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Shore Excursion
in Trieste & Miramare Castle
Duration: 4 Hours
After crossing the Slovenian-Italian
border, you will start your exploration of
Trieste with a panoramic coach tour to admire some of the city's
most precious monuments. You will then climb the hill to reach the
famous Church of Saint Justus (San Giusto) built around its
medieval complex that dates backs to the 13th century. Your guide
will take you into the church for a close-up view of the splendid
Byzantine style architecture enriched with precious mosaics. You
will then continue to Miramare Castle, spectacularly built on
a Karstic rocky promontory in 1856 by order of Maximilian of
Hapsburg. Inside the castle you will be able to admire perfectly
preserved furnishings and decorations in an eclectic style. As you
pass from one hall to another you will be enchanted by the charm of
a place that harmoniously combines Mediterranean splendour with a
typically Northern atmosphere. As you journey towards the modern
part of the city you will travel past the places that made Trieste
an important shipping and trading centre in the 18th and 19th
centuries. When you reach Piazza Unità d'Italia, it will be
easy to capture that Mitteleuropean atmosphere which still lingers
throughout the city from Hapsburg times.
Half Day Shore Excursion to Redipuglia - War Museum Duration: 5 Hours
You will travel by coach for
approximately 75 minutes to Redipuglia in order to visit Italy's
largest war memorial. It rises from the western face of the Mont Sei
Busi at Redipuglia, just inland from the Gulf of Trieste. During the
War, this area was bitterly fought over. Though it is not very high,
Sei Busi allows outstanding views from its summit, up to the first
slopes of the Carso plateau. Here on monumental terraces are buried
the remains of 100,187 fallen: 39,857 known and 60,330 unknown. Back
to the ship at the end of the visit.
Please note: This excursion features long walks; comfortable walking
shoes are therefore recommended.
Full
Day shore excursion
to Lipica (Slovenia)
Duration: 5 Hours
Start the Tour with a
30 minutes bus ride to Lipica.
The Lipica Stud Farm is the cradle of all Lipizzaner horses in the
world. Nowadays it is one of the most beautiful cultural and
historical monuments of the Republic of Slovenia, its rich history
reaching back to the year of 1580. It has been boasting of the
tradition of breeding and selecting pure-breed horses. In the 1960’s
the Lipica Stud Farm established the Classic Riding School which
still participates in worldwide equestrian events. The history of
Lipica is closely intertwined with the Habsburgs who ruled as
many as 650 years over an extensive part of baroque Europe. Horses,
the Spanish horse wasconsidered an ideal breed, were
at the time a crucial strategic advantage and were thus of
outstanding importance to the Habsburgs.The soil and climate of the
Karst are very similar to that of Spain which is why the
Archduke Charles chose to build the royal stud farm in 1578 in
the Karst in the abandoned summer residence of the Bishop of Trieste
in this area. On 19 May 1580 hesigned an agreement to
restore the estate. At the end of the visit we will drive back to
Koper.
A valid Passport or European Community ID Card is required
to border into Slovenia.
Half Day Shore Excursion to Aquileia & Palmanova - UNESCO World
Heritage Duration: 7 Hours
You will travel by coach for
approximately one hour to reach the city of Aquileia. Right from its
foundation, in 181 BC, Aquileia was an important port due to its
strategic location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Northern
lands. To this fame of important trading port the city soon added
that of a remarkable centre of art and handicrafts. Your excursion
will enable you to discover the Basilica, a magnificent Romanesque
building enriched with a precious 4th century mosaic floor, the
largest in all Western Christendom.
The local guide will accompany you as you stroll amongst the ruins
of the Roman excavations in this true open-air museum of inestimable
value. On the way back we will stop in Palmanova to see another
Unesco World Heritage site. Back
to the ship at the end of the visit.
Please note: This excursion features long walks; comfortable walking
shoes are therefore recommended.
Full
Day shore excursion
to Postojna Caves (Slovenia)
Duration: 6-7 Hours
Your tour takes you
across the Italian border on a one-hour bus ride to neighboring
Slovenia where you'll visit the famous caves of Postumia. Once
there, you'll board an electric train that will take you on a scenic
tour of these remarkable caves. You'll view a portion of the 20
kilometers of caves and tunnels that have been carved out of the
rock by nature over the course of thousands of years leaving behind
beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. A portion of the
caves have been illuminated to provide a stunning optical show
highlighting the rocks' transparency and giving the illusion of a
wall of water. A well planned walk will lead you to the bowels of
the earth. At the end of the visit, free time for lunch
(optional-not included), we will drive back to Trieste.
Please note: The inside of the caves is damp and has temperatures as
low as 8°C, warm clothing is recommended. This trip is not
recommended for guests in wheelchairs or those with mobility
problems. A valid Passport or European Community ID Card is required
to border into Slovenia.
Full
Day shore excursion
to Postojna Caves & Lipica (Slovenia)
Duration: 8 Hours
Your tour takes you
across the Italian border on a one-hour bus ride to neighboring
Slovenia where you'll visit the famous caves of Postumia. Once
there, you'll board an electric train that will take you on a scenic
tour of these remarkable caves. You'll view a portion of the 20
kilometers of caves and tunnels that have been carved out of the
rock by nature over the course of thousands of years leaving behind
beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. A portion of the
caves have been illuminated to provide a stunning optical show
highlighting the rocks' transparency and giving the illusion of a
wall of water. A well planned walk will lead you to the bowels of
the earth. At the end of the visit, free time for lunch
(optional-not included).
After lunch we will drive to Lipica
(one Hour visit ).
The Lipica Stud Farm is the cradle of all Lipizzaner horses in the
world. Nowadays it is one of the most beautiful cultural and
historical monuments of the Republic of Slovenia, its rich history
reaching back to the year of 1580. It has been boasting of the
tradition of breeding and selecting pure-breed horses. In the 1960’s
the Lipica Stud Farm established the Classic Riding School which
still participates in worldwide equestrian events. The history of
Lipica is closely intertwined with the Habsburgs who ruled as
many as 650 years over an extensive part of baroque Europe. Horses,
the Spanish horse wasconsidered an ideal breed, were
at the time a crucial strategic advantage and were thus of
outstanding importance to the Habsburgs.The soil and climate of the
Karst are very similar to that of Spain which is why the
Archduke Charles chose to build the royal stud farm in 1578 in
the Karst in the abandoned summer residence of the Bishop of Trieste
in this area. On 19 May 1580 hesigned an agreement to
restore the estate. At the end of the visit we will drive back to
Trieste.
Please note: The inside of the caves is damp and has temperatures as
low as 8°C, warm clothing is recommended. This trip is not
recommended for guests in wheelchairs or those with mobility
problems. A valid Passport or European Community ID Card is required
to border into Slovenia.
Full
Day shore excursion
to Postojna Caves (Slovenia) & Trieste
Duration: 8 Hours
Your tour takes you
across the Italian border on a one-hour bus ride to neighboring
Slovenia where you'll visit the famous caves of Postumia. Once
there, you'll board an electric train that will take you on a scenic
tour of these remarkable caves. You'll view a portion of the 20
kilometers of caves and tunnels that have been carved out of the
rock by nature over the course of thousands of years leaving behind
beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. A portion of the
caves have been illuminated to provide a stunning optical show
highlighting the rocks' transparency and giving the illusion of a
wall of water. A well planned walk will lead you to the bowels of
the earth. At the end of the visit, free time for lunch
(optional-not included). After lunch we will proceed to Trieste.
After a panoramic tour to admire some of the city's most precious
monuments you will climb the hill to reach the famous Church of Saint Justus (San Giusto) built around its
medieval complex that dates backs to the 13th century. Your guide
will take you into the church for a close-up view of the splendid
Byzantine style architecture enriched with precious mosaics. You
will then continue to Miramare Castle, spectacularly built on
a Karstic rocky promontory in 1856 by order of Maximilian of
Hapsburg. Inside the castle you will be able to admire perfectly
preserved furnishings and decorations in an eclectic style. As you
pass from one hall to another you will be enchanted by the charm of
a place that harmoniously combines Mediterranean splendour with a
typically Northern atmosphere. As you journey towards the modern
part of the city you will travel past the places that made Trieste
an important shipping and trading centre in the 18th and 19th
centuries. When you reach Piazza Unità d'Italia, it will be
easy to capture that Mitteleuropean atmosphere which still lingers
throughout the city from Hapsburg times.
Please note: The inside of the caves is damp and has temperatures as
low as 8°C, warm clothing is recommended. This trip is not
recommended for guests in wheelchairs or those with mobility
problems. A valid Passport or European Community ID Card is required
to border into Slovenia.
Full
Day shore excursion
to Lipica (Slovenia) & Trieste
Duration: 8 Hours
Your tour takes you
across the Italian border on a 30 minutes bus ride to neighboring
Slovenia where you'll visit Lipica.
The Lipica Stud Farm is the cradle of all Lipizzaner horses in the
world. Nowadays it is one of the most beautiful cultural and
historical monuments of the Republic of Slovenia, its rich history
reaching back to the year of 1580. It has been boasting of the
tradition of breeding and selecting pure-breed horses. In the 1960’s
the Lipica Stud Farm established the Classic Riding School which
still participates in worldwide equestrian events. The history of
Lipica is closely intertwined with the Habsburgs who ruled as
many as 650 years over an extensive part of baroque Europe. Horses,
the Spanish horse wasconsidered an ideal breed, were
at the time a crucial strategic advantage and were thus of
outstanding importance to the Habsburgs.The soil and climate of the
Karst are very similar to that of Spain which is why the
Archduke Charles chose to build the royal stud farm in 1578 in
the Karst in the abandoned summer residence of the Bishop of Trieste
in this area. On 19 May 1580 hesigned an agreement to
restore the estate. At the end of the visit we will drive back to
Trieste. After a panoramic tour to admire some of the city's most
precious monuments you will climb the hill to reach the famous
Church of Saint Justus (San Giusto) built around its
medieval complex that dates backs to the 13th century. Your guide
will take you into the church for a close-up view of the splendid
Byzantine style architecture enriched with precious mosaics. You
will then continue to Miramare Castle, spectacularly built on
a Karstic rocky promontory in 1856 by order of Maximilian of
Hapsburg. Inside the castle you will be able to admire perfectly
preserved furnishings and decorations in an eclectic style. As you
pass from one hall to another you will be enchanted by the charm of
a place that harmoniously combines Mediterranean splendour with a
typically Northern atmosphere. As you journey towards the modern
part of the city you will travel past the places that made Trieste
an important shipping and trading centre in the 18th and 19th
centuries. When you reach Piazza Unità d'Italia, it will be
easy to capture that Mitteleuropean atmosphere which still lingers
throughout the city from Hapsburg times.
A valid Passport or European Community ID Card is required
to border into Slovenia.
Full
Day shore excursion
to LJUBLJANA (Slovenia) + POSTOJNA Caves
Duration: 8 Hours
After a bus ride of 2 hours you will
reach Ljubljana, which is a city with a soul featured by
Baroque Old Town which is nestled at the foot of Castle Hill and the
art Nouveau mansions. Your guide will take you on a walking tour
through the Old Ljubljana, this term refers to the area on the right
bank of the Ljubljanica River, directly beneath Castle Hill - the
only part of central Ljubljana to have survived the 1895 earthquake
intact. It has the densest concentration of sights as well as
coffees and bars in town. On the tour you will see the Cathedral of
St. Nicholas (inside visit), Bishop's Palace and the Seminary,
Dragon Bridge, The Marketplace, Presernov trg, The Church of the
Annunciation (inside visit), Triple Bridge, Kongresni trg
(headquarters of Ljubljana University, newly-restored Academia
Philharmonicorum building, Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity).
Some free time for shopping before our drive to Postojna Jama (Postumia
Caves) Free time for Lunch (optional-not included) in one of the
Restaurants. After lunch you'll visit the famous caves of Postojna.
You'll board an electric train that will take you on a scenic tour
of these remarkable caves. You'll view a portion of the 20
kilometers of caves and tunnels that have been carved out of the
rock by nature over the course of thousands of years leaving behind
beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. A portion of the
caves have been illuminated to provide a stunning optical show
highlighting the rocks' transparency and giving the illusion of a
wall of water. A well planned walk will lead you to the bowels of
the earth. At the end we will drive back to Trieste.
Please note: The inside of the caves is damp and has temperatures as
low as 8°C, warm clothing is recommended. This trip is not
recommended for guests in wheelchairs or those with mobility
problems. A valid Passport or European Community ID Card is required
to border into Slovenia.
A valid Passport or European Community ID Card is required
to border into Slovenia.
Full
Day shore excursion
to Ljubljana (Slovenia) + Lipica
Duration: 8 Hours
After a bus ride of 2 hours you will
reach Ljubljana, which is a city with a soul featured by
Baroque Old Town which is nestled at the foot of Castle Hill and the
art Nouveau mansions. Your guide will take you on a walking tour
through the Old Ljubljana, this term refers to the area on the right
bank of the Ljubljanica River, directly beneath Castle Hill - the
only part of central Ljubljana to have survived the 1895 earthquake
intact. It has the densest concentration of sights as well as
coffees and bars in town. On the tour you will see the Cathedral of
St. Nicholas (inside visit), Bishop's Palace and the Seminary,
Dragon Bridge, The Marketplace, Presernov trg, The Church of the
Annunciation (inside visit), Triple Bridge, Kongresni trg
(headquarters of Ljubljana University, newly-restored Academia
Philharmonicorum building, Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity).
Free time for Lunch (optional-not included) on your own and/or
shopping.
Afternoon drive to Lipica (one Hour visit ) The Lipica Stud
Farm is the cradle of all Lipizzaner horses in the world. Nowadays
it is one of the most beautiful cultural and historical monuments of
the Republic of Slovenia, its rich history reaching back to the year
of 1580. It has been boasting of the tradition of breeding and
selecting pure-breed horses. In the 1960’s the Lipica Stud Farm
established the Classic Riding School which still participates in
worldwide equestrian events. The history of Lipica is closely
intertwined with the Habsburgs who ruled as many as 650 years over
an extensive part of baroque Europe. Horses, the Spanish horse
wasconsidered an ideal breed, were at the time a
crucial strategic advantage and were thus of outstanding
importance to the Habsburgs. The soil and climate of the Karst
are very similar to that of Spain which is why the Archduke
Charles chose to build the royal stud farm in 1578 in the Karst
in the abandoned summer residence of the Bishop of Trieste in this
area. On 19 May 1580 hesigned an agreement to restore
the estate. At the end of the visit we will drive back to Trieste.
A valid Passport or European Community ID Card is required
to border into Slovenia.
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