Itinerary
- Day 1
Car Rental Pickup to Slovenian Alps
Start by picking up your rental car from the confirmed location, then drive northwest into Slovenia's Alpine region where the Italian and Austrian borders meet. The drive takes you up into the mountains, and you'll settle in for your first night surrounded by that stunning alpine scenery. It's a good chance to get oriented and rest up before the activities begin.
- Start point
- Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Zgornji Brnik 130a, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, 4210, Slovenia (Ljubljana Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Mount Triglav 
- Day 2
Gorenjska Region Lakes
Head out to explore two of Slovenia's most beautiful lakes today. Lake Bled is first on the agenda with its iconic island church and clifftop castle offering mountain views that stretch for miles. After that, make your way to Lake Bohinj, which is the country's largest natural lake. You can try water activities here or just walk along the shore and take in the scenery. The whole day focuses on these two lakes, so you'll want to pace your time between them.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bled Castle on cliff with courtyard views of surrounding mountains and lake
- Traditional boat ride on Lake Bled
Optional Activities
- Taste Bled Cream cakes
- Tourist boat ride on Lake Bohinj
- Horseback riding experience near Lake Bohinj
- Swimming at Lake Bohinj
- Boat riding at Lake Bohinj
- Wind surfing at Lake Bohinj
- Kayaking or canoeing at Lake Bohinj
- Fishing at Lake Bohinj
- Diving at Lake Bohinj (warmer months)
- Ice skating at Lake Bohinj (winter)
- Hiking near Lake Bohinj
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Lake Bohinj Bled Castle - Day 3
Kranjska Gora to Soča Valley
Drive north toward Kranjska Gora, the alpine town right at the Austrian and Italian border. The real highlight happens when you cross the Vršič Mountain Pass, which has 50 serpentine curves and sits at 1,611m elevation, so the drive gets pretty dramatic and winding. After you descend from there, you'll follow the emerald-colored Soča River down into the Soča valley and continue to Bovec for your overnight stay. This drive is one of the most scenic parts of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Vršič Mountain Pass Soča River 
- Day 4
Soča Valley
Spend the day in the Soča valley with its emerald river and plenty of options depending on what appeals to you. If you're into water sports, there's rafting and kayaking. Mountain activities include hiking and cycling. For something with more adrenaline, ziplining and skydiving are available. History buffs can do tours of the WWI Isonzo Front battlefields, which actually inspired Hemingway. Pick what sounds best and plan accordingly for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Water sports on Soča River
- Rafting on Soča River
- Kayaking on Soča River
- Canyoning in Soča valley
- Hiking in Soča valley
- Cycling on panoramic roads in Soča valley
- Zipline parks experience
- Skydiving experience
- WWI Isonzo Front history tours
Landmarks/POIs Soča Valley - Day 5
Karst Region to Slovenian Coast
Start at Kobarid's WWI museum, then head into the Slovenian karst region with its thousands of caves and local air-dried prosciutto worth trying. Stop at Lipica to see the famous Lipizzaner horses, a special white breed that was created for Habsburg emperors. From there, continue to the Slovenian coast on the Istrian peninsula where you'll stay for two nights. It's a good transition from the mountains to the seaside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kobarid WWI museum visit
- Cave exploration in Slovenian karst region
- Prosciutto and Teran wine tasting
- Lipica stud farm visit with Lipizzaner horses
Landmarks/POIs Kobarid WWI Museum Lipica Stud Farm 
- Day 6
Slovenian Coast
Explore the Slovenian coast and take a guided tour through charming medieval towns like Piran or Koper, both with Venice-inspired streets and architecture. You can visit the active salt pans at Strunjan or Sečovlje if you want something different. Try your luck at local casinos or grab dinner at one of the coastal restaurants. Later, take a romantic walk through the medieval streets as the day winds down. There's a nice mix of activities to choose from.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Piran or Koper
Optional Activities
- Morning walk along the sea
- Market exploration
- Strunjan salt pans visit
- Sečovlje salt pans visit
- Casino visit
- Dinner at local restaurants
- Romantic walk through medieval streets
Landmarks/POIs Piran Koper Izola Strunjan Landscape Park - Day 7
Karst Caves to Ljubljana
Leave the coast and head into Slovenia's underground karst region to explore cave systems. Visit Postojna Cave with its famous human fish and electric train ride. Check out the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves. See Vilenica too, which is Europe's oldest show cave. Stop at Predjama Castle, the world's largest cave castle built into the rock. After all that, continue to Ljubljana for a guided city tour or self-guided exploration of its squares, river, park, and castle hill. It's a busy day but manageable.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Ljubljana
Optional Activities
- Postojna Cave visit
- Škocjan Caves visit
- Vilenica cave visit
- Predjama Castle visit
- Ljubljana Castle Hill visit
- Ljubljanica river walk
- Tivoli Park visit
- Prešeren Square visit
- Republic Square visit
- Congress Square visit
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Škocjan Caves Vilenica Cave Predjama Castle Ljubljana Castle Prešeren Square Republic Square Congress Square Tivoli Park 
- Day 8
Departure
Return your rental car at the confirmed location, then head to the airport for your flight home. You'll leave with memories of the Alpine lakes, mountain passes, emerald rivers, caves, and coastal towns that make Slovenia feel like multiple countries packed into one small place.
