38 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum and Franciscan Church of the Annunciation. Get some cultural insight at Wine Tours & Tastings and Cankarjevo Nabrežje. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ljubljana: Church of Saint Stephen (in Ribnica), Hunting Collection and Dormouse Museum (in Stari Trg pri Lozu) and Cross Cave (in Grahovo). Spend the 9th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: take some stellar pictures from Mala Osojnica, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, step into the grandiose world of Škofja Loka Castle, and take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Contemporary History.

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Melbourne, Australia to Ljubljana is an approximately 27-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Melbourne to Ljubljana due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Melbourne in February, with highs in Ljubljana at 5°C and lows at -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can catch the shuttle to Maribor.

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Celje Castle and Pyramid Archaeological Site. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Ptuj Castle and Church of St. George. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Maribor: Laško (Arch-parochial Church of St. Martin, Tabor Castle, &more), Podčetrtek (Spas & Witch House - Land of Fairy Tales and Imagination) and Church of Sv. Roka (in Šmarje Pri Jelšah). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Old Vine House, make a trip to Grad Castle, contemplate the long history of Schloss Dornava, and explore the historical opulence of Betnava Mansion (Betnavski Dvorec).

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Traveling by shuttle from Ljubljana to Maribor takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in February, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can 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.

Visiting Hike&Bike Slovenia and Vogel will get you outdoors. Ukanc Military Cemetery and Church of St John the Baptist are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: indulge in some personalized pampering at Aquapark & Wellness - Vodni Park Bohinj, admire the sheer force of Mostnica Gorge, see the interesting displays at Museum of Alpine Dairy Farming, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Planina Zajamniki.

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Getting from Maribor to Bohinjsko Jezero by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Maribor in February, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Bohinjsko Jezero: temperatures range from 3°C by day to -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kranjska Gora.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Zgornjesavska Valley and Peričnik Falls. Get some cultural insight at Katr's House and Jesenice Upper Sava Museum. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to The Russian Chapel, identify plant and animal life at Vršič Pass, get outside with Intersport Bernik, and hit the slopes at Snow park Kranjska Gora.

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You can drive from Bohinjsko Jezero to Kranjska Gora in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Kranjska Gora are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kobarid.

At the very heart of picturesque Soca Valley, Kobarid delivers some of the most stunning views of Slovenia's highest peaks, as well as a chance to enjoy some exciting alpine rivers.

Popular historic sites such as Italian Charnel House and St Mary of the Assumption church are in your itinerary. Kobarid Museum and Ravelnik Open Air Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kobarid: Virje Waterfall (in Bovec) and Kanal Bridge (in Kanal). The adventure continues: take in the dramatic scenery at Kozjak Waterfall, play a few rounds at Golf Club Bovec, find your balance on the water with Alpin Action, and take in the dramatic natural features at Tolmin Gorge.

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You can drive from Kranjska Gora to Kobarid in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Koper.

A bridge between the Mediterranean and alpine regions of Slovenia, Koper is a small town with big appeal.

Popular historic sites such as Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower and Muda Gate are in your itinerary. Take a break from the city and head to Lipica Stud Farm and Portorož Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Koper side-trips: Church of St. Daniel (in Štanjel) and Nova Gorica (Casino Fortuna, Perla Casino, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Magical World of Shells Museum, try your luck at Casino Bernardin, indulge in some personalized pampering at Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida, and make a trip to Walls of Piran.

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You can drive from Kobarid to Koper in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Kobarid in March, with highs in Koper at 17°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.