17 days in Maribor, Piran & Kranj Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Brežice Castle and Botanical Garden of University of Maribor. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lake Šmartno and Plague Column. Get out of town with these interesting Maribor side-trips: Podčetrtek (Olimje Monastery & Jelenov Greben Homestead), Pohorje Treetop Walk (in Rogla) and Celje (Celje Regional Museum & Celje National Hall). Next up on the itinerary: walk around Three Ponds, test the waters at Terme Čatež, pause for some serene contemplation at Franciscan Church, and pause for some photo ops at Orpheus Monument.

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Memmingen, Germany to Maribor is an approximately 6-hour car ride. When traveling from Memmingen in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Maribor: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Piran.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Strunjan Cliff and Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Šmartno and Mediadom Pyrhani. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Piran: Solkan (Solkan Bridge & Sveta Gora (Holy Mountain)), Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan) and Gonjače Viewing Tower (in Kojsko). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Strunjan Nature Reserve, take in the exciting artwork at Nika's Tiny House, and make a trip to Piazza Tito.

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Drive from Maribor to Piran in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Kranj.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Logar Valley Landscape Park and Capuchin Bridge. Venture out of the city with trips to Franja Partisan Hospital (in Cerkno), Žiri (Kržišnik Garden & Gallery & Monument to Anton Jobst) and Little Castle (in Kamnik). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit, take an in-depth tour of Khislstein Castle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Kancijan Church, and go for a walk through Kokra Canyon.

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Traveling by car from Piran to Kranj takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Piran in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Kranj, with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.