9 days in Ljubljana, Piran & Bled Area Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Postojna Cave. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum and Cankarjevo Nabrežje. Step out of Ljubljana with an excursion to Toplar Double Hayrack in Postojna--about 58 minutes away. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, explore the activities along Ljubljanica River, make a trip to Ljubljana Castle, and get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Ljubljana driving holiday planner.

Copenhagen, Denmark to Ljubljana is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also fly; or drive. When traveling from Copenhagen in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Ljubljana, with highs around 19°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Piran.

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 drive; or 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. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church Of St. Radegunde in Breg, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mark's Church in Vrba, then steep yourself in history at France Preseren's Birth House - museum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Lovrenc nad Zabreznico, and finally steep yourself in history at Church of St. Kancijan.

To see other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Zasip online trip builder.

Explore your travel options from Piran to Zasip with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to 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.