Bled and Ljubljana (VIP Small-group day tour)

Leave Trieste or Koper for a day at Lake Bled and Ljubljana on your own private tour. Making it easy to visit Slovenia's beautiful capital and the glacial lake in just one day, the trip includes round-trip transport from your hotel or cruise port, a flexible itinerary, and of course, your own driver-guide. Ample free time at each site is included, giving you chance to take photos by the lake, visit a medieval castle, and stroll the streets of Ljubljana's beguiling historical center.

A trip to Bled, one of Slovenia's top attractions, and Ljubljana - the capital must be a part of any visit to Slovenia.

Lake Bled & Ljubljana- 8hrs Private Shore Trip from Koper

Join me on this small group shore trip journey to the amazing Alpine pearl Lake Bled and Europe's green capital Ljubljana in a comfortable, clean, air conditioned 2016 Passenger van for up to 7 travelers.

I am very passionate about my country so prepare to get all the information and interesting stories about Slovenia from me on this trip.
And since I am also a professional chef and overall irresistible foodie and wine lover I can easily add that special extra in adding a "taste of Slovenia" as well

Peter

Experience The Two Classisc of Slovenia Within One Tour With a Passionate Foodie Insider

Trieste is special and unique. Located at the north end of the Adriatic sea and surrounded by the Karst tableland it has always been at the center of important trading routes and consequently a meeting point of different cultures, languages, religions. It was ruled by the Austrian for over 500 years but still retains its Mediterranean flair.

We will explore this beautiful city from its Roman origins on the top of the hill, passing through the medieval part to reach the "città nuova" or "borgo Teresiano" the new town whose construction started in the 18th century, when Trieste became an important seaport and emporium for the Austrian empire. Among elegant buildings, places of worship of different religious communities and stylish bars and cafes we will reach Piazza Unità d'Italia, the biggest European square facing the sea and certainly one of the most beautiful in Italy.
I can customize the tour, please inquire for a quote.

Get the most out of this amazing city with a walking tour

Trieste Half Day Walking Tour

Trieste Highlights - Private Walking Tour

Let's walk together through Trieste's history, and feel the atmosphere of a cosmopolitan city of the 1800, that has been one of the first examples of a cultural "melting pot" in its glory days!

We'll meet at the start of Molo Audace, a large pier which is a popular walk for locals and tourists; this is the perfect place to introduce the history and get an amazing view over the city. Just by crossing the street we'll be in elegant Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, the largest square in Europe overlooking the sea, and the expression of the highest moment of this city. From there I'll show you the quarter built by Empress Maria Teresa, with the Grand Canal and the Ortodox Churches.

Finally we'll reach the top of the San Giusto hill, with the roman ruins and the Cathedral from the XIV century. Walking down the hill I'll take you trough the narrow streets of the Old Town and the Jewish Ghetto, once not a recommendable area, today perfectly safe.

I can customize this tour according to your special needs and wishes.

Trieste Highlights - Private Walking Tour - San Giusto Cathedral

Trieste Highlights - Private Walking Tour - The Greek Orthodox Church

Trieste Highlights - Private Walking Tour - The Audace Pier

Trieste Highlights - Private Walking Tour - Monument to Empress Maria Theresa

Get to know our "little Vienna by the sea"

Tour around the coastal villages on Slovenian coast

Meet the three most beautiful medieval towns on Slovenian coast, made with Venetian architecture. Get an interesting explanation from a local guide during walking tours around Piran, Izola and Koper. The towns are small, nice to walk around and full of history.

Meet the 3 most beautiful coastal villages of Slovenia

Full-Day Tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana capital city.

Departure from your accommodation / Port of Koper. Drive through different regions in Slovenia to Upper Carniola Region. After reaching Bled we will visit Bled Castle with beautiful panorama views and stories. You will experience a traditional Pletna boat ride to one and the only island in Slovenia.

In the church just ring the bell three times and make a wish! Lunch break in Bled or time for famous Bled Cake. After the visit to Bled, we will continue to the capital of Slovenia - Ljubljana.
1h walking tour around Ljubljana sightseeing points, where you can feel that our young capital is full of life and beautiful sights, you will see Triple Bridges Area, Old Ljubljana, Prešernov Square.

Free time for enjoying the energy and vibe in Ljubljana. Among the historical, cultural and nature information, I will provide you with also live seeing facts, to understand how the living goes on in our country. Back to the starting point.

Pure nature and vibrant capital - Shore Excursion from Koper

Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Slovenian Coast - Shore Excursion

Let's go on a panoramic tour that will show you the main sights of the Slovenian coast and introduce you to the most important historical facts and traditions. So join me and enjoy the sights, stories and history of the Istrian region.

The first stop is at the viewpoint above the town of Izola, an ideal place to enjoy the panoramic view of the Bay of Trieste and the blue Adriatic before we continue the day driving through the Strunjan Valley to the spectacular village of Piran.

Piran is the oldest Slovenian town and one of the best preserved in the country. With its rich cultural heritage, narrow streets and charming Venetian architecture, Piran is considered a museum city, which makes it worth seeing.

After the guided walking tour, you will also enjoy 1. 5 hours of free time to explore it on your own.

The return to Koper is a pleasant panoramic drive that passes through the tourist resort of Portorož with a beautiful beach and numerous hotels.

Discover Koper, Izola, Piran and Portoroz on a Private tour with a local guide!

The tour illustrates some two thousand years of history and development that brought the city to its 19th century splendor with an exciting evolution and succession of historical, cultural and social events. Trieste is a city in which different cultures have found a cradle and now form the typical spirit of its inhabitants. The open vision that made the growth of the Habsburg port possible, has created a unique city we could call the prototype of today's European Union.

I believe that this city is a very special place where people from different cultures can live together. Living in Trieste means you can simply be who you are. Understanding the extent of the peculiar cultural evolution of this city requires a multicultural and interdisciplinary approach in order to penetrate the soul of this fascinating city.

Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia (Main square)

Highlights of Trieste with private transportation

Half Day Trieste Tour

The Trieste walking tour, presented to you by a licensed and experienced guide, is one of the best ways to discover this charming city, an important transport, trade, industrial and cultural center. During the tour, you get to know the history, architecture and learn about many fascinating legends and stories related to the place.

Discover the City by Foot

Private Walking Tour of Trieste

Trieste is an amazing Italian city with a rich historical and cultural background that played a strong role for the economy of the Hapsburg Empire and later Austro-Hungarian monarchy.

On our walking tour you'll see some beautiful Catholic and Orthodox churches and one of the most beautiful synagogues in Middle Europe, built in a Syrian style. You'll see palaces of remarkable architectural value in Neo-Classical style and Italy's largest square overlooking the sea, Piazza Unità d'Italia.

At the end of walking tour, we'll take some time to enjoy a real Italian cappuccino, as Trieste is known as the homeland of coffee culture.

After discovering the heartbeat of the city, we'll continue just few kilometres away, to the castle of Miramare. Miramare castle was a romantic residence of Maximilian from Hapsburg and his wife Charlotte from Belgium. Surrounded by a wonderful park of 22 hectares with rare botanical species, the castle is a rare example of a noble residence of the mid-seventeenth century.

Walking and driving half day tour - up to 5 hours

Trieste and Miramare Castle Tour

Trieste has much to offer: a combination of a wonderful natural settings, surrounded as it is both by the sea and by the Karstic plateau, as well as a pretty peculiar history. It has been part of the Austrian Empire for over 500 centuries and its main port for 2 centuries, becoming thus a melting pot of cultures, languages and religions.

We will have the opportunity of seeing the beautiful romanesque cathedral, some roman ruins, fascinating small, crooked streets of medieval origin and also the more 'modern' part from the XVIII Century. We will admire the impressive main squares with their elegant buildings - always with a view over the sea or over the Karstic hills, and enjoy a coffee break at one of the famous and elegant coffeehouses.

Discovering an amazing town and its surprises with your private tour guide

Half Day Trieste Private Walking Tour

This tour is made as a special tour for olny few cruisers that arrive in Trieste. Tour includes a guided walking tour of the coastal city of Koper with beautiful Mediterranean architecture, small squares, walk inside the medieval streets.

Panoramic drive by the sea, view to the old salt area and inside the Istrian region. Istria is known as a green area where is a big production of wine, olive oil, Mediterranean fruit, and vegetables.

 Beautiful views towards the coast and visit of a typical old village mostly made of stone.

Explore the beauty of Trieste, Koper and Piran with a local guide

From Italy to Slovenia full day tour

Ljubljana city walking tour 1 hour: classic walking tour around town with visiting most important monuments, buildings, hearibg interesting stories. . .

Postojna cave: partly driving by small train, partly walking (be dressed appropriately - jacket & wear good shoes! Temperature 8 degrees Celsius all year around)

Predjama castle: interesting 14th century castle built into the rock; legendary due to slovenian Robin Hood who has stealing from rich and giving to the pour

Discover the beauty of Slovenia!

Slovenia customized full day tour

Explore Trieste in Half-Day Walking Experience

Come and discover Trieste with a gentle walk through its historical center, mainly pedestrian, so different from the majority of the very touristic and crowded Italian cities, but fascinating all along!

Breathe the genuine atmosphere of the people, feel the heritage of Austrian Empire and the many different cultures and religions coexisting during the centuries: Roman, Jewish, Slavic, Greek, Serbian, Armenian and later on German, British and American!

Due to its location, in the northeastern corner of the Adriatic, between the sea and the karstic plateau on the border with Slovenia, Trieste will display to you, by strolling around, her unique border town culture and her eclectic and peculiar charm.

Not in vain the allegory of Trieste is represented by a welcoming woman. . .

Be my guest in my native city!

Piran wine &amp; food half day walking tour

I chose the historical center of Piran because it has the most to offer in terms of culture, history and of course wonderful food. This is where most of historic houses and other sights are found, many of them well over 1300 years old, and the food is just delicious if you know where to go. And, because it's very central, I can show you more than one area, including the famous, Tartini square, ancient town's wall, St. George Cathedral and the famous Venetian House.

On this 5-hour guided walking food tour we eat our way through the neighbourhood enjoying 4 delicious tastings. Visit the local, colourful outdoor food market, admire old buildings, architecture and meet the wonderful families working hard to preserve local food traditions. This tour features some unique cultural and historical sites that few tourists get an opportunity to see. Join me for a day like no other.

Historical Centre Food Tour: Come hungry there is a lot of food!

Would you like to explore the streets of Koper with someone who has the roots of his family in the villages of the Koper's hinterland and has many interesting local stories to tell? With someone who has experience in hospitality and can present the local reality to the savvy traveler? Then you are in the right place!

The city of Koper is located on a European crossroad where Central, Eastern and Southern Europe meet. It is one of those places - not on the main tourism routes - that has much more to tell, than what is expected. You would be surprised!

It is also the largest and most important city in Slovenian Istria. It has a rich and dynamic history. Through the past, Koper had many names: Aegida, Capris, Iustinopolis, Caput Histriae, Capodistria, Koper. It once was an island, and it got connected with the land only in the 19th century. Nowadays, it represents an administrative, university, cultural and industrial center and attracts visitors from near and far.

Trieste tours

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Igor M.

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Andrea G.

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Demian O.

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Danijela B.

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Paola A.

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Tjasa P.

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Adriana G.

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