21 days in Slovenia Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Cankarjevo Nabrežje and Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Franciscan Church of the Annunciation and House of Illusions. Get out of town with these interesting Ljubljana side-trips: Škofja Loka (Old School in Skofja Loka, Škofja Loka Castle, &more). Spend the 7th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Contemporary History, ponder the world of politics at Town Hall, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, and explore the activities along Ljubljanica River.

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Bremen, Germany to Ljubljana is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Ljubljana are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Solčava.

Visit Solcava to discover a region near the Austrian border where a drive down a panoramic road delivers some of the best views in Europe.

On the 11th (Thu), take a memorable drive along Solčava Panoramic Road, admire the sheer force of Rinka Waterfall, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Gornji Grad Cathedral, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Snow Cave.

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You can drive from Ljubljana to Solčava in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. May in Solčava sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Divača.

Divača is a large nucleated village in the Littoral region of Slovenia, near the Italian border. On the 12th (Fri), step into the grandiose world of Socerb Castle and then explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves.

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You can drive from Solčava to Divača in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Solčava in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Divača, with lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Izola.

Located on the Adriatic coast, the old fishing town of Izola draws travelers with the enticing atmosphere of its Mediterranean streets.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Lepa Vida Boutique Winery and St. George's Church. Get some historical perspective at Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower and Rotunda Svetega Janeza Krstnika. When in Izola, make a side trip to see Franciscan Monastery Kostanjevica in Nova Gorica, approximately Nova Gorica away. And it doesn't end there: learn more about the world around you at Magical World of Shells Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Krstilnica sv.Janeza Krstnika, get curious at Mediadom Pyrhani, and make a trip to Walls of Piran.

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Izola is just a short distance from Divača. May in Izola sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to drive to Postojna.

With its friendly atmosphere, breathtaking landscapes, natural phenomena, and historical monuments, Postojna offers everything you need for a peaceful vacation or a quick getaway from the city.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cross Cave and Church of Saint Stephen. Your inner history buff will appreciate Church of St. Daniel and Capuchin Monastery of Vipavski Križ. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Postojna: Ribnica (Muzej Ribnica & Public Institute Ribnica Handicraft Centre), Snežnik Castle (in Stari Trg pri Lozu) and Štanjel (Lojze Spacal Gallery & Štanjel Castle). Next up on the itinerary: explore the landscape on two wheels at Notranjski Regional Park, Head underground at Planina Cave, and look for gifts at Guštarna.

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Traveling by car from Izola to Postojna takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Izola in May, Postojna is slightly colder at night with lows of 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can go by car to Idrija.

While on holiday in Idrija, you'll be able to see a World Heritage Site featuring one of the largest mercury mines in the entire world.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): browse the exhibits of Hg Smeltery, examine the collection at Francis's Shaft, then delve into the distant past at Divje Babe Archaeological Park, then take in the views from Nesk's Footbridge, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Ana's Church on Ledinica. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum, see the interesting displays at A. Primožič 1888 Lace Bobbin Collection, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Martin's Church - Žiri, pause for some photo ops at Monument to Maksim Sedej in Ziri, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Trinity Church, and finally step into the grandiose world of Gewerkenegg Castle.

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Getting from Postojna to Idrija by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Idrija can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Bovec.

In the north-west part of Slovenia, Bovec sits in an area known for its rich and colorful culture and history.

Get some cultural insight at Italian Charnel House and Kobarid Museum. Visiting Soča Valley and Virje Waterfall will get you outdoors. Step out of Bovec with an excursion to Tolmin Gorge in Tolmin--about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Boka Waterfall, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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You can drive from Idrija to Bovec in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to Kranjska Gora.

A trip to Kranjska Gora takes visitors to an area that represents a border point between Austria, Italy, and Slovenia.

On the 24th (Wed), explore the activities along Lake Jasna, then appreciate the views at Zgornjesavska Valley, then look for all kinds of wild species at Vršič Pass, and finally contemplate the long history of Katr's House.

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Traveling by car from Bovec to Kranjska Gora takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Kranjska Gora can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Bled.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Triglav National Park and Old Town Centre of Radovljica. Escape the urban bustle at Parasailing & Paragliding and Peričnik Falls. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bled: Mostnica Gorge (in Stara Fužina) and Lake Bohinj (in Bohinjsko Jezero). Next up on the itinerary: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Drive from Kranjska Gora to Bled in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.