9 days in Bled Area, Portorož-Piran & Slovenian Istria & Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Triglav National Park and Zipline. Escape the urban bustle at Parasailing & Paragliding and Vintgar Gorge. The adventure continues: take some stellar pictures from Mala Osojnica, step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and step off the mainland to explore Bled Island.

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Frankfurt, Germany to Bled is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or do a combination of flight and train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Piran.

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

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church, then kick back and relax at Portorož Beach, and finally don't miss a visit to Tartini Square. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Zusterna Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower, then stroll through Svetilnik Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Strunjan Nature Reserve, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Sodna palaca.

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Getting from Bled to Piran by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Bled in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 13°C in Piran. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ljubljana.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Nature & Wildlife Tours and Room Escape Games. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and walk around Tivoli Park.

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You can drive from Piran to Ljubljana in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Ljubljana when traveling from Piran in May, with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.