Want to Visit Southern Europe

Slovenia

Duration 7 days Cost ~EUR 1,800 for two Season May-September Currency EUR (Euro) USD 1 USD = 0.85 EUR Lang Slovenian

“The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.”

— John Muir

Slovenia is a tiny gem between the Alps and the Adriatic — swim in crystal-clear lakes, hike Alpine meadows, explore underground caves, and walk a charming capital all in one day.

Why I Want to Visit

Beyond iconic Lake Bled, Slovenia offers the emerald Soca River, Postojna’s vast cave system, the Julian Alps, and Ljubljana, one of Europe’s greenest capitals.

Planned Itinerary

Ljubljana (2 days) — Dragon Bridge, castle, riverside cafes, Metelkova art district
Lake Bled (2 days) — Island church, castle on a cliff, cream cake, hiking
Soca Valley (2 days) — Emerald river, adventure sports, Tolmin gorge
Postojna & Piran (1 day) — Giant cave system, charming Adriatic coastal town

What I’m Most Excited About

Rowing a pletna boat to the island on Lake Bled
Swimming in the emerald Soca River
Exploring the underground world of Postojna Cave
Eating kremsnita with a view of Lake Bled

Where to Eat

Gostilna As (Ljubljana) — Top Ljubljana restaurant near the Triple Bridge with refined Slovenian cuisine. ~EUR 35-65. 📍 Maps
Juliana (Bled) — Lakeside restaurant with terrace views of Lake Bled and the island church. ~EUR 25-50. 📍 Maps
Gostilna na Gradu (Ljubljana) — Cozy restaurant inside Ljubljana Castle with traditional farm-to-table dishes. ~EUR 20-40. 📍 Maps
Hisa Franko (Kobarid) — World-renowned Soca Valley restaurant by chef Ana Ros with foraged, hyper-local ingredients. ~EUR 150-250. 📍 Maps
Gostilna Lectar (Radovljica) — Centuries-old inn near Bled specializing in hearty Alpine Slovenian cooking. ~EUR 18-35. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

Hotel Cubo ★★★★ (Ljubljana) — Modern design hotel steps from Preseren Square. ~EUR 130/night. Book
Vila Bled ★★★★ (Bled) — Tito’s former summer residence on a private lakeshore with Julian Alps views. ~EUR 180/night. Book
Hostel Tresor ★★★ (Ljubljana) — Stylish central hostel in a former bank building with private rooms. ~EUR 30/night. Book
Hotel Dobra Vila ★★★★ (Bovec) — Boutique hotel in the Soca Valley with mountain views. ~EUR 110/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

Ljubljana Walking Tour — Guided walk through Dragon Bridge. 2h, ~EUR 20. Book
Lake Bled Tour — Pletna boat to the island church. 5h, ~EUR 50. Book
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle Tour — Underground train through Postojna Cave. 6h, ~EUR 80. Book
Skocjan Caves Tour — UNESCO-listed caves with one of the world’s largest underground canyons. 4h, ~EUR 45. Book
Soca Valley Rafting Adventure — Raft the emerald Soca River through gorges. 3h, ~EUR 50. Book