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Slovenia's Karst & Coast: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 2-day plan · 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
140 km
distance
5.2 h
driving
26
curated stops

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Day 1 Ljubljana

6 curated stops
Transit
0h32
Finish
~15:50
Temperature
12.4°C–23.1°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
15.5h
09:00
Dragon Bridge read more map ↗
Admire dragon statues guarding a grand bridge designed in the early 20th century.
50 min · Ljubljana
10:00
Ljubljana Cathedral stolnica.com read more map ↗
Gaze at frescoes inside a baroque church built on a site dating to 1262.
50 min · Ljubljana
11:00
Ljubljana Castle ljubljanskigrad.si read more map ↗
Enjoy panoramic city views from a tower overlooking rooftops, rivers, and distant hills.
50 min · Ljubljana · Entrance to the Castle Courtyard, Chapel and Gift shop is free, but there is a charge for access to the tower
12:00
National Museum of Slovenia - Prešernova narmuz-lj.si read more map ↗
Discover rich collections of valuable objects in Slovenia’s oldest museum.
50 min · Ljubljana · Free admission each first Sunday of the month
open: daily 10:00-18:00, Thursday 10:00-20:00, closed on public holidays.
13:00
National Gallery ng-slo.si read more map ↗
Admire impressionist and renowned Slovenian painters in a landmark art collection.
50 min · Ljubljana · Permanent Exhibitions Adults €8 Concessions €6. see website for others.
open: Tu&W F-Su 10:00-18:00 Th 10:20:00
14:00
Ljubljana Zoo info.zoo.si read more map ↗
Observe diverse animals in one of Europe's most beautiful zoos.
50 min · Ljubljana · Adults €10; students & seniors €8.50; Children €6.50
open: 09:00–16:30 (winter) (open until 19:00 in summer). Closed Christmas Day.
14:50
Odprta Kuhna odprtakuhna.si map ↗
Enjoy a variety of dishes from food stalls in a lively open-air kitchen.
60 min · Ljubljana
open: Apr–Oct, F 10:00–21:00
Overnight here
e.g. Aladin Hostel · Celica
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Day 2 Around Ljubljana

6 curated stops
Transit
0h36
Finish
~16:35
Temperature
12.4°C–23.1°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
15.5h
09:00
Franciscan Church of the Annunciation read more map ↗
See a 17th-century church with a later-added facade and bell tower.
50 min · Ljubljana
10:00
Nebotičnik neboticnik.si read more map ↗
Look up at a 13-storey high-rise from 1931 with a cafe on its top floor.
50 min · Ljubljana
11:00
Congress Square read more map ↗
Stand in a historic square where the first free mass demonstration of Slovenian spring began.
50 min · Ljubljana
12:00
Slovenian Museum of Natural History pms-lj.si read more map ↗
Stand before ancient fossils, a mammoth skeleton, and a massive fin whale skeleton.
50 min · Ljubljana
open: F-W 10:00-18:00, Th 10:00-20:00
13:00
Metelkova metelkovamesto.org read more map ↗
Discover underground art, bars, and nightlife in a repurposed military barracks.
50 min · Ljubljana
14:05
Olimpija Ljubljana nkolimpija.si read more
Cheer for the top-tier soccer team in a lively stadium.
90 min · Ljubljana
15:35
Hot Horse hot-horse.si map ↗
Savor huge burgers and other dishes at this popular horse-burger chain.
60 min · Ljubljana · €4-12
open: M–Sa 10:00–22:00, closed Su & holidays
Overnight here
e.g. Aladin Hostel · Celica
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Day 3 Postojna & Predjama

5 curated stops
Transit
2h32
Finish
~16:15
Temperature
12.4°C–23.1°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
15.5h
09:40
Škocjan Caves read more map ↗
Explore vast underground chambers and dramatic rock formations carved by ancient rivers.
50 min · Postojna & Predjama
11:45
Predjama Castle read more map ↗
Marvel at a dramatic castle seemingly carved from living rock.
50 min · Postojna & Predjama · €21.5 for the castle, €47.5 for castle plus caves
13:00
Postojna Caves postojnska-jama.eu read more map ↗
Explore vast, ancient cave passages lit by gentle lights.
50 min · Postojna & Predjama
14:10
Planina Cave planinacave.wordpress.com read more map ↗
Stand beneath a massive entrance to mysterious depths.
50 min · Postojna & Predjama · €12
15:25
Rak Škocjan read more map ↗
Walk along a river through valleys and under stone bridges.
50 min · Postojna & Predjama · free
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Jama · Hotel & Hostel Sport
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Day 4 Piran

6 curated stops
Transit
1h33
Finish
~16:55
Temperature
17.2°C–24.3°C
Rainy days
~11
Daylight
15.5h
10:05
Tartini Square read more map ↗
Admire the elegant oval square and its central statue.
50 min · Piran · Free
open: 24/7
11:05
Magical World of Shells Museum svet-skoljk.si map ↗
Observe thousands of shells and sea creatures up close.
50 min · Piran
open: 10:00-19:00 daily, closed on Mondays
12:05
Aquarium aquariumpiran.si map ↗
Cool off and watch colorful marine life in small tanks.
50 min · Piran
open: 10:00-21:00 daily
13:05
Reliquary search map ↗
Browse rare relics and historic artworks in a small room.
50 min · Piran
14:05
Bell tower search map ↗
Look up at a replica of Venice's famous campanile.
50 min · Piran
15:05
Church of St. George search map ↗
Gaze at a beautiful Renaissance church atop a hill.
50 min · Piran · Free
open: 07:00-22:00 daily
15:55
Pavel search map ↗
Dine on varied meat and fish dishes with waterfront views.
60 min · Piran · €8-16 for mains
open: 11:00-00:00 in the summer

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