6 days in Maribor & Portorož-Piran & Slovenian Istria Itinerary

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort and Lake Šmartno. Bring the kids along to Terme Čatež and Franciscan Church. Get out of town with these interesting Maribor side-trips: Planetarium in Sfericni Kino Astroport 360 (in Čatež ob Savi), Aškerčev Square (in Laško) and Brežice Castle (in Brežice). The adventure continues: make a trip to Green Gold Beer Fountain, appreciate the extensive heritage of Lent, Head underground at Hell Cave, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Plague Column.

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Vienna, Austria to Maribor is an approximately 3-hour car ride. In July, daily temperatures in Maribor can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Piran.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Strunjan Nature Reserve and Scuba & Snorkeling. Family-friendly places like Svetilnik Beach and Portorož Beach will thrill your kids. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Tartini Square, admire the striking features of Piazza Tito, ponder the world of politics at Town Hall, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Piran Minorite Monastery.

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Traveling by car from Maribor to Piran takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. July in Piran sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive back home.