8 days in Bled & Piran Itinerary

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Old Town Centre of Radovljica and Church of St John the Baptist. Explore hidden gems such as Mala Osojnica and Zelenci Nature Reserve. Get out of town with these interesting Bled side-trips: Martuljek Waterfalls (in Gozd Martuljek), Kranjska Gora (Ajdovska Deklica & Liznjekova house) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). There's lots more to do: indulge your senses at Wine Tasting Bled, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Martin's Parish Church, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Bled route planner.

Memmingen, Germany to Bled is an approximately 5-hour car ride. In May, daytime highs in Bled are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to Piran.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Strunjan Nature Reserve and Scuba & Snorkeling. Step off the beaten path and head to Magical World of Shells Museum and Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Piran: Vino Zorz (in Slap), Lepa Vida Boutique Winery (in Šempas) and Solkan Bridge (in Solkan). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, take a leisurely stroll along Port Piran, take in the exciting artwork at Tartini's House, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Krstilnica sv.Janeza Krstnika.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Piran trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Bled to Piran takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Bled in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Piran, with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.