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: Bled (Bled Island, Ojstrica, &more), Vintgar Gorge (in Zgornje Gorje) and Slap Grmečica (in Bohinjska Bistrica). 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.

For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Ljubljana trip itinerary planner.

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: experience rural life at Fonda Fish Farm, learn more about the world around you at Magical World of Shells Museum, look for gifts at Nika's Tiny House, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Piran online day trip planner.

You can drive from Ljubljana to Piran in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ljubljana in September: high temperatures in Piran hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.