Itinerary
- Day 1
Gorenjska Region
Pick up your rental car at the confirmed location, whether that's the airport or your hotel. From there, you'll drive toward the northwest corner of Slovenia, heading into the Alpine region where the landscape shifts dramatically with high mountains. Mt. Triglav dominates the scenery here, and you're moving into terrain that borders both Italy and Austria. It's a good day for getting oriented with your vehicle and settling into the drive.
- Start point
- Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Zgornji Brnik 130a, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, 4210, Slovenia (Ljubljana Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Triglav - Day 2
Lake Bohinj
This morning starts at Lake Bled, where you can walk around the island church and hike up to the clifftop castle for views across the water. The lake sits in a valley surrounded by mountains, and it's a popular spot partly because of the famous Bled Cream cakes you should definitely try while you're there. After lunch or later in the afternoon, head to Lake Bohinj, Slovenia's largest natural lake. You'll have options here: take a boat ride, go horseback riding along the shore, or just walk the lakeside path if you prefer something quieter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bled Castle on cliff with views of the lake and surrounding mountains
- Traditional pletna boat ride to the island church
Optional Activities
- Taste famous Bled Cream cakes
- Lake Bohinj boat ride
- Horseback riding at Lake Bohinj
- Swimming at Lake Bohinj
- Windsurfing at Lake Bohinj
- Kayaking at Lake Bohinj
- Canoeing at Lake Bohinj
- Fishing at Lake Bohinj
- Diving at Lake Bohinj (warmer months)
- Ice skating at Lake Bohinj (winter)
- Hiking at Lake Bohinj
- Relaxing walk along Lake Bohinj shore
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Castle Lake Bohinj 
- Day 3
Vršič Pass - Soča Valley - Bovec
Head north to Kranjska Gora, an alpine town positioned near the Austrian and Italian borders. The main event today is crossing Mountain Pass Vrsic at 1,611 meters, the highest road pass in the Eastern Julian Alps. The drive includes 50 serpentine curves, so it's definitely an experience and takes time to navigate safely. Once you descend on the other side, you'll enter the Soca valley where the river runs an emerald green color. You'll end the day in Bovec, a small town in this valley region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Kranjska Gora Mountain Pass Vršič Soča River 
- Day 4
Soča Valley
Spend your time in the Soca valley exploring what interests you most. Water sports enthusiasts can try rafting, kayaking, or canyoning in the river. If you prefer land activities, there are hiking trails and cycling routes with panoramic views of the mountains and valley. For people seeking something more intense, zipline parks and skydiving are available in the area. History lovers should look into the WWI sites from the Isonzo front, which have connections to Ernest Hemingway's writing. You can do as much or as little as you'd like and still have time to rest in Bovec.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rafting on Soča River
- Kayaking on Soča River
- Canyoning in Soča valley
- Hiking in Soča valley
- Cycling on panoramic roads in Soča valley
- Zipline park experience
- Skydiving experience
- WWI Isonzo front historical sites exploration
Landmarks/POIs Soča Valley - Day 5
Slovenian Karst - Lipica - Slovenian Coast
This morning, stop in Kobarid to visit the WWI museum before continuing toward the karst region. The area is known for its thousands of caves and also for air-dried ham production, which pairs well with local Teran red wine if you want to sample regional specialties. Along the way, visit Lipica stud farm to see the Lipizzaner horses, a breed that's born black and gradually turns white as the horses mature. By evening, you'll arrive at the Slovenian coast on the Istrian peninsula for a two-night stay in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- WWI museum visit in Kobarid
- Lipica stud farm visit with Lipizzaner horses
Optional Activities
- Cave exploration in Slovenian karst
- Air-dried ham and Teran wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Kobarid Slovenian Karst Lipica Stud Farm 
- Day 6
Koper - Slovenian Coast
Walk along the sea and check out the local market to get a feel for the coastal town. Explore either Piran or Koper, both charming old towns with Venetian architecture left over from centuries of influence. Visit the active salt pans in Strunjan or Secovlje if you're curious about salt production. For evening activities, you can try the local casinos, eat at waterfront restaurants with fresh seafood, or take a walk through the medieval streets. The atmosphere here is relaxed and good for a slower-paced day after the mountain activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Piran or Koper
Optional Activities
- Morning seaside walk
- Market exploration
- Salt pan visit in Strunjan (Landscape Park Strunjan)
- Salt pan visit in Sečovlje (Nature Park)
- Casino visit
- Dinner at local restaurants
- Evening walk through medieval streets of Koper, Izola, and Piran
Landmarks/POIs Piran Koper Salt Pans Strunjan Salt Pans Sečovlje Izola - Day 7
Predjama Castle - Ljubljana
Leave the coast and head back inland to the karst region for cave exploration. Check out Postojna Cave, which has a unique electric train running through it, and the UNESCO-listed Skocjan Caves, known for their dramatic geology. Vilenica is another cave to see if you have time, recognized as Europe's oldest show cave. Before reaching Ljubljana, visit Predjama Castle, which is built into a cave and holds the distinction of being the world's largest cave castle. The story of Erazem Predjamski and his escape routes through the caves is worth learning about. Later, arrive in Ljubljana and do a guided city tour or explore Castle Hill, the Ljubljanica riverbanks, Tivoli Park, and the architectural squares on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana
Optional Activities
- Postojna Cave visit
- Škocjan Caves visit (UNESCO world heritage)
- Vilenica cave visit (oldest show cave in Europe)
- Other cave systems exploration
- Predjama Castle visit
- Walk to Castle Hill
- Ljubljanica river banks exploration
- Tivoli Park visit
- Prešeren Square visit
- Republic Square visit
- Congress Square visit
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Škocjan Caves Vilenica Cave Predjama Castle Ljubljana Castle Tivoli Park Prešeren Square Republic Square Congress Square - Day 8
Departure
Drop off your rental car at the confirmed location, either the airport or your hotel. Head to the airport for your flight home with memories of the Alpine mountains, emerald rivers, coastal towns, and underground cave systems you explored throughout the week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
