8-Day Family Friendly Slovenia Itinerary

1. Day 1: Ljubljana
   20 mins (15km) from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport

   Explore the charming and walkable city center of Ljubljana, including the Ljubljana Castle with fantastic views of the city.

2. Day 2: Bled
   1 hour (54 km) from Ljubljana.

   Visit the picturesque Lake Bled with a boat ride to the Bled Island and a hike up to the Bled Castle for stunning views.

3. Day 3: Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle
   1 hour 15 mins (80 km) from Bled

   Explore the world-famous Postojna Caves and the unique Predjama Castle, built inside a cave.

4. Day 4: Čatež Thermal Spa
   40 mins (41 km) from Postojna.

   Relax at the largest and most popular thermal spa in Slovenia with indoor and outdoor pools and waterslides.

5. Day 5: Soča River Valley
   1 hour 45 mins (132 km) from Čatež

   Enjoy hiking, biking, or rafting in the stunning Soča River Valley, also known as the Emerald River due to its bright turquoise waters.

6. Day 6: Triglav National Park
   1 hour 30 mins (88 km) from Soča River Valley

   Take a cable car to the top of Mt. Vogel for panoramic views of the Julian Alps and Lake Bohinj, followed by a scenic hike or bike ride through Triglav National Park.

7. Day 7: Piran
   2 hours (149 km) from Triglav National Park

   Visit the charming seaside town of Piran, a medieval gem with narrow streets and beautiful Baroque architecture. Enjoy swimming in the sea, or strolling on its narrow alleyways.

8. Day 8: Lipica Stud Farm and Škocjan Caves
   1 hour 45 mins (106 km) from Piran

   Visit the Lipica Stud Farm, the oldest European stud farm breeding the famous Lipizzaner horses. Later visit the Škocjan Caves, an incredibly diverse cave system filled with magnificent stalactites and stalagmites.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Ljubljana Castle (2 hours, 13€)
• Boat ride to Bled Island (1 hour, 15€)
• Bled Castle (2 hours, 11€)
• Postojna Caves (2 hours, 27€)
• Predjama Castle (1.5 hours, 14€)
• Čatež Thermal Spa (4 hours, 22€)
• Soča River Valley activities (4 hours, varies)
• Triglav National Park cable car (2 hours, 15€)
• Piran (4 hours, free)
• Lipica Stud Farm (2 hours, 16€)
• Škocjan Caves (2 hours, 18€)

Total Estimated Costs: 151€ per person

Useful Tips

For extra time in Slovenia, consider checking out the delightful Vintgar Gorge near Bled, the historic town of Ptuj or the seaside towns of Izola or Koper on the Adriatic coast near Piran.

If time is limited, consider cutting out Čatež Thermal Spa and/or Lipica Stud Farm and Predjama Castle to allow for more time in other places.