Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Shore Excursion from Trieste
Trieste, IT
-
Duration 6 hours
-
Driver/guide included
-
Hotel/port pickup/drop-off
-
Admission to Škocjan Caves
-
Available in German, English, Italian
Discover the stunning Lipica Stud Farm and UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves on this immersive shore excursion from Trieste, guided in multiple languages.
Included
-
Driver/guide -
Insurance
-
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Excluded
-
Gratuities -
Food and drinks
Discover the stunning Lipica Stud Farm and UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves on this immersive shore excursion from Trieste, guided in multiple languages.
Highlights
- Experience the world of white Lipizzan horses
- Walk through the stable and visit the Lipikum Museum
- View the world's largest underground canyon
- Walk across the bridge 40 meters above the underground river
- Enjoy the unspoiled nature in Škocjan Caves Regional Park
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Trieste
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).
Lipica
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.
120 minutes
Skocjan Caves Park
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.
120 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
-
Specialized infant seats are available -
Service animals allowed
-
Participants 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,
What our experts say
-
Try local wine at nearby Lipica. -
Pack comfortable shoes for walking.
-
Visit the Lipikum Museum on-site.
-
Explore Trieste's cafés after the tour.
-
Check cave accessibility before booking.
This is a popular product and the date you are looking for just sold out. Next available date is