Best of Slovenia Self-Drive

DAY 1 Ljubljana
Arrive in Ljubljana airport or Ljubljana train station and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring the capital of Slovenia – a picturesque “green city” with an abundance of unspoilt nature and lush parks that can be found right in the heart of the city.

Stay at: B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Hotel Premier Best Western Slon (4 star) or similar

DAY 2 Ljubljana
Enjoy a full day to truly get acquainted with Ljubljana. We suggest you visit the most significant sights of the old city centre including the picturesque Baroque Town Hall, Robba's Fountain, Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges – the latter two of which were designed by renowned architect Joze Plecnik. It is also possible to catch a funicular to the top of Ljubljana Castle for amazing views over the city or enjoy a cruise along the river.

Stay at: B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Hotel Premier Best Western Slon (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Ljubljana – Piran
This morning, pick up your vehicle and depart for Piran and the scenic countryside of the Karst region. We suggest you stop by Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe, and tour this unique subterranean world by miniature electric train (bookings recommended). Along the way it is also possible to visit Predjama Castle, a powerful medieval stronghold built in to the middle of a 123 metre high cliff. Continue on to the Slovenian coast where you will overnight in Piran, a charming Venetian styled, seaside town.

Stay at: Hotel Piran (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 Piran – Lipica – Goriska Brda
Enjoy the morning in Piran and its surrounds. We recommend a visit to Portoroz, a popular seaside resort town, and Secovlje Saltpans where they still produce salt as they did in the past. In the afternoon head inland and drive through Lipica where you can admire the renowned Lipizzaner horses. Continue to the vineyard region of Goriska Brda where you will have the opportunity to taste the local cuisine and wines. Overnight in Goriska Brda.

Stay at: Homestead Belica (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Hotel Gredic (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5 Goriska Brda – Soca Valley – Trenta Valley – Vrsic Pass – Kranjska Gora – Bled
Today, drive upstream toward the emerald green Soca River via Kobarid (which was famously referenced in Ernest Hemmingway's Farewell to Arms), where you can stop and visit the WW1 museum. Continue your journey to Bled, passing Bovec, Trenta valley, Vrsic pass (1611m) and Kranjska Gora. We recommend arriving into Bled before sunset so you can choose a restaurant with a view of the lake and castle. Don't forget to try the famous Bled cream cake for dessert!

Stay at: Hotel Astoria (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Hotel Park Bled (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6 Bled
Since being “discovered” by travellers in the middle of the 19th century, Bled has developed into a lively year-round resort town with hotels, villas, and restaurants surrounding the lake. We suggest visiting the imposing Bled Castle that’s perched high on the surrounding cliffs above the lake, or perhaps take a pletna boat ride on the lake to Bled island. Alternatively, take a drive to idyllic Lake Bohinj, another alpine jewel that’s just half hour from Bled. Enjoy a relaxing walk along the lake shore and take a cable car to Mt. Vogel from where you can admire the Julian Alps. En route, visit the Shepherd’s Museum where some of Slovenia’s top quality cheese is produced before returning to Bled.

Stay at: Hotel Astoria (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Hotel Park Bled (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 Bled – Ljubljana
Your program concludes after dropping off your vehicle at Ljubljana airport or Ljubljana downtown.

Meals included: Breakfast