9 days in Ljubljana, Bled & Zagreb Itinerary

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

On the 11th (Tue), take in the exciting artwork at Gallery & Auction house SLOART, explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle, then look for gifts at SMILE Concept Store, then wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, and finally take in the views from Triple Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Predjama Castle, Head underground at Postojna Cave, and then take an in-depth tour of The Secret Rooms of Hotel Jama.

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Ahmedabad, India to Ljubljana is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Ahmedabad to Ljubljana due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Ahmedabad in October; daily highs in Ljubljana reach 18°C and lows reach 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Bled.

The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then admire the striking features of Bled Island, and then explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Museum of Apiculture, then awaken your taste buds at Wine Tasting Bled, then step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and finally view the masterpieces at Galerija Mikame.

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You can drive from Ljubljana to Bled in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October in Bled, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Zagreb.

Zagreb boasts a combination of Austro-Hungarian and Socialist architecture, but it is beloved for its outdoor cafe culture.

Museum of Broken Relationships and Image of War - War Photography Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Escape the urban bustle at Skydiving and Nature & Wildlife Tours. And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mark's Church, look for gifts at Wonderland Your Dress Up Store, see the interesting displays at Zagreb 80's Museum, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by car from Bled to Zagreb takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.