4 days in Thermal Pannonian Slovenia Itinerary

A tour of Ptuj reveals an old town filled with new experiences.

Family-friendly places like Spas and Witch House - Land of Fairy Tales and Imagination will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Ptuj side-trips: Podčetrtek (Olimje Monastery & Olimje Chocolate Shop) and Celje (Celje Castle & Museum of Recent History Celje). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Ptuj Castle, pause for some photo ops at Orpheus Monument, make a trip to Prešernova Street, and enjoy breathtaking views from Ptuj City Tower.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Ptuj day trip planning site.

Rome, Italy to Ptuj is an approximately 9-hour car ride. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Rome in April, with highs in Ptuj at 19°C and lows at 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to Brežice.

A small town near the Croat border, Brezice experienced a tumultuous history typical for diverse border settlements.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Brežice Castle and then boost your wellbeing at Terme Čatež.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Brežice trip builder.

Getting from Ptuj to Brežice by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Brežice are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride back home.