9 days in Ljubljana, Bled & Piran 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 11th (Thu): explore the fascinating underground world of Postojna Cave, step into the grandiose world of Predjama Castle, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and finally snap pictures at Dragon Bridge. Keep things going the next day: get in on the family fun at Escape Room Enigmarium, don't miss a visit to Ljubljana Castle, get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall, then take in the views from Triple Bridge, and finally wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town.

To find more things to do and more tourist information, read our Ljubljana travel route tool.

Pune, India to Ljubljana is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Pune to Ljubljana due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Ljubljana are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time 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.

Spend the 13th (Sat) exploring nature at Triglav National Park. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, indulge your senses at Wine Tasting Bled, and step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bled online road trip planner.

Getting from Ljubljana to Bled by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Bled are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car 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 16th (Tue): look for gifts at GourmIstra, see the interesting displays at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Bernardine, learn more about the world around you at Magical World of Shells Museum, then admire the striking features of Sodna palaca, and finally make a trip to Tartini Square.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Piran route website.

Drive from Bled to Piran in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can 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) to allow time to drive to Ljubljana.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, snap pictures at Cobblers' Bridge, then look for gifts at lePotica Shop, and finally stroll around Tivoli Park.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Ljubljana road trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Piran to Ljubljana takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Piran in May since evenings lows in Ljubljana dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.