Top Friuli-Venezia Giulia Nature Walks

A perfect shore excursion for cruise passengers in Trieste, this small-group tour will take you into Slovenia to view the natural wonders of Postojna Cave along with the medieval Predjama Castle. On your visit to Postojna, you’ll enjoy a train ride through the cave’s labyrinth of tunnels while learning about its geological features. Informative commentary from your guide will illuminate the fascinating history and romantic setting of Predjama’s cave castle.

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 taxis between sites, and enjoy the convenience of having door-to-door transfers included. See incredible scenery, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cividale del Friuli, and get the chance to try delicious wine along the way too.

Explore Trieste with your own private guide on a walking tour that features the history of the Habsburg Dynasty in this northeastern city in Italy. You’ll see Habsburg landmarks in plazas and squares throughout Trieste, which was once the fourth largest city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and an important port for the Mediterranean region.

Visit the town of Prosecco on this day trip from Trieste, and pay homage to its sparkling wine that’s loved around the world. Taking the hassle out of organizing a trip there on your own, this day trip makes it easy with a pickup direct from your Trieste hotel, plus the visit to Prosecco for a tasting session. The trip also includes time in the Ferrari Garden of Stanjel in Slovenia so remember to bring your passport.

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.

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.