Top Trieste Day Trips

Discover the most beautiful corners of Slovenia’s Adriatic coast on this half-day excursion from Trieste. After meeting your guide at the port or at your hotel, you’ll travel by comfortable vehicle to Piran: a coastal city with history dating back to ancient times. Soak up its tranquil atmosphere, and stop by some of its main attractions. Then, continue along the coast and visit other seaside stops, including Portoroz, Izola, and Koper. To complement your sightseeing, you’ll also enjoy a traditional Slovenian meal, plus wine.

Even if you don’t have time to tour all of Europe, you can pop across to neighboring Slovenia during a day trip from Trieste in northern Italy. After traveling across the border, take a guided walking tour around Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. Continue on to the picturesque Lake Bled, known for its church-topped island, castle, and Alpine scenery.

Explore two of Slovenia’s most magnificent landmarks in just half a day: this seamless tour from Trieste makes logistics simple. Set off from your hotel or from the port, and head first to the Postojna Cave: one of the country’s largest cave systems, renowned for its soaring heights and one-of-a-kind scenery. Explore the cave’s passages before continuing to your next destination: Predjama Castle. One of Europe’s only cave-built castles, it has a history dating back to the 13th century.

The port town of Trieste is known for its scenic waterfront, historic monuments, and lively piazzas. This hop-on hop-off bus tour is ideal for first-time visitors, offering the convenience of a guided tour but the flexibility of independent sightseeing. Valid for 24 hours, you can stay on-board and listen to the audio commentary, or jump off at any of the 16 stops to visit sights such as Venezia Square, Miramare Castle, and the Grande Canal.

Explore Istria’s vibrant food and wine culture with a full-day, guided food tour from Trieste. With this tour, you’ll explore the villages of Buzet, Motovun, and Momjan and sample Istrian delights such as truffles, cheeses, and liquors you won’t find in the tourist shops. Learn about the olive oils and wine produced in this region as you sip and taste your way through the villages of Istria.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

A perfect day at the Sea. Private tour on a completely wooden, refurbished and renewed typical local Istrian Boat from Y.1947. The boat features large sundeck for people to enjoy, relax and sun-tan, custom made saloon area with wine coolers, bathroom, indoor & outdoor shower and a back lounge area in the shade. Local goods such as variety of local cheeses and local wine & other snacks are provided aboard. Whether you would like to spend a whole day at the sea, exploring the full coast of Slovenia, stopping & anchoring at different preferred bays or just experience amazing sunset we work hard to get as close as possible to our guests wishes and needs and to provide an unforgettable experience at sea. Suitable for couples, families, friends, business meetings, team buildings and eldery people. Easy access in & out of the water.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in the Port of Koper, don’t spend valuable vacation time planning a visit to Slovenia’s attractions. With this shore excursion, let someone else take care of planning and driving so you can quickly set off to see one of the country’s longest cave networks, and one of its most romantic alpine lakes. Travel with a private guide instead of a group on a crowded, plodding bus.

With influences from across Europe and beautiful countryside to explore, the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a melting pot of rich culture and natural attractions. On this tour, see traditional Lipizzan horses at the Lipica Stud Farm and visit the UNESCO–listed Škocjan Caves in neighboring Slovenia. Delve into north eastern Italy’s historic traditions and beautiful landscapes, with round-trip travel from Trieste included.

Go on an alternative Slovenian exploration—and follow in the footsteps of Melania Trump—on this full-day, small-group tour from Trieste. Meet your guide at the Trieste port or at your hotel, climb aboard your vehicle, and cross the border into Slovenia. Visit Sevnica, Melania’s hometown, see where she grew up, and admire the historical Sevnica Castle. Then, transfer to the capital of Ljubljana, where you’ll tour the scenic old town and will also visit Melania’s former school and favorite café, among other locations.

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

Spend a day in Lipica Stud Farm, where you will experience the world of white Lipizzan horses, and visit the magnificent Škocjan Caves which are on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites in a guided tour.

Departure from agreed point, driving to most captivating cave and largest cave in Europe – Postojna Cave. After entering you will experience ride with Postojna Cave's underground train. There you can see cave formations made in billions of years and baby dragons. Short stop for coffee break. Continuing to most photogenic castle in Slovenia - Predjama Castle for photo stop. Predjama Castle has been perched in the middle of 123-metre – high cliff for more then 800 years. After photo stop we drive back to starting point. Among the historical, cultural and nature information, we will provide you also life seeing facts, to understand how the living goes on in our country.

Experience and Explore Unesco World Heritage- Skocjan Caves Join us on this small group shore excursion journey to the amazing and unique underground phenomenon- Skocjanske Caves in a comfortable, clean, air conditioned up to date peoples carrier/van for up to 8 persons max. Definitely one of the best and unique ways to experience Slovenia. Highlights: - Small Group Tour up to 8 persons max - Experience Worlds Biggest Underground Canyon - Comfortable, Clean and Air- Conditioned up to date cars/vans - Foodie Insiders- We Know Where to get Local Food at its Best

Come and discover the cosmopolitan city of Trieste, the Miramare Castle and the Collio wine area, famous for its excellent wines, accompanied by an official, professional and kind guide. I will show you all the important places and monuments that have marked the history of this wonderful cosmopolitan city. The tour will make you discover the history and art of this unique city with testimonies ranging from Roman times to the Middle Ages to reach the splendor of the Habsburg era. We travel by car to Miramare Castle distanced 8 km from Trieste. This wonderful castle is located in the middle of a botanical park of 22 hectares! It was built by Archduke Maximilian of the Habsburg House in 1860 on a promontory overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Later we go to visit the Collio wine area, one of the most famous wine areas of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It feels like being in Tuscany surrounded by gentle hills. We will visit a typical winery to taste local and international wines.

Get off the boat and spend a day in the Slovenia with this private full-day shore excursion to Postojna Cave and Ljubljana from Koper. An experienced local guide will meet you at port and take you one of the country’s best natural wonders, like karst caves, full of cavernous rooms and halls. After spending time exploring the cave system your tour will continue on to the marvelous city of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital and a city ripe for exploring. Make stops at the Franciscan Cathedral, the fountain of Francesco Robba and Town Hall, among other places. You’ll have time to explore the city and do some shopping before driving back to port.

Plitvice Lakes is the largest and oldest national park in the Republic of Croatia covering the area of almost 300 square kilometers. Forest vegetation mostly covers the park area. Wide variety of wildlife, as well as some of the rare species inhabit the Park area. The lake system is made up of 16 named lakes, cascading one into the next, ending in impressive waterfalls. All of that makes Plitvice Lakes National Park one of the main attractions in Croatia, bringing more and more visitors every year.

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

This is an ideal choice for wine lovers visiting Italy. Spend a day discovering the highlights of the picturesque Collio wine region. Avoid the hassle of booking a taxi between sites and enjoy the convenience of having door-to-door transfers included. Admire incredible landscapes, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cividale del Friuli and take advantage of the opportunity to also try good wine along the way. Save time and discover the highlights of the Collio wine region in one day Hassle-free tour with a premium wine tasting included No need to book round-trip transportation transfers included Access extraordinary local views that you may miss if you travel alone

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

Experience Slovenia Trough the Taste and Tradition of Wine and Food along With a Scenic Ride Troughout Slovenian Coastline with an option of a small shared group for up to 8 travelers or a private experience for one party only (up to 8) Join us on this small group shore journey (up to 8 persons max) to the small local winery with some great wine tasting along with some great home made prosciutto, olive oil, cheese and bread. Learn about Slovenia trough the visit of medieval town of Piran where you will have some free time on your own and conclude the tasting of Slovenia with 3 course traditional lunch. Highlights: - Options for small shared group or a private experience - Small Group Experience (up to 8 persons max) - Tour With Hopeless Foodies and Wine Lovers. Just Like You. - Enjoy Piran at Your Own Pace - Comfortable, Clean and Air- Conditioned up to date cars/vans

From one end of the splendid Province of Trieste to the other, this private tour of the castles will not leave anyone indifferent. Adults and children of all ages will be fascinated by these fairytale chateaus where children can dream of the princesses and knights of old times.

Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.