15 days in Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Itinerary

A resort town on the country's scenic Adriatic coastline, Portoroz offers many spas with all kinds of therapeutic treatments, many based on the brine and mud from the area's salt pans.

Venture out of the city with trips to Military Museum Tabor (in Lokev), Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan) and Lipica Stud Farm (in Lipica). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Tartini Square, kick back and relax at Portorož Beach, get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, and admire the striking features of Praetorian Palace.

To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Portorož attractions planner.

Naples, Italy to Portorož is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Expect little chillier evenings in Portorož when traveling from Naples in August, with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Nova Gorica.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Nova Gorica side-trips: Divača Cave (in Divača) and Štanjel Castle (in Štanjel). There's lots more to do: do a tasting at Lepa Vida Boutique Winery, make a trip to Stazione Transalpina, take in the views from Solkan Bridge, and walk around Sabotin Park Miru.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nova Gorica itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Portorož to Nova Gorica takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and train; or take a bus. In August in Nova Gorica, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Ilirska Bistrica.

Ilirska Bistrica is a town in the Inner Carniola region of southwestern Slovenia. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ilirska Bistrica: Postojna (Toplar Double Hayrack, Predjama Castle, &more), Snežnik Castle (in Stari Trg pri Lozu) and Cross Cave (in Grahovo). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Cerknica Lake, examine the collection at Kebe Museum of Lake Cerknica, explore the historical opulence of Grad Prem, and don't miss a visit to Museo Militare Di Pivka.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Ilirska Bistrica tour itinerary builder site.

Drive from Nova Gorica to Ilirska Bistrica in 1.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Nova Gorica in August since evenings lows in Ilirska Bistrica dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.