15 days in Ljubljana & Piran Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Ljubljana: Slap Grmečica (in Bohinjska Bistrica), Vintgar Gorge (in Zgornje Gorje) and Bled (Bled Island, Ojstrica, &more). Spend the 21st (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: visit Ljubljana Old Town, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, take in the views from Triple Bridge, and walk around Tivoli Park.

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London, UK to Ljubljana is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. September in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. On the 24th (Fri), you're off to Piran.

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

Take a break from Piran with a short trip to Škocjan Caves in Škocjan, about 44 minutes away. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Tartini Square, take in the exciting artwork at Nika's Tiny House, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church, and relax in the rural setting at Fonda Fish Farm.

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You can drive from Ljubljana to Piran in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, Piran is a bit warmer than Ljubljana - with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can travel back home.