9 days in Ljubljana, Piran & Bled Area Itinerary

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

Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Ljubljanica River. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum and Cathedral of St. Nicholas. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ljubljana: Postojna (Toplar Double Hayrack & Postojna Cave). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, take in the views from Cobblers' Bridge, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cankarjevo Nabrežje, and ponder the world of politics at Town Hall.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Ljubljana online trip planner.

Copenhagen, Denmark to Ljubljana is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also fly; or drive. Traveling from Copenhagen in April, expect nights in Ljubljana to be about the same, around 5°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Piran.

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

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves, pause for some serene contemplation at Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Anne's Friary. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Rocco/ Cerkev sv. Roka, make a trip to Walls of Piran, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Bernardine, get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Krstilnica sv.Janeza Krstnika.

For reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Piran travel route builder site.

You can drive from Ljubljana to Piran in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Ljubljana in April, Piran is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Zasip.

On the 27th (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of St. Martin, then admire the sheer force of Peričnik Falls, then contemplate the long history of Katr's House, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Pokljuka Gorge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, steep yourself in history at Cerkev sv. Radegunde na Bregu, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mark's Church in Vrba, contemplate the long history of France Preseren's Birth House - museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of St. Lovrenc nad Zabreznico, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of St. Kancijan.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Zasip trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Piran to Zasip with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then head off the coast to Bled Island, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Martin's Parish Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Old Town Centre of Radovljica. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities, then step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and then stroll around Spa Park.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Bled vacation planner.

Bled is very close to Zasip. In April in Bled, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.