Old Town & Ljubljana Castle & lake Bled
“5 nights in Slovenia — Arrive, settle into the Old Town, and spend the afternoon exploring the historic core and castle.”
5 nights in Slovenia, mapped out day by day through Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Postojna & Predjama, Vipava Valley and Sava River / Ljubljana — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 5 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-17 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Riverside ryokan, Ljubljana (Old Town)
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 5 days
- Budget
- €974
The trip, day by day
- 1
Old Town & Ljubljana Castle
Check in at the Riverside ryokan in the Old TownStroll Preseren Square and cross the Triple BridgeRide the funicular up to Ljubljana CastleClimb the Outlook Tower for panoramic city viewsWalk the cobbled lanes along the Ljubljanica riverDinner at a riverside konoba in the Old Town - 2
Lake Bled Day Trip
Morning train/bus to Lake BledPletna boat ring the wishing bell on Bled IslandVisit the cliff-top Bled Castle and museumWalk the 6km lakeshore pathTry the famous Bled kremsnita cream cakeReturn to Ljubljana in the evening - 3
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle
Drive/tour transfer to the Karst regionRide the underground train into Postojna CaveGuided walk past the Brilliant stalagmite formationsSee the olm (baby dragon) vivariumTour Predjama Castle built into the cliff faceReturn to Ljubljana for the evening - 4
Wine Tasting in the Vipava Valley
Late morning at Ljubljana Central MarketTransfer to a Vipava Valley family wineryGuided cellar tour and tasting of native Zelen and PinelaVineyard walk with valley viewsLocal charcuterie and cheese pairingReturn to Ljubljana for a quiet evening - 5
Rafting Finale & Departure
Early transfer to the Sava river rafting baseSafety briefing and wetsuit fittingWhitewater rafting descent with the guide crewRiverside snack and changeFinal walk and souvenir stop in the Old TownTransfer to airport for return flight
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Old Town & Ljubljana Castle
Arrive, settle into the Old Town, and spend the afternoon exploring the historic core and castle. Check in at the Riverside ryokan in the Old Town and Stroll Preseren Square and cross the Triple Bridge.
- Flights
- €304
- Stay
- €670
- Per night
- €195
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Lake Bled Day Trip
A full day at Slovenia's iconic alpine lake with island, castle and cream cake. Morning train/bus to Lake Bled and Pletna boat ring the wishing bell on Bled Island.
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle
Explore the vast karst cave by train, then the dramatic cliffside castle. Drive/tour transfer to the Karst region and Ride the underground train into Postojna Cave.
Wine Tasting in the Vipava Valley
A relaxed afternoon tasting Slovenia's distinctive native wines. Late morning at Ljubljana Central Market and Transfer to a Vipava Valley family winery.
Rafting Finale & Departure
A high-energy morning rafting trip before heading to the airport. Early transfer to the Sava river rafting base and Safety briefing and wetsuit fitting.
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