Best of Slovenia in 5 days

Meet Ljubljana, a cozy, relaxed capital that will charm you straight away! Spend your day exploring the city’s main sights and attractions on a walking tour through the old town and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Ljubljanica River, where you will be able to see why this is considered one of the greenest capitals in Europe.

We will also be visiting Ljubljana Castle, a mighty fort overlooking the city, which offers one of the best views not only of Ljubljana but also of the Alps in the north. You will have some free time to get settled and just to enjoy the town’s lively atmosphere.

Gornji trg Ljubljana

Preseren square ljubljana

The Slovenian Alps are something everyone raves about. We will head out early in the morning to the most famous attraction in Slovenia – Lake Bled and enjoy a morning boat ride to the picturesque island in the middle. Later, we will head up to Bled Castle, take in the best views of the area and have a lunch break in the center of the resort time, where you can also take a stroll or try a famous dessert, kremšnita.

After Bled, the afternoon will be split between Vintgar Gorge* and Lake Bohinj, Bled’s less-known neighbor, a stunning part of Triglav National Park.

Panoramic view of Bohinj lake

Vintgar Gorge

Another day, another must-see! We are off to Postojna Cave, the queen of caves, where a small electric train will take you underground for a unique experience. The dripstones and the halls of this cave are so spectacular that any description fails to do them justice.

A short drive away from Postojna, we will pass by Predjama Castle as well, a unique structure with mysterious stories and a wonderful photo-stop.

Despite being small, Slovenia’s coast is a real gem. The most famous town, Piran, will charm you with its architecture and you will struggle to take your finger off the camera’s shutter. But walking around Piran is just one of the highlights of this day, as we will also visit the reason Piran was so successful in the Middle Ages – the production of sea salt. All in all, a great day out!

The last day in Ljubljana will be more leisurely with plenty of free time to do some more sightseeing or just relax. You will visit 2 of the most interesting museums in the town, Ljubljana City Museum with Ljubljana’s history and exciting exhibitions (and a cafe with great coffee!) and Plečnik’s House Museum, the once home of Ljubljana’s famous architect, where you will be able to enter the mind of this mastermind behind Ljubljana’s architecture. What better way to finish your holiday!

Author: A. Hribovsek

Author: Andrej Peunik

Why not spend a few more days in Slovenia? Extend your holidays with a pre- or post-holiday extension. Accommodation, sightseeing and activities can be arranged. Add as many extra days to your holiday as you wish.