8 days in Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Itinerary

Ilirska Bistrica is a town in the Inner Carniola region of southwestern Slovenia. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Museo Militare Di Pivka, step into the grandiose world of Predjama Castle, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Planina Cave. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Grotte di Postumia - Park Postojnska jama, then explore the fascinating underground world of Postojna Cave, and then get engrossed in the history at The Secret Rooms of Hotel Jama.

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Edinburgh, UK to Ilirska Bistrica is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Edinburgh to Ilirska Bistrica due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Edinburgh in July, with highs in Ilirska Bistrica at 35°C and lows at 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Portorož.

A resort town on the country's scenic Adriatic coastline, Portoroz offers many spas with all kinds of therapeutic treatments, many based on the brine and mud from the area's salt pans.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Portorož Beach and Fonda Fish Farm. Explore Portorož's surroundings by going to Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan) and Lipica Stud Farm (in Lipica). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Tartini Square, take in the waterfront at Port Piran, admire the striking features of Praetorian Palace, and get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Portorož trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Ilirska Bistrica to Portorož takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Ilirska Bistrica in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Portorož, with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.