20 days in Piran, Ljubljana & Postojna Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Piran: Solkan Bridge (in Solkan) and Nova Gorica (Magma X & Reservoir Dogs brewery). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Tartini Square, admire the landmark architecture of Sodna palaca, learn more about the world around you at Magical World of Shells Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church.

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Manchester, UK to Piran is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Manchester in March, you will find days in Piran are a bit warmer (17°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Ljubljana.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ljubljana: Bled (Spa Park, Spas, &more). Spend the 10th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, explore the activities along Ljubljanica River, explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle, and walk around Tivoli Park.

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Traveling by car from Piran to Ljubljana takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, Ljubljana is a bit cooler than Piran - with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Postojna.

With its friendly atmosphere, breathtaking landscapes, natural phenomena, and historical monuments, Postojna offers everything you need for a peaceful vacation or a quick getaway from the city.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Postojna: Štanjel Castle (in Štanjel), Winery Tilia Estate (in Dobravlje) and Hrastovlje (Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity & Chiesetta Romanica Con Danza Macabra). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Predjama Castle, learn about winemaking at Vinakras Sežana, see the interesting displays at Pivka Park of Military History, and look for gifts at Guštarna.

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Traveling by car from Ljubljana to Postojna takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in March, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.