23 days in Slovenia Itinerary

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

Step out of the city life by going to Triglav National Park and Zipline. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Parasailing & Paragliding and Polka Dot Cycling. Step out of Bled with an excursion to Mount Blegoš in Škofja Loka--about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: head off the coast to Bled Island, take in the awesome beauty at Viševnik, get great views at Mala Osojnica, and play a few rounds at Royal Bled Golf Course.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Bled online trip itinerary planner.

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg to Bled is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Zgornje Gorje.

Nestled in a green valley and surrounded by rolling hills, Zgornje Gorje is dominated by the spire of the parish church in the center of the village.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): Head underground at Pokljuka Gorge, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. George, then take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Garden of Tastes.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Zgornje Gorje vacation site.

Zgornje Gorje is very close to Bled. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bohinjsko Jezero.

The mirror-like waters of the largest glacial lake in Slovenia make Bohinjsko Jezero one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, then take in the dramatic scenery at Slap Grmečica, then take in the awesome beauty at Planina Zajamniki, and finally admire the sheer force of Mostnica Gorge. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic scenery at Savica Waterfall, then catch a ride on Vogel, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Bohinj.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Bohinjsko Jezero trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Zgornje Gorje to Bohinjsko Jezero in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Bohinjsko Jezero can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) 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 27th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Hg Smeltery, then explore the striking landscape at Otlica Natural Window, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Natural Bathing Place Lajšt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the riches below the earth's surface at Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum, learn about all things military at Idrija War Museum, then steep yourself in history at Franja Partisan Hospital, and finally explore the ancient world of Divje Babe Archaeological Park.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Idrija online sightseeing planner.

Getting from Bohinjsko Jezero to Idrija by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. May in Idrija sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to drive to Izola.

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

On the 29th (Mon), enjoy the sand and surf at Svetilnik Beach, then kick back and relax at Zusterna Beach, then identify plant and animal life at Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve, and finally kick back and relax at Koper City Beach.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Izola trip itinerary builder website.

Drive from Idrija to Izola in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Idrija in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Izola, with lows of 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can go by car to Portorož.

A resort town on the country's scenic Adriatic coastline, Portoroz offers many spas with all kinds of therapeutic treatments, many based on the brine and mud from the area's salt pans.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Strunjan Nature Reserve and Portorož Beach. Attractions like Scuba & Snorkeling and Fonda Fish Farm make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, stroll around Forma Viva, don't miss a visit to Tartini Square, and take in the waterfront at Port Piran.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Portorož day trip site.

Portorož is just a short distance from Izola. In May in Portorož, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Postojna Cave and Škocjan Caves. Get out of town with these interesting Postojna side-trips: Divača Cave (in Divača), Lipica Stud Farm (in Lipica) and Cross Cave (in Grahovo). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Rakov Škocjan Landscape Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Cerknica Lake, step into the grandiose world of Predjama Castle, and grab your bike and head to Notranjski Regional Park.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Postojna holiday maker tool.

Traveling by car from Portorož to Postojna takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Portorož in June since evenings lows in Postojna dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough 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.

Kids will enjoy Nature & Wildlife Tours and Escape Room Enigmarium. Take a break from the city and head to Ljubljanica River and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, stop by Metelkova, and take in the views from Dragon Bridge.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Ljubljana route maker website.

Traveling by car from Postojna to Ljubljana takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.