9 days in Bovec, Piran & Ljubljana Itinerary

On the 5th (Wed), indulge your thirst for a good beer at Thirsty River Brewing and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Keep things going the next day: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, don't miss a visit to Predil Pass, and then admire the verdant scenery at Soča Valley.

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Dallas, USA to Bovec is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from Dallas in April, expect nights in Bovec to be slightly colder, around 39°F, while days are much colder, around 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Piran.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): admire the striking features of Benečanka Venetian House, don't miss a visit to Walls of Piran, then get outside with Šalet Tunnel, then explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves, and finally view the masterpieces at Loza Gallery. Keep things going the next day: get a new perspective on nature at Magical World of Shells Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church, and then don't miss a visit to Tartini Square.

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Drive from Bovec to Piran in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Bovec in April, with highs in Piran at 65°F and lows at 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Ljubljana.

Change things up with these side-trips from Ljubljana: Bled (Wine Tasting Bled, Bled Castle, &more) and Postojna (Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle, admire the landmark architecture of Seminary Palace and Library, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Nicholas.

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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. Traveling from Piran in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Ljubljana, with lows around 40°F. On the 12th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.