12 days in Ljubljana, Sarajevo & Split Itinerary

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tivoli Park and Escape Room Enigmarium. Get out of town with these interesting Ljubljana side-trips: Bled (Bled Castle & Lake Bled), Predjama Castle (in Postojna) and Vintgar Gorge (in Zgornje Gorje). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Ljubljanica River, take in the views from Dragon Bridge, look for gifts at Mojacokolada.si, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Nicholas.

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Rome, Italy to Ljubljana is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive; or fly. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Rome in September; daily highs in Ljubljana reach 23°C and lows reach 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel to Sarajevo.

Nearly destroyed by war during the 1990s, the riverside city of Sarajevo now serves as one of the region's major educational, cultural, and commercial hubs.

On the 11th (Sun), savor the flavors at Food & Drink, then admire the masterpieces at Galerija 11/07/95, then look for gifts at Isfahan Gallery, and finally steep yourself in history at Bascarsija. On the next day, steep yourself in history at Vijećnica, look for gifts at W Market Epicerie Fine, and then make a trip to Sarajevo War Tunnel.

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Traveling by combination of shuttle and flight from Ljubljana to Sarajevo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Split.

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dubovica Beach and Galerija Mestrovic. Get out of town with these interesting Split side-trips: Historic City of Trogir (in Trogir) and Spanish Fortress (in Hvar). And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Diocletian's Palace, tour the pleasant surroundings at Marjan Park, steep yourself in history at Old Split, and look for gifts at Filigran Split.

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You can drive from Sarajevo to Split in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Sarajevo in September; daily highs in Split reach 30°C and lows reach 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.