16 days in Slovenia 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 8th (Sat): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Keep things going the next day: visit Metelkova, get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall, get to know the fascinating history of Cankarjevo Nabrežje, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, then contemplate the waterfront views at Ljubljanica River, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Franciscan Church of the Annunciation.

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Perth, Australia to Ljubljana is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 7 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Perth in April; daily highs in Ljubljana reach 19°C and lows reach 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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 10th (Mon): admire the striking features of Praetorian Palace, pause for some serene contemplation at Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower, then stroll around Strunjan Nature Reserve, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Portorož Beach, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Rocco/ Cerkev sv. Roka. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, indulge in some personalized pampering at Fish Spa Piran, get curious at Magical World of Shells Museum, then make a trip to Tartini Square, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church.

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Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Piran takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Ljubljana in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Piran, with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lipica.

Known for its Lipizzaner horses, Lipica is nevertheless more than just a horse lover's heaven.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): Head underground at Divača Cave, visit the horses at Lipica Stud Farm, then brush up on your military savvy at Military Museum Tabor, and finally play a few rounds at Golf Klub Lipica.

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You can drive from Piran to Lipica in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. April in Lipica sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Bovec.

In the north-west part of Slovenia, Bovec sits in an area known for its rich and colorful culture and history.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Kozjak Waterfall, appreciate the views at Soča Valley, then take in the dramatic natural features at Tolmin Gorge, and finally examine the collection at Kobarid Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Fri): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and then admire the sheer force of Boka Waterfall.

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You can drive from Lipica to Bovec in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Lipica in April, things will get a bit cooler in Bovec: highs are around 16°C and lows about 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Solčava.

Visit Solcava to discover a region near the Austrian border where a drive down a panoramic road delivers some of the best views in Europe.

On the 15th (Sat), Head underground at Snow Cave, admire the verdant scenery at Robanov Kot, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Mary of the Snow, and finally cruise along Solčava Panoramic Road.

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Traveling by car from Bovec to Solčava takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Bled.

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

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): push the limits with an extreme tour and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Mon): hit the slopes at Straža Bled, contemplate the waterfront views at Castle Swimming Area, and then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Martin's Parish Church.

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You can drive from Solčava to Bled in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Bohinjsko Jezero.

The mirror-like waters of the largest glacial lake in Slovenia make Bohinjsko Jezero one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): explore the activities along Lake Bohinj, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas, then admire the sheer force of Mostnica Gorge, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Savica Waterfall.

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Bohinjsko Jezero is just a short distance from Bled. April in Bohinjsko Jezero sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Celje.

An old city with a modern vibe, Celje features a castle and historical town center, surrounded by a green landscpe tailor-made for an exciting and active holiday.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Celje Cathedral of Saint Daniel, don't miss a visit to Almshouse, then contemplate the long history of Prince's Palace, then explore the historical opulence of Celje Castle, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Thermana Park Laško.

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You can drive from Bohinjsko Jezero to Celje in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Bohinjsko Jezero in April, expect nights in Celje to be about the same, around 6°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Postojna.

With its friendly atmosphere, breathtaking landscapes, natural phenomena, and historical monuments, Postojna offers everything you need for a peaceful vacation or a quick getaway from the city.

On the 20th (Thu), examine the collection at Toplar Double Hayrack, then steep yourself in history at Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum, then look for all kinds of wild species at Rakov Škocjan Landscape Park, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Cross Cave. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the historical opulence of Grad Prem and then explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves.

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Traveling by car from Celje to Postojna takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Celje in April: highs in Postojna hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.