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The Best of Slovenia: Julian Alps to the Adriatic Sea by Rail

From Lake Bled to Piran
Habsburg heritage | Explore three distinct and diverse regions with nearby mountains, lakes and coast.
Seaside stays | Enjoy the winding cobbled streets of coastal Piran, Slovenia’s prettiest seaside town.
Head to Bled | Marvel at the beauty of this iconic lake.
Capital vibes | Charismatic Ljubljana has a friendly vibe and buzzing riverside restaurant scene.
Incredible sunsets | Piran marina is known for its flamboyant sunsets.
What is included
  • 6 nights
  • 6 breakfasts
  • detailed cultural information
  • notes for city walking tours
  • rail travel Bohinjska Bistrica-Ljubljana-Koper
  • transfer Koper-Piran on day 4
  • The Best of Slovenia: Julian Alps to the Adriatic Sea by Rail
    From Lake Bled to Piran
  • Lake Bohinj
  • Lake Bled
  • Catching the train at Bohinjska Bistrica
  • Take to the waterways in Ljubljana
  • Ljubljana Castle
  • Ljubljana's buzzing riverside restaurant scene
  • Dine al fresco
  • Pretty Piran
  • Piran's main square
  • Delicious cold meats and local cheeses
What is included
  • 6 nights
  • 6 breakfasts
  • detailed cultural information
  • notes for city walking tours
  • rail travel Bohinjska Bistrica-Ljubljana-Koper
  • transfer Koper-Piran on day 4

Holiday information

Journey through Slovenia by rail

This self-guided, cultural journey by train reveals Slovenia's astonishingly diverse and compelling scenery. While in the Julian Alps, take in iconic Lake Bled – a 'must' for any visitor to this corner of Slovenia – then travel south via lively Ljubljana to picturesque Piran on the Adriatic coast.
Cosseted on all sides by its bigger and better-known neighbours, Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Italy, Slovenia's small but perfectly formed landscapes lie hidden in full view, their beauty and drama matched only by their astonishing diversity.

This relaxing journey by train showcases the very best of that contrast, spanning Alpine, urban and Mediterranean landscapes. Beginning amid the iridescent peaks of the Julian Alps, in the Triglav National Park, you can visit the iconic glacial lakes of Bled and Bohinj to admire their striking natural beauty.

Travelling onwards, you journey south by rail to the charismatic capital, Ljubljana, with its friendly vibe and buzzing riverside restaurant scene. Another southbound train then transports you to the glittering Gulf of Venice – home to glorious sunsets and pocket-sized Piran. This pretty little town is the ideal place to conclude a journey that has revealed some of Slovenia’s most beautiful and diverse landscapes.


Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • Arrival in Bohinjska Bistrica
    Night 1: at Sunrose 7 (the first of two nights here).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of exploration.
  • Explore Bohinjska
    Take a local train (10 minutes) or bus* (30 minutes) to seductive Lake Bled, considered by many to be Slovenia's top beauty spot. Stroll along its shoreline, take a traditional pletna boat across to its island or enjoy a slice of its famous cream cake in one of the lakeside cafés. Alternatively (or, if time permits, additionally), take the local bus* (15 minutes) to less visited Bohinj, Slovenia's largest natural lake set at the foot of the Julian Alps.

    *Pay locally for all buses.
    Bohinjska Bistrica
    Explore Bohinj
  • Bohinjska Bistrica to Ljubljana: 3hrs by rail
    You first travel north to Jesenice, near the border with Austria, before changing trains and heading south through landscapes that morph from mountains to meadows, to Ljubljana, where you spend two nights in the heart of the city.
  • Explore Ljubljana
    It's hard to know which of Ljubljana's charms will bewitch you most. It might be the bustling bars and restaurants that line the banks of the River Ljubljanica, casting their fairy lights onto the water's still surface after dark; or the myriad stalls of the Central Market groaning under the weight of fresh produce and artisan delicacies; or maybe the intriguing bridges, narrating the city's history through their names and their art. Our city walk guides you through the best of this charismatic capital, allowing ample time to soak up its lively vibe and friendly welcome.
    Stop at one of Ljubljana's many restaurants for lunch
    Wander through the vibrant market
  • Ljubljana to Piran: 2.5hrs by rail & taxi
    Leaving the urban landscape of neatly tended allotments, you travel south to Slovenian Istria through hypnotic landscapes that transform from green valleys and hillsides speckled with hay racks and brightly painted beehives, to Mediterranean fruit trees, vines and olives. After disembarking the train at Koper, a short, included transfer takes you to your final destination, the delightful coastal resort of Piran, for two nights at its eponymous hotel.
  • Explore Piran
    Crammed into a narrow peninsula on Slovenia's pint-sized coastline, the elegant white Venetian façades of Piran's central square are surrounded by labyrinthine cobbled streets whose restaurants, shops and fishermen's cottages vie for space and your camera's attention as you amble from lighthouse to glistening marina. Known for its flamboyant sunsets that linger over their nightly performance, Piran provides a warm, romantic adieu to Slovenia's charms.
    Explore Piran's marina
    Try the delicious seafood

Accommodation

Well located and stylish, your accommodation is as varied as your journey.

In the capital, we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. Both are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

Whichever Ljubljana hotel you stay in, this delightfully compact city is worthy of fuller exploration, so extra nights here are highly recommended.

Extend your stay

Prices & travel options
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  • 6 nights: 01 May 2026 - 31 October 2026 & 01 May 2027 - 31 October 2027

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price *
    1 - 31 Aug 2026 From £1248
    1 - 30 Sep 2026 From £1143
    1 - 25 Oct 2026 From £1038
    1 - 31 May 2027 From £1113
    1 - 30 Jun 2027 From £1235
    1 - 31 Jul 2027 From £1266
    1 - 31 Aug 2027 From £1266
    1 - 30 Sep 2027 From £1165
    1 - 25 Oct 2027 From £1039

    * Final price is subject to change due to the customisable nature of our holidays and is dependent on accommodation availability for the dates selected. We will contact you to confirm the final price. Single supplements are applicable on many of our holidays. Please contact us for full details.

    Includes accommodation, meals, travel between hotels and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus a detailed information pack, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Included travel: Bohinjska Bistrica-Ljubljana-Koper by rail & taxi transfer Koper-Piran
    Pay locally for other taxis to and from the railway stations.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Ljubljana for the outward flight; Ljubljana, Trieste or Venice Marco Polo for the homeward flight
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Venice or Ljubljana. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Birmingham - Ljubljana (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Birmingham - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG) Air France 
    Return route Airline
    Trieste - Birmingham (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Venice - Birmingham (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Edinburgh - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG) Air France 
    Return route Airline
    Venice Marco Polo - Edinburgh easyJet,  jet2,  Ryanair 
    Venice Marco Polo - Edinburgh (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Venice Marco Polo - Edinburgh (via Gatwick) British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Ljubljana easyJet 
    Return route Airline
    Venice Marco Polo - Gatwick British Airways,  easyJet,  TUI,  Wizz Air 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Ljubljana British Airways 
    Heathrow - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Heathrow - Ljubljana (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Return route Airline
    Trieste - Heathrow (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Trieste - Heathrow (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Trieste - Heathrow (via Rome Fiumicino) Alitalia 
    Venice Marco Polo - Heathrow British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Ljubljana Wizz Air 
    Return route Airline
    Venice Marco Polo - Luton easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Brussels) Brussels Airlines 
    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG) Air France 
    Manchester - Ljubljana (via Zurich) Swiss 
    Return route Airline
    Venice - Manchester Ryanair 
    Venice Marco Polo - Manchester easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Ljubljana (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Newcastle - Ljubljana (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Newcastle - Ljubljana (via Heathrow) British Airways 
    Newcastle - Ljubljana (via Paris CDG) Air France 
    Return route Airline
    Trieste - Newcastle (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Trieste - Newcastle (via Rome Fiumicino and Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Venice Marco Polo - Newcastle (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Venice or Ljubljana. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Ljubljana

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Ljubljana airport to hotel (0h45) TBA flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Ljubljana airport (1h30) TBA flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Trieste

    Outward route
    not recommended in this direction TBA
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Trieste airport (1h) TBA flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Venice Marco Polo

    Outward route
    not recommended in this direction TBA
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Venice Marco Polo airport (2h) TBA flexible
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FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • The information that we send to you 2-3 weeks before your holiday includes practical information about each stage of your journey so that you can travel confidently from one hotel to another, recommendations for places to visit and eat out in each place, plus cultural information about the area. Where applicable, we also provide notes for a self-guided walking tour of most cities, and some large towns. Sample travel pack >
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • Absolutely! We are experts in tailored rail travel. Making use of sleeper trains or stopovers in cities along the route, we can get you from London to virtually anywhere in mainland Europe. We can even make arrangements to Mallorca, Sicily and Norway with a combination of ferries and rail. Please contact us to discuss your plans.
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

    More information about the booking process >
    Information about accommodation, general practicalities and more >
    Booking conditions >
  • Yes, it is possible to begin the journey in Piran and end in Bohinjska Bistrica. If you're interested in this option, please get in touch with our Sales team who will be able to provide further details.
  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Slovenia, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The official language is Slovene, although Italian is spoken by many people along the border with Italy. The currency is the Euro. Slovenian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
The Best of Slovenia: Julian Alps to the Adriatic Sea by Rail
6 nights
The Best of Slovenia: Julian Alps to the Adriatic Sea by Rail
6 nights
Journey by train
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