7 days in Bled, Piran & Ljubljana Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Bled Castle and Museum of Pharmacy and Alchemy. Visiting Zipline and Parasailing & Paragliding will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Bohinjsko Jezero (Vogel, Lake Bohinj, &more), Vršič Pass (in Kranjska Gora) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). There's still lots to do: step off the mainland to explore Bled Island and take an in-depth tour of Oplen House Museum.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Bled trip planner.

Rome, Italy to Bled is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Rome in August, expect Bled to be little chillier, temps between 31°C and 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can go by car to Piran.

On the 17th (Thu), don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, kick back and relax at Portorož Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church, then explore the engaging exhibits at Magical World of Shells Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Tartini Square.

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Drive from Bled to Piran in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Bled in August, Piran is a bit warmer at night with lows of 20°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Fri) before leaving for Ljubljana.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town and then explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Predjama Castle, contemplate the long history of Hg Smeltery, and then browse the exhibits of Gewerkenegg Castle.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Ljubljana road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Piran to Ljubljana takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Piran in August; daily highs in Ljubljana reach 31°C and lows reach 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.