17 days in Bled Area, Maribor & Portorož-Piran & Slovenian Istria Itinerary

The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mala Osojnica and Royal Bled Golf Course. Attractions like Bled Castle and Parasailing & Paragliding make great kid-friendly stops. Spend the 18th (Fri) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. There's much more to do: head off the coast to Bled Island, take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, Head underground at Pokljuka Gorge, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Bled travel itinerary planner.

Rome, Italy to Bled is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Rome in August: high temperatures in Bled hover around 31°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to drive 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Celje Regional Museum and Pyramid Archaeological Site. Step off the beaten path and head to Old Vine House and Maribor Regional Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Maribor: Celje (Račka Gallery, Lake Šmartno, &more), Velenje (Velenje Museum & The House of Minerals) and Green Gold Beer Fountain (in Žalec). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort, admire the masterpieces at Božidar Jakac Art Museum, identify plant and animal life at Jelenov Greben Homestead, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Franciscan Church.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Maribor tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Bled to Maribor takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Maribor are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Piran.

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

Bring the kids along to Magical World of Shells Museum and Scuba & Snorkeling. Get outdoors at Strunjan Nature Reserve and Portorož Beach. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall, take a leisurely stroll along Port Piran, and don't miss a visit to Tartini Square.

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Drive from Maribor to Piran in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Piran when traveling from Maribor in August, with lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.