Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Small Group Tour from Trieste
Description
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.
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Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Trieste, Italy - hotel, cruise terminal, bus station, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made).
The Lipica Stud Farm is one of the oldest stud farms in the world, and it represents the origin of the Lipizzan horse. In a unique natural environment, in the middle of fairy meadows and in the shade of oak and chestnut trees, you will find beautiful white horses which will certainly enchant you. Taking a walk on the stud farm estate is like traveling through history. The old manor house and the gracefulness of the Lipizzan horse will take you to the time when horse carriages were the most prominent way of transport. For more than 400 years the tradition of breeding these white horses has been preserved in the center of the unique Karst landscape which today represents one of the most beautiful natural and cultural monuments in Slovenia. On your trip, experience the world of the Lipizzan horse, walk through the stable, and visit the Lipikum Museum dedicated to various aspects of the stud and the Lipizzan breed.
Škocjan Caves is a cave system in Slovenia which together with the underground stream of the river Reka represents the most important natural phenomenon of the Karst region and one of the largest underground canyons in the world. Due to its exceptional significance, Škocjan Caves was entered on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites in 1986. Its colorful underground world is adorned with giant stalactites, water rapids, and beautiful lakes. On your trip, view the world’s largest underground canyon and walk across the bridge which is situated 40 meters above the underground river. The panoramic view at the exit of the cave will certainly leave you speechless. At the end, visit the Škocjan Caves Regional Park, an open-air like museum, which is well-known for its ethnological, karstological, geological, and archaeological monuments, as well as for its natural and cultural heritage. Here the guests can walk through the park and enjoy the unspoiled nature.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time.
- Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location,
Reviews(4)
The cave was absolutely amazing. I wouldn't miss it if you are going to Slovenia. A river rushes through a cavern with a ceiling as high as a stadium in some places. There's a lot of steps so you need to be able to walk up and down. Take a flashlight. Some areas are a bit dark and having a light lets you see more. Skip the food at the cave except for the beer and ice cream. The burgers were made of some inedible mystery meat. If you love horses you have to go to the Lipizzaner stud farm. The horses are beautiful, well cared for, and incredibly friendly. We stopped at the fence to one of the pastures and three of them, that were way out in the pasture, walked over for some love. Our tour did not include a show, so you would need to book a longer one if you want to see a performance.
The tour was great. Loved seeing the horses, especially watching them practice. The caves were beautiful but included a lot of walking with lots of steps. Matt, our guide was terrific. He took care of us the whole time.
The locations we visited were amazing. The tour guide was also very nice. He were rushed from both locations that was annoying. We ended the tour 2 hours earlier then the projected time so we clearly had more time to spend at each location. With that said, if you don’t have a car this is a great way to see the farm and cave. Also the cave site has many stairs and steep incline/declines with wet surfaces.
Petra was our personal tour person i never experince so professional service in my life she was on time to pick us up at the hotel, she have so much knowledge she guide us from Trieste until the cave explaining us step by steps all the roads and history about this beautiful country i give her a 10 start she is the best tour person they i had so far , continue your great job and thanks again to welcome us to your beautiful country
