Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast - Shore Excursion from Trieste
Description
Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.
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Itinerary
Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Trieste - hotel, cruise terminal, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made).
Piran is one of the oldest and most beautiful Slovene towns with rich history and culture. Almost 500 years lasting Venetian influence has given this town an inimitable charm. Its culture heritage is not at home only in museums since the architectural and artistic pearls, which decorate the everyday life of the local people, can be found at every corner. Giuseppe Tartini, the world famous composer and violinist, who was born and raised in Piran, had a great impact on the town. Today, his bronze statue adorns the town’s main square together with Tartini’s house where visitors can admire one of his violins. The Tartini Square is surrounded by majestic buildings, such as the richly decorated Municipal Palace, Tartini Theatre, Maritime Museum, Aquarium, Marine Biological Station, Baroque House and Apollonio Palace. On the hill above the town is the biggest and most important church, the Church of Saint George, which offers a wonderful view. Piran’s town wall, narrow streets, fishermen’s nets, compact houses that rise up the slope and beautiful sea will give you the feeling of walking through a painting. On this panoramic trip along the Slovene coast you will also visit the coastal towns of Portorož, Izola and Koper, where a tourist guide will tell you about the main attractions, historical facts and local tradition.
Portorož, which literally means 'Port of Roses', is a popular tourist destination with hotels, casinos and beautiful beaches. Nearby are located the Sečovlje natural salt pans where salts are extracted from the pure sea water using interesting traditional methods.
At the end, we will visit Izola, which is known for its fishing history.
Koper, an important European port and the largest city of the Slovene Coast.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(9)
Excellent tour, Stefan was extremely informative and a good driver. The tour round Piran in particular is worth the money, and the lunch and wine tsating was another highlight. No problem getting back to the cruise ship in time...
Very nice trip along the coast, very knowledgeable driver/guide, plenty of time in Piran to see the sites and sample the wine/cuisine. Beautiful day!
Small and charming Slovenian port, where there are many Venetian traces. Too bad that many beautiful houses are not yet renovated.... In the off season, few shops (1 grocery store at the end of the day), and, fortunately, some restaurants open.
Our group of eight was met by our guide Dean right outside the cruise terminal. We were quickly underway in a very comfortable van. Dean pointed out some of the sights in Trieste as we made out way out of the city and on the road to Piran. We made stops along the way to admire the view of the ocean from turnouts high above the sea. Once in the lovely city of Piran (almost like a small Venice) Dean dropped us in the city square while he parked the van. That gave us an opportunity to get a coffee and people watch in the square. Once Dean rejoined us, he led us on a tour of the city, taking us high up the narrow walkway to the church where we were rewarded with breathtaking views. The walkways are quite narrow and quaint with cobblestones and centuries old buildings. Dean was a wonderful guide, full of interesting information. It was clear that he loved his job and his country. We had a wonderful 5 star experience!
Slovenia is a special place with special people. Allow this country to wrap its arms around you. Piran is a can't miss experience.
It’s a tour by van along the coast with stops at scenic spots along the way. And historical information along the way. A nice tour and a nice/ informative guide! We enjoyed it!
Ernie made the difference in the tour. I’ve been to 84 countries and he is the BEST driver and tour guide that I ever had on all my trips. Ernie knows what he is doing. He is knowledgeable and informative. He is a great driver. He has a nice personality and connects with his clients. Thank you very much Ernie for a wonderful day trip in Slovenia.
The beautiful town of Piran and learning about the history of Trieste and Slovenia. Our Tour Guide was excellent!
