6-day itinerary
Slovenia: Alps, Lakes & Capital
Six days of alpine wonder in Europe's green gem
Slovenia packs breathtaking alpine scenery, a fairy-tale lake and a vibrant baroque capital into one compact, easy-to-navigate country. This six-day journey blends outdoor adventure with culture, cuisine and some of Europe's most dramatic landscapes.
Morning: Arrive at Ljubljana Airport, check into your hotel in the Old Town and stroll across the iconic Triple Bridge over the Ljubljanica River.
Afternoon: Ride the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle for panoramic views of the terracotta rooftops and surrounding hills.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a riverside restaurant on Gallusovo Nabrežje and sample a glass of local Rebula white wine.
Morning: Visit the vibrant Central Market and the colonnaded fish market designed by architect Jože Plečnik, picking up local cheeses and honey.
Afternoon: Explore Metelkova Mesto, Ljubljana's alternative art district, then visit the National Museum of Slovenia.
Evening: Join a free walking tour of the city at dusk and finish with craft beer at one of the lively bars near Trubarjeva Street.
Morning: Take a scenic 55-minute bus or rental car drive northwest to Lake Bled and check into your lakeside accommodation.
Afternoon: Rent a traditional pletna wooden boat to Bled Island, climb 99 steps to the Church of the Assumption and ring the wishing bell.
Evening: Hike up to Bled Castle perched on a cliff for a sunset view over the lake and enjoy dinner in the castle restaurant.
Morning: Head to Vintgar Gorge, just 4 km from Bled, and walk the stunning 1.6 km wooden boardwalk alongside the roaring Radovna River.
Afternoon: Return to Bled for a leisurely lakeside cycle around the entire lake (6 km loop) and stop at a café for the famous cream cake, kremšnita.
Evening: Relax at the Bled lido for an evening swim in the crystal-clear glacial lake water.
Morning: Drive or take a bus to Kranjska Gora and enter Triglav National Park, stopping at the turquoise Jasna Lake just outside town.
Afternoon: Hike the Martuljek Waterfalls trail or drive the thrilling Vršič Pass — Slovenia's highest mountain road — with 50 hairpin bends and stunning vistas.
Evening: Return to Kranjska Gora for a hearty mountain dinner of jota stew and local craft beer at a cosy alpine inn.
Morning: Return to Ljubljana by midday, grab a final coffee on a sunny Prešeren Square terrace and browse the souvenir shops for local beeswax products and schnapps.
Afternoon: Visit the quirky Museum of Illusions or the City Museum if time permits before heading to the airport.
Evening: Depart Ljubljana Airport with memories of alpine lakes, dramatic gorges and one of Europe's most charming capitals.
All tracked partners in one place — you support TonyPlan at no extra cost.
More options: Kiwi.com · Oojo · seats.aero · Arangrant · QEEQ · GetTransfer · Saily · Yesim · GigSky · Klook · EF Ultimate Break · EF Adventures · AirHelp Plus · CruiseDirect
Tell Tony your dates, style and budget — get your own itinerary in seconds.
Plan my Slovenia trip →