13-Day Slovenia Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Ljubljana traveling west to Bled, Kranjska Gora, Bovec, Biljana, Piran, and Postojna

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Explore the best of Slovenia on a remarkable 13-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Ljubljana, Blejska Dobrava, Podhom, Bled, Bohinjska Bela, Kranjska Gora, Podkoren, Socha, Čezsoča, Bovec, Žaga, Kobarid, Kanal, Pristava, Biljana, Piran, Strunjan / Strugnano, Seča / Sezza, Postojna, Veliki Otok, and Predjama.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Slovenia. You will spend 3 nights in Ljubljana, 2 nights in Bled, 1 night in Kranjska Gora, 2 nights in Bovec, 1 night in Biljana, 2 nights in Piran, and 1 night in Postojna. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Slovenia. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Ljubljana, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Slovenia on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Slovenia. Postojna Cave and Ljubljana Castle are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Ljubljana, Blejska Dobrava, Podhom, Bled, Bohinjska Bela, Kranjska Gora, Podkoren, Socha, Čezsoča, Bovec, Žaga, Kobarid, Kanal, Pristava, Biljana, Piran, Strunjan / Strugnano, Seča / Sezza, Postojna, Veliki Otok, and Predjama, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Slovenia. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Slovenia.

Throughout your road trip in Slovenia, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Slovenia.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Slovenia fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Slovenia today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Ljubljana - Arrival day
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  • Tivoli City Park
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Welcome to Ljubljana, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Slovenia! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Ljubljana before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Ljubljana is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Ljubljana. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Slovenia. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Ljubljana, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 13-day road trip in Slovenia!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Ljubljana
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 15 min

  • Ljubljana Zoo
  • Metelkova Art Center
  • Dragon Bridge
  • Arch. Plečnik's Marketplace
  • House of illusions
  • Congress Square
  • Ljubljana Castle
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Slovenia. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

For an unforgettable shopping experience, visit Citypark Ljubljana, the top shopping destination in Ljubljana. Browse local shops and stores, each offering delightful surprises. Find unique souvenirs or items to take home. After shopping, explore what Citypark Ljubljana has to offer, including restaurants, attractions, essential services, and vibrant community activities.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Ljubljana. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Say good night to Ljubljana and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Slovenia!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Ljubljana
  • Bled
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Drive 68 km, 1 hour 49 min

  • Waterfall Šum
  • Soteska Vintgar
  • Bled Castle
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in Slovenia. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Blejska Dobrava, Podhom, and Bled. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bled, where will spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Bled, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Bled is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Bled.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Slovenia!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Bled
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Drive 74 km, 1 hour 53 min

  • Love bench - Ojstrica
  • Mala Osojnica
  • Lake Bled
  • Lake Bohinj
  • Savica
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On day 4 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Bohinjska Bela and Bled. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Bled, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Bled.

Bled is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Bled.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Slovenia.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Bled
  • Kranjska Gora
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Drive 59 km, 1 hour 21 min

  • Planica Nordic Center
  • Zelenci Nature Reserve
  • Kozorog
  • Jezero Jasna
  • Recreational tourist center Kranjska Gora ski lifts
  • Kranjska Gora
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in Slovenia includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Kranjska Gora and Podkoren. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Kranjska Gora, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Kranjska Gora. Kranjska Gora offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Kranjska Gora, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Slovenia.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Kranjska Gora
  • Bovec
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Drive 56 km, 1 hour 44 min

  • Great Soča Gorge
  • Bovec-canyoning
  • Virje Falls
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Dive into day 6 of your remarkable road trip in Slovenia. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Socha and Čezsoča. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Bovec, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Bovec. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bovec's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Slovenia!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Bovec
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Drive 42 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Slap Boka
  • Kobarid Museum
  • Napoleon's Bridge
  • Waterfall Kozjak
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On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bovec, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate town, including Žaga, Kobarid, and Magozd.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Bovec and your accommodation.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Bovec, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Slovenia.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Bovec
  • Biljana
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Drive 92 km, 1 hour 51 min

  • Park Pečno
  • Frančiškanski samostan Kostanjevica
  • Gonjače Lookout Tower
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On day 8 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Slovenia, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Kanal, Pristava, and Gonjače. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Biljana, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Biljana, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Biljana. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Say good night to Biljana and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Slovenia!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Biljana
  • Piran / Pirano
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Drive 98 km, 1 hour 40 min

  • Walls of Piran
  • Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum Piran
  • Akvarij Piran
  • Tartinijev trg
  • Mediadom Pyrhani
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On day 9 of your road trip in Slovenia, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Piran are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Piran, where you will stay for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Piran. Piran offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Piran. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Slovenia.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Piran / Pirano
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Drive 23 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • Javni zavod krajinski park Strunjan
  • Nature Reserve Strunjan
  • Sečovlje Salina Nature Park
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On day 10 of your road trip in Slovenia, you’ll start and end your day in Piran, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Piran, there’s no need to rush. Experience Strunjan / Strugnano and Seča / Sezza to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Piran.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Piran. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Head back to your accommodation in Piran and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Slovenia.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Piran / Pirano
  • Postojna
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Drive 101 km, 1 hour 36 min

  • Škocjan Caves
  • Kobilarna Lipica - Prireditvena jahalnica
  • Lipica
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 11 of your road trip in Slovenia. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Škocjan and Lipica. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Postojna, where will spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Postojna. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Postojna's best restaurants.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Slovenia.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Postojna
  • Ljubljana
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Drive 75 km, 1 hour 33 min

  • Mestni Park
  • Postojna Cave
  • Predjama Castle
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Your itinerary for day 12 of your road trip in Slovenia includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Postojna, Veliki Otok, and Predjama. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Ljubljana, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Ljubljana, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Ljubljana is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Ljubljana.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Slovenia!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Ljubljana - Departure day
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  • Prešeren Square
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Day 13 of your road trip in Slovenia is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Slovenia!

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