Top Trieste Outdoor Activities

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.

Marvel at Slovenia's Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle without the hassle of driving or making bus and train connections with this hassle-free driving tour. Leave directly from Trieste to head to one of the top caves in Europe and explore its caverns and tunnels by electric train. Then stop at the impressive Predjama Castle built directly into a towering grotto for defensive purposes more than 800 years ago.

Slovenia sits just across the Italian border from Trieste, but the logistics of visiting the nearby highlights are tricky. With this tour, set off directly from Trieste to visit two Slovenian attractions in a single day. Begin at the Lipica Stud Farm, one of the oldest in the world, where Lipizzan horses have been bred for centuries. Then head to the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves to admire its massive underground canyons.

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.

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.

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 you stop over in Venice on your cruise, or if you’ve visiting and staying in a hotel, this is the tour for you. You’ll be collected from the port by your personal guide and driver, and then your tour will begin. You can go at your own pace, since this is not a large group tour. A highlight will be a gondola ride along the canals.

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.

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.

Discover Bournemouth from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English

Have the special chance to explore two of Slovenia’s most picturesque and popular lakes in one day. Meet your guide at your area accommodation, hop aboard your private vehicle, and set off into the Slovenian countryside. You’ll explore Lake Bohinj—the largest lake in the country—at your own pace. Then, head to Lake Bled, where you can upgrade to sail on the lake and visit its island.

Make the most of your time ashore in Trieste—and discover two of Slovenia’s most popular attractions—on this seamless, small-group tour. Following pickup at your port or hotel, travel into Slovenia and straight to the Lipica Stud Farm, where you’ll learn the history of the local Lipizzaner horse breed. Next, head to Skocjan Caves Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important cave systems.

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.

This private shore excursion from the port of Trieste to Venice and back is perfect for those travelers who would like to explore the most beautiful and romantic city in the world, with a passionate professional local guide, and a world-famous gondola ride. You will be picked up and dropped off at your ship by private comfortable transportation. Each tour and itinerary is individually adjusted to your cruise ship's arrival and departure times to ensure you make the most of your time in the port and that you do miss your ship's departure! In Venice you will be met by a private professional guide who will show you all of city's highlights such as the Rialto Market, the Frari Chapel, and of course the spectacular St. Mark's Square with the stunning Basilica, Clock Tower and Doge Palace. You will also experience a private, intimate and romantic gondola ride. At the end of the tour your guide will bring you back to your private vehicle and you will be whisked back onto your ship!