7 days in Ljubljana, Piran & Soča Valley Itinerary

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Family-friendly places like Ljubljana Old Town and Bled Castle will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ljubljana: Bled (Zipline, Straža Bled, &more), Postojna (Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle) and Vintgar Gorge (in Zgornje Gorje). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle, snap pictures at Triple Bridge, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and explore the activities along Ljubljanica River.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Ljubljana trip maker website.

Berlin, Germany to Ljubljana is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can drive 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 1st (Tue): make a trip to Walls of Piran, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, admire the striking features of Sodna palaca, then examine the collection at Magical World of Shells Museum, then take in the waterfront at Port Piran, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Bernardine.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Piran trip planner.

You can drive from Ljubljana to Piran in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Ljubljana in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Piran, with lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can go by car to Bovec.

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

On the 2nd (Wed), add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Kozjak Waterfall and then explore the activities along Soča Valley.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Bovec holiday builder website.

Getting from Piran to Bovec by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Piran in August: high temperatures in Bovec hover around 28°C and lows are around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.