Slovenia Winter Wonderland: 7 Days of Snowy Adventure

7 Day Tour of Ljubljana

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7 Days 6 Nights

Best Time: Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec

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Explore Slovenia's breathtaking winter landscape over 7 magical days. Stroll Ljubljana's enchanting Old Town, marveling at its magnificent castle perched above the city. Enjoy tranquil moments by the turquoise waters of Lake Bled and experience the beauty of Lake Bohinj. Hike to frozen waterfalls in Triglav National Park and discover the mysterious Postojna Cave. This will be an unforgettable trip that blends adventure and the peaceful beauty of Slovenia’s nature, and makes it all easy with private guided tours and detailed travel guidance through our mobile app. NOTE: This itinerary can be adjusted to include overnights in Lake Bled.

Discover the emerald-green beauty of Lake Bled surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
Explore the mystical world of Postojna Cave and visit the dramatic Predjama Castle.
Take a serene, self-guided trek along the stunning Lake Bohinj and its picturesque surroundings.
Wander through Ljubljana’s picturesque Old Town on a private guided walking tour.
Witness the historic charm of Škofja Loka, one of Slovenia’s oldest and most captivating towns.

Discover the emerald-green beauty of Lake Bled surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
Explore the mystical world of Postojna Cave and visit the dramatic Predjama Castle.
Take a serene, self-guided trek along the stunning Lake Bohinj and its picturesque surroundings.
Wander through Ljubljana’s picturesque Old Town on a private guided walking tour.
Witness the historic charm of Škofja Loka, one of Slovenia’s oldest and most captivating towns.

Triple Bridge

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Ljubljana Castle

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Prešernov Trg

Architecture

Old Town

Historic Landmarks

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Triple Bridge

Architecture

Ljubljana Castle

Castles & Chateaux

Prešernov Trg

Architecture

Old Town

Historic Landmarks

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Day 1

Arrive Ljubljana

Day 1

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Arrival in Ljubljana Airport and Transfer by Taxi

Ljubljana has one main airport, Ljubljana Airport, also known as Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. Taxis are available directly at the terminal exit, or you can arrange a private transfer for added convenience. There is also a public bus route serving the airport, although due to the long departure intervals, we suggest taking a taxi. The total cost of the trip should be approximately 35 EUR, depending on the route taken. Unfortunately, Uber is not yet available in Ljubljana.

Day 1

Arrive Ljubljana

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Transfer from Airport

Mid-Day/Afternoon:

Old Town

Day 1

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Day 1

Arrive Ljubljana

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Arrival in Ljubljana Airport and Transfer by Taxi

Mid-Day/Afternoon

Wander Ljubljana's Charming Old Town

Ljubljana may be one of the smallest and newest European capitals without world-famous monuments, but what it lacks in renown it more than compensates for in spark and self-confidence in comparison to the introspection of Europe's larger cities. Having suffered little trauma from the breakup of Yugoslavia other than the 'Ten-Day War' in 1991, the Slovenian capital is now an obviously prosperous and self-assured place that has successfully absorbed and integrated a whole variety of external influences from Austria, the Mediterranean and the Balkans over the centuries, and then adapted and tailored them to produce a unique distillation that's remarkable in such a small country. It's one of the continent's greenest and most liveable capitals, having been awarded by the EU with the coveted Green Capital of Europe title for 2016. Car traffic is restricted in the center as one street per year is pedestrianized, leaving the leafy banks of the emerald-green Ljubljanica River, which flows through the city's heart, free for pedestrians and cyclists. There's even a free taxi service in the car-free city center, which is a golfcart-like electric vehicle called Kavalir. It travels slowly around the pedestrianized streets and you can jump on and off anytime you like (it holds up to 5 people at a time). In summer, cafes and restaurants set up shaded seating along the river, making it one of the liveliest (and busiest) open-air dining areas around.

Day 2

Ljubljana

Day 2

Ljubljana

Day 2

Ljubljana

Day 2

Ljubljana

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Guided Walking Tour of Ljubljana

On this private walking tour, you get to know the unique character of Ljubljana Old Town, where distinct Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture combines with masterly creations by the 20th-century architect Jože Plečnik. See the city's best-known sights, like the Triple Bridge, the four squares of the Old Town, the areas dedicated to the city's famous outdoor market, and the beautiful Secessionist architecture around Miklošičeva cesta.

Afternoon/Late Afternoon

Explore Ljubljana Castle

Resting on a verdant green hill immediately overlooking the Old Town with its immaculately whitewashed walls, it's hard to imagine that the 900-year-old Ljubljana Castle was not so long ago on the block for demolition. One idea was to build a new parliament building atop the hill in place of the castle. Fortunately, the city authorities thought better of it and instead made the castle and its grounds as open and accessible to visitors as possible. These days most of the castle space is dedicated to interesting exhibitions of one kind or another, and its history is brought vividly to life by actors playing figures from the castle's past. Originally a medieval fortress, the first castle on the hill was probably constructed in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century. It acquired its present profile with an almost complete overhaul in the 15th century, whereas the majority of the buildings you see today date from the 16th and 17th centuries. As soon as you approach the castle you'll be struck by how modern designs have been incorporated into the structure, such as large glass viewing panels, steel beams, and a clock tower. The inner courtyard also boasts glass-fronted gift shops, two popular restaurants, and a cafe. If you arrive via the funicular you will enter the castle basement supported by steel girders with a number of exhibition spaces featuring modern art and the story of the castle's 20th-century reconstruction.

Day 3

Ljubljana

Day 3

Ljubljana

Day 3

Ljubljana

Day 3

Ljubljana

Morning to Early Evening

Self Guided Excursion to the Enchanting Town of Skofja Loka

Škofja Loka has a helpfully compact and very pretty old town that can plausibly lay claim to being one of the oldest settlements in Slovenia. The historic core is the best preserved in the country with compulsory cobbled alleyways, tightly packed houses barely at arm's length from one another, theatrically dramatic Gothic churches, and sleepy open squares where the locals quietly contemplate proceedings over a pastry or two. The town castle (Loški Grad), first mentioned in 1215, is the location of the excellent Town Museum, which contains an impressive exhibition on the rise of the town craftsmen and their guilds set up the protect the interests of blacksmiths, tanners, tailors and other trades from both local and foreign competition. Upstairs there's an even more impressive ethnographic collection.

Day 4

Ljubljana

Day 4

Ljubljana

Day 4

Ljubljana

Day 4

Ljubljana

Morning to Late Afternoon

Excursion to Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle

Two of Slovenia's most famous and impressive attractions are located about 6 miles (10km) from each other, meaning that it's a no-brainer to see both of them on the same excursion. The other-worldly Postojna Caves are some of Europe's most impressive, while the wonderfully dramatic Predjama Castle, 9km north of the cave, is built into a setting as unforgettable as it is improbable.

Day 5

Ljubljana

Day 5

Ljubljana

Day 5

Ljubljana

Day 5

Ljubljana

Morning to Evening

Self Guided Excursion to the Picturesque Lake Bled

With its mountain setting, dark turquoise waters, boats rowing passengers out to the island church, and dramatic cliff-top castle, Lake Bled is picture-postcard perfect, making it the most popular destination in Slovenia for both international and domestic tourists alike. You can take a walk or ride a tourist train around the lake, row out to the island, and dine alongside the enchanting shoreline. With enough time to spare, you can also take in the dramatic Vintgar Gorge and the beautiful medieval village of Radovljica. Lake Bled is about an hour-and-a-half trip from Ljubljana. You have two options for getting to there by public transport - bus or train. Buses depart Ljubljana more frequently and arrive at a very convenient location near the lakeshore in Bled, but they can get very crowded during the summer, especially at the weekends when seemingly every young backpacker in the country wants to get there, while the train departs more infrequently and doesn't arrive directly in Bled, but it isn't as crowded. Of course you can also just take a guided excursion if you want to keep it simple.

Day 6

Ljubljana

Day 6

Ljubljana

Day 6

Ljubljana

Day 6

Ljubljana

Early Morning to Afternoon

Self Guided Excursion to Lake Bohinj Alpine Nature Excursion

Escape to the serene and majestic Lake Bohinj, a gem in the heart of Slovenia's Julian Alps, on a self-guided excursion from Ljubljana. This excursion offers more than just a visual spectacle; it's also an opportunity to choose from a number of different outdoor activities. to Hike to a waterfall or Alpine peaks, feel the adrenaline rush of rafting down a pristine river, or explore the picturesque landscape by cycling through the valley leading to the lake. Lake Bohinj is a perfect trip for those with adventurous soul, as well as for those seeking extraordinary beauty and tranquility.

Day 7

Depart Ljubljana

Day 7

Depart Ljubljana

Day 7

Depart Ljubljana

Day 7

Depart Ljubljana

To Be Determined

Transfer to Ljubljana Airport by Taxi

Ljubljana has one main airport, Ljubljana Airport, also known as Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, where almost all visitors depart. You can also arrange a private transfer for added convenience. If you are picked up about two hours and forty-five minutes before your departure time, you should arrive at the airport with about two hours to spare, depending on traffic. The cost should be about 35 EUR. It is a very small airport so you should have little trouble finding your way upon arrival at the airport.

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Slovenia Winter Wonderland: 7 Days of Snowy Adventure

7 Day Tour of Ljubljana

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