Slovenia

Europe's green gem, packing Alpine lakes, karst caves and small Adriatic towns into one country.

Slovenia lies in southern Central Europe, bordering Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. It is small, yet its landscapes are remarkably varied. The capital, Ljubljana, is compact and charming, Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj are emblematic of its Alpine scenery, and Triglav National Park and the Soča Valley are ideal for hiking and rafting. The Karst region has Postojna Cave and the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves, while Piran on the southwest coast preserves a Venetian-style old town. In the east you will find wine regions and thermal springs. The best season is May to September, and winter brings skiing. The main gateway is Ljubljana Airport, and you can also arrive overland via Venice, Zagreb and other cities.

Destinations

• Ljubljana & Lake Bled
• Piran
• Bovec & Soča Valley
• Maribor
• Bled & Bohinj
• Ptuj
• Trieste

Itineraries

• Slovenia In-Depth Grand Tour – A two-week loop around the country: the capital, twin lakes, Soča Valley, the coast, eastern historic towns, and Logar…
• Julian Alps to Adriatic Coast – A self-drive loop around the twin lakes, Vršič Pass, Soča Valley, Karst caves, and Piran, covering the best of western…
• Slovenia & Croatia Grand Tour – From Lake Bled to Dubrovnik, this route connects the Alps, Karst landscapes, Istria, lakes, and Adriatic islands.
• Maribor & Ptuj Wine Country – An eastern mini-loop: Old Vine, Pohorje Hills, the historic town of Ptuj, and the Jeruzalem wine region.
• Slovenia & Northern Croatia – From Ljubljana to Zagreb, connecting the Lake District, Piran, Istria, and Plitvice Lakes.
• Car-Free Capital & Twin Lakes – A relaxed, short route connecting Ljubljana, Bled, and Bohinj using only long-distance buses.