8 days in Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia & Alpine Slovenia Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Postojna (Guštarna, Predjama Castle, &more). There's much more to do: make a trip to Tartini Square, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church, tour the pleasant surroundings at Portorož Beach, and take in the waterfront at Port Piran.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Piran vacation planning app.

Milan, Italy to Piran is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. In December, daytime highs in Piran are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Nova Gorica.

A trip to Nova Gorica takes you to the land between the Alps and the sea.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Reservoir Dogs brewery, try to win big at Perla Casino, then snap pictures at Solkan Bridge, then get great views at Sveta Gora (Holy Mountain), and finally don't miss a visit to Šmartno.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Nova Gorica trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Piran to Nova Gorica takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or take a bus. In December in Nova Gorica, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bohinjsko Jezero (Savica Waterfall, Lake Bohinj, &more). Spend the 16th (Wed) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle, take some stellar pictures from Mala Osojnica, surround yourself with nature on Great Emerald Adventure, and duck into Galerija Mikame.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Bled trip maker site.

You can drive from Nova Gorica to Bled in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Nova Gorica in December, expect Bled to be little chillier, temps between 5°C and -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel back home.