5 days in Slovenia Itinerary

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

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Bled vacation maker website.

Rosario, Argentina to Bled is an approximately 25.5-hour combination of bus, shuttle, and flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Rosario to Bled due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Rosario in December: high temperatures in Bled hover around 5°C and lows are around -3°C. You'll set off for Nova Gorica on the 5th (Mon).

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

On the 5th (Mon), take in the views from Solkan Bridge and then do a tasting at Lepa Vida Boutique Winery.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Nova Gorica visit planner.

Getting from Bled to Nova Gorica by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Bled in December, with highs in Nova Gorica at 12°C and lows at 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can drive to Izola.

Located on the Adriatic coast, the old fishing town of Izola draws travelers with the enticing atmosphere of its Mediterranean streets.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Anne's Friary.

For photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Izola trip itinerary tool.

Getting from Nova Gorica to Izola by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and car; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Izola can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Piran.

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Piran trip planner.

Piran is just a short distance from Izola. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. You'll set off for Strunjan on the 6th (Tue).

Strunjan provides easy access to the nearby nature reserve, the longest section of unspoiled coastline in the Gulf of Trieste.

Before you visit Strunjan, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Strunjan is just a stone's throw from Piran. In December, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 3°C. On the 6th (Tue), you're off to Škocjan.

Most people visit Skocjan to tour the famed caves, one of Slovenia's top attractions.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Škocjan online trip maker.

You can drive from Strunjan to Škocjan in an hour. You will leave for Postojna on the 6th (Tue).

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.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): look for gifts at Guštarna and then Head underground at Postojna Cave.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Postojna travel planner.

Postojna is just a stone's throw from Škocjan. December in Postojna sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can go by car to Ptuj.

A tour of Ptuj reveals an old town filled with new experiences.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Orpheus Monument and then enjoy breathtaking views from Ptuj City Tower.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Ptuj day trip website.

Drive from Postojna to Ptuj in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In December, daytime highs in Ptuj are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive 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.

Plan my trip to Celje with suggested itineraries provided by Klarna Trips.

You can drive from Ptuj to Celje in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Celje can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. On the 7th (Wed), you're off to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): stop by Ljubljana Old Town, ponder the world of politics at Town Hall, then explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Ljubljana day trip planning app.

Getting from Celje to Ljubljana by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. December in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.