2 Weeks in Slovenia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Itinerary #1: Alps to the Adriatic - Lake Bled, Soča Valley, Piran 

This fourteen-day tour from the Alps to the Adriatic includes everything Slovenia 's diverse countryside has to offer, from the mountains to the sea, with stops at UNESCO-protected caves, vineyard-covered hills, clear lakes, flowing rivers, and so much more. This itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors to Slovenia who want to see a bit of everything over the course of their trip. 

When you land in Slovenia, transfer directly to Lake Bohinj to begin your adventure there. Spend the next few days exploring the area, including hiking around the lake and visiting nearby Lake Bled. Other nearby options include swimming in the lake, taking a gondola up to Vogel Ski Center to enjoy the view, and canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding. 

Next, spend a day hiking in Triglav National Park. Trek up to Vršič Pass, and spend the night nearby before descending into the Soča River Valley, where you'll find Bovec, Slovenia's outdoor sports capital. From there, you can go rafting, canyoning, kayaking, or biking through the valley. You can also venture further into the Soča Valley to the Tolmin Gorges or the village of Kobarid. 

Next, drive up Slovenia's highest road, Mangart Pass, before setting out to Goriška Brda the following day. Known as "Slovenian Tuscany," this wine region is the perfect place to relax and visit gorgeous vineyards, or stay active with some hiking and biking through its rolling hills. 

Finally, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Škocjan Caves and continue on to Piran, a Venetian-style town on the Adriatic Coast. Spend a final evening on the coast before returning to Ljubljana. Learn more

Itinerary #2: Slovenia & Istria Self-Drive - Lake Bled, Rovinj, Zagreb, & More

This fourteen-day road trip through Slovenia, Croatia, and the Istrian Peninsula is perfect for independent travelers who want to venture off the beaten path and explore on their own. Explore Lake Bled and the Julian Alps, visit the Škocjan Caves, stroll along the coast in Rovinj, and take in the sunrise at Plitvice Lakes National Park. 

Start your road trip in Lake Bled, and spend your first few days in Slovenia exploring its beautiful surroundings. Some options include hiking through Vintgar Gorge, visiting nearby Radovljica, and canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Bohinj, Bled's neighbor. 

Then, drive across Vršič Pass into the Julian Alps until you reach Bovec in the Soča Valley. Bovec is a great base for river rafting, hiking, biking, canyoning, kayaking, and more. Spend a day enjoying the area before continuing on to Goriška Brda, Slovenia's wine region. Visit the area's rolling hills and vineyards in the morning, before continuing to the small village of Knezak, near Postojna.

Next, stop at the Škocjan Caves before crossing the border into Croatia to visit Rovinj, a fishing port on the west coast of the Istrian Peninsula. Explore Istria and Rovinj's surroundings, then head to Plitvice Lakes National Park and catch the sunrise there.

Your next stop is Zagreb, where you can visit museums or go on a walking tour of the city. Finally, finish your trip with a day in Ljubljana. Explore the city's culinary scene, visit Metelkova Mesto, climb up to the castle, or simply stroll along the banks of the Ljubljanica River. Learn more

Itinerary #3: Hike & Bike in Slovenia - Ljubljana, the Julian Alps, & Piran

This two-week hiking and biking tour of the country is perfect for visitors who want an active adventure that gives them a little bit of everything, from the mountains to the coast, with lots of lakes, waterfalls, rivers, and wine tasting thrown in for good measure. 

Start your hiking and biking trip by exploring Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, before heading into the Alps. Then, transfer to Lake Bled, and set out early the next morning to spend the next few days hiking through the Pokljuka Plateau, across the summits of Pokljuka, and to the beautiful Uskovnica Meadow before going down to Lake Bohinj. 

Next, enjoy a day on Lake Bohinj, where you can go fly fishing, horseback riding, canoeing, or swimming, before visiting the Peričnik Falls and hiking along the border with Austria on Mt. Vošca. Sleep in a cozy mountain hut before crossing Vršič Pass the next morning to reach Bovec, in the Soča Valley.

Spend a day enjoying the Soča Valley. You can hike or go rafting nearby, and finish your day with a beer at one of Bovec's microbreweries. Another option is to visit the WWI Museum in Kobarid. The following morning, trade the Alps for the rolling hills of Goriška Brda, Slovenia's wine country. 

Then, it's on to the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before continuing on to Piran, a town on Slovenia's Adriatic Coast known for its old city walls, Venetian-style architecture, and pebbly beaches. Visit a spa and sample some fresh seafood before returning to Ljubljana at the end of your trip. Learn more

Itinerary #4: Hiking Adventure through Slovenia - Lake Bohinj, Kranjska Gora, Bovec, & More

This intense two-week hiking adventure takes you up Slovenia's highest peaks and down into its greenest valleys. Start with a three-day hut-to-hut hike, then spend a few days exploring Lake Bohinj's surroundings. Hike along the Slovenian-Austrian border and learn more about Soča Valley's WWI history with a series of hikes in the area. 

Start your trip with an evening in Ljubljana, before heading out on your three-day, hut-to-hut hiking tour in Triglav National Park, the first leg of your trip. You'll visit the Valley of the Seven Lakes and then climb down from the high peaks to reach Lake Bohinj. 

Hike in the area around Bohinj and spend a day on the lake swimming, kayaking, canoeing, or standup paddleboarding. Then, stop at Lake Bled on the way to Kranjska Gora and visit the Vintgar Gorge or sail to the island at the lake's center.

From Kranjska Gora, you'll hike along the border between Slovenia and Austria, and visit the area's many mountains, lakes, and valleys. You can also hop over to Italy to visit Laghi di Fusine. Then, travel on to Bovec, a town in the Soča Valley, in the heart of the Julian Alps. There are many day hikes around the valley that you can do from Bovec. Hike historic WWI trails on Mt. Krn, go rafting on the Soča River, or hike Mt. Kanin before finally returning to Ljubljana at the end of your trip. Learn more

Itinerary #5: Active Adventure in Slovenia and Istria - Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Bovec, & Rovinj 

This active two-week trip through Slovenia and the Istrian Peninsula is perfect for active outdoorsmen and women who want to make the most of their vacation. Hike, raft, sail, zip-line, and bike through the Julian Alps, Goriška Brda wine region, and Istria. 

Start your adventure in Ljubljana, and spend a few days exploring the capital before moving on to Lake Bled. Hike around Velika Planina, bike around the lake, before going on a full-day hiking trip around nearby Lake Bohinj. 

Then, drive across Vršič Pass to Bovec, a town in the Soča Valley in the heart of the Julian Alps. Bovec is the country's adventure sports capital, and you can go canyoning, zip-lining, and rafting nearby. After a couple of adrenaline-filled days, head to the quiet hills of Goriška Brda for a change of pace.

Goriška Brda is Slovenia's wine region. Visit a few vineyards and spend the night in private rooms at a local winery, before continuing on to the Škocjan Caves the following morning. Then, cross the border into Croatia to visit Rovinj, a coastal fishing port. You'll have a couple of days to explore the area and sail on the Adriatic before continuing on to Piran, in Slovenian Istria.

Piran is the last stop of your journey: make sure to sample some fresh seafood, and head to one of the town's favorite spa to relax after your action-packed vacation. Learn more

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