8 days in Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Ljubljana Old Town and Triple Bridge. Get out of town with these interesting Ljubljana side-trips: Idrija (Gewerkenegg Castle, Hg Smeltery, &more). Spend the 21st (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Ljubljana Castle, take a stroll through Metelkova, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ZOO Ljubljana.

To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Ljubljana road trip planning website.

Milan, Italy to Ljubljana is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Milan in August; daily highs in Ljubljana reach 31°C and lows reach 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.