Day Trips in Slovenia

The historic city of Ljubljana makes the perfect home base for exploring three magnificent Slovenian regions, but coordinating transport through the mountainous country eats into valuable travel time. Enjoy Slovenia highlights in the Alps, central mountains, and coast on a 3-day tour that takes care of logistics; that leaves you free to focus on taking in the beauty at Predjama Castle, Postonja Cave, Lake Bled, Bohinj, Piran, and more.

Visit Triglav National Park with ease on this full-day guided tour from Bled. Depart from your Bled hotel and travel in a van to Bohinjska Bistrica. Ride a motorail through the Julian Alps on the way to Triglav National Park. Go white water rafting with your guide in the Soca River. Explore Kozjak waterfall, Napoleon Bridge, and Boka Waterfall before taking a short hike to a spring of the Soca River. Travel by vehicle to the mountain pass at Vrsic and admire the view.

Visit Sevnica, hometown of the First Lady of the United States, and Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital, where she attended high school in the years before moving abroad to follow her passion.

Explore the Karst Plateau region of Slovenia and its treasures on this full-day tour from Ljubljana. Stop in the charming village of Stanjel and its beautiful castle before sampling some of the region's famous prosciutto ham paired with teran wine from the area. Then head to the Lipica Stud Farm for a chance to see the famous Lipizzaner horse breed made famous by the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.

Spend a day in beautiful Slovenia! We will be going to Lake Bled and the capital, Ljubljana. Walk around the lake in Bled, climb up to the castle to capture the beautiful view, take a ride to the island, ring the bell of the church and try the tasty "kremÅ¡nita" cake. In Ljubljana, stroll around the Old town, cross the Dragon bridge, Triple bridge, check out the beautiful architecture, take a funicular to the Ljubljana castle, climb up the tower and get a 360 view of the whole city!

Visit Lake Bled from Ljubljana on a full-day tour that combines a Bled Island boat ride, Bled Castle, Bohinj Lake, Vingar Gorge, and free time to explore. The varied itinerary covers Lake Bled highlights, but doesn't limit you to a rigid tour itinerary; that means you can take in Lake Bled on your own terms, with time to walk, swim, or just enjoy the view from a water-side caf e.

Visit two highlights of Slovenia on a day-trip from Zagreb to Postojna Caves and the capital city of Ljubljana. Go underground into karst tunnels and passageways, and ride a narrow-gauge train through the cave's interior. Take a walking tour of Ljubljana's historic center, then earn panoramic views of the city from the Ljubljana Castle. This full-day Slovenia tour includes pickup and drop-off at selected hotels as well as all activities, and it's limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

Visiting Lake Bled from Ljubljana independently normally means using buses, trains, and cabs, and is difficult in under a day. This half-day tour eliminates the hassle: with return transport, plus a guide to shed light on the region. Admire bird's-eye lake views from Bled Castle, see its medieval printing press, stroll the lakeside, ride a rowboat (own expense) to the island church, and more. Ideal for travelers with limited time.

Experience beautiful mountains and pristine glacial waters of the Julian Alps during a guided tour of Lake Bled, departing from Ljubljana. Join your guide and a small group for walk around scenic Lake Bled and the surrounding town, and stop to taste the famous Bled cream cake. Opt to see Bled Castle or take a boat ride to the lake's island (at own expense) before heading back to Ljubljana. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Combine two popular day trip destinations into one tour on this full-day excursion from Ljubljana. First, venture underground to discover the natural wonders of Skocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest of its kind in Europe. Next, visit the renowned Lipica Stud Farm, famous for its beautiful white Lipizzaner horses, and enjoy a guided tour of the stud farm.

Get to know Slovenia's Lake Bled on this full-day tour from western Croatia. With your guide in the lead, visit Bled Castle (entrance fees included( and enjoy a serene boat ride on the lake itself. Pickup and drop-off from select hotels included.

Enjoy the pristine Slovenian countryside during this all-day guided tour of Bled and the Bohinj Valley departing from Ljubljana. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Bled seems like it's drawn from a fairytale. During this tour you will visit the 11th century Bled Castle set high atop a cliff and then head to Bled Island. The tour finishes with a visit to the Bohinj glacier lake, the largest lake in Slovenia.

Escape the city for a day in the Alps and immerse yourself in Slovenian culture. On this full-day tour from Ljubljana, marvel at the natural landscapes and fairy-tale castle of Lake Bled, visit the medieval town of Radovljica, sample local specialty Lectarstvo (gingerbread), then enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Slovenian cuisine.

Kranjska Gora is one of the Julian Alps' most popular destinations, but there is more to see nearby, and this full-day tour will take you to some of the region's best sights. After exploring Kranjska Gora, you'll stop at alpine lakes and nature reserves, and have the option to zip line from the biggest ski jump in the area (own expense). On the way back to Ljubljana, you'll stop at a village for a traditional Slovenian lunch.

Cross the border from Croatia into Slovenia on this day trip from Zagreb to Ljubljana. On the way, stop for free time in Bled, then tour the Slovenian capital with your guide. Hear the legend of the Dragon Bridge and visit the Triple Bridge (Tromostovje) while sightseeing around town.

Visiting the Austrian city of Graz from Ljubljana is tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day tour, travel to Graz with a guide in an air-conditioned minivan or car. Visit a baroque museum and mausoleum, the Kunsthaus, and the main square. As you stroll, learn about the history of the city from your guide.

Experience the Mediterranean's sapphire blue waters as well as Istrian heritage during a guided tour of Slovenia's coastal cities. During your tour you'll visit a Lipica stud farm (own expense), explore beautiful fishing villages and see the Istrian town of Piran. Along the way, learn how the local culture is derived from many empirical histories, including the Venetians, Romans, Byzantines and the Austro-Hungarian monarchy.

Take in the highlights of Slovenia on a full-day tour from Zagreb and enjoy a relaxed itinerary with plenty of free time to explore independently. Visit Ljubljana castle, the Dragon Bridge, and the Ljubljanica waterfront in Ljubljana; enjoy a typical Slovenian lunch at a local restaurant (own expense); then admire the lake and castle in scenic Bled.

Discover the natural and historical attractions of Bled on this tour that takes you to Bled Castle (Blejski Grad) and Vintgar Gorge (Soteska Vintgar). You'll have time to explore the museum and other features of the castle before heading to the gorge for a nature walk to a waterfall. Then enjoy Lake Bled on a boat ride to Bled Island or a walk on the lakeshore.

Follow in the footsteps of Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, during this full-day tour. Visit her hometown of Sevnica, on the banks of the Sava River, to discover the historic city center and the Sevnica Castle. Then make your way to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana to see where Melania spent her teenage years before embarking on her international journey.