{"id":161101,"date":"2026-05-14T18:24:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=161101"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:28:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:28:52","slug":"slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Slovenia Road Trip: A 14-Day Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Slovenia is a country that will bring you to your knees \u2014 literally, because after all those hikes to turquoise lakes and waterfalls, your legs will ache so much you&#8217;ll barely drag yourself to a plate of \u0161truklji come evening. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n<p>When we first visited Slovenia, we expected beautiful nature and good food. We got both, but what completely caught us off guard was just how incredibly diverse this tiny country is. In the morning you&#8217;re standing beneath Alpine peaks, by afternoon you&#8217;re swimming in <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Emerald\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-emerald\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the emerald<\/a> So\u010da River, and by evening you&#8217;re sipping wine on the Adriatic coast. All of this in a country smaller than Yorkshire.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/co-delat-v-bledu.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Bled with Alpine panorama\" class=\"wp-image-62857\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/co-delat-v-bledu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/co-delat-v-bledu-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/co-delat-v-bledu-700x368.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/co-delat-v-bledu-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/co-delat-v-bledu-696x365.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Things to do in Bled and at Lake Bohinj<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>We put this <strong>Slovenia road trip<\/strong> itinerary together so you can see the very best the country has to offer \u2014 from Instagram-famous Lake Bled to the wild So\u010da Valley, the underground world of \u0160kocjan Caves, and the rolling wine hills in the east. It&#8217;s a road trip you can do at a relaxed pace without unnecessary stress. Every day comes with specific tips on places, restaurants, and accommodation, so all you need to do is hop in the car and go.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>In this article you&#8217;ll find a complete 14-day Slovenia road trip itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 day by day with specific places, prices, restaurants, and tips on where to stay. I&#8217;ll tell you when the best time to visit is, how much the whole thing costs, and what to watch out for.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#When_to_visit_Slovenia_and_how_to_get_there\" >When to visit Slovenia and how to get there<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Slovenia\" >When is the best time to visit Slovenia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#How_to_get_to_Slovenia\" >How to get to Slovenia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Car_hire_and_getting_around_Slovenia\" >Car hire and getting around Slovenia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_and_how_much_a_Slovenia_road_trip_costs\" >Where to stay and how much a Slovenia road trip costs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#How_much_to_budget_for_14_days\" >How much to budget for 14 days<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_1_Ljubljana_%E2%80%94_the_charm_of_a_small_capital\" >Day 1. Ljubljana \u2014 the charm of a small capital<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Ljubljana\" >Where to stay in Ljubljana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_2_Bled_%E2%80%94_yes_it_really_is_that_beautiful\" >Day 2. Bled \u2014 yes, it really is that beautiful<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Bled\" >Where to stay in Bled<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_3_Bohinj_%E2%80%94_Bleds_wilder_quieter_neighbour\" >Day 3. Bohinj \u2014 Bled&#8217;s wilder, quieter neighbour<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Bohinj\" >Where to stay in Bohinj<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_4_Kranjska_Gora_and_the_Vrsic_Pass\" >Day 4. Kranjska Gora and the Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Days_5%E2%80%936_Soca_Valley_%E2%80%94_an_emerald_paradise\" >Days 5\u20136. So\u010da Valley \u2014 an emerald paradise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_5_Bovec_and_adrenaline\" >Day 5: Bovec and adrenaline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_6_Tolmin_and_surroundings\" >Day 6: Tolmin and surroundings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_the_Soca_Valley\" >Where to stay in the So\u010da Valley<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_7_Transfer_to_the_coast_%E2%80%94_Skocjan_Caves\" >Day 7. Transfer to the coast \u2014 \u0160kocjan Caves<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-2\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_8_Piran_%E2%80%94_a_slice_of_Italy_in_Slovenia\" >Day 8. Piran \u2014 a slice of Italy in Slovenia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Piran\" >Where to stay in Piran<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_9_Lipica_and_Stanjel_%E2%80%94_horses_wine_and_stone_villages\" >Day 9. Lipica and \u0160tanjel \u2014 horses, wine, and stone villages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-3\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_10_Postojna_Cave_and_Predjama_Castle\" >Day 10. Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-4\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_11_Heading_east_%E2%80%94_Ptuj_Slovenias_oldest_town\" >Day 11. Heading east \u2014 Ptuj, Slovenia&#8217;s oldest town<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Ptuj\" >Where to stay in Ptuj<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_12_Maribor_and_the_wine_road\" >Day 12. Maribor and the wine road<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-5\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_13_Logar_Valley_%E2%80%94_an_Alpine_gem_to_finish\" >Day 13. Logar Valley \u2014 an Alpine gem to finish<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Logar_Valley\" >Where to stay in Logar Valley<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_14_Return_%E2%80%94_via_the_Kamnik-Savinja_Alps\" >Day 14. Return \u2014 via the Kamnik-Savinja Alps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Practical_tips_to_finish\" >Practical tips to finish<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#What_to_pack\" >What to pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#eSIM_and_internet\" >eSIM and internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Insurance\" >Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#What_to_watch_out_for_in_Slovenia\" >What to watch out for in Slovenia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Further_reading_more_articles_about_Slovenia\" >Further reading: more articles about Slovenia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_a_Slovenia_road_trip\" >Frequently asked questions about a Slovenia road trip<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#How_much_does_a_14-day_Slovenia_road_trip_cost\" >How much does a 14-day Slovenia road trip cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Slovenia-2\" >When is the best time to visit Slovenia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#How_expensive_is_Slovenia\" >How expensive is Slovenia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#What_should_you_watch_out_for_in_Slovenia\" >What should you watch out for in Slovenia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_is_the_best_sea_in_Slovenia\" >Where is the best sea in Slovenia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Do_I_need_a_car_in_Slovenia\" >Do I need a car in Slovenia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Is_Slovenia_suitable_for_families_with_children\" >Is Slovenia suitable for families with children?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TL_DR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The best time for a Slovenia road trip<\/strong> is May\u2013June or September. July and August are busy, but swimming in the So\u010da and along the coast makes up for it.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>For 14 days, budget around \u20ac700\u2013\u20ac1,400 per person<\/strong> (excluding flights), depending on your accommodation style.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>A car is absolutely essential.<\/strong> Slovenia is small, but many of the most beautiful spots lie off the main routes. Car hire starts from 25\u201340 \u20ac\/day.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>The route goes:<\/strong> Ljubljana \u2192 Bled \u2192 Bohinj \u2192 Kranjska Gora \u2192 Vr\u0161i\u010d \u2192 So\u010da \u2192 \u0160kocjan \u2192 Piran \u2192 Postojna \u2192 Ptuj \u2192 Maribor \u2192 Logar Valley.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t forget your motorway vignette (e-vignette)<\/strong> \u2014 a weekly one costs 15 \u20ac, monthly 30 \u20ac. You buy it online.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Book accommodation in advance<\/strong>, especially Bled, Bohinj, and Piran, which fill up fast in season.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>The food is surprisingly good and affordable<\/strong> \u2014 expect a mix of Alpine, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisine. A main course in a restaurant costs 10\u201318 \u20ac.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Slovenia is a safe country<\/strong>, practically free of tourist scams. The only things to watch out for are parking fines in towns and speed cameras.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Slovenia_and_how_to_get_there\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Slovenia_and_how_to_get_there\"><\/span>When to visit Slovenia and how to get there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Slovenia is a destination you can visit from spring through to autumn, but each season has its own character. Let&#8217;s look at the best time to go, how to get there, and what you need to know about getting around.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Slovenia\"><\/span>When is the best time to visit Slovenia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>May and June<\/strong> are probably our favourite months. Nature is gloriously green, temperatures hover around 20\u201325 \u00b0C, there are far fewer tourists than in summer, and everything is already open. The only downside \u2014 the So\u010da might still be too cold for swimming (but who&#8217;s afraid of a little chill, right? \ud83d\ude05).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>July and August<\/strong> are peak season. Temperatures around 28\u201333 \u00b0C, crowds everywhere, but also the best conditions for swimming in the So\u010da, Lake Bohinj, and along the coast. Bled will be packed \u2014 just be prepared for that.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>September<\/strong> is our second favourite \u2014 temperatures are still pleasant (20\u201325 \u00b0C), tourists thin out, the colours start to turn gorgeous, and the wine regions in the east are in full harvest mode.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>I&#8217;d avoid:<\/strong> October in the mountains (the weather is unpredictable and some mountain roads close) and winter, unless you&#8217;re planning to ski.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Slovenia\"><\/span>How to get to Slovenia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>By air:<\/strong> Direct flights from London to Ljubljana are available with easyJet and Wizz Air, with a flight time of around 2 hours 15 minutes. Prices start from about \u00a330\u201350 one way if you book in advance. For the best deals, we like searching on Kiwi.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>By car:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re driving from the UK, it&#8217;s roughly a 12\u201313 hour drive via the Channel Tunnel\/ferry and through France, Germany, and Austria. It&#8217;s a long haul, so you might want to break the journey with an overnight stop. Don&#8217;t forget you&#8217;ll need an <strong>Austrian motorway vignette<\/strong> (10-day one costs 11.50 \u20ac) and a <strong>Slovenian e-vignette<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_hire_and_getting_around_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_hire_and_getting_around_Slovenia\"><\/span>Car hire and getting around Slovenia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>A car is absolutely essential for this road trip. Public transport in Slovenia works, but many of the most beautiful spots (Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass, Logar Valley, smaller waterfalls) are simply unreachable without your own wheels.<\/p>\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve had consistently good experiences with <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">RentalCars<\/a>, which we use all over the world. Car hire prices in Slovenia run around <strong>25\u201340 \u20ac\/day<\/strong> for a smaller car, which is more than enough for two people.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>A few driving tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>E-vignette<\/strong> (motorway toll sticker) is purchased online at <a href=\"https:\/\/evinjeta.dars.si\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">evinjeta.dars.si<\/a>. A weekly one costs 15 \u20ac, monthly 30 \u20ac.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>The roads are in excellent condition<\/strong>, even the mountain ones. Driving over the Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass (50 hairpin bends!) is an experience in itself.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Parking in towns<\/strong> can be tricky \u2014 in Ljubljana, Piran, and Bled, I&#8217;d recommend using park-and-ride facilities and walking or taking a bus.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Speeding fines<\/strong> in Slovenia are pretty steep (from 50 \u20ac), so watch out for speed cameras.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_and_how_much_a_Slovenia_road_trip_costs\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_and_how_much_a_Slovenia_road_trip_costs\"><\/span>Where to stay and how much a Slovenia road trip costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Slovenia isn&#8217;t as expensive as you might expect \u2014 it&#8217;s noticeably cheaper than neighbouring Austria or Italy, but a touch pricier than Croatia. Accommodation ranges widely from campsites and apartments to boutique hotels.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_to_budget_for_14_days\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_to_budget_for_14_days\"><\/span>How much to budget for 14 days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Approximate budget per person (excluding flights\/fuel from the UK):<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> 20\u201360 \u20ac\/night for a room for two (i.e. 10\u201330 \u20ac\/person\/night) \u2192 for 13 nights roughly <strong>130\u2013390 \u20ac\/person<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Food:<\/strong> 16\u201328 \u20ac\/person\/day (a mix of restaurants and self-catering) \u2192 <strong>224\u2013392 \u20ac\/person<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Fuel:<\/strong> total mileage around 1,200\u20131,500 km, so roughly <strong>100\u2013140 \u20ac<\/strong> for petrol (split between two = 50\u201370 \u20ac\/person)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Entry fees and activities:<\/strong> around <strong>120\u2013240 \u20ac\/person<\/strong> (caves, rafting, cable cars, museums)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Car hire:<\/strong> 25\u201340 \u20ac\/day \u00d7 14 days = 350\u2013560 \u20ac, so <strong>175\u2013280 \u20ac\/person<\/strong> (split between two)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Total: roughly \u20ac700\u2013\u20ac1,400 per person for 14 days<\/strong> (depending on whether you camp or stay in hotels and how often you eat out).<\/p>\n\n<p>On top of that, add flights (from around \u00a330\u201350 one way) or fuel from the UK, plus Channel crossing costs.<\/p>\n\n<p>Restaurant prices: a main course <strong>10\u201318 \u20ac<\/strong>, a beer <strong>3\u20134 \u20ac<\/strong>, a cappuccino <strong>2\u20133 \u20ac<\/strong>. Compared to Austria, for example, it&#8217;s noticeably cheaper.<\/p>\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an <strong>overview of the whole route<\/strong> \u2014 where to drive and where to sleep each night. If you have less time for Slovenia, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=161063\">7-day road trip version<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Route and transfer<\/th><th>Where to sleep<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Arrival, explore Ljubljana on foot, cable car to the castle<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/cityhotelljubljana.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ljubljana<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Ljubljana \u2192 Bled (~50 min)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/penzion-berc.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bled<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Bled \u2192 Bohinj (~30 min)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/jezero.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bohinj<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Bohinj \u2192 Kranjska Gora \u2192 Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass \u2192 Bovec (~2.5 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/soca.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bovec<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.\u20136.<\/td><td>So\u010da Valley \u2014 Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/soca.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bovec<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7.<\/td><td>So\u010da Valley \u2192 \u0160kocjan Caves \u2192 Piran (~2.5 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/piran.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Piran<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8.<\/td><td>Piran and the Slovenian coast<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/piran.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Piran<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9.<\/td><td>Piran \u2192 Lipica \u2192 \u0160tanjel \u2192 Postojna (~1.5 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/jama.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Postojna<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10.<\/td><td>Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/jama.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Postojna<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11.<\/td><td>Postojna \u2192 Ptuj (~2.5 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/mitra.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ptuj<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12.<\/td><td>Ptuj \u2192 Maribor \u2192 Logar Valley (~2 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/plesnik.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">near Logar Valley<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13.<\/td><td>Logar Valley \u2014 Rinka Waterfall, panoramic trail<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/plesnik.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">near Logar Valley<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14.<\/td><td>Logar Valley \u2192 Kamnik \u2192 Ljubljana \/ home<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The total route covers roughly 1,200\u20131,500 km. Transfer times are approximate, not including stops along the way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Ljubljana_%E2%80%94_the_charm_of_a_small_capital\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Ljubljana_the_charm_of_a_small_capital\"><\/span>Day 1. Ljubljana \u2014 the charm of a small capital<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ljubjana.jpg\" alt=\"Old town and castle in Ljubljana\" class=\"wp-image-62868\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ljubjana.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ljubjana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ljubjana-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ljubjana-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ljubjana-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>We kick off the road trip in Ljubljana, and rightly so. The Slovenian capital is so charming you&#8217;ll want to wrap it up and take it home. It&#8217;s small, laid-back, full of caf\u00e9s and alleyways where you&#8217;ll get wonderfully lost.<\/p>\n\n<p>Start with a <strong>stroll through the old town<\/strong> \u2014 cross the iconic <strong>Dragon Bridge<\/strong> (Zmajski most), guarded by four green dragons, the city&#8217;s unofficial mascots. From there, walk along the Ljubljanica River, where both banks are lined with caf\u00e9s and restaurants with terraces right over the water.<\/p>\n\n<p>Head up to <strong>Ljubljana Castle<\/strong> (Ljubljanski grad) \u2014 either on foot via the steep path (15 minutes) or by funicular (4 \u20ac return). The views from the castle over the entire city with the Alps in the background are stunning. There&#8217;s a museum inside, but honestly \u2014 the view from outside is enough.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch, check out the <strong>Open Kitchen<\/strong> (Odprta kuhna), a street food festival held every Friday from March to October right on the riverbank. The food is fantastic \u2014 from Slovenian burgers and Asian noodles to local cheeses. If it&#8217;s not a Friday, head to <strong>Gostilna na Gradu<\/strong> right at the castle (traditional Slovenian cuisine, main course around 14\u201318 \u20ac) or <strong>Valvas<\/strong> in the centre.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, take a walk through <strong>Tivoli Park<\/strong> \u2014 a huge urban park right in the centre where locals go jogging, walk their dogs, and relax. It&#8217;s the perfect spot to unwind after your flight or drive.<\/p>\n\n<p>For dinner, we recommend <strong>Gostilna Dela<\/strong> \u2014 modern Slovenian cuisine in a beautiful setting, book ahead. Or <strong>Sarajevo &#8217;84<\/strong> for excellent Bosnian food (\u0107evapi for about 8 \u20ac \u2014 nothing fancy, but delicious).<\/p>\n\n<p><!-- GYG:LJUBLJANA (no mapping) --><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Ljubljana\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Ljubljana\"><\/span>Where to stay in Ljubljana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Ljubljana is compact, so stay as close to the centre as possible. We recommend the area around <strong>Metelkova<\/strong> (an alternative quarter with galleries and bars) or right in the old town. Parking in the centre is tricky, but most hotels offer a parking space or can direct you to a park-and-ride.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Our accommodation picks:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/cityhotelljubljana.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">City Hotel Ljubljana<\/a><\/strong> (modern hotel steps from Pre\u0161eren Square) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/center-ljubljana.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Center Ljubljana<\/a><\/strong> (apartments in a historic building right in the centre).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Bled_%E2%80%94_yes_it_really_is_that_beautiful\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Bled_yes_it_really_is_that_beautiful\"><\/span>Day 2. Bled \u2014 yes, it really is that beautiful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bled.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Bled with its island and church\" class=\"wp-image-62851\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bled-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bled-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bled-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bled-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>From Ljubljana to <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bled-slovenia\/\">Bled<\/a>, it&#8217;s just under an hour by car \u2014 you&#8217;ll be there before you&#8217;ve finished your takeaway coffee. Bled is probably the <strong>most photogenic spot in Slovenia<\/strong> \u2014 and also the most visited, so brace yourself.<\/p>\n\n<p>Set off <strong>early in the morning<\/strong> (ideally around 7:30\u20138:00), before the tourist coaches arrive. <strong>Walk around the lake<\/strong> on the circular path (about 6 km, flat terrain, an hour and a half at a relaxed pace). Along the way you&#8217;ll get gorgeous views of the island with its church in the middle of the lake and the castle perched on the cliff above.<\/p>\n\n<p>To reach the island, take a traditional wooden <strong>pletna<\/strong> boat \u2014 the ride costs 18 \u20ac\/person return and the boatman will wait while you explore. On the island, you can ring the <strong>wishing bell<\/strong> in the church \u2014 legend has it your wish will come true. We rang it, so we&#8217;re still waiting. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n<p>After lunch (or instead of it), treat yourself to the famous <strong>Bled cream cake<\/strong> (kremna rezina) at the <strong>Park<\/strong> caf\u00e9 right by the lake. It costs around 5 \u20ac and is probably the best cream cake you&#8217;ll ever eat.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, hike up to <strong>Bled Castle<\/strong> (Blejski grad) \u2014 entry is 15 \u20ac, but the view down onto the lake is absolutely spectacular. The castle itself is medieval, with a small museum and wine cellar inside.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve still got energy, drive to the <strong>Vintgar Gorge<\/strong> (Blejski vintgar) \u2014 it&#8217;s 4 km from Bled, a short walk along wooden walkways above a turquoise river. Entry is 10 \u20ac. <strong>Warning:<\/strong> it gets extremely busy in season, so go either early morning or late afternoon.<\/p>\n\n<p><!-- GYG:BLED (no mapping) --><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Bled\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Bled\"><\/span>Where to stay in Bled<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Bled is pricey \u2014 it&#8217;s Slovenia&#8217;s number one tourist destination. If you want to save, stay a little way from the lake in surrounding villages (Zasip, Ribno). If you want luxury with a lake view, expect prices from 150 \u20ac\/night.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Our accommodation picks:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/penzion-berc.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Penzion Berc<\/a><\/strong> (family-run guesthouse a few minutes from the lake) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/penzion-vila-preseren.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Vila Pre\u0161eren<\/a><\/strong> (boutique guesthouse right on the lakeshore).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Bohinj_%E2%80%94_Bleds_wilder_quieter_neighbour\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Bohinj_Bleds_wilder_quieter_neighbour\"><\/span>Day 3. Bohinj \u2014 Bled&#8217;s wilder, quieter neighbour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bohinj-prochazka.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Bohinj in the Julian Alps\" class=\"wp-image-62861\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bohinj-prochazka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bohinj-prochazka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bohinj-prochazka-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bohinj-prochazka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jezero-bohinj-prochazka-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bled-slovenia\/\">Bohinj<\/a> is essentially Bled for people who don&#8217;t like crowds. <strong>Lake Bohinj<\/strong> is bigger, wilder, and significantly less touristy \u2014 and in our opinion, it&#8217;s more beautiful. The water is crystal clear and in summer you can swim here (although it&#8217;s quite cold, around 22 \u00b0C in August).<\/p>\n\n<p>In the morning, head to <strong>Savica Waterfall<\/strong> (Slap Savica) \u2014 access costs 5 \u20ac for parking plus 5 \u20ac entry, then you climb steps for about 20 minutes. The waterfall drops from a height of 78 metres and is gorgeous, especially in spring when there&#8217;s plenty of water.<\/p>\n\n<p>After the waterfall, return to the lake and <strong>take the cable car up to Vogel<\/strong> (23 \u20ac return). From the top station, there&#8217;s a breathtaking panoramic view of Lake Bohinj, Triglav (Slovenia&#8217;s highest peak at 2,864 m), and the entire Julian Alps. There are also hiking trails if you want to carry on.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch, we recommend <strong>Gostilna Rupa<\/strong> in the village of Srednja vas \u2014 traditional Slovenian cuisine, \u0161truklji (rolled dumplings with cottage cheese), beef goulash, hearty portions at reasonable prices (main course 10\u201314 \u20ac). Or <strong>Gostilna Danica<\/strong> right by the lake in Rib\u010dev Laz.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, enjoy <strong>swimming in the lake<\/strong> or hire a kayak\/paddleboard. Rental shops are right by the lake, prices around 15 \u20ac\/hour.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Bohinj\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Bohinj\"><\/span>Where to stay in Bohinj<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay right by the lake in <strong>Rib\u010dev Laz<\/strong> or <strong>Stara Fu\u017eina<\/strong>. The selection is smaller than in Bled, but prices are friendlier. Campsites around the lake are also an excellent choice \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Camp%20Bohinj%20Zlatorog%20Ukanc&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Camp Zlatorog<\/a><\/strong> is right on the water.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Our accommodation picks:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/jezero.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Jezero<\/a><\/strong> (hotel right by the lake in Rib\u010dev Laz) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/bohinj.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Bohinj<\/a><\/strong> (design hotel in the centre of Rib\u010dev Laz).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Kranjska_Gora_and_the_Vrsic_Pass\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Kranjska_Gora_and_the_Vrsic_Pass\"><\/span>Day 4. Kranjska Gora and the Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain hut Ti\u010darjev dom at Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass\" class=\"wp-image-160708\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-prusmyk-vrsic-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Petar Milo\u0161evi\u0107, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today is all about mountains and one of the most beautiful mountain roads in Europe. From Bohinj, you&#8217;ll head to <strong>Kranjska Gora<\/strong> \u2014 a small mountain town that buzzes with skiing in winter and hiking in summer.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the morning, stop at <strong>Lake Zelenci<\/strong> (Naravni rezervat Zelenci) \u2014 a small emerald-green pool fed by springs, perfect for a quick stop and photos. It&#8217;s right by the road with free parking.<\/p>\n\n<p>From Kranjska Gora, tackle the <strong>drive over the Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass<\/strong> (1,611 m) \u2014 the road has <strong>50 hairpin bends<\/strong> (24 on one side, 26 on the other), each numbered and named. The drive is an experience in itself, but if winding roads make you queasy, you might want to sit in the passenger seat. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n<p>Along the way over Vr\u0161i\u010d, stop at:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Russian Chapel<\/strong> (Ruska kapelica) \u2014 a memorial to Russian prisoners of war from WWI who built the road. A moving place with a powerful atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Lake Jasna<\/strong> \u2014 two artificial pools just below Kranjska Gora with turquoise water and mountain views. Ideal for a picnic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For lunch in Kranjska Gora, we recommend <strong>Gostilna Pri Martinu<\/strong> \u2014 traditional Slovenian cuisine with excellent \u017elikrofi (Slovenian ravioli stuffed with potato) for about 10 \u20ac.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, continue over Vr\u0161i\u010d down into the <strong>So\u010da Valley<\/strong>. The descent is just as beautiful as the climb, only from the other side.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Either stay in <strong>Kranjska Gora<\/strong> (if you fancy a morning hike) or push on to <strong>Bovec<\/strong> in the So\u010da Valley. We&#8217;d recommend heading straight to Bovec \u2014 you&#8217;ll have the So\u010da right on your doorstep in the morning.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Our accommodation picks:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/soca.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel So\u010da<\/a><\/strong> (hotel with wellness in the centre of Bovec) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Hotel%20Sanje%20ob%20So%C4%8Di%20Bovec&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Sanje ob So\u010di<\/a><\/strong> (stylish design hotel by the river).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Days_5%E2%80%936_Soca_Valley_%E2%80%94_an_emerald_paradise\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Days_5_6_Soca_Valley_an_emerald_paradise\"><\/span>Days 5\u20136. So\u010da Valley \u2014 an emerald paradise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"919\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-reka-soca.jpg\" alt=\"Turquoise So\u010da River in the Julian Alps\" class=\"wp-image-160709\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-reka-soca.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-reka-soca-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-reka-soca-700x402.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-reka-soca-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-reka-soca-1536x882.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-reka-soca-696x400.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-reka-soca-1392x800.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: MarcusObal, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Two days in the So\u010da River valley. Why two? Because one simply isn&#8217;t enough. The So\u010da is probably the <strong>most beautiful river we&#8217;ve ever seen<\/strong> \u2014 the colour of the water is so intensely turquoise it looks like Photoshop. But it&#8217;s not.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Bovec_and_adrenaline\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Bovec_and_adrenaline\"><\/span>Day 5: Bovec and adrenaline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Bovec is Slovenia&#8217;s adrenaline capital. If you love outdoor activities, you&#8217;re spoilt for choice:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rafting on the So\u010da<\/strong> \u2014 an absolute must-do. Prices are around 40\u201355 \u20ac\/person, lasting 2\u20133 hours. The water is cold (around 8\u201312 \u00b0C), but you get a wetsuit. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Zip-line<\/strong> over the U\u010dja Valley \u2014 one of the longest in Europe (around 60 \u20ac\/person).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Canyoning<\/strong> \u2014 abseiling down waterfalls, jumping into pools. For the more adventurous (50\u201370 \u20ac).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><!-- GYG:BOVEC (no mapping) --><\/p>\n\n<p>If adrenaline isn&#8217;t your cup of tea, head to <strong>Boka Waterfall<\/strong> (Slap Boka) \u2014 the tallest waterfall in Slovenia (106 m). You can see it from the road, but for a better view you can hike up higher (about 30 minutes).<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch in Bovec, we recommend <strong>Gostilna Sovdat<\/strong> (home cooking, excellent veal) or <strong>Thomy Cottage<\/strong> for great pizza.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_Tolmin_and_surroundings\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_Tolmin_and_surroundings\"><\/span>Day 6: Tolmin and surroundings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>From Bovec, continue downstream along the So\u010da towards <strong>Kobarid<\/strong> and <strong>Tolmin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>In <strong>Kobarid<\/strong>, stop at the <strong>Napoleon Bridge<\/strong> and walk the <strong>Kobarid Historical Trail<\/strong> \u2014 an educational path about the Battle of Caporetto from WWI (2\u20133 hours, moderate difficulty). If history interests you, pop into the <strong>Kobarid Museum<\/strong> as well \u2014 surprisingly good and deeply moving (entry 8 \u20ac).<\/p>\n\n<p>Continue to the <strong>Tolmin Gorges<\/strong> (Tolminska korita) \u2014 less well-known than Vintgar but equally beautiful and with far fewer people. Entry is 5 \u20ac, the walk takes about 1 hour. You&#8217;ll see <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a> where two rivers \u2014 the Tolminka and Zadla\u0161ica \u2014 meet in an incredibly narrow gorge.<\/p>\n\n<p>For dinner, head to <strong>Hi\u0161a Franko<\/strong> in Kobarid \u2014 one of the best restaurants in Slovenia (Michelin-starred!), but you&#8217;ll need to book weeks in advance and prices start at 150 \u20ac\/person for a tasting menu. If Hi\u0161a Franko isn&#8217;t on the cards, a superb alternative is <strong>Topli Val<\/strong> in Tolmin \u2014 excellent local cuisine at normal prices (12\u201316 \u20ac for a main).<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_the_Soca_Valley\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_the_Soca_Valley\"><\/span>Where to stay in the So\u010da Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Bovec is the most practical base. Accommodation here is cheaper than in Bled, with plenty of family-run guesthouses and apartments. If you fancy camping, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Kamp%20Polovnik%20Bovec&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Camp Polovnik<\/a><\/strong> is excellent.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Our accommodation picks:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/soca.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel So\u010da<\/a><\/strong> (hotel with wellness in the centre of Bovec) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Hotel%20Sanje%20ob%20So%C4%8Di%20Bovec&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Sanje ob So\u010di<\/a><\/strong> (stylish design hotel by the river).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7_Transfer_to_the_coast_%E2%80%94_Skocjan_Caves\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7_Transfer_to_the_coast_Skocjan_Caves\"><\/span>Day 7. Transfer to the coast \u2014 \u0160kocjan Caves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/skocjanske-jeskyne.jpg\" alt=\"\u0160kocjan Caves \u2014 an underground world\" class=\"wp-image-62866\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/skocjanske-jeskyne.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/skocjanske-jeskyne-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/skocjanske-jeskyne-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/skocjanske-jeskyne-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/skocjanske-jeskyne-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Day seven is a transfer day, but it&#8217;s far from boring. From the So\u010da Valley you drive southwest towards the coast, stopping en route at one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in Europe.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\u0160kocjan Caves<\/strong> (\u0160kocjanske jame) are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and \u2014 honestly \u2014 they&#8217;re far more impressive than the more famous Postojna. Why? Because inside, the Reka River flows through a colossal underground canyon so vast you could fit a cathedral inside it. It&#8217;s genuinely jaw-dropping.<\/p>\n\n<p>Entry is <strong>20 \u20ac\/person<\/strong>, the tour lasts about 1.5 hours and it&#8217;s all on foot (no train like in Postojna). <strong>Important:<\/strong> it&#8217;s around 12 \u00b0C inside, so bring a jumper even if it&#8217;s 30 degrees outside.<\/p>\n\n<p>Tours run at set times, every hour in season. I&#8217;d recommend arriving by 10:00 to catch the morning tour and then continue to the coast.<\/p>\n\n<p>From the caves, it&#8217;s just under an hour&#8217;s drive to Piran.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch along the way, stop in the village of <strong>\u0160tanjel<\/strong> \u2014 a beautiful medieval stone village perched on a hilltop where time stands still. <strong>Gostilna Jama<\/strong> near the caves is a solid choice for a quick lunch.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-2\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_2\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Continue to <strong>Piran<\/strong> \u2014 book your accommodation there for two nights. You&#8217;ll spend this evening with a stroll through this gorgeous little coastal town.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8_Piran_%E2%80%94_a_slice_of_Italy_in_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8_Piran_a_slice_of_Italy_in_Slovenia\"><\/span>Day 8. Piran \u2014 a slice of Italy in Slovenia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran.jpg\" alt=\"View of the coastal town of Piran\" class=\"wp-image-160711\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-piran-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mateja Jau\u0161ovec, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Piran is probably our favourite town on the Slovenian coast. It looks like a little piece of Italy \u2014 Venetian architecture, narrow alleyways, pastel fa\u00e7ades, and Tartini Square where you sit with a coffee watching the sea.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the morning, <strong>climb up to the town walls<\/strong> \u2014 entry is free and the view over the town, harbour, and Adriatic is stunning. Then wander the lanes of the old town, peek inside the <strong>Cathedral of St George<\/strong>, and stroll along the <strong>waterfront promenade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Where&#8217;s the best sea in Slovenia?<\/strong> Honestly \u2014 the Slovenian coastline is just 46 km long, so don&#8217;t expect sandy beaches. Most &#8220;beaches&#8221; are concrete platforms or pebbles. The best swimming spots are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fiesa<\/strong> \u2014 a small bay with a pebble beach just outside Piran (15 minutes on foot). The water here is beautifully clear.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Strunjan<\/strong> \u2014 a nature reserve with the only sandy beach (well, more gravelly sand) on the Slovenian coast.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Mese\u010dev zaliv<\/strong> (Moon Bay) near Strunjan \u2014 a romantic cove beneath cliffs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For lunch, head to <strong>Fritolin pri Cantini<\/strong> \u2014 a small fish restaurant right in the centre of Piran. Fresh fish and seafood at reasonable prices (main course 12\u201320 \u20ac). Or <strong>Restaurant Pavel<\/strong> for excellent Mediterranean cuisine.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, take a trip to <strong>Portoro\u017e<\/strong> (10 minutes by bus or 30 minutes on foot along the coast) \u2014 it&#8217;s a spa town with a bigger beach and promenade. It&#8217;s nothing spectacular, but it&#8217;s pleasant enough for an afternoon swim and stroll.<\/p>\n\n<p>For dinner, treat yourself to <strong>Restoran Delfin<\/strong> right by the sea in Piran \u2014 a romantic sunset with a plate of grilled fish. Prices are higher (20\u201330 \u20ac for a main), but the atmosphere makes up for it.<\/p>\n\n<p><!-- GYG:PIRAN (no mapping) --><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Piran\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Piran\"><\/span>Where to stay in Piran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Piran is small, so anywhere in the centre puts you within easy reach of everything. Parking, however, is a problem \u2014 leave your car at the <strong>Forna\u010de<\/strong> car park below the town (about 10 \u20ac\/day) and walk to the centre (10 minutes) or take the shuttle bus. You can&#8217;t park in the centre itself.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Our accommodation picks:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/piran.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Piran<\/a><\/strong> (4* hotel by the sea near Tartini Square) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/old-town-rooms-piran.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Old Town Rooms Piran<\/a><\/strong> (rooms in the heart of the old town).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_9_Lipica_and_Stanjel_%E2%80%94_horses_wine_and_stone_villages\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_9_Lipica_and_Stanjel_horses_wine_and_stone_villages\"><\/span>Day 9. Lipica and \u0160tanjel \u2014 horses, wine, and stone villages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-stanjel.jpg\" alt=\"Stone village of \u0160tanjel on a hilltop\" class=\"wp-image-160712\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-stanjel.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-stanjel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-stanjel-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-stanjel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-stanjel-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-stanjel-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-stanjel-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ram\u00f3n, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today is a relaxed day on the road from the coast towards Postojna. The Slovenian <strong>Karst<\/strong> region is an area most tourists skip \u2014 and that&#8217;s a shame, because it&#8217;s absolutely enchanting.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the morning, head to <strong>Lipica<\/strong> \u2014 the stud farm where the famous Lipizzaner horses have been bred for centuries. A tour costs 18 \u20ac\/person and you&#8217;ll see beautiful white horses, historic stables, and possibly even a training session. Even if you&#8217;re not into horses, it&#8217;s a lovely experience.<\/p>\n\n<p>Continue to <strong>\u0160tanjel<\/strong> (if you didn&#8217;t manage it on day 7) \u2014 a medieval hilltop village with stone architecture and the garden of architect Maks Fabiani. It&#8217;s one of those places where time has stood still and you&#8217;ll bump into three other tourists at most.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch, try one of the local <strong>osmice<\/strong> \u2014 these are Slovenian farmhouse &#8220;pop-up&#8221; restaurants where winemakers open their cellars twice a year and serve homemade wine, ham, cheese, and olive oil. You can find a list at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmice.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">osmice.com<\/a>. If none happen to be open, drive to <strong>Gostilna \u0160tokelj<\/strong> in Tomaj \u2014 excellent regional cuisine paired with Teran wine.<\/p>\n\n<p>Speaking of wine \u2014 <strong>Teran<\/strong> is the local red wine from the Karst region and an absolute must-try. It&#8217;s bold, more acidic, and mineral. Pair it with <strong>pr\u0161ut<\/strong> (dry-cured ham) from the Karst \u2014 it&#8217;s different from Italian prosciutto, drier and more intense in flavour.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, drive to <strong>Postojna<\/strong> and check in for two nights.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-3\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_3\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Postojna itself isn&#8217;t the most exciting town, but it&#8217;s a practical base for the caves and surroundings. Accommodation is cheaper here than on the coast.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Our accommodation picks:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/jama.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Jama<\/a><\/strong> (hotel right at the entrance to Postojna Cave) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=ECO%20Hotel%20Center%20Postojna&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">ECO Hotel Center Postojna<\/a><\/strong> (renovated hotel near the cave).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_10_Postojna_Cave_and_Predjama_Castle\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_10_Postojna_Cave_and_Predjama_Castle\"><\/span>Day 10. Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-predjamsky-hrad.jpg\" alt=\"Predjama Castle built into a cliff face\" class=\"wp-image-160710\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-predjamsky-hrad.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-predjamsky-hrad-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-predjamsky-hrad-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-predjamsky-hrad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-predjamsky-hrad-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-predjamsky-hrad-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-predjamsky-hrad-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Marco Almbauer, CC0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today belongs to two iconic attractions that are close together and can comfortably be done in a single day.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Postojna Cave<\/strong> (Postojnska jama) is the most visited cave in Europe \u2014 and deservedly so. It&#8217;s enormous, packed with stalactites and stalagmites, and part of the tour is by underground train, which is an experience in itself (and also the reason it&#8217;s pricier than \u0160kocjan). Entry is <strong>29.90 \u20ac\/person<\/strong>, a combo ticket with Predjama Castle is <strong>41.90 \u20ac<\/strong> \u2014 and it&#8217;s well worth it.<\/p>\n\n<p>The tour lasts 1.5 hours, with temperatures around 10 \u00b0C inside again. You&#8217;ll also see the <strong>olm<\/strong> (Proteus anguinus) \u2014 a blind, white amphibian that lives only in the underground waters of the Dinaric Karst. It looks a bit like a tiny dragon.<\/p>\n\n<p>After the cave, head to <strong>Predjama Castle<\/strong> (Predjamski grad) \u2014 10 minutes by car. It&#8217;s a castle built into a 123-metre-high cliff face and looks like something out of a fairy tale. Or a film \u2014 it was even used as a filming location. Entry is included in the combo ticket (see above) or 18.90 \u20ac on its own.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch, we recommend <strong>Gostilna Po\u017ear<\/strong> in Postojna \u2014 home cooking, generous portions, reasonable prices. Or <strong>Restavracija Proteus<\/strong> right by the cave (touristy, but decent).<\/p>\n\n<p><!-- GYG:POSTOJNA (no mapping) --><\/p>\n\n<p>The afternoon is free \u2014 rest up, wander around Postojna, or drive to <strong>Lake Cerknica<\/strong> (Cerkni\u0161ko jezero) \u2014 a unique intermittent lake that partially dries up in summer and turns into a meadow. A natural curiosity well worth seeing.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-4\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_4\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay in Postojna for a second night \u2014 you&#8217;ll head east in the morning.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_11_Heading_east_%E2%80%94_Ptuj_Slovenias_oldest_town\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_11_Heading_east_Ptuj_Slovenias_oldest_town\"><\/span>Day 11. Heading east \u2014 Ptuj, Slovenia&#8217;s oldest town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-ptuj.jpg\" alt=\"Ptuj Castle above Slovenia&#039;s oldest town\" class=\"wp-image-160713\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-ptuj.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-ptuj-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-ptuj-700x443.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-ptuj-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-ptuj-1536x972.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-ptuj-696x440.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-ptuj-1392x880.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today is a transfer day from the southwest to eastern Slovenia. The drive from Postojna to Ptuj takes about 2.5 hours via Ljubljana (on the motorway).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Ptuj<\/strong> is the oldest town in Slovenia and one of the oldest in Central Europe \u2014 first mentioned in Roman times. It&#8217;s a small, quiet place with a gorgeous castle on a hilltop, thermal spas nearby, and a strong winemaking tradition.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, explore <strong>Ptuj Castle<\/strong> (Ptujski grad) \u2014 the town&#8217;s crowning landmark with a museum and beautiful views over the town and the Drava River. Entry is 7 \u20ac. Inside you&#8217;ll find a collection of carnival masks \u2014 Ptuj is famous for its traditional <strong>Kurentovanje<\/strong>, a Shrovetide festival featuring fearsome masks made from sheepskin.<\/p>\n\n<p>Take a walk through the <strong>old town<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s compact and you can see it in an hour. Stop by the <strong>Minorite Monastery<\/strong> and the main square.<\/p>\n\n<p>For dinner, head to <strong>Gostilna Ribi\u010d<\/strong> \u2014 a restaurant right on the bank of the Drava with excellent fish dishes (main course 12\u201316 \u20ac). Or <strong>PP Gostilna Amadeus<\/strong> for traditional Slovenian cuisine.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you love wine, Ptuj is surrounded by vineyards \u2014 spend the evening at a tasting in one of the local wine bars. <strong>Pulchra vina<\/strong> in the town centre has an excellent selection.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Ptuj\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Ptuj\"><\/span>Where to stay in Ptuj<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Ptuj is affordable \u2014 accommodation here is significantly cheaper than in Bled or Piran. We recommend staying right in the centre.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Our accommodation picks:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/mitra.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Mitra<\/a><\/strong> (historic hotel in the old town below the castle) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/grand-primus-terme-ptuj.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Grand Hotel Primus<\/a><\/strong> (spa hotel with thermal pools).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_12_Maribor_and_the_wine_road\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_12_Maribor_and_the_wine_road\"><\/span>Day 12. Maribor and the wine road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-maribor.jpg\" alt=\"Old town of Maribor along the Drava River\" class=\"wp-image-160714\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-maribor.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-maribor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-maribor-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-maribor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-maribor-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-maribor-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-maribor-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jernej Furman, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>From Ptuj to Maribor it&#8217;s just 30 minutes by car. Maribor is Slovenia&#8217;s second-largest city and it&#8217;s nothing like Ljubljana \u2014 grittier, more industrial, but also more authentic and less touristy.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the morning, walk around the <strong>old town<\/strong> \u2014 the Main Square (Glavni trg), the plague column, the cathedral. Stop at the <strong>Old Vine<\/strong> (Stara trta) \u2014 it grows right on the fa\u00e7ade of a house by the Drava River and is over 400 years old. Yes, it still bears grapes. Next door there&#8217;s a small museum (free entry) and a wine shop where you can taste wine made from this vine (around 15\u201325 \u20ac for a tasting).<\/p>\n\n<p>If you have time, take the cable car up to <strong>Pohorje<\/strong> \u2014 a mountain ridge right above Maribor. In winter it&#8217;s a ski resort; in summer it&#8217;s ideal for walks and views. The cable car costs 13 \u20ac return.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch, we recommend <strong>Mak Maribor<\/strong> \u2014 modern Slovenian cuisine with a great tasting menu (from 35 \u20ac). For something cheaper, try <strong>Restavracija Ancora<\/strong> \u2014 Italian-Slovenian cuisine, main course 10\u201314 \u20ac.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, head out on the <strong>wine road<\/strong> south of Maribor \u2014 the <strong>\u0160tajerska<\/strong> (Styria) region is Slovenia&#8217;s most renowned wine-producing area. Drive to the village of <strong>\u0160marje pri Jel\u0161ah<\/strong> or the vineyards around <strong>Jeruzalem<\/strong> (yes, that really is its name \ud83d\ude01) \u2014 rolling hills covered in vines, panoramic views in every direction, and tastings at family-run wineries. We recommend <strong>Hlebec<\/strong> or <strong>Puklavec Family Wines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-5\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_5\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>In the evening, drive towards <strong>Logar Valley<\/strong> \u2014 the journey takes about 1.5 hours. Stay somewhere near Logar Valley so you have a fresh start in the morning.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_13_Logar_Valley_%E2%80%94_an_Alpine_gem_to_finish\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_13_Logar_Valley_an_Alpine_gem_to_finish\"><\/span>Day 13. Logar Valley \u2014 an Alpine gem to finish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina.jpg\" alt=\"Glacial Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps\" class=\"wp-image-160715\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-logarska-dolina-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Viktar Palstsiuk, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Logar Valley (Logarska dolina) is, in our opinion, the <strong>most beautiful place in Slovenia<\/strong> that most tourists never visit. It&#8217;s a glacial valley surrounded by towering Alpine peaks, green meadows, flocks of sheep, and a waterfall at the end. It looks like Switzerland, but without the Swiss prices and without the crowds.<\/p>\n\n<p>Driving into the valley costs <strong>10 \u20ac<\/strong> in season. Drive all the way to the end to reach <strong>Rinka Waterfall<\/strong> (Slap Rinka) \u2014 a 90-metre-high waterfall that&#8217;s a 20-minute walk from the car park. At the top by the waterfall there&#8217;s a small mountain hut where you can grab a coffee with a view.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the morning, set off on the <strong>Panoramic Trail<\/strong> (Panoramska pot) \u2014 a circular route around the valley that takes about 3\u20134 hours and offers absolutely breathtaking views of the entire valley from above. The difficulty is moderate \u2014 no technical sections, but there&#8217;s a fair bit of uphill.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you prefer a shorter walk, stroll along the <strong>valley floor<\/strong> \u2014 a flat path, ideal even with children, past streams and meadows. The atmosphere is pure magic, especially in the morning when mist drifts over the fields.<\/p>\n\n<p>For lunch, head to <strong>Gosti\u0161\u010de \u017dolnir<\/strong> right in the valley \u2014 home cooking, \u0161truklji, beef goulash, everything from local ingredients. Portions are huge and prices are down-to-earth (8\u201314 \u20ac for a main).<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, drive to the neighbouring <strong>Matkov kot<\/strong> valley \u2014 even wilder and less visited. The road is narrow and winds through forest, with a beautiful waterfall at the end. Perfect for a relaxing stroll.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/how-choose-hiking-boots\/\">proper hikes and the right boots for them<\/a>, Logar Valley is the ideal place to put them to the test.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Logar_Valley\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Logar_Valley\"><\/span>Where to stay in Logar Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>There are a handful of family-run guesthouses and farms in the valley \u2014 we recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/farm-stay-juvanija.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Penzion Juvanija<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/si\/plesnik.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Plesnik<\/a><\/strong> (the more luxurious option with wellness). There isn&#8217;t much accommodation here, so book well in advance!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_14_Return_%E2%80%94_via_the_Kamnik-Savinja_Alps\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_14_Return_via_the_Kamnik_Savinja_Alps\"><\/span>Day 14. Return \u2014 via the Kamnik-Savinja Alps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1351\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-kamnik.jpg\" alt=\"Historic centre of Kamnik\" class=\"wp-image-160716\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-kamnik.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-kamnik-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-kamnik-700x591.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-kamnik-768x648.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-kamnik-1536x1297.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-kamnik-696x588.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/slovinsko-kamnik-1392x1175.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The last day of the road trip. From Logar Valley, you head back either to Ljubljana (for the airport, about 1.5 hours) or begin the long drive home to the UK.<\/p>\n\n<p>On the way back, stop in <strong>Kamnik<\/strong> \u2014 a small town with a beautiful medieval centre, a castle, and Alpine views. An hour&#8217;s stop for a coffee and a wander is all you need.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re flying from Ljubljana and have time to spare, you could also pop into the <strong>Arboretum Vol\u010dji Potok<\/strong> (15 minutes from the airport) \u2014 a lovely botanical park, ideal for a farewell stroll.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_to_finish\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_to_finish\"><\/span>Practical tips to finish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span>What to pack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Slovenia is diverse \u2014 you&#8217;ll need hiking gear for the mountains as well as swimwear for the coast. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/carry-on-packing-tips\/\">how to pack into carry-on luggage<\/a> will come in handy if you&#8217;re flying with a budget airline.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eSIM_and_internet\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eSIM_and_internet\"><\/span>eSIM and internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Slovenia is in the EU, so if you have a UK mobile plan that includes EU roaming, you may be covered \u2014 but do check with your provider as post-Brexit rules vary. For a hassle-free option, or if you&#8217;re staying longer, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/holafly-esim-review-travel\/\">review of <span class=\"thirstylink-wrap\">Holafly<\/span> eSIM<\/a> for unlimited data across Europe.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insurance\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insurance\"><\/span>Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Since Brexit, your UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) still gives you access to state-provided healthcare in EU countries, but it doesn&#8217;t cover everything. We strongly recommend taking out proper travel insurance, especially if you&#8217;re planning adrenaline activities on the So\u010da. Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/safetywing-travel-insurance-review\/\">SafetyWing review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_watch_out_for_in_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_watch_out_for_in_Slovenia\"><\/span>What to watch out for in Slovenia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parking fines<\/strong> are steep \u2014 always check where you can park and pay the meter.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>E-vignette<\/strong> is mandatory on motorways. Without one, you risk a fine of 300\u2013800 \u20ac.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Bears<\/strong> \u2014 yes, Slovenia has a population of brown bears. You could encounter one in the mountains, but it&#8217;s rare. Make noise on the trails and you&#8217;ll be fine.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tap water<\/strong> in Slovenia is excellent \u2014 drink it straight from the tap everywhere.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tipping<\/strong> isn&#8217;t compulsory, but it&#8217;s customary to round up or leave 5\u201310%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_reading_more_articles_about_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_reading_more_articles_about_Slovenia\"><\/span>Further reading: more articles about Slovenia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Want to explore some of these stops in more detail or extend the road trip? Here&#8217;s some more inspiration:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=161063\">Slovenia road trip in 7 days<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a shorter itinerary if you only have a week<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bled-slovenia\/\">Things to do in Bled and at Lake Bohinj<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 15 tips for Slovenia&#8217;s two most beautiful lakes<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovenia-croatia-julian-alps-zadar\/\">Through the Julian Alps to Zadar<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a route through Slovenia and Croatia to the sea<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-best-places-holiday\/\">The most beautiful Austrian lakes<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a tip for extending your road trip on the way home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_a_Slovenia_road_trip\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_a_Slovenia_road_trip\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about a Slovenia road trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Before you set off, here are answers to the questions we get most often from readers about a 14-day Slovenia road trip.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778775821325\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_14-day_Slovenia_road_trip_cost\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_14_day_Slovenia_road_trip_cost\"><\/span>How much does a 14-day Slovenia road trip cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Budget around \u20ac700\u2013\u20ac1,400 per person excluding flights, depending on your accommodation and dining style. If you camp and self-cater, you can do it for less. If you prefer hotels and restaurants, the budget will be higher. On top of that, add flights (from around \u00a330\u201350 one way from London) and car hire (350\u2013560 \u20ac for 14 days).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778775821326\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Slovenia-2\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Slovenia_2\"><\/span>When is the best time to visit Slovenia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best months are May\u2013June and September. In summer (July\u2013August) it&#8217;s warm and great for swimming, but popular spots like Bled get very crowded. Spring offers lush green landscapes and fewer tourists, while autumn brings stunning colours and the grape harvest. Avoid winter for a road trip \u2014 some mountain roads (including the Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass) are closed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778775821327\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_is_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_is_Slovenia\"><\/span>How expensive is Slovenia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Slovenia is cheaper than Austria or Italy but pricier than Croatia. A main course in a restaurant costs 10\u201318 \u20ac, a beer 3\u20134 \u20ac, a cappuccino 2\u20133 \u20ac. Accommodation ranges from around 50 \u20ac\/night for an apartment to 150+ \u20ac for a hotel. Entry fees for major attractions are 10\u201330 \u20ac.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778775821328\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_watch_out_for_in_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_watch_out_for_in_Slovenia\"><\/span>What should you watch out for in Slovenia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Mainly parking and speeding fines \u2014 they&#8217;re noticeably higher than what you might be used to. Don&#8217;t forget the motorway e-vignette (15 \u20ac\/week). Otherwise, Slovenia is a very safe country with virtually no tourist scams. In the mountains, wear proper footwear and be aware the weather can change quickly. And yes, there are bears in the forests \u2014 they&#8217;re shy, but they exist.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778775821329\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_sea_in_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_sea_in_Slovenia\"><\/span>Where is the best sea in Slovenia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Slovenian coastline is short (46 km) and you won&#8217;t find sandy beaches here. The best swimming is at <strong>Fiesa<\/strong> bay near Piran (a small pebbly beach with crystal-clear water), the <strong>Strunjan<\/strong> nature reserve (the only sandy-ish beach), and <strong>Mese\u010dev zaliv<\/strong> (Moon Bay). If beaches are your main priority, consider combining Slovenia with Croatia&#8217;s Istria, which is just next door.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778775821330\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_car_in_Slovenia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_car_in_Slovenia\"><\/span>Do I need a car in Slovenia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For this itinerary, absolutely yes. Public transport runs between larger towns (Ljubljana\u2013Bled, Ljubljana\u2013Piran), but many of the most beautiful spots (the Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass, Logar Valley, smaller waterfalls, wine regions) are unreachable without a car. Hire costs 25\u201340 \u20ac\/day.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778775821331\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Slovenia_suitable_for_families_with_children\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Slovenia_suitable_for_families_with_children\"><\/span>Is Slovenia suitable for families with children?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely. Slovenia is safe, distances are short (nothing takes more than 2.5 hours by car), and kids love the caves, cable cars, lake swimming, and the underground train in Postojna. 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