17 days in Slovenia Itinerary

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Train to Matabiau Gare SNCF, Fly to Ljubljana
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Ljubljana
— 3 nights
Drive
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Predjama
— 1 night
Drive
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Piran
— 4 nights
Drive
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Bovec
— 3 nights
Drive
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Bled
— 5 nights
Fly to Toulouse, Train to Lourdes

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Ljubljana — 3 nights

Do some cultural sightseeing at House of Illusions and Cankarjevo Nabrežje. Kids will appreciate attractions like Nature & Wildlife Tours and Hradecky Bridge. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ljubljana: Rakov Škocjan Landscape Park (in Rakek), Postojna Cave (in Postojna) and Cross Cave (in Grahovo). Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and explore the activities along Ljubljanica River.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Ljubljana trip builder tool.

Lourdes, France to Ljubljana is an approximately 11-hour combination of train and flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Predjama.
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Predjama — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Cerkev Zalostne Matere bozje and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nanos Plateau.

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Getting from Ljubljana to Predjama by car takes about an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Piran.
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Piran — 4 nights

Bring the kids along to Magical World of Shells Museum and St. George's Church. Visiting Portorož Beach and Scuba & Snorkeling will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Škocjan Caves in Škocjan (about 44 minutes away). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Strunjan Nature Reserve, stroll through Zusterna Beach, make a trip to Walls of Piran, and get outside with Šalet Tunnel.

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Drive from Predjama to Piran in 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Piran are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bovec.
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Bovec — 3 nights

Visiting Tolmin Gorge and Boka Waterfall will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like River Rafting & Tubing and Kozjak Waterfall. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Virje Waterfall, appreciate the views at Soča Valley, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and see the interesting displays at Kobarid Museum.

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You can drive from Piran to Bovec in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In July, Bovec is little chillier than Piran - with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Bled.
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Bled — 5 nights

Family-friendly places like Lake Bohinj and Zipline will thrill your kids. Step out of the city life by going to Vogel and Mostnica Gorge. Explore Bled's surroundings by going to Kranjska Gora (Vršič Pass & Lake Jasna) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). There's much more to do: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, take some stellar pictures from Straža Bled, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Martin's Parish Church.

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Traveling by car from Bovec to Bled takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. On the 7th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
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Slovenia travel guide

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Castles · Bodies of Water · Caves
Sunny Side of the Alps
From snowcapped Alpine peaks to sandy Adriatic beaches, a trip to Slovenia is like taking several vacations at once. Whatever the season, the country offers enticing natural attractions, all close at hand, including thick forests, scenic valleys, cave systems, waterfalls, lakes, and the Adriatic coast. For those seeking an active holiday, you'll fine an abundance of ski slopes, trails to hike, roads to bike, and rocks to climb. Pay a visit to some of Slovenia's spa resorts and take advantage of the fresh mountain air and thermal waters. Various castles, churches, and historical towns--many of which are fully preserved--tell stories of the country's past. In Slovenia's major cities, admire the architecture, explore the local arts, visit museums, and chat with the locals over a cup of coffee. Slovenian cuisine offers a blend of Alpine and Mediterranean tastes and is definitely worth trying, along with the country's wines.
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