14 days in Soča Valley, Portorož-Piran & Slovenian Istria & Bled Itinerary

In the north-west part of Slovenia, Bovec sits in an area known for its rich and colorful culture and history.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bovec: Lepa Vida Boutique Winery (in Šempas), Tolmin (Tolmin Gorge & Tolmin Castle) and Solkan Bridge (in Solkan). The adventure continues: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Thirsty River Brewing, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and take in the dramatic scenery at Boka Waterfall.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Bovec online trip itinerary planner.

Berlin, Germany to Bovec is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight, train, and car. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. In June in Bovec, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can drive to Piran.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Piran side-trips: Boris Lisjak Winery (in Dutovlje) and Winestronaut (in Ajdovščina). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Tartini Square, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, and experience rural life at Fonda Fish Farm.

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Piran trip planner.

Drive from Bovec to Piran in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Bovec in June, with highs in Piran at 32°C and lows at 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bled: Kranjska Gora (Lake Jasna, Vršič Pass, &more) and Bohinjsko Jezero (Church of St John the Baptist, Lake Bohinj, &more). Spend the 9th (Sun) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. There's much more to do: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take some stellar pictures from Mala Osojnica, head off the coast to Bled Island, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Bled trip simple and quick.

Getting from Piran to Bled by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Piran in July, expect Bled to be slightly colder, temps between 32°C and 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.