8 days in Slovenia Itinerary

Occupying the shores of the Savinja River in central Slovenia, Zalec remains famous for its beer fountain, the first one in Europe.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): make a trip to Green Gold Beer Fountain, Head underground at Hell Cave, then see the interesting displays at The Photographic Studio of Josip Pelikan, then explore the historical opulence of Celje Castle, and finally see the interesting displays at Celje Regional Museum.

For ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Žalec trip itinerary planner.

Ljubljana to Žalec is an approximately 1-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 7°C. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Mon) before leaving for Ptuj.

A tour of Ptuj reveals an old town filled with new experiences.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Terme Ptuj, then examine the collection at Ptuj Castle, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Prešernova Street.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Ptuj trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Žalec to Ptuj takes an hour. In October, daytime highs in Ptuj are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Maribor.

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

Venture out of the city with trips to Podčetrtek (Olimje Monastery & Spas), Pegasus Statue (in Rogaška Slatina) and Rogatec Open Air Museum (in Rogatec). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Old Vine House, buy something for everyone on your list at Europark Maribor, hit the slopes at Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort, and take in the dramatic natural features at Pyramid Archaeological Site.

For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Maribor vacation planner.

Getting from Ptuj to Maribor by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Maribor are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. On the 30th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Moravske Toplice.

Holidays in Moravske Toplice usually include various treatments at the local spa, where thermal waters ensure you find your inner peace and rejuvenate your body.

On the 30th (Fri), learn about winemaking at Winery Marof and then relax in the rural setting at Farm Firbas.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Moravske Toplice itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Maribor to Moravske Toplice in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to drive to Lendava.

A small town with big appeal, Lendava features a number of important buildings, including the monumental theater designed by a Hungarian architect.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Lendava trip planner.

Lendava is just a stone's throw from Moravske Toplice. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.