8 days in Bled Area, Ljubljana & Central Slovenia & Slovenian Istria Itinerary

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

On the 12th (Thu), take some stellar pictures from Ojstrica, then take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, then awaken your taste buds at Wine Tasting Bled, and finally explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Fri): get great views at Mala Osojnica, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bled Island, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Washington, USA to Bled is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington to Bled due to the time zone difference. In October, Bled is slightly colder than Washington - with highs of 60°F and lows of 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can go by car to Ljubljana.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Ljubljanica River. Discover out-of-the-way places like Beer Tastings & Tours and Union Experience. And it doesn't end there: stop by Ljubljana Old Town, take in the views from Triple Bridge, explore the engaging exhibits at House of Illusions, and stop by Ika.

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Drive from Bled to Ljubljana in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. October in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 60°F and lows of 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (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.

On the 17th (Tue), admire the landmark architecture of Praetorian Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower, don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Fish Spa Piran, and finally get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum.

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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. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Ljubljana in October, with highs in Piran at 67°F and lows at 51°F. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.