8 days in Ljubljana, Bohinj & Bled Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get curious at House of Experiments - Hisa eksperimentov, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Cankarjevo Nabrežje, then make a trip to Gornji Trg, and finally take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Contemporary History.

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Bristol, UK to Ljubljana is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bristol to Ljubljana due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Ljubljana can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Bohinjska Bistrica.

Escape the urban bustle at Slap Grmečica and Beekeepers' Path. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mount Blegoš and Franja Partisan Hospital. Explore Bohinjska Bistrica's surroundings by going to Gorenja Vas (Nesk's Footbridge & Fountain of Love) and Monument to Anton Ažbe (in Poljane nad Skofjo Loko). Next up on the itinerary: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas, and relax and rejuvenate at Aquapark & Wellness - Vodni Park Bohinj.

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Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Bohinjska Bistrica takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Bohinjska Bistrica can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Bled.

Step out of the city life by going to Peričnik Falls and Diving Bled. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Wine Tasting Bled and Martuljek Waterfalls. Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Kranjska Gora (Zelenci Nature Reserve & Zgornjesavska Valley). There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get great views at Ojstrica, Head underground at Pokljuka Gorge, and look for gifts at Zakladi Slovenije Bled.

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Bled is just a stone's throw from Bohinjska Bistrica. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly back home.