8 days in Ljubljana, Bohinj & Bled Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get curious at House of Experiments - Hisa eksperimentov, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Cankarjevo Nabrežje, then make a trip to Gornji Trg, and finally take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Contemporary History.

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Bristol, UK to Ljubljana is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bristol to Ljubljana due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Ljubljana can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Bohinjska Bistrica.

Bohinjska Bistrica occupies a scenic spot at the foothills of the Julian Alps, near the picturesque Lake Bohinj.

Escape the urban bustle at Slap Grmečica and Beekeepers' Path. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mount Blegoš and Franja Partisan Hospital. Explore Bohinjska Bistrica's surroundings by going to Monument to Anton Ažbe (in Poljane nad Skofjo Loko) and Gorenja Vas (Nesk's Footbridge & Fountain of Love). Next up on the itinerary: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas, and relax and rejuvenate at Aquapark & Wellness - Vodni Park Bohinj.

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Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Bohinjska Bistrica takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Bohinjska Bistrica can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Bled.

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

Step out of the city life by going to Peričnik Falls and Zelenci Nature Reserve. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Wine Tasting Bled and Diving Bled. Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Martuljek Waterfalls (in Gozd Martuljek) and Zgornjesavska Valley (in Kranjska Gora). There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get great views at Ojstrica, Head underground at Pokljuka Gorge, and look for gifts at Zakladi Slovenije Bled.

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Bled is just a stone's throw from Bohinjska Bistrica. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly back home.