๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ LAOS


Laos itineraryLandlocked, but moving to the aquatic rhythm of mighty rivers such as the Mekong, Laos is a country full of dramatic scenery and adventure. The itineraries below differ due to budget, and range from 14 to 17 days in length. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

Here’s your Laos itinerary:

Luxury Vang Vieng
1 โœˆTo Pakse (Book >)
๐Ÿš•Pakse to Champasak taxi
Dep: Morning ๐Ÿจ In flight!
2 Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจThe River Resort (Book >) All hotels >
If you’re travelling from Cambodia then you can fly from Siem Reap, departing and arriving in the afternoon
3 Take a day trip to the Bolaven Plateau, which can be arranged by your hotel. Relax in the evening with a stroll around the resort grounds and relaxing by the infinity pools Anyone not from Japan or the ASEAN countries will need a visa for Laos
4 Journey to the beautiful 4000 Islands area (which can also be arranged by your hotel) Save the environment by using a good filter water bottle
5 ๐Ÿš•Champasak to Pakse taxi
โœˆPakse to Luang Prabang flight (Book >)
Dep: Afternoon Arr: Evening ๐ŸจHotel Sofitel (Book >) All hotels >
Arrive in Luang Prabang in time for sunset by the Mekong river. Dress conservatively when visiting temples
6-8 So much to see over the next couple of days! Start with the early morning alms-giving (which starts at 05:30 in summer and 06:30 in winter) on Sisavangvong Road. Visit the Royal Palace and the Golden Buddha Phra Bang within. The top of Mount Phousi is a wonderful place from which to watch sunset. Wat Mai palace, Wat Visoun and Xieng Thong are also worth some of your time. Pick up some souvenirs from the morning market (06:30-10:00). Take a tuk tuk to Kuang Si Falls. This blog post offers guidance on how to behave respectfully at the alms-giving.
9 โ›ด๏ธLuang Prabang to Pakbeng ferry (Book >) Dep: 07:00 Arr: 17:00 ๐ŸจLuang Say Lodge
Embark on your tour up the mighty Mekong. Today you’ll visit Pak Ou cave and a hill tribe village. Pack plenty of sunscreen – the sun is especially strong on the river
10 โ›ด๏ธPakbeng to Huay Xai ferry Dep: 08:00 Arr: 17:00 ๐ŸจNakaraj Princess (Book >) All hotels >
You’ll make more stops today including, after lunch, a visit to a traditional Laotian village of Ban Gon Dturn, before arriving in Huay Xai on the border with Thailand. The border closes at 18:00 and cruise staff on both sides of the border can help with travel to Chiang Rai.
11 ๐Ÿš•Huay Xai to Luang Nam Tha taxi Dep: 10:00 Arr: 13:00 ๐ŸจThe Boat Landing (Book >) All hotels >
Once you’ve arrived in Luang Nam Tha take a look at the Golden Stupa and enjoy dinner at the bustling night market. Be aware of pick pockets in busy market areas.
12 Book a one-day trek in the verdant, magnificent Nam Ha National Protected Area, where you’ll taste some local food as well as visit a Khmu village. Trekking here is mildly challenging – bring insect repellant.
13 โœˆLuang Nam Tha to Vientiane flight (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Evening ๐ŸจCrowne Plaza (Book >) All hotels >
Relax in a traditional herbal sauna before flying to the capital. Luang Nam Tha is close to the Chinese border, should you wish to add to your Laos itinerary.
14-15 โœˆVientiane to home (Book >) Dep: Evening Arr: Morning (next day) Connect this Laos itinerary with the Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia & Borneo or Cambodia itinerary
Spend the morning chilling in the roof garden infinity pool before heading to the airport.
Mid-range Luang Prabang
1 โœˆTo Pakse (Book >) Dep: Morning ๐Ÿจ In flight!
2 Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจAthena Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
If you’re travelling from Cambodia then you can fly from Siem Reap, departing and arriving in the afternoon.
3 Your hotel can help arrange a taxi to tour around the Bolevan Plateau – a superb day trip from Pakse. Anyone not from Japan or the ASEAN countries will need a visa for Laos
4 Today you’ll go on a day trip to the 4000 Islands (book here), departing Pakse at 08:00 and returning at 14:00. Spend the rest of your day visiting pretty Wat Luang. Save the environment by using a good filter water bottle
5 โœˆPakse to Luang Prabang flight (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Evening ๐ŸจMekong Riverview (Book >) All hotels >
Arrive in Luang Prabang in time for sunset by the Mekong river. Dress conservatively when visiting temples
6-8 So much to see over the next couple of days! Start with the early morning alms-giving (which starts at 05:30 in summer and 06:30 in winter) on Sisavangvong Road. Visit the Royal Palace and the Golden Buddha Phra Bang within. The top of Mount Phousi is a wonderful place from which to watch sunset. Wat Mai palace, Wat Visoun and Xieng Thong are also worth some of your time. Pick up some souvenirs from the morning market (06:30-10:00). Take a tuk tuk to Kuang Si Falls This blog post offers guidance on how to behave respectfully at the alms-giving
9 ๐ŸšLuang Prabang to Nong Khiaw minibus Dep: 09:30 Arr: 14:00 ๐ŸจMandala Ou Resort (Book >) All hotels >
There are many hikes around Nong Khiaw, including to the nearby Phatok Caves. If you prefer to get on the water then go on a kayaking trip along the Nam Ou, or maybe hire a bike and visit the Khmu and Hmong villages in the area. Ask your hotel for help with booking a minivan to Nong Khiaw
10 ๐ŸšŒNong Khiaw to Oudomsay bus Dep: 11:00 Arr: 15:00 ๐ŸจNamkat Yorla Pa (Book >) All hotels >
A couple more hours to enjoy the countryside around Nong Khiaw before taking the bus to Oudomsay. When you arrive you can walk up to the stupa and admire the views from the top, or hire a motorbike and visit Nam Kad Waterfall. Oudomsay is also known as Muang Xay and Udom Xai (many places in Laos have multiple names)
11 The tourism office offers a 1-day tour to Ban Chom Ong village and the Chom Ong cave – the largest in Laos and a breathtaking sight to behold. Remember to bring insect repellant and sunscreen
12 โœˆOudomsay to Vientiane flight (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจCrowne Plaza (Book >) All hotels >
In Vientiane you may have time to visit the That Luang stupa. In the evening head to the Mekong riverfront for a memorable sunset. From Oudomsay you can also travel by bus to China or Thailand via Luang Nam Tha, should you wish to add to your Laos itinerary.
13-14 โœˆVientiane to home (Book >) Dep: Evening Arr: Morning (next day) Connect this Laos itinerary with the Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia & Borneo or Cambodia itinerary
Spend the morning chilling in the roof garden infinity pool before heading to the airport.
Budget Luang Nam Tha
1 โœˆTo Pakse (Book >) Dep: Morning ๐Ÿจ In flight!
2 Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจChato Hostel (Book >) All hotels >
If you’re travelling from Cambodia then you can take a bus from Siem Reap at 08:00, arriving into Pakse by 18:00
3 Your hostel can help arrange a tour around the Bolevan Plateau – a superb day trip from Pakse Anyone not from Japan or the ASEAN countries will need a visa for Laos
4 ๐ŸšŒPakse to Vientiane bus (Book >) Dep: 20:30 ๐ŸจBus
Today you’ll go on a day trip to the 4000 Islands (book here), departing Pakse at 08:00 and returning at 14:00. Spend the rest of your day visiting pretty Wat Luang before your night bus to Vientiane It’s also possible (and considerably faster, but more expensive) to fly to Vientiane
5 ๐ŸšŒPakse to Vientiane bus
๐ŸšVientiane to Vang Vieng minibus (Book >)
Dep: 10:00 Arr: 06:30
Arr: 14:00
๐ŸจJasmine Vang Vieng Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
While Vang Vieng is known to be a party town, it’s also an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding countryside. After you’ve arrived hire a bicycle and visit the Blue Lagoon Save the environment by using a good filter water bottle
6 Beat the crowds and go on a tubing trip earlier in the day. If you like to be more active then kayaking is also available This Wikitravel page offers some advice on unscrupulous practises in Vang Vieng.
7 ๐ŸšŒVang Vieng to Luang Prabang bus (Book >) Dep: 09:00 Arr: 15:00 ๐ŸจMad Monkey  (Book >) All hotels >
Arrive in time for sunset from the top of Mount Phousi Dress conservatively when visiting temples
8-9 So much to see over the next couple of days! Start with the early morning alms-giving (which starts at 05:30 in summer and 06:30 in winter) on Sisavangvong Road. Visit the Royal Palace and the Golden Buddha Phra Bang within. Wat Mai palace, Wat Visoun and Xieng Thong are also worth some of your time. Pick up some souvenirs from the morning market (06:30-10:00). Take a tuk tuk to Kuang Si Falls This blog post offers guidance on how to behave respectfully at the alms-giving
10 ๐ŸšLuang Prabang to Nong Khiaw minibus Dep: 09:30 Arr: 14:00 ๐ŸจPho Sai River View (Book >) All hotels >
There are many hikes around Nong Khiaw, including to the nearby Phatok Caves. If you prefer to get on the water then go on a kayaking trip along the Nam Ou, or maybe hire a bike and visit the Khmu and Hmong villages in the area. Ask your hostel for help with booking a minivan to Nong Khiaw
11 ๐ŸšŒNong Khiaw to Oudomsay Dep: 11:00 Arr: 15:00 ๐ŸจAmphon Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
A couple more hours to enjoy the countryside around Nong Khiaw before taking the bus to Oudomsay. When you arrive you can walk up to the stupa and admire the views from the top, or hire a motorbike and visit Nam Kad Waterfall Oudomsay is also known as Muang Xay and Udom Xai (many places in Laos have multiple names)
12 The tourism office offers a 1-day tour to Ban Chom Ong village and the Chom Ong cave – the largest in Laos and a breathtaking sight to behold Remember to bring insect repellant and sunscreen
13 ๐ŸšOudomsay to Luang Nam Tha minibus (Info >) Dep: 11:30 Arr: 14:30 ๐ŸจZuela Guesthouse (Book >) All hotels >
Once you’ve arrived in Luang Nam Tha take a look at the Golden Stupa and enjoy dinner at the bustling night market Be aware of pick pockets in busy market areas
14 Book a one-day trek in the verdant, magnificent Nam Ha National Protected Area, where you’ll taste some local food as well as visit a Khmu village Trekking here is mildly challenging – bring good walking boots
15 ๐ŸšŒLuang Nam Tha to Huay Xai bus (Info >)
๐ŸšŒHuay Xai to Chiang Rai bus (Info >)
Dep: 09:00
Dep: 16:00
Arr: 13:00
Arr: 19:00
๐ŸจNa-Rak-O Resort (Book >) All hostels >
Once you’ve arrived in Chiang Rai (Thailand) you’ll have time in the evening to visit the night bazaar. Luang Nam Tha is close to the Chinese border, should you wish to add to your Laos itinerary.
16-17 โœˆChiang Rai to home (Book >) Dep: Evening Arr: Morning (next day) Connect this Laos itinerary with the Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia & Borneo or Cambodia itinerary
Take a trip to Wat Rong Khun and the Black House before heading to the airport.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ SWITZERLAND


Lauterbrunnen Valley, SwitzerlandIf you like mountains, picturesque valleys, cute Alpine scenes, beautiful lakes and excellent public transport, you’re going to love this Switzerland itinerary. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

Here’s your Switzerland itinerary:

Luxury Lucerne, Switzerland
1 To Zurich (โœˆ Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจWidder Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Once you’ve checked in to your hotel in the lovely Lindenhof district, go for an evening stroll along Niederdorfstrasse. Buy a Swiss Travel Pass in advance of your Switzerland itinerary as this will include the train journey from the airport.
2 Visit historic Grossmรผnster church and then the Swiss National Museum. Indulge in some shopping along Bahnhofstrasse and then go to the fascinating horology museum Uhrenmuseum Beyer. In the evening go for a drink at the famous Cabaret Voltaire. Public bicycles are free to use in Zurich – put down a small deposit at the Swiss National Museum and remember to bring ID.
3 ๐Ÿš„Zurich to Lucerne train (Book >) Dep: 10:04 Arr: 10:49 ๐ŸจHotel des Balances (Book >) All hotels >
Explore the Old Town then take a trip up Mount Pilatus which, between May and October, can be visited as part of the Golden Round Trip. Back in town a walk across the famous Chapel Bridge is a must, as are the city defences of Musegg Wall. Consider downloading the SBB rail app, for quick and easy reference to the rail system timetable.
4 ๐Ÿš„Lucerne to Interlaken Ost train
๐Ÿš„Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald train (Book >)
Dep: 12:06
Dep: 14:05
Arr: 13:55
Arr: 14:38
๐ŸจHotel Belvedere Grindelwald (Book >) All hotels >
Visit the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, then enjoy the beautiful train ride to Grindelwald. Here you can take the gondola up to First and enjoy hikes long or short in tremendous mountain scenery (my favourites include to Grosse Scheidegg or Bachalpsee). Pack layers – it can be warm in the valleys but cold up the mountains.
5 Today you’ll embark on one of the most incredible journeys on this planet; two steep train journeys to the mountain-top Jungfraujoch. Later in the afternoon visit the dramatic Gletscherschlucht. Go for a short walk to Mรถnchsjoch Hut when you reach Jungfraujoch
6 ๐Ÿš„Grindelwald to Zweilรผtschinen train
๐Ÿš„Zweilรผtschinen to Lauterbrunnen (Book >) train
๐ŸšกLauterbrunnen to Grรผtschalp cablecar
๐Ÿš„Grรผtschalp to Mรผrren train (Book >)
Dep: 09:49
Dep: 10:16
Dep: 10:38
Dep: 10:44
Arr: 10:09
Arr: 10:25
Arr: 10:42
Arr: 10:58
๐ŸจHotel Eiger (Book >) All hotels >
A true test of the perfectly punctual Swiss transport system, this is a journey which you’ll be glued to the window throughout. When you arrive you can enjoy the peaceful alpine village of Mรผrren before heading on up the remarkable Schilthorn. The Schilthorn restaurant may not have the most refined cuisine, but it does revolve and is the best place to see the views.
7 ๐Ÿš„Mรผrren to Grรผtschalp train
๐ŸšกGrรผtschalp to Lauterbrunnen cablecar (Book >)
๐Ÿš„Lauterbrunnen  to Interlaken Ost train
๐Ÿš„Interlaken Ost to Spiez train
๐Ÿš„Spiez to Visp train
๐Ÿš„Visp to Zermatt train (Book >)
Dep: 09:58
Dep: 10:13
Dep: 10:32
Dep: 11:00
Dep: 11:36
Dep: 12:08
Arr: 10:11
Arr: 10:17
Arr: 10:53
Arr: 11:21
Arr: 12:02
Arr: 13:14
๐ŸจHotel The Omnia (Book >) All hotels >
Another day of picturesque journeys and another day where you end up in glorious mountain scenery. Zermatt is where you come for views of the famous Matterhorn, best seen from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Miss a connection? Not a problem. Trains in Switzerland are frequent.
8 ๐Ÿš„Zermatt to Visp train
๐Ÿš„Visp to Montreux train (Book >)
Dep: 14:13
Dep: 15:35
Arr: 15:22
Arr: 16:46
๐ŸจHotel Victoria (Book >) All hotels >
Ride on the Gornergrat Bahn for your last mountain journey and hike, then depart for Montreux where you can stroll along the lake to Chillon Castle. You are now in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
9 ๐Ÿš„Montreux to Geneva train (Book >) Dep: 11:47 Arr: 12:48 ๐ŸจHotel D’Angleterre (Book >) All hotels >
Time for more promenade strolling before departing to Geneva. In Geneva you can walk down to the waterfront to look at the huge fountain, go to St. Pierre Cathedral and climb the towers, see the muddy and clear rivers meet at La Pointe de la Jonction and visit the United Nations building. Get a free Geneva Transport Card from your hotel.
10 Geneva to Home (โœˆBook >)
(๐Ÿš„ Book >)
Dep: Afternoon
Dep: Morning
Arr: Evening
Arr: Afternoon
Connect this Switzerland itinerary with the France, Italy, Germany or Austria & Munich itinerary
Enjoy any sights you missed yesterday before heading to the airport.
Mid-range Matterhorn, Switzerland
1 To Zurich (โœˆ Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจHotel Plattenhof (Book >) All hotels >
Once you’ve checked in to your hotel in the lovely Lindenhof district, go for an evening stroll along Niederdorfstrasse. Buy a Swiss Travel Pass in advance of your Switzerland itinerary as this will include the train journey from the airport.
2 Visit historic Grossmรผnster church and then the Swiss National Museum. Indulge in some shopping along Bahnhofstrasse and then go to the fascinating horology museum Uhrenmuseum Beyer. In the evening go for a drink at the famous Cabaret Voltaire. Public bicycles are free to use in Zurich – put down a small deposit at the Swiss National Museum and remember to bring ID.
3 ๐Ÿš„Zurich to Lucerne train (Book >) Dep: 10:04 Arr: 10:49 ๐ŸจKeyforge City Apartments Waldstรคtter 8 (Book >) All hotels >
Explore the Old Town then take a trip up Mount Pilatus which, between May and October, can be visited as part of the Golden Round Trip. Back in town a walk across the famous Chapel Bridge is a must, as are the city defences of Musegg Wall. Consider downloading the SBB rail app, for quick and easy reference to the rail system timetable.
4 ๐Ÿš„Lucerne to Interlaken Ost train
๐Ÿš„Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald train (Book >)
Dep: 12:06
Dep: 14:05
Arr: 13:55
Arr: 14:38
๐ŸจHotel Alpina (Book >) All hotels >
Visit the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, then enjoy the beautiful train ride to Grindelwald. Here you can take the gondola up to First and enjoy hikes long or short in tremendous mountain scenery (my favourites include to Grosse Scheidegg or Bachalpsee). Pack layers – it can be warm in the valleys but cold up the mountains.
5 Today you’ll embark on one of the most incredible journeys on this planet; two steep train journeys to the mountain-top Jungfraujoch. Later in the afternoon visit the dramatic Gletscherschlucht. Go for a short walk to Mรถnchsjoch Hut when you reach Jungfraujoch
6 ๐Ÿš„Grindelwald to Zweilรผtschinen train
๐Ÿš„Zweilรผtschinen to Lauterbrunnen train (Book >)
๐ŸšกLauterbrunnen to Grรผtschalp cablecar
๐Ÿš„Grรผtschalp to Mรผrren train (Book >)
Dep: 09:49
Dep: 10:16
Dep: 10:38
Dep: 10:44
Arr: 10:09
Arr: 10:25
Arr: 10:42
Arr: 10:58
๐ŸจEiger Guesthouse (Book >) All hotels >
A true test of the perfectly punctual Swiss transport system, this is a journey which you’ll be glued to the window throughout. When you arrive you can enjoy the peaceful alpine village of Mรผrren before heading on up the remarkable Schilthorn. The Schilthorn restaurant may not have the most refined cuisine, but it does revolve and is the best place to see the views.
7 ๐Ÿš„Mรผrren to Grรผtschalp train
๐ŸšกGrรผtschalp to Lauterbrunnen cablecar (Book >)
๐Ÿš„Lauterbrunnen  to Interlaken Ost train
๐Ÿš„Interlaken Ost to Spiez train
๐Ÿš„Spiez to Visp train
๐Ÿš„Visp to Zermatt train (Book >)
Dep: 09:58
Dep: 10:13
Dep: 10:32
Dep: 11:00
Dep: 11:36
Dep: 12:08
Arr: 10:11
Arr: 10:17
Arr: 10:53
Arr: 11:21
Arr: 12:02
Arr: 13:14
๐ŸจHotel Bella Vista (Book >) All hotels >
Another day of picturesque journeys and another day where you end up in glorious mountain scenery. Zermatt is where you come for views of the famous Matterhorn, best seen from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Miss a connection? Not a problem. Trains in Switzerland are frequent.
8 ๐Ÿš„Zermatt to Visp train
๐Ÿš„Visp to Montreux train (Book >)
Dep: 14:13
Dep: 15:35
Arr: 15:22
Arr: 16:46
๐ŸจGolf Hotel Renรฉ Capt (Book >) All hotels >
Ride on the Gornergrat Bahn for your last mountain journey and hike, then depart for Montreux where you can stroll along the lake to Chillon Castle. You are now in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
9 ๐Ÿš„Montreux to Geneva train (Book >) Dep: 11:47 Arr: 12:48 ๐ŸจStarling Residence Genรจve (Book >) All hotels >
Time for more promenade strolling before departing to Geneva. In Geneva you can walk down to the waterfront to look at the huge fountain, go to St. Pierre Cathedral and climb the towers, see the muddy and clear rivers meet at La Pointe de la Jonction and visit the United Nations building. Get a free Geneva Transport Card from your hotel.
10 Geneva to Home (โœˆBook >)
(๐Ÿš„ Book >)
Dep: Afternoon
Dep: Morning
Arr: Evening
Arr: Afternoon
Connect this Switzerland itinerary with the France, Italy, Germany or Austria & Munich itinerary
Enjoy any sights you missed yesterday before heading to the airport.
Budget Chillon Castle, Switzerland
1 To Zurich (โœˆ Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจYouthhostel Zurich (Book >) All hostels >
Once you’ve checked in to your hotel in the lovely Lindenhof district, go for an evening stroll along Niederdorfstrasse. Using buses for some of your Switzerland itinerary journeys means you can get a Swiss Travel Pass for 4 days of train travel and then a single additional train ticket to Geneva on day 9.
2 Visit historic Grossmรผnster church and then the Swiss National Museum. Indulge in some shopping along Bahnhofstrasse and then go to the fascinating horology museum Uhrenmuseum Beyer. In the evening go for a drink at the famous Cabaret Voltaire. Public bicycles are free to use in Zurich – put down a small deposit at the Swiss National Museum and remember to bring ID.
3 ๐ŸšŒZurich to Lucerne bus (Book >) Dep: 09:40 Arr: 10:40 ๐ŸจBarabas Luzern (Book >) All hostels >
Explore the Old Town then take a trip up Mount Pilatus which, between May and October, can be visited as part of the Golden Round Trip. Back in town a walk across the famous Chapel Bridge is a must, as are the city defences of Musegg Wall. ร„ss-Bar is a new concept in Switzerland and is a chain of stores that collects bread and pastries just at the end of their sell-buy dates and sells on at low prices.
4 ๐Ÿš„Lucerne to Interlaken Ost train
๐Ÿš„Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald train (Book >)
Dep: 12:06
Dep: 14:05
Arr: 13:55
Arr: 14:38
๐ŸจMountain Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Visit the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, then enjoy the beautiful train ride to Grindelwald. Here you can take the gondola up to First and enjoy hikes long or short in tremendous mountain scenery (my favourites include to Grosse Scheidegg or Bachalpsee). Pack layers – it can be warm in the valleys but cold up the mountains.
5 Today you’ll embark on one of the most incredible journeys on this planet; two steep train journeys to the mountain-top Jungfraujoch. Later in the take the 122 bus to the dramatic Gletscherschlucht. Go for a short walk to Mรถnchsjoch Hut when you reach Jungfraujoch
6 ๐Ÿš„Grindelwald to Zweilรผtschinen train
๐Ÿš„Zweilรผtschinen to Lauterbrunnen train (Book >)
Dep: 09:49
Dep: 10:16
Arr: 10:09
Arr: 10:25
๐ŸจValley Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
After a beautiful journey hike to Trรผmmelbach Falls. If you can afford the fare, take the cable car to the lovely village of Mรผrren and on to the remarkable Schilthorn. Your hostel has a kitchen – save money by buying food in the Coop supermarket in town.
7 ๐Ÿš„Lauterbrunnen  to Interlaken Ost train
๐Ÿš„Interlaken Ost to Spiez train
๐Ÿš„Spiez to Visp train
๐Ÿš„Visp to Zermatt train (Book >)
Dep: 10:32
Dep: 11:00
Dep: 11:36
Dep: 12:08
Arr: 10:53
Arr: 11:21
Arr: 12:02
Arr: 13:14
๐ŸจYouthhostel Zermatt (Book >) All hostels >
Another day of picturesque journeys and another day where you end up in glorious mountain scenery. Zermatt is where you come for views of the famous Matterhorn, best seen from Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. If you’re staying a few nights with Swiss Youth Hostels then consider membership which can save you money.
8 ๐Ÿš„Zermatt to Visp train
๐Ÿš„Visp to Montreux train (Book >)
Dep: 14:13
Dep: 15:35
Arr: 15:22
Arr: 16:46
๐ŸจYouthhostel Montreux (Book >) All hostels >
Ride on the Gornergrat Bahn for your last mountain journey and hike, then depart for Montreux where you can stroll along the lake to Chillon Castle. You are now in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
9 ๐Ÿš„Montreux to Geneva train
(Book >)
Dep: 11:47 Arr: 12:48 ๐ŸจCity Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Time for more promenade strolling before departing to Geneva. In Geneva you can walk down to the waterfront to look at the huge fountain, go to St. Pierre Cathedral and climb the towers, see the muddy and clear rivers meet at La Pointe de la Jonction and visit the United Nations building. Get a free Geneva Transport Card from your hotel.
10 Geneva to Home (โœˆBook >)
(๐Ÿš„ Book >)
Dep: Afternoon
Dep: Morning
Arr: Evening
Arr: Afternoon
Connect this Switzerland itinerary with the France, Italy, Germany or Austria & Munich itinerary
Enjoy any sights you missed yesterday before heading to the airport.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท WESTERN TURKEY

Istanbul, Turkey - Western Turkey itineraryA land of huge contrasts, from the minarets, markets and mosques of Istanbul, to the beaches of the Med, to the weird rock formations of Cappadocia. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

Here’s my Western Turkey blog post and here below is your Western Turkey itinerary:

Luxury Ephesus, Turkey
1 โœˆIstanbul (Book >) Dep: Morning Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจFour Seasons at Sultanahmet (Book >) All hotels >
You’ll arrive in time to hear the last couple of muezzin calls to prayer – an evocative soundtrack for your visit. Get your bearings from the top of Galata Tower. It’s recommended that you obtain an e-visa for Turkey before you arrive. Apply here.
2 An action-packed day starting with a visit to the immense Aya Sofya. Just next to the mosque is the fascinating Basilica Cistern, the scene of many movies. Nearby is the unmissable (be sure to take in the Blue Mosque on the way) Topkapi Palace where you’ll find peaceful courtyards, a rich treasury and incredible views across the Bosphorus. You will need to dress modestly in order to visit the mosques. Bear in mind that you will also have to take your shoes off before entering.
3 At 10:35 embark on a ferry tour from Eminรถnรผ docks up the beautiful Bosphorus to Anadolu KavaฤŸฤฑ where you can walk up to the ruined Yoros Kalesi fortress and look out over the Black Sea. You’ll be back in the city at 16:40 – plenty of time to see the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. The sights mentioned here are within easy reach if you’re on foot. Istanbul also has a good metro system, the journey planner can be found here.
4 ๐ŸšŒIstanbul to ร‡anakkale bus (Book >) Dep: 07:30 Arr: 11:55 ๐ŸจArtur Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Hop on the Metro to Otogar ฤฐstasyonu for your bus to ร‡anakkale. Join a tour to Troy at 13:00 – marvel at the excavatations and reproduction Trojan horse, then return at 17:00. There’s another Trojan horse model in town if you fancy another snap. Plan your Western Turkey itinerary so that you visit Troy mid-week and avoid it at its busiest.
5 ๐ŸšŒร‡anakkale to Izmir bus (Book >) Dep: 09:00 Arr: 15:32 ๐ŸจSwissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir (Book >) All hotels >
Izmir is over 5,000 years old and you’ll want to head straight for the buzz of Konak Square. Alternatively, catch a later bus and visit the Gallipoli battlefields from ร‡anakkale. In the evening explores the streets of Izmir’s Alsancak. Kumru is a delicious warm sandwich made of sesame bread, Turkish sausage (veggie options also available), grilled cheese and tomatoes.
6 Spend the day on a tour visiting the breathtaking ruins at Ephesus and St Mary’s House. Avoid the dark and narrow alleys in Alsancak at night.
7 ๐ŸšŒIzmir to Fethiye bus (Book >) Dep: 10:01 Arr: 16:00 ๐ŸจYacht Classic (Book >) All hotels >
Today you’re on your way to the gorgeous coastline of Lycia. Look out for signpost number 6 and head up hill for a superb view from Ojstrica.
8-9 Fethiye not only is surrounded by beautiful beaches but also boasts ancient sarcophaguses in town as well as cave tombs in the cliffs. You may also wish to go on a thoroughly enjoyable 12 Island boat cruise or take a dolmuลŸ to the Blue Lagoon. Consider renting a car in Fethiye for easy travel to and from the beaches.
10 ๐ŸšŒFethiye to Kas bus (Book >) Dep: 09:45 Arr: 11:55 ๐ŸจLukka Exclusive (Book >) All hotels >
Join a diving or snorkelling or diving trip in Kas then, in the evening, soak up the atmosphere in the cute streets and main square. The old amphitheatre is safe to visit at night and looks amazing under spotlights.
11 ๐ŸšŒKas to Antalya bus Dep: Every 1.15 hours Arr: About 4hrs later ๐ŸจHotel Barut Lara (Book >) All hotels >
In Antalya visit the many sights of Kaleiรงi (the old quarter), including the famous fluted minaret, the fortified Roman port and the ruins of Kesik Minare. Ask your hotel to call Bati Antalya on (242)-836-36-77 to book your bus ticket.
12 โœˆAntalya to Kayseri flight
(Book >)
๐Ÿš•Kayseri to รœrgรผp transfer (Book >)
Dep: Morning

Dep: 12:30

Arr: Morning

Arr: 14:20

๐ŸจKayakapi Premium Caves (Book >) All hotels >
รœrgรผp is the perfect base from which to explore this part of Cappadocia. This is also considered one of the best places in which to enjoy a hot air balloon ride, especially at sunset. Book your transfer to Antalya airport here.
13 A full day in which to explore the trails along the surrounding valleys. This site will help you to plan them out. Be sure to take plenty of water with you on hikes, especially in summer, and aware that lone women have in the past been attacked.
14 ๐Ÿš•รœrgรผp to Kayseri transfer
โœˆKayseri to Istanbul flight (Book >)
โœˆIstanbul to Home
Dep: 07:00
Dep: Morning
Dep: Evening
Arr: 08:50
Arr: Afternoon
Arr: Evening
Connect this Western Turkey itinerary with the Greece and Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
Book a transfer to Kayseri airport.
Mid-range Fethiye, Turkey
1 โœˆIstanbul (Book >) Dep: Morning Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจWhite House Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
You’ll arrive in time to hear the last couple of muezzin calls to prayer – an evocative soundtrack for your visit. Get your bearings from the top of Galata Tower. It’s recommended that you obtain an e-visa for Turkey before you arrive. Apply here.
2 An action-packed day starting with a visit to the immense Aya Sofya. Just next to the mosque is the fascinating Basilica Cistern, the scene of many movies. Nearby is the unmissable (be sure to take in the Blue Mosque on the way) Topkapi Palace where you’ll find peaceful courtyards, a rich treasury and incredible views across the Bosphorus. You will need to dress modestly in order to visit the mosques. Bear in mind that you will also have to take your shoes off before entering.
3 At 10:35 embark on a ferry tour from Eminรถnรผ docks up the beautiful Bosphorus to Anadolu KavaฤŸฤฑ where you can walk up to the ruined Yoros Kalesi fortress and look out over the Black Sea. You’ll be back in the city at 16:40 – plenty of time to see the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. The sights mentioned here are within easy reach if you’re on foot. Istanbul also has a good metro system, the journey planner can be found here.
4 ๐ŸšŒIstanbul to ร‡anakkale bus (Book >) Dep: 07:30 Arr: 11:55 ๐ŸจArtur Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Hop on the Metro to Otogar ฤฐstasyonu for your bus to ร‡anakkale. Join a tour to Troy at 13:00 – marvel at the excavatations and reproduction Trojan horse, then return at 17:00. There’s another Trojan horse model in town if you fancy another snap. Plan your Western Turkey itinerary so that you visit Troy mid-week and avoid it at its busiest.
5 ๐ŸšŒร‡anakkale to Izmir bus (Book >) Dep: 09:00 Arr: 15:32 ๐ŸจRenaissance Izmir (Book >) All hotels >
Izmir is over 5,000 years old and you’ll want to head straight for the buzz of Konak Square. Alternatively, catch a later bus and visit the Gallipoli battlefields from ร‡anakkale. In the evening explores the streets of Izmir’s Alsancak. Kumru is a delicious warm sandwich made of sesame bread, Turkish sausage (veggie options also available), grilled cheese and tomatoes.
6 Spend the day on a tour visiting the breathtaking ruins at Ephesus and St Mary’s House. Avoid the dark and narrow alleys in Alsancak at night.
7 ๐ŸšŒIzmir to Fethiye bus (Book >) Dep: 10:01 Arr: 16:00 ๐ŸจJiva Beach Resort (Book >) All hotels >
Today you’re on your way to the gorgeous coastline of Lycia. Look out for signpost number 6 and head up hill for a superb view from Ojstrica.
8-9 Fethiye not only is surrounded by beautiful beaches but also boasts ancient sarcophaguses in town as well as cave tombs in the cliffs. You may also wish to go on a thoroughly enjoyable 12 Island boat cruise or take a dolmuลŸ to the Blue Lagoon. Consider renting a car in Fethiye for easy travel to and from the beaches.
10 ๐ŸšŒFethiye to Kas bus (Book >) Dep: 09:45 Arr: 11:55 ๐ŸจHotel Sonne (Book >) All hotels >
Join a diving or snorkelling or diving trip in Kas then, in the evening, soak up the atmosphere in the cute streets and main square. You may want to invest in your own snorkelling kit to visit Kucuk Cakil or Buyuk Cakil beach for free
11 ๐ŸšŒKas to Antalya bus Dep: Every 1.15 hours Arr: About 4hrs later ๐ŸจDogan Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
In Antalya visit the many sights of Kaleiรงi (the old quarter), including the famous fluted minaret, the fortified Roman port and the ruins of Kesik Minare. Ask your hotel to call Bati Antalya on (242)-836-36-77 to book your bus ticket.
12 โœˆAntalya to Kayseri flight
(Book >)
๐Ÿš•Kayseri to รœrgรผp transfer (Book >)
Dep: Morning

Dep: 12:30

Arr: Morning

Arr: 14:20

๐ŸจPerimasali Cave Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
รœrgรผp is the perfect base from which to explore this part of Cappadocia. This is also considered one of the best places in which to enjoy a hot air balloon ride, especially at sunset. Book your transfer to Antalya airport here.
13 A full day in which to explore the trails along the surrounding valleys. This site will help you to plan them out. Be sure to take plenty of water with you on hikes, especially in summer, and aware that lone women have in the past been attacked.
14 ๐Ÿš•รœrgรผp to Kayseri transfer
โœˆKayseri to Istanbul flight (Book >)
โœˆIstanbul to Home
Dep: 07:00
Dep: Morning
Dep: Evening
Arr: 08:50
Arr: Afternoon
Arr: Evening
Connect this Western Turkey itinerary with the Greece and Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
Book a transfer to Kayseri airport.
Budget Cappadocia, Turkey
1 โœˆIstanbul (Book >) Dep: Morning Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจCheers Lighthouse Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
You’ll arrive in time to hear the last couple of muezzin calls to prayer – an evocative soundtrack for your visit. Get your bearings from the top of Galata Tower. It’s recommended that you obtain an e-visa for Turkey before you arrive. Apply here.
2 An action-packed day starting with a visit to the immense Aya Sofya. Just next to the mosque is the fascinating Basilica Cistern, the scene of many movies. Nearby is the unmissable (be sure to take in the Blue Mosque on the way) Topkapi Palace where you’ll find peaceful courtyards, a rich treasury and incredible views across the Bosphorus. You will need to dress modestly in order to visit the mosques. Bear in mind that you will also have to take your shoes off before entering.
3 At 10:35 embark on a ferry tour from Eminรถnรผ docks up the beautiful Bosphorus to Anadolu KavaฤŸฤฑ where you can walk up to the ruined Yoros Kalesi fortress and look out over the Black Sea. You’ll be back in the city at 16:40 – plenty of time to see the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. The sights mentioned here are within easy reach if you’re on foot. Istanbul also has a good metro system, the journey planner can be found here.
4 ๐ŸšŒIstanbul to ร‡anakkale bus (Book >) Dep: 07:30 Arr: 11:55 ๐ŸจAnzac House Youth Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Hop on the Metro to Otogar ฤฐstasyonu for your bus to ร‡anakkale. Dolmuses leave ร‡anakkale for Troy every hour on the hour, with the last one returning at 17:30. There’s another Trojan horse model in town if you fancy another snap. Plan your Western Turkey itinerary so that you visit Troy mid-week and avoid it at its busiest.
5 ๐ŸšŒร‡anakkale to Izmir bus (Book >) Dep: 09:00 Arr: 15:32 ๐ŸจShantihome Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Izmir is over 5,000 years old and you’ll want to head straight for the buzz of Konak Square. Alternatively, catch a later bus and visit the Gallipoli battlefields from ร‡anakkale. In the evening explores the streets of Izmir’s Alsancak. Kumru is a delicious warm sandwich made of sesame bread, Turkish sausage (veggie options also available), grilled cheese and tomatoes.
6 Take a dolmus to Selcuk bus station and then another to the breathtaking ruins at Ephesus and St Mary’s House. Avoid the dark and narrow alleys in Alsancak at night.
7 ๐ŸšŒIzmir to Fethiye bus (Book >) Dep: 10:01 Arr: 16:00 ๐ŸจSakura Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Today you’re on your way to the gorgeous coastline of Lycia. Look out for signpost number 6 and head up hill for a superb view from Ojstrica.
8-9 Fethiye not only is surrounded by beautiful beaches but also boasts ancient sarcophaguses in town as well as cave tombs in the cliffs. You may also wish to go on a thoroughly enjoyable 12 Island boat cruise or take a dolmuลŸ to the Blue Lagoon. Either dolmus or regular buses can take you to and from the beaches.
10 ๐ŸšŒFethiye to Kas bus (Book >) Dep: 09:45 Arr: 11:55 ๐ŸจCan Mocamp (Book >) All hostels >
Join a diving or snorkelling or diving trip in Kas then, in the evening, soak up the atmosphere in the cute streets and main square. You may want to invest in your own snorkelling kit to visit Kucuk Cakil or Buyuk Cakil beach for free.
11 ๐ŸšŒKas to Antalya bus Dep: Every 1.15 hours Arr: About 4hrs later ๐ŸจWhite Garden Pansiyon (Book >) All hostels >
In Antalya visit the many sights of Kaleiรงi (the old quarter), including the famous fluted minaret, the fortified Roman port and the ruins of Kesik Minare. Ask your hotel to call Bati Antalya on (242)-836-36-77 to book your bus ticket.
12 ๐ŸšŒAntalya to Gรถreme bus
(Book >)
Dep: 22:00 ๐ŸจNight bus
Chill out on Konyaalti Beach or visit the Dรผdenb waterfalls before your night bus. Take ear plugs and a sleeping mask for the bus.
13 ๐ŸšŒAntalya to Gรถreme bus Arr: 07:15 ๐ŸจAntique Terrace Hotel (Book >) All hostels >
Gรถremeย is the perfect base from which to explore this part of Cappadocia. This site will help you to plan out some hikes. Be sure to take plenty of water with you on hikes, especially in summer, and aware that lone women have in the past been attacked.
14 ๐ŸšŒGรถreme to Kayseri bus (Book >)
โœˆKayseri to Istanbul flight (Book >)
โœˆIstanbul to Home
Dep: 06:15
Dep: Morning
Dep: Evening
Arr: 07:30
Arr: Afternoon
Arr: Evening
Connect this Western Turkey itinerary with the Greece and Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
If you don’t want to get up so early you can book a transfer to Kayseri airport.

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท SLOVENIA & CROATIA

Ljubljana, Slovenia - Slovenia & Croatia itineraryAction-packed Slovenia & Croatia itinerary that takes in mountains, lakes, cities, national parks and stunning Croatian beaches. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

Here’s your Slovenia and Croatia itinerary:

Luxury Lake Bled, Slovenia
1 โœˆTo Ljubljana(Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจHotel Cubo (Book >) All hotels >
Familiarise yourself with the pedestrian-friendly old streets of the city. Book your transfer to the hotel.
2 Walk over the Triple Bridge and up the steep hill to the castle. Paying for access to the tower is well worth it. Buy provisions for your hiking adventure whilst in Ljubljana.
3 ๐ŸšŒLjubljana to Ribฤev Laz bus (Info >) Dep: 10:03 Arr: 11:57 ๐ŸจVogar Hut (Book >) All rentals >
Spend the afternoon walking to Vogar meadow and views close to the hut. Ask the park ranger for their dinner recommendation. When booking the hut ask if the national park ranger will drive you to and from the bus.
4 A wealth of breathtaking trails await you, from gentle rambles or exciting via ferrata. Read about some of the trails here and invest in a good map.
5 ๐ŸšŒRibฤev Laz to Bled bus (Info >) Dep: 13:47 Arr: 14:24 ๐ŸจVila Bled(Book >) All hotels >
Walk around the lake and take a boat across to Blejski Otok. Return back on the other side of the lake and be sure to leave time to visit the castle. Look out for signpost number 6 and head up hill for a superb view from Ojstrica.
6 ๐ŸšŒBled to Ljubljana Tivoli bus
(Info >)
๐ŸšŒLjubljana to Postojna AP bus
(Info >)
๐ŸšŒPostojna to Ljubljana bus
(Info >)
Dep: 10:00

Dep:
11:30

Dep: 16:10

Arr: 11:02

Arr: 12:42

Arr: 17:21

๐ŸจHotel Cubo (Book >) All hotels >
Visit the massive, breathtaking Postojna caves. It gets cold in the caves – bring warm clothing. Ljubljana Tivoli station is a 20-minute walk to Ljubljana AP.
7 ๐ŸšLjubljana to Poreฤ transfer
(Book >)
Dep: 09:00 Arr: 11:30 ๐ŸจValamar Riviera Hotel & Residence (Book >) All hotels >
Time to head to the Croatian coast. Add on a night in Trieste if you have time.
8-9 Two more days to enjoy beautiful Poreฤ and its surrounding islands. If you’ve time be sure to visit nearby Rovinj. Your hotel offers a free boat ride to peaceful Sveti Nikola island.
10 ๐ŸšŒPoreฤ to Karlovac bus
(Book >)
๐ŸšŒKarlovac to Plitviฤe bus
(Book >)
Dep: 08:15

Dep: 15:10

Arr: 11:45

Arr: 16:20

๐ŸจHotel Degenija (Book >) All hotels >
Karlovac City Museum is an interesting place to while away an hour if you’d like to break up the journey. The museum is closed on Mondays.
11 ๐ŸšŒPlitviฤe to Zagreb bus
(Book >)
Dep: 17:15 Arr: 19:05 ๐ŸจEsplanade Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Enter the Plitvice Lakes national park from entrance No1 and stroll around the paths and walkways to experience the stunning colours of the lakes and waterfalls. Do not leave the trails! Plitvice is an extremely delicate eco system.
12 โœˆZagreb to Home (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon Connect this Slovenia and Croatia itinerary with the Croatia and Montenegro, Poland and Slovakia or Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
Book a transfer to the airport.
Mid-range Porec, Croatia
1 โœˆTo Ljubljana(Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจCentral Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Familiarise yourself with the pedestrian-friendly old streets of the city. Public buses run frequently from the airport to the centre.
2 Walk over the Triple Bridge and up the steep hill to the castle. Paying for access to the tower is well worth it. Buy provisions for your hiking adventure whilst in Ljubljana.
3 ๐ŸšŒLjubljana to Ribฤev Laz bus (Info >) Dep: 10:03 Arr: 11:57 ๐ŸจVogar Hut (Book >) All rentals >
Spend the afternoon walking to Vogar meadow and views close to the hut. Ask the park ranger for their dinner recommendation. When booking the hut ask if the national park ranger will drive you to and from the bus.
4 A wealth of breathtaking trails await you, from gentle rambles or exciting via ferrata. Read about some of the trails here and invest in a good map.
5 ๐ŸšŒRibฤev Laz to Bled bus (Info >) Dep: 13:47 Arr: 14:24 ๐ŸจHotel Astoria (Book >) All hotels >
Walk around the lake and take a boat across to Blejski Otok. Return back on the other side of the lake and be sure to leave time to visit the castle. Look out for signpost number 6 and head up hill for a superb view from Ojstrica.
6 ๐ŸšŒBled to Ljubljana Tivoli bus
(Info >)
๐ŸšŒLjubljana AP to Postojna bus
(Info >)
๐ŸšŒPostojna to Ljubljana bus
(Info >)
Dep: 10:00

Dep:
11:30

Dep: 16:10

Arr: 11:02

Arr: 12:42

Arr: 17:21

๐ŸจCentral Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Visit the massive, breathtaking Postojna caves. It gets cold in the caves – bring warm clothing. Ljubljana Tivoli station is a 20-minute walk to Ljubljana AP.
7 ๐ŸšŒLjubljana to Poreฤ bus
(Book >)
Dep: 07:40 Arr: 12:25 ๐ŸจValamar Riviera Hotel & Residence (Book >) All hotels >
Time to head to the Croatian coast. Add on a night in Trieste if you have time.
8-9 Two more days to enjoy beautiful Poreฤ and its surrounding islands. If you’ve time be sure to visit nearby Rovinj. Your hotel offers a free boat ride to peaceful Sveti Nikola island.
10 ๐ŸšŒPoreฤ to Karlovac bus
(Book >)
๐ŸšŒKarlovac to Plitviฤe bus
(Book >)
Dep: 08:15

Dep: 15:10

Arr: 11:45

Arr: 16:20

๐ŸจVilla Katja (Book >) All hotels >
Karlovac City Museum is an interesting place to while away an hour if you’d like to break up the journey. The museum is closed on Mondays.
11 ๐ŸšŒPlitviฤe to Zagreb bus
(Book >)
Dep: 17:15 Arr: 19:05 ๐ŸจBest Western Astoria (Book >) All hotels >
Enter the Plitvice Lakes national park from entrance No1 and stroll around the paths and walkways to experience the stunning colours of the lakes and waterfalls. Do not leave the trails! Plitvice is an extremely delicate eco system.
12 โœˆZagreb to Home (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon Connect this Slovenia and Croatia itinerary with the Croatia and Montenegro, Poland and Slovakia or Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
Buses to the airport from the bus station take about 35-40 minutes.
Budget Plitvice, Croatia
1 โœˆTo Ljubljana (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจTurn Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Familiarise yourself with the pedestrian-friendly old streets of the city. Public buses run frequently from the airport to the centre.
2 Walk over the Triple Bridge and up the steep hill to the castle. Paying for access to the tower is well worth it. Buy provisions for your hiking adventure whilst in Ljubljana.
3 ๐ŸšŒLjubljana to Ribฤev Laz bus (Info >) Dep: 10:03 Arr: 11:57 ๐ŸจVogar Hut (Book >) All hostels >
Spend the afternoon walking to Vogar meadow and views close to the hut. Ask the park ranger for their dinner recommendation. When booking the hut ask if the national park ranger will drive you to and from the bus.
4 A wealth of breathtaking trails await you, from gentle rambles or exciting via ferrata. Read about some of the trails here and invest in a good map.
5 ๐ŸšŒRibฤev Laz to Bled bus (Info >) Dep: 13:47 Arr: 14:24 ๐ŸจCastle Hostel 1004 (Book >) All hostels >
Walk around the lake and take a boat across to Blejski Otok. Return back on the other side of the lake and be sure to leave time to visit the castle. Look out for signpost number 6 and head up hill for a superb view from Ojstrica.
6 ๐ŸšŒBled to Ljubljana Tivoli bus
(Info >)
๐ŸšŒLjubljana AP to Postojna bus
(Info >)
๐ŸšŒPostojna to Ljubljana bus
(Info >)
Dep: 10:00

Dep:
11:30

Dep: 16:10

Arr: 11:02

Arr: 12:42

Arr: 17:21

๐ŸจTurn Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Visit the massive, breathtaking Postojna caves. It gets cold in the caves – bring warm clothing. Ljubljana Tivoli station is a 20-minute walk to Ljubljana AP.
7 ๐ŸšŒLjubljana to Poreฤ bus
(Book >)
Dep: 07:40 Arr: 12:25 ๐ŸจSoba Luca (Book >) All hotels >
Time to head to the Croatian coast. Add on a night in Trieste if you have time.
8-9 Two more days to enjoy beautiful Poreฤ and its surrounding islands. If you’ve time be sure to visit nearby Rovinj. Your hotel offers a free boat ride to peaceful Sveti Nikola island.
10 ๐ŸšŒPoreฤ to Karlovac bus
(Book >)
๐ŸšŒKarlovac to Plitviฤe bus
(Book >)
Dep: 08:15

Dep: 15:10

Arr: 11:45

Arr: 16:20

๐ŸจGuesthouse Kovaฤeviฤ‡ย  (Book >) All hostels >
Karlovac City Museum is an interesting place to while away an hour if you’d like to break up the journey. The museum is closed on Mondays.
11 ๐ŸšŒPlitviฤe to Zagreb bus
(Book >)
Dep: 17:15 Arr: 19:05 ๐ŸจMain Square Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Enter the Plitvice Lakes national park from entrance No1 and stroll around the paths and walkways to experience the stunning colours of the lakes and waterfalls. Do not leave the trails! Plitvice is an extremely delicate eco system.
12 โœˆZagreb to Home (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Afternoon Connect this Slovenia and Croatia itinerary with the Croatia and Montenegro, Poland and Slovakia or Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
Buses to the airport from the bus station take about 35-40 minutes.