23 days in Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Itinerary

A resort town on the country's scenic Adriatic coastline, Portoroz offers many spas with all kinds of therapeutic treatments, many based on the brine and mud from the area's salt pans.

Escape the urban bustle at Škocjan Caves and Portorož Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Sečovlje Salina Nature Park and Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Venture out of the city with trips to Lipica (Lipizzan Museum Lipikum, Lipica Stud Farm, &more), Sežana Botanical Garden (in Sežana) and Pivka (Pivka Park of Military History & Museo Militare Di Pivka). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of St. Maurus, stroll through Svetilnik Beach, see the interesting displays at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, and make a trip to Parenzana.

To find maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Portorož tour itinerary maker app.

Paris, France to Portorož is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and shuttle. Traveling from Paris in August, expect Portorož to be a bit warmer, temps between 34°C and 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to drive to Nova Gorica.

A trip to Nova Gorica takes you to the land between the Alps and the sea.

Take a break from the city and head to Postojna Cave and Slivnica. Your inner history buff will appreciate Predjama Castle and Vipolže Villa. Explore Nova Gorica's surroundings by going to Štanjel (Ferrari Garden & Štanjel Castle), Vipava (Kamp Tura & Vipava River Spring) and Postojna (The Secret Rooms of Hotel Jama, Tourist Information Centre - Galerija, &more). There's much more to do: stroll the grounds of Jewish Cemetery, explore the fascinating underground world of Cross Cave, explore the historical opulence of Rihemberk Castle, and don't miss a visit to Stazione Transalpina.

Start your trip to Nova Gorica by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.

Traveling by car from Portorož to Nova Gorica takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Nova Gorica are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. You will leave for home on the 25th (Fri).