5 days in Portorož-Piran & Slovenian Istria & Pivka Itinerary

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

On the 24th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Tartini Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Parish Church of the Virgin Mary of the Rosary, kick back and relax at Portorož Beach, don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, view the masterpieces at Duka Gallery, then make a trip to Port Piran, and finally get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Piran online trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Piran is an approximately 11-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Pivka.

For a small town, Pivka offers a surprising number of activities for all kinds of travelers.

On the 27th (Thu), examine the collection at Pivka Park of Military History, step into the grandiose world of Snežnik Castle, and then don't miss a visit to Lake Bloke.

To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Pivka vacation builder app.

Drive from Piran to Pivka in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.