Slovenia
Slovenia is a small beautiful country nestled in the heart of Europe is surrounded by Eastern Alps and the Adriatic Sea and sharing borders with Croatia, Austria, Italy, and Hungary. It’s the greenest destination in the world and its capital “Ljubljana” is known as the cleanest capital of Europe.
This small country is bewitches with its old-world heritage charm, captivating villages, snow-clad mountains, awe-inspiring lakes, astounding caves, baroque architecture, scenic beaches, and waterfalls.
It’s one of the best destinations in Europe and a must-visit for any traveler as its natural beauty will make you fall in love with this pretty country wanting you to come back again. Love is the feeling you get when you wander across its cities and romantic charming sites.
Transportation & Cuisines
Slovenia is strategically connected with bordering countries making it easily accessible to travel by rail, bus, road, air and even sea being a coastal country.
AIR
It is well connected with European Countries and having a lot of daily flights and even low-cost carriers to London and Brussels. One can enter Slovenia via a major European airport from India.
TRAINS
Slovenia’s rail network is less extensive as compared to other European countries. There are trains from neighbouring countries into Slovenia – the most popular route being from Vienna (Austria) to Ljubljana while enjoying the Julian Alps.
Within Slovenia, trains are cheaper and comfortable to wander around but main attractions routes can be indirect so it’s advisable to decide prior as one can check train schedules and timings.
BUS
It’s the most recommended and preferred way to travel within Slovenia and it’s also well connected with other European cities. Buses are the best mode of commute to travel to the countryside and less explored towns. One can buy tickets directly from the bus driver and at major stops, one can pre-purchase the tickets.
ROAD
It’s also one of the easiest options to travel across the country as roads are good and signposted. Although some are winding roads but driving through them is pretty. But vignette (a form of road pricing imposed on vehicles – sort of a road tax) is mandatory while driving on Slovenian roads.
Slovenia is a known country for serving delicious meals accompanied with Slovenian wines favoring the taste buds of the people. Slovenia is not very well known for its cuisine, but it surely has remarkable vibrant food to offer.
Slovenia has borrowed the best cuisines of its neighbouring countries (eg. Pastas, risottos, pizza from Italy; sausages, strudel from Austria; goulash, braised beef, or chicken and pancakes from Hungary) and merged it with local flavors to form its diverse and distinctive Slovenian Cuisine.
Many of the traditional Slovenian dishes have been passed from generations. There are plenty of dietary and vegetarian options available for all sorts of travelers.
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Tour Plan
City Break
Ljubljana (3N) + Zagreb (3N)
Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana
Evening: Relax
Day 2: Ljubljana
Morning: Ljubljana local sights tour (Old Town, Triple Bridges, Dragon Bridge, Preseren Square)
Evening: Cruise along the Ljuljanica River
Day 3: Ljubljana
Morning: Day Excursion to Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj OR Postojna Cave
Day 4: Ljubljana
Morning: Day Excursion to Soca Valley & Kranjska Gora
Day 5: Ljubljana to Zagreb (2.5 Hrs)
Afternoon: Zagreb Local Sights – Upper Town, Cathedral, Lotrscak Tower,
Saint Marks Church, etc
Day 6: Zagreb
Morning: Explore the Museum of Broken Relationships and other museums
Evening: Maksimirska Park & Zagreb Eye
Day 7: Zagreb
Morning – Day excursion to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Day 8: Departure
Slovenia + Croatia
Ljubljana (3N) + Zagreb (2N) + Plitvice (1N) + Split (2N) + Hvar (1N) + Dubrovnik (3N)
Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana
Evening: Relax
Day 2: Ljubljana
Morning: Ljubljana local sights tour (Old Town, Triple Bridges, Dragon Bridge, Preseren Square)
Evening: Cruise along the Ljuljanica River
Day 3: Ljubljana
Morning: Day Excursion to Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj OR Postojna Cave
Add-On 1 Day: Day Excursion to Soca Valley & Kranjska Gora
Day 4: Ljubljana to Zagreb (2.5 Hrs)
Afternoon: Zagreb Local Sights – Upper Town, Cathedral, Lotrscak Tower,
Saint Marks Church, etc
Day 5: Zagreb
Morning: Explore the Museum of Broken Relationships and other museums
Evening: Maksimirska Park & Zagreb Eye
Day 6: Zagreb – Plitvice National Park by Road (2 Hrs)
Morning – Explore Plitvice National Park at your own pace
Day 7: Plitvice National Park – Split by Road via Zadar (4.5 Hrs)
Morning: Zadar Local sightseeing ( Cathedral, Square, and Art Installations)
Evening: Split’s Local sights (Diocletian’s Palace, St. Domnius Cathedral) &
Trogir Island (Time Permitting)
Day 8: Split
Morning: Day Excursion to Blue Cave and Islands Tour
Day 9: Split to Hvar Island by Road (2 Hrs)
Morning: Relax at the hotel
Evening: Enjoy the party experience of Hvar Island
Day 10: Hvar to Dubrovnik by Ferry or Road (4 Hrs)
Evening: Dubrovnik Local Sights (Old Town and City wall walking tour)
Day 11: Dubrovnik
Morning: Day Excursion to Montenegro
Day 12: Dubrovnik
Morning: Dubrovnik Cable Car Ride
Afternoon: Game of Thrones Tour
Day 13: Departure
Ljubljana
Ljubljana (3N) + Zagreb (3N)
Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana
Evening: Relax
Day 2: Ljubljana
Morning: Ljubljana local sights tour (Old Town, Triple Bridges, Dragon Bridge, Preseren Square)
Evening: Cruise along the Ljuljanica River
Day 3: Ljubljana
Morning: Day Excursion to Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj
Day 4: Ljubljana
Morning: Day Excursion to Soca Valley & Kranjska Gora
Day 5: Ljubljana
Morning: Day Excursion to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle
Day 6: Ljubljana
Morning: Day Excursion to Maribor, Ptuj & Vineyards
Day 7: Departure
Best Time To Visit
Slovenia is extremely beautiful and every season has a varied range of beauty and activities to offer. May to October is usually the best time to visit Slovenia wherein the weather is relatively pleasant and it's filled with greenery.
July and August are the hottest months of the year but the climate isn’t too high (usually it doesn’t rise beyond 25°C) and it’s usually crowded during these 2 months.
September and October are fantastic times to visit as the crowds have lessened, comfortable weather, and even amazing adventure activities it offers.
Winters is another best time to visit for travelers who love to explore snow and skiing and wouldn’t mind the chilly weather of the alps. Travelers would love the snow-covered landscape and it’s a peak season for skiing in the Alpine Mountains.
Cities
- Ljubljana
- Lake Bled
- Triglav National Park
- Bohinj
- Kranjska Gora
- Maribor
- Soca Valley
- Piran
- Skofja Loka
- Postojna
- Ptuj
It’s a quaint little city in Slovenia along the Ljubljanica river and also the capital of the country offering a perfect city break and a perfect blend of different cultures. The lively city makes you admire its beautiful charming streets, pretty bridges, packed with Baroque architecture, sculptures, and artwork.
Tourists would notice dragons everywhere as it is considered as the protector of the city since ancient times and Queen Dragon being the symbol of Ljubljana. It’s centred with greenery, wooded areas, and cleanliness around while strolling across the car-free zones into its un-spoilt nature.
Ljubljana has many outlet shopping malls and travelers will enjoy shopping and dining here.
It’s one of the top natural attractions boasting emerald waters surrounding the church islet wherein you can gaze at the beautiful Julian Alps. Visitors can paddle a rowboat, kayak, or canoe in the water and walk around the postcard-perfect picturesque lake, and marvel at its beauty from different angles.
Lake Bled was formed through the waters released when the Bohinj glacier melted and its clear turquoise water is obtained from several natural springs. To get the bird's eye view of the lake, one can climb up the old Bled Castle and you would surely be captivated by the views. Tourists should try the Bled Cream Cake which is a famous dessert here.
It’s the only national park in Slovenia and Mount Triglav being the highest peak of the Julian Alps is very well protected. One can experience green valleys, magnificent views of the peaks, lakes with a vast diversity of flora and fauna.
It throws a challenge for experienced hikers and those who want a relaxing feel or less strenuous adventure can ride up the Vogel Cable car or cross the wooden footbridge at Vintgar gorge.
Later, climb up a steep staircase to enjoy the bird-eye views of the famous Savica waterfall. Surrender yourself to the adventures and memories you can experience here along with destinations in the wider area of the National Park like Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, Soca Valley, etc.
It’s a valley embraced by the Julian Alps and Lake Bohinj lies in the heart of Triglav National Park. Lake Bohinj is the largest Slovenian natural lake nestled at the foot of the mountain tops.
Bohinj’s unspoiled nature is rich in natural beauty and spectacular scenes and a perfect destination for endless outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, camping, and various other water activities as well like fishing, kayaking, etc.
It’s a perfect destination for winter sports to enjoy skiing and snowboarding activities around the highest peak of the Julian Alps. Trails and frequent snowfalls attract visitors to this beautiful destination.
Even summers have their perks as visitors can enjoy its beauty through hikes and mountain bike rentals. Tourists can enjoy international cuisines in the restaurants nearby to relax post their adventures.
Maribor is situated on the Austrian border along the banks of the Drava river; is the 2nd largest city in Slovenia. Its old town brags pedestrian-only streets and nearby regions are great for outdoor activities.
It’s highly recommended to visit the Old Vine House as travelers can taste and enjoy the finest wines there. The black velvet grapevine marks a record in The Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest wine in the world dating back more than 400 years old.
It’s one of the perfect places to connect yourself with nature where an emerald green river Soca making it most impressive jaw-dropping wonder. River Soca enables varied water sport activities to fill your soul with an adventure through white water rafting excursions, kayaking, or trout fishing.
Admire the pretty landscapes through paragliding tours or enjoy zipline in the valleys. This is an overwhelming place for travelers whose beauty boasts just like a fairytale and making your vacation extremely memorable with beautiful photos.
Lying on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, it’s a salt-producing town that is one of the country's beautiful cities worth a visit. Wander through its pedestrian-only old town and explore its alleyways and Gothic architecture.
It’s a fantastically preserved medieval town rich in culture, history, and heritage. It’s an off-beaten path to enjoy hilly landscapes and countryside.
Meandering across the city centre to marvel at its colourful houses, architectural facades, stone towers, and Skofja Loka castle which looks super pretty when illuminated at night.
You will be charmed with the idyllic environment of the Skofja Loka hills wherein tourists can experience outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain climbing, and biking.
Postojna is famed for its Postojna caves. Discover this karst cave which is the most visited tourist place with a 5km subterranean trail for its visitors to admire the beautiful chambers, hallways with tall ceilings.
Hop on to the underground tourist train that takes you through the cave and even “Brilliant” named stalagmite which is the symbol of the cave. It’s the only karst cave with a railway operating in the past 140 years and it also works great for impaired tourists as well as visitors who wish to experience something different.
It’s a place where the proteus or olm offspring “dragon” hatchling started coming out of olm eggs for the first time in 200 years which was admired by tourists. It was believed that a dragon lived in Postojna Cave and that the human fish are its offspring and this cave is one of the most biologically diverse caves in the world.
On the side of the cave, you would find a medieval castle which is the largest cave castle in the world. Mysterious underground tunnels connect this castle with the cave and have also served as a filming location for movies.
A charming undiscovered gem offers a dose of history in its old-fashioned churches, cobbled-stone streets, and historic town square. One can get pampered in its relaxing spas and thermal springs; while it also boasts vineyards with the oldest wine cellars in its surrounding regions. It’s an old town with new experiences offering everything that a heart desires.