5 days in Julian Alps Itinerary

In the north-west part of Slovenia, Bovec sits in an area known for its rich and colorful culture and history.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): sample the tasty concoctions at Thirsty River Brewing, see the interesting displays at Kobarid Museum, then witness the site of a historic battle at Ravelnik Open Air Museum, and finally kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Riga, Latvia to Bovec is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight, train, and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September, daytime highs in Bovec are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car to Bled.

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

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, then step off the mainland to explore Bled Island, and finally stroll through Straža Bled. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Wed): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, see the interesting displays at Museum of Apiculture, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Church, then view the masterpieces at Dali, and finally look for gifts at Galerija Mikame.

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Traveling by car from Bovec to Bled takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.