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 Ljubljana Castle. 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. And it doesn't end there: snap pictures at Triple Bridge, stop by Metelkova, walk around Tivoli Park, and explore the activities along Ljubljanica River.

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