7-day Kids friendly itinerary for Slovenia and Italy
Fly into Venice, Italy or Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Day 1: Arrival & Ljubljana Fun (Slovenia)
Arrive in Ljubljana. Settle into a family hotel Afternoon: Visit Atlantis Water Park** (large indoor/outdoor pools, slides, wave pool, spray park — perfect for all ages).
Evening: Stroll Ljubljana's old town, river walk, bridges, and ice cream. *Overnight: Ljubljana (family hotel with pool if possible).
Day 2: Lake Bled Adventure
(~40-min drive) - Drive to stunning Lake Bled. Check into a kids-friendly hotel. Activities: Pletna boat to the island (short & fun), lakeside walk or e-bike rental (flat paths), swimming, playgrounds, and cream cake tasting.
Optional: Mini-golf or rowboat. Relaxed pace with lots of water time. Overnight: Lake Bled (3 nights ideal).
Day 3: Bled & Bohinj Day
Morning at Lake Bled (swim, playgrounds, or easy e-bike around the lake). - Short drive (~30 min) to Lake Bohinj for a change of scenery — boat ride, lakeside chill, or pebble beach swimming (calmer than Bled). Return for afternoon pool time at your hotel. Teens can enjoy views and photos. -
Evening: Family dinner with local treats.
Day 4: Aquapark & Postojna Area
(~1–1.5 hr round trip) - Day trip to a thermal aquapark (e.g., options near Ljubljana or further like Terme Čatež if you want big slides — check for family deals). - Alternative: Visit Postojna Cave (train ride inside — exciting for kids, not too strenuous) + Predjama Castle (cool fortress story for teens).
Afternoon/evening back at Bled for swimming.
Overnight: Lake Bled
Day 5: Travel to Venice (~3-hour drive)
Morning swim or relaxed Bled time, then drive to Venice (scenic route, stop for lunch if needed).
Arrive and check into a family-friendly hotel/apartment (e.g., in Cannaregio or Santa Croce for quieter streets and easier access; look for ones with family rooms or rooftop views).
Evening: Gentle vaporetto (water bus) ride and gelato intro to Venice.
Overnight: Venice (3 nights).
Day 6: Classic Venice Family Day
Morning: St. Mark's Square (pigeons, photos), Doge's Palace (short tour or skip-the-line with family audio).
Afternoon: Gondola ride (shared for fun & cost), bridge exploring, mask-making workshop (hands-on for kids/teens). - Evening: Cicchetti (Venetian tapas) dinner — adventurous eating for older kids.
Day 7: Venice Islands & Departure
Day trip to Murano (glass blowing demo — colorful & engaging) and Burano (bright houses, relaxed vibe). Boat rides keep it exciting.
Afternoon: Free time for shopping, more gelato, or hotel pool/relax if - Evening: Farewell dinner. Depart
Evening: Farewell dinner. Depart next day from Venice airport or drive back to Ljubljana.