17 days in Slovenia Itinerary

The mirror-like waters of the largest glacial lake in Slovenia make Bohinjsko Jezero one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Bohinj. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Oplen House Museum, then see the interesting displays at Pocar Farm, and then stroll around Archeological Park Divje babe.

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New Orleans, USA to Bohinjsko Jezero is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from New Orleans to Bohinjsko Jezero. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from New Orleans in May: highs in Bohinjsko Jezero hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to drive to Maribor.

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Mine Museum and Ptuj Castle (Ptujski Grad). Appreciate the collections at Vulkanija Adventure Park and Old Vine House. Explore Maribor's surroundings by going to Murska Sobota - Monument to Victims of War (in Murska Sobota), Synagogue Lendava (in Lendava) and Museum of Recent History Celje (in Celje). The adventure continues: stop by Vino Valdhuber and do a tasting at Ramsak Winery.

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Getting from Bohinjsko Jezero to Maribor by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In May in Maribor, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 49°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to catch the shuttle to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Bled Castle and City Museum of Ljubljana will appeal to history buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Ljubljana Old Town and National Museum of Contemporary History (Muzej Novejse Zgodovine Slovenije). Change things up with these side-trips from Ljubljana: Galerija Mikame (in Bled) and Nativity Museum (Muzej jaslic) (in Brezje). There's lots more to do: explore the engaging exhibits at House of Illusions, examine the collection at Railway Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with The Jakopic Gallery, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery (Narodna Galerija).

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Getting from Maribor to Ljubljana by shuttle takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Ljubljana can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to drive to Piran.

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.

Shop till you drop at Nika's Tiny House and Kidriceva ulica. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Magical World of Shells Museum and Muzej Parenzana. Venture out of the city with trips to Military Museum Tabor (in Lokev), Boris Lisjak Winery (in Dutovlje) and The Socerb Castle (in Crni Kal). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Sergej Masera Maritime Museum (Pomorski muzej), take in the spiritual surroundings of The Cloisters of Saint Francis Monastery, view the masterpieces at Manziolijeva palaca, and shop like a local with Giuseppe Tartini Memorial Room.

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You can drive from Ljubljana to Piran in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Ljubljana in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Piran, with lows of 53°F. You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Fri) before leaving for home.