22 days in Piran & Ljubljana Itinerary

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity and Marija Snežne Church. Do some cultural sightseeing at Lepa Vida Boutique Winery and Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Piran: Vina Povh (in Vipava), Jewish Cemetery (in Nova Gorica) and Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan). There's lots more to do: experience rural life at Fonda Fish Farm, step into the grandiose world of Socerb Castle, engage your brain at Magical World of Shells Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Piran day trip planner.

Montreal, Canada to Piran is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. In October, Piran is somewhat warmer than Montreal - with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Popular historic sites such as Bled Castle and Ljubljana Castle are in your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Triglav National Park and Postojna Cave. Change things up with these side-trips from Ljubljana: Vipava River Spring (in Vipava), Bled (Colnar - Boatman, Bled Island, &more) and Peričnik Falls (in Mojstrana). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, and explore the activities along Lake Bohinj.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Ljubljana itinerary planner.

You can drive from Piran to Ljubljana in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Piran in October, things will get a bit cooler in Ljubljana: highs are around 18°C and lows about 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.