8 days in Alpine Slovenia Itinerary

The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.

Get out of town with these interesting Bled side-trips: Kranjska Gora (Lake Jasna, Zgornjesavska Valley, &more), Bohinjsko Jezero (Lake Bohinj, Vogel, &more) and Rateče (Planica Nordic Centre & Zipline & Planica Valley). Spend the 14th (Sun) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Martin's Parish Church, duck into Galerija Mikame, and take an in-depth tour of Prešeren House.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Bled trip planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Bled is an approximately 7-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Israel Standard Time (IST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Tel Aviv in February; daily highs in Bled reach 5°C and lows reach -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Maribor Regional Museum, then stroll through Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort, then relax and rejuvenate at Perfect Body, and finally don't miss a visit to Lutkovno gledalisce Maribor.

Plan trip to Maribor with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Getting from Bled to Maribor by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Maribor can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to -2°C. On the 19th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.