17 days in Ljubljana & Koper Itinerary

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

Get outdoors at Postojna Cave and Triglav National Park. Ljubljana Castle and Bled Castle will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Museum of Hostages (in Begunje na Gorenjskem), Bled (Straža Bled, Ojstrica, &more) and Vintgar Gorge (in Zgornje Gorje). There's still lots to do: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, stop by Ljubljana Old Town, stroll around Tivoli Park, and take in the views from Triple Bridge.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Ljubljana online journey planner.

Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine to Ljubljana is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kyiv (Kiev) to Ljubljana due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around °C in September, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Koper.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Strunjan Nature Reserve and Portorož Beach. Kids will appreciate attractions like Nika's Tiny House and Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Koper: Lipica Stud Farm (in Lipica) and Predjama Castle (in Postojna). Next up on the itinerary: Head underground at Škocjan Caves, walk around Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church, and get curious at Magical World of Shells Museum.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Koper holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Koper takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Ljubljana in September: high temperatures in Koper hover around °C and lows are around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.