48 days in Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Grahovo: Ilirska Bistrica (Sušec Waterfall & Mašun Castle) and Grad Prem (in Prem). And it doesn't end there: explore the fascinating underground world of Cross Cave, see the interesting displays at Kebe Museum of Lake Cerknica, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Slivnica, and take an in-depth tour of Snežnik Castle.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Grahovo online travel route planner.

London, UK to Grahovo is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from London in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Grahovo, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 9°C. You'll set off for Piran on the 30th (Tue).

Change things up with these side-trips from Piran: Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan), Sežana Botanical Garden (in Sežana) and Lipica (Golf Klub Lipica, Lipizzan Museum Lipikum, &more). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Tartini Square, examine the collection at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, shop like a local with Nika's Tiny House, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Piran online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Grahovo to Piran takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Piran when traveling from Grahovo in May, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Nova Gorica.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nova Gorica: Postojna (Toplar Double Hayrack, Predjama Castle, &more), Ferrari Garden (in Štanjel) and Vipava (Vina Povh, Vipava River Spring, &more). There's still lots to do: learn about winemaking at Lepa Vida Boutique Winery, sample the tasty concoctions at Gallus Craft & Draft Beer Bar, don't miss a visit to Stazione Transalpina, and take in the views from Solkan Bridge.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Nova Gorica tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Piran to Nova Gorica by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Nova Gorica can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.