7 days in Ljubljana & Central Slovenia, Maribor-Pohorje & Bled Area Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Franciscan Church of the Annunciation. Get some cultural insight at Cankarjevo Nabrežje and Ljubljana Castle. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, take in the views from Triple Bridge, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and ponder the world of politics at Town Hall.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Ljubljana trip planning site.

Toronto, Canada to Ljubljana is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Toronto to Ljubljana, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Toronto in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Ljubljana, with lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can take a shuttle to Maribor.

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

On the 10th (Mon), sample some tasty brews at Tasting Maribor, examine the collection at Old Vine House, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Pyramid Archaeological Site.

For other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Maribor online travel route planner.

You can take a shuttle from Ljubljana to Maribor in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bled.

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

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Andrew, then step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. On your second day here, get great views at Mala Osojnica, then admire the striking features of Bled Island, and then take some stellar pictures from Ojstrica.

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Bled itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Maribor to Bled takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.