15 days in Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Lipica Stud Farm (in Lipica), Military Museum Tabor (in Lokev) and Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Tartini Square, kick back and relax at Portorož Beach, get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, and admire the striking features of Praetorian Palace.

To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Portorož attractions planner.

Naples, Italy to Portorož is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Expect little chillier evenings in Portorož when traveling from Naples in August, with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Nova Gorica.

When in Nova Gorica, make a side trip to see Divača Cave in Divača, approximately Divača away. There's lots more to do: do a tasting at Lepa Vida Boutique Winery, make a trip to Stazione Transalpina, explore the different monuments and memorials at Jewish Cemetery, and walk around Sabotin Park Miru.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nova Gorica itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Portorož to Nova Gorica takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and train; or take a bus. In August in Nova Gorica, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Ilirska Bistrica.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ilirska Bistrica: Snežnik Castle (in Stari Trg pri Lozu), Cross Cave (in Grahovo) and Postojna (Toplar Double Hayrack, Predjama Castle, &more).

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Ilirska Bistrica trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Nova Gorica to Ilirska Bistrica in 1.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Nova Gorica in August since evenings lows in Ilirska Bistrica dip to 24°C. On the 25th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.