16 days in Maribor & Koper Itinerary

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Maribor: Pegasus Statue (in Rogaška Slatina), Podčetrtek (Spas & Olimje Monastery) and Celje (The Photographic Studio of Josip Pelikan, City Park, &more). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Old Vine House, take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Garden of University of Maribor, stroll around Three Ponds, and awaken your taste buds at Big Guy's Wine Tour.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Maribor journey planner.

Berlin, Germany to Maribor is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. In September, daily temperatures in Maribor can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Wed) before leaving for Koper.

A bridge between the Mediterranean and alpine regions of Slovenia, Koper is a small town with big appeal.

Venture out of the city with trips to Lipica Stud Farm (in Lipica), Lepa Vida Boutique Winery (in Šempas) and Kobarid (Kobarid Museum & Kozjak Waterfall). And it doesn't end there: explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves, don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, engage your brain at Magical World of Shells Museum, and take in the dramatic natural features at Tolmin Gorge.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Koper trip planner.

You can drive from Maribor to Koper in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Maribor in September: high temperatures in Koper hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.