19 days in Bled, Piran & Ljubljana Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take an in-depth tour of Prešeren House, then view the masterpieces at Franc Mihelič Gallery, then pause for some photo ops at Marian and Holy Trinity Columns, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Blegoš. On your second day here, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Bohinj, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St John the Baptist, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas, then step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, and finally step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. In August, daytime highs in Bled are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Piran.

On the 2nd (Sat), learn more about the world around you at Magical World of Shells Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Bernardine, then examine the collection at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, and finally try to win big at Grand Casino Portorož. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Francis of Assisi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Piran Minorite Monastery, view the masterpieces at Nika's Tiny House, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church, then admire the striking features of Benečanka Venetian House, and finally kick back and relax at Portorož Beach.

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Traveling by car from Bled to Piran takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Bled in September, things will get a bit warmer in Piran: highs are around 28°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to drive to Ljubljana.

Do your shopping at Ljubljana Central Market and Galerija Fotografija. Get some cultural insight at Ljubljana Old Town and Cankarjevo Nabrežje. Get out of town with these interesting Ljubljana side-trips: Vipava (Vina Povh, Kamp Tura, &more), Vino Zorz (in Slap) and Ptuj Castle (in Ptuj). Spend the 17th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Contemporary History, explore the world behind art at National Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and contemplate the long history of Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum.

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You can drive from Piran to Ljubljana in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Piran in September, things will get slightly colder in Ljubljana: highs are around 23°C and lows about 11°C.