15 days in Alpine Slovenia Itinerary

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Soča Valley and Climbing Tours. Escape the urban bustle at Zipline and Kayaking & Canoeing. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bovec: Tolmin (Tolmin Gorge & Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit) and Planica Valley (in Rateče). The adventure continues: take in the dramatic scenery at Boka Waterfall, don't miss a visit to Fort Hermann, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and tee off at Golf Club Bovec.

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Barcelona, Spain to Bovec is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Barcelona in August, with highs in Bovec at 28°C and lows at 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort and Vinogradi Horvat - Vineyards Horvat. Take a break from the city and head to Pyramid Archaeological Site and Velenje Beach. Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Vinag Wine Cellar, stroll around Three Ponds, savor the flavors at Big Guy's Wine Tour, and appreciate the history behind National Liberation Monument.

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You can drive from Bovec to Maribor in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. In August in Maribor, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Mala Osojnica and Zgornjesavska Valley. Visiting Parasailing & Paragliding and Lake Bohinj will get you outdoors. Explore Bled's surroundings by going to Bohinjsko Jezero (Church of St John the Baptist, Savica Waterfall, &more), Rateče (Three Country Border & Planica Nordic Centre & Zipline) and Kranjska Gora (Vršič Pass, The Russian Chapel, &more). The adventure continues: get outside with Outdoor Activities, get great views at Ojstrica, step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, and step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle.

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Getting from Maribor to Bled by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Bled are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can fly back home.