Triglav National Park

Despite Slovenia's small size, it is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Europe and should not be underestimated.

Emerald rivers. Glacial lakes. Hidden karsts. Historic cities. Snow-capped peaks. Sun-drenched beaches. Undiscovered wine regions. Untouched forests. You don't have to traipse all over Europe. The little country of Slovenia features everything you love about the continent in one place. So it's even been nicknamed Little Europe. Start in the Dragon City. Ljubljana survived Roman, Habsburg, and Yugoslavian rule to become one of the greenest capitals in Europe. Then start exploring hidden caves, medieval towns, scenic drives, and a tiny sliver of coastline. There are adventure sports, award-winning restaurants, grand castles, and stunning views along the way. You'll quickly wonder why it's taken you so long to get here. The Slovenia Guide works as a great circular road trip through Western Slovenia. Start in Ljubljana, drive north toward the Austrian border, head west toward the Italian border, circle through wine country, and end up back in the capital. This detailed guide includes: Places: cities, neighborhoods, towns Stay: hotels, resorts Eat: cafés, ice cream, Michelin stars, pizzerias, restaurants Drink: lounges, wine bars, wineries Shop: antique markets, toy stores Do: bell towers, boat tours, bridges, castles, cathedrals, chapels, churches, city models, fountains, funiculars, hikes, history museums, information centers, islands, lakes, libraries, monuments, mountains, mountain ranges, national parks, parks, puppet museums, rivers, roads, squares, statues, streams, ticket offices, valleys, viewpoints, waterfalls Transportation: airports, parking lots

This spring i did a trip to Slovenia, on a budget without a car. I have decided to share my exact itinerary, as most guides in Slovenia include a road trip. This itinerary includes everything from arriving to Slovenia (by air or road), different accommodation options for each location, depending on your budget. Managing public transport, moving around the country (a breakdown of all the buses/trains you'd need to take), activity options, tours, excursions, food to try, etc. This guide is suitable even if you plan a longer trip (2-3 weeks), as i will provide enough options for you. Additionally, i will include a full honest breakdown of the cost, and you will be able to do this trip on a budget with my tips. THIS GUIDE INCLUDES How to get to Slovenia (cheaper options) Day to day itinerary Different accommodation options (for different budgets) Activities i've done, plus extra ones if you are planning a longer stay Places to eat, food to try Public Transport and moving around country (tips on cheapest options) Day trips\excursion options Breakdown of the actual cost