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

A resort town on the country's scenic Adriatic coastline, Portoroz offers many spas with all kinds of therapeutic treatments, many based on the brine and mud from the area's salt pans.

Portorož is known for beaches, casinos, and baths. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Portorož Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church, see the interesting displays at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, and don't miss a visit to Tartini Square.

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Bratislava, Slovakia to Portorož is an approximately 6-hour car ride. In August in Portorož, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Maribor.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Maribor: Spas (in Podčetrtek), Green Gold Beer Fountain (in Žalec) and Celje Castle (in Celje). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Old Vine House, fly down the slopes at Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort, don't miss a visit to Ptuj City Tower, and explore the striking landscape at Pyramid Archaeological Site.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Maribor sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Portorož to Maribor in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Portorož in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 16°C in Maribor. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive back home.