19 days in Bled, Piran & Ljubljana Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take an in-depth tour of Prešeren House, then take in the exciting artwork at Franc Mihelič Gallery, then appreciate the history behind Marian and Holy Trinity Columns, and finally hike along Mount Blegoš. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Lake Bohinj, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St John the Baptist, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bled Island, and finally explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Bled trip planner.

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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Piran.

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

Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Bernardine, then examine the collection at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, and finally try to win big at Grand Casino Portorož. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Francis of Assisi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Piran Minorite Monastery, view the masterpieces at Nika's Tiny House, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church, then admire the striking features of Benečanka Venetian House, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Portorož Beach.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Piran trip maker tool.

You can drive from Bled to Piran in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Bled in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 20°C in Piran. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Ljubljana.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Postojna Cave and Tolmin Gorge. Let the collections at House of Illusions and National Gallery capture your imagination. 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 13th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Celje Castle, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Velika Planina, examine the collection at Old Vine House, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Ljubljana travel planning site.

Drive from Piran to Ljubljana in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Piran in August: high temperatures in Ljubljana hover around 31°C and lows are around 15°C.