to Piran by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and car; or take a bus. September in Piran sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 58°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Škocjan.

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Škocjan day trip planner.

You can drive from Piran to Škocjan in an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Predjama.

Predjama is a small settlement in the Municipality of Postojna in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.LandmarksCastlePredjama Castle, a Renaissance castle and a major tourist attraction in Slovenia, is located at the mouth of a cave just above the settlement.ChurchOur Lady of Sorows Church in the settlement is a chapel of ease of the Parish of Studeno. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nanos Plateau and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cerkev Zalostne Matere bozje.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Predjama online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Škocjan to Predjama in an hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): Head underground at Postojna Cave, explore the historical opulence of Predjama Castle, then get answers to all your questions at Tourist Information Centre - Galerija, and finally awaken your taste buds at Vino Zorz.

To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Postojna trip itinerary maker.

Postojna is very close to Predjama. In September, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): stroll around Tivoli Park, then step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle, then wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, and finally snap pictures at Triple Bridge.

Make your Ljubljana itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Postojna to Ljubljana takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. September in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can drive to Bled.

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 30th (Sat): take some stellar pictures from Ojstrica, then explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, then savor the flavors at Wine Tasting Bled, and finally explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle. Keep things going the next day: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then look for gifts at Zakladi Slovenije Bled, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bled Island, and finally kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Bled trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Bled takes 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bohinjsko Jezero.

The mirror-like waters of the largest glacial lake in Slovenia make Bohinjsko Jezero one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): admire the sheer force of Savica Waterfall, take in the awesome beauty at Vogel, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally explore the activities along Lake Bohinj.

To find reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Bohinjsko Jezero travel itinerary planner.

Bohinjsko Jezero is just a stone's throw from Bled. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in October, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Novo Mesto.

Novo Mesto is the city on a bend of the Krka River in the City Municipality of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia, close to the border with Croatia. On the 3rd (Tue), stroll around Otočec Castle Park, examine the collection at Museum of Dolenjska, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Novo Mesto Cathedral, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Franciscan Monastery.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Novo Mesto day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Bohinjsko Jezero to Novo Mesto takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. October in Novo Mesto sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to drive 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.

On the 4th (Wed), do a tasting at Dveri Pax Winery, then admire the natural beauty at Botanical Garden of University of Maribor, then walk around Three Ponds, and finally indulge your senses at Big Guy's Wine Tour.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Maribor tour itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Novo Mesto to Maribor in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October in Maribor, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 43°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Mežica.

Mežica is a town and a municipality in northern Slovenia. Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): examine the collection at Peca Underground - Tourist Mine and Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Mežica trip maker.

Drive from Maribor to Mežica in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 60°F in October, and nighttime lows around 42°F. On the 5th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.