3 days in Ljubljana & Portorož-Piran & Slovenian Istria Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle, and then take some stellar pictures from Ojstrica. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Ljubljanica River, step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle, ponder the world of politics at Town Hall, stop by Ljubljana Old Town, then snap pictures at Triple Bridge, and finally take in the views from Dragon Bridge.

To find reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Ljubljana trip planner.

Yekaterinburg, Russia to Ljubljana is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Yekaterinburg Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -4 hour difference. Traveling from Yekaterinburg in December, expect nights in Ljubljana to be somewhat warmer, around -3°C, while days are much warmer, around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel to Ankaran.

Ankaran is a town in the Municipality of Ankaran, located near the border with Italy, in the Littoral region of Slovenia. To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Ankaran holiday planning app.

Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Ankaran takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Ljubljana in December, things will get a bit warmer in Ankaran: highs are around 13°C and lows about 3°C. You will leave for home on the 28th (Tue).