4 days in Bled Area & Ljubljana Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle, then indulge your senses at Wine Tasting Bled, then walk around Spa Park, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Bled Island. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Bled holiday planner.

Rome, Italy to Bled is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Rome in April, with highs in Bled at 19°C and lows at 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive to Ljubljana.

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): Head underground at Postojna Cave, then take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, then take in the views from Triple Bridge, and finally snap pictures at Dragon Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: step into the grandiose world of Predjama Castle, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle.

For more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Ljubljana road trip app.

You can drive from Bled to Ljubljana in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Ljubljana are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.