Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves from Trieste

3.0 (2 reviews) Trieste, Italy
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Driver/guide
  • Insurance
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Trieste
    Pass by
    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).
  2. Lipica
    2h
    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.
  3. Skocjanske Jame
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- Hotel: Pick-up is available from your hotel in Trieste. In cases where access to your hotel is challenging, we'll arrange a convenient centralized meeting point nearby.
- Cruise Passengers: The tour departs from the Cruise Passenger Terminal in Trieste. Look for your guide holding a sign featuring KoperTrips and Viator logos.
- After booking, please provide us with your pickup details.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location,
  • Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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