5 days in Ljubljana, Piran & Bled Itinerary

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 25th (Mon): take in the views from Cobblers' Bridge, step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle, then contemplate the waterfront views at Ljubljanica River, and finally walk around Tivoli Park. On your second day here, Head underground at Postojna Cave, then take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, then snap pictures at Triple Bridge, and finally take in the views from Dragon Bridge.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Ljubljana online vacation planner.

Birmingham, UK to Ljubljana is an approximately 8-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Birmingham to Ljubljana is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Piran.

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Wed): relax in the rural setting at Fonda Fish Farm, make a trip to Walls of Piran, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church, then admire the striking features of Benečanka Venetian House, and finally make a trip to Tartini Square.

To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Piran holiday maker.

Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Piran takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Ljubljana in September, with highs in Piran at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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 28th (Thu): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and finally take some stellar pictures from Ojstrica. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, explore the activities along Lake Bohinj, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas.

To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Bled online tour itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Piran to Bled takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Piran in September: high temperatures in Bled hover around 24°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.