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Piran (Slovene pronunciation: [piˈɾáːn] ( listen); Italian: Pirano [piˈraːno]) is a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town has much medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative centre of the local area and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions. Until the mid-20th century, Italian was the dominant language, but was replaced by Slovene as demographics shifted.
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1. Piran Private Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Guided tour of Piran, which is made by professional licensed and experienced tourist guide is one of the best ways to discover this small and charming town which is also known as the pearl of the Slovenian coast. During the tour guests get to discover little less known places in Piran, they hear legends and old stories of the place.
Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Tomosius
So we planned a stop in Trieste on our way from Venice to Split, Croatia. We knew a little. The city was the home of Chef Lydia Bastianich and many national flags flew there over the centuries. It turned to be a wonderful surprise. We found beautiful architecture, wide streets, reasonable prices, friendly people and even more complex history than we had imagined. Helping us sort through the centuries of politics, wars, occupations and developmnets was our guide Demian Sem. He was wonderful. Demien is a Slovenian (next door to Trieste) and explained how Slovenia, Venice, Italy, the Hapsburgs, Ottomans, Romans, Italian Fascists, NAZI's, WWII and others figured in the city's history. Demien punctuated his narrative with personal anecdotes and the local color you can only see with a native. He explained the more interesting architecture, buildings, their significance and their role in the city's history, economy and culture. He also has a great sense of humor and managed to entertain us on a personal level as well. We like to use local guides, especially on 1st visits. Damien not only met our expectations, he exceeded them on every criteria. If you book a local tour ask for Demian Sem. You will benefit from his extensive knowledge and interestig delivery.
2. From Vienna to Dubrovnik via Slovenia in 13 days. Private tour in modern A/C van
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
High quality travel from Royal Vienna through Green Slovenia to Adriatic coast in Dubrovnik – embrace diversity of Central Europe and Mediterranean world.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Private transportation, Slovenian food & wine city walk in Ljubljana with 5 food tastings and 4 different wines, Wine tasting and a beer tasting, Hotel porterage
Exclusions: Transfer from/to the airport (from 29 EUR per person one way), Optional day excursion to Montenegro on day 12. Description is available under day 12 program.
Reviewed By emengee
We enjoyed the hidden secrets of Ljubljana tour with Primoz. He guided us to a number of hidden gems that we would not have noticed had we toured on our own. He is very knowledgeable about the city and was prepared with print material to better describe and explain certain aspects of the city, which was really helpful. His manner throughout our 2 hour tour was pleasant, considerate and full of fun and interesting facts. The time just flew. Especially appreciated, was the spectacular sunset that he orchestrated for our pleasure at the end of the tour on Butcher's Bridge ( with all the lover's locks ). Great way to end a very nice tour!! Thank you!!
3. Piran Old Town Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The excursion will start from selected starting point, Let’s discover the stories of old houses and old tiles, the legends of Piran inhabitants. The guide will take you through the tiny and narrow streets of Piran, to the main square, named after one of the greatest inhabitants of Piran – Giuseppe Tartini composer and violinist, to the church of Saint George, the patron saint of the town. From the church there is an amazing view towards the Alps and the Bay of Trieste.
Inclusions: Walking tour with explanation
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4. Piran walking tour with local
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
After explaining all palaces on Tartini Square, location and port of Piran, we will walk through labyrinth, of medieval old city center, to the St. Georg cathedral. After amazing view, we will continue to oldest square in Piran - 1st of May Square. Among the historical and cultural information, we will provide you also life seeing facts, to understand how the living goes on in our city. We will continue to Punta area and after 1,5 - 2 h of our guided tour, or walk through Piran will be at the end.
Inclusions: Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By helen_edley
We brought a group to Slovenia and had a very positive experience making arrangements with Mateja for almost 60 people to take part in a walking tour with stops for geocaching, and then a bus trip to a winery with a wine fountain and lunch. The arrangements that Mateja made for our group were fabulous, the information shared on the walking tour was very interesting and she made sure there was enough time for photos and souvenirs. The information shared by Mateja and her staff during the drive to the winery was very interesting. We were very impressed with the lunch menu that was chosen - it was a great local meal and was SO delicious. The wine fountain was quite amazing, we have never seen anything like this in North America. Our group had so much fun and the view was outstanding. Thank you!
5. Piran, Skocjan Caves & Lipica | Private off cruise excursion from Koper
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover charming streets of medieval Piran followed by UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic underground natural phenomena. Get to know Piran, the charming fishermen’s town which is the best-preserved cultural monument in the Slovenian Istria. Venetian architecture, the town’s medieval narrow streets, beautiful picturesque seaside. The trip will continue to the Karst region to enjoy the spectacular karst cave at Skocjan, listed on the UNESCO protection list. Tasting the local Karst air-dried ham with wine Teran – produced only in Karst region, is a must when travelling in this area. Next stop is Lipica stud farm, the homeland of the white Lipizzaner horse, especially bred for the Spanish riding school in Vienna. Return to Koper.
Inclusions: Cruise port pickup and drop off, Private driver/guide, Private transportation
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Entrance fees (Lipica stud farm: 16 € / person, Skocjan Caves: 16 € - 20 € / person)), Food and drinks, Gratuities, Prosciutto & wine tasting (optional): from 7 € / person
Reviewed By jellybiens
I spent the day travelling around with my guide Michelle, and she made the whole experience something I will never forget. She took me to see many different sites from Lake Bohinj to Waterfall Savica to Lake Bled. However the main stops on the way were not all there was to see, it was as much about the journey as it was the destinations. Slovenia has some incredible sites to behold and the scenary all throughout the day left me blown away. Driving through the deepest vallies and up the tallest mountains, it was a real adventure the whole way. Due to the time of year and current events, we basically had every spot to ourselves without the hussle and bussle of noisy tourist spots and the benefit of this was how peaceful everything was. Michelle is an incredibly friendly and kind person, full of knowledge and experience of Slovenia that she shares with you in an enthusastic and engaging way, she is perfect company for the trip. This is an amazing day out which I highly reccomend to anyone visiting Slovenia. I will absolutely be coming back to stay at Lake Bohinj next year for a relaxing camping holiday. Thank you Michelle for touring me around Slovenia during my stay here. It has been one of the best ( or even, the best ) experience I have had travelling over the past few years.
6. Scenic Panoramic Tour Ho-Ho
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4.8 based on 24 reviews
The panoramic tour will show you the main highlights of Slovenian coast. With local guide you will enjoy on panoramic tour along the Slovenian coast to Piran and back. You will see all four coastal cities: Koper, Izola, Piran and Portorož. You will spend 2 hours of free time in Piran Departures/Arrivals are from cruise terminal in the Port of Koper, check availability.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide, Basic accident insurance
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By konazotravels
We had an excellent tour with Marina as our guide for the Piran & Istrian Flavors tour. Istranka was easy to work with booking our tour and responded promptly. We were picked up at the port and driven to Piran for a short walking tour of this scenic village with 15th c Venetian Gothic architecture with some free time on our own. We then drove thru the countryside to a small family owned winery for a tour and tastings. Lastly, we drove to Marina's horse farm for a short tour and then a fantastic lunch she had prepared for us that included appetizer, soup and salad, homemade bread, gnocci with wild boar and panna cotta with figs in wine sauce or strawberries. My mouth waters thinking of it. I had set up the tour on CruiseCritic for 6 and the others indicated this tour really had a WOW factor and they felt fortunate to be on this small tour. ONE of the VERY BEST TOURS we have ever taken is how I would describe our tour with Marina.
7. Skocjan Caves, Lipica & Piran: Karst & Coast Small-Group Day Trip from Ljubljana
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 139 reviews
Discover the Slovenian coast and the Karst region. The first stop is the UNESCO listed Skocjan Caves, one of the largest and most fascinating Karstic sites in Europe with the Reka River running 200m below the surface. Next stop in one of the local taverns with the famous Karst air-dried prosciutto tasting, accompanied with the local wine Teran – produced only in the Karst region. Short stop at Lipica, the homeland of the white Lipizzaner. Pass the coastal towns of Koper, Izola and Portoroz to reach everyone’s favourite spot on the Slovenian coast – Piran, where you can get lost in its medieval narrow streets and houses and enjoy some free time. One last stop at Predjama Castle on the way to Ljubljana. Discover the secrets of the largest cave castle (Guinnes World Records!), located on a 123-meter high cliff, and learn about the local Robin Hood, the legendary knight Erazem. Return to Ljubljana in early evening hours.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Entrance fees to Skocjan Caves:16 - 20 €, Karst prosciutto and Teran wine tasting (approx. 6 EUR)
Reviewed By jellybiens
I spent the day travelling around with my guide Michelle, and she made the whole experience something I will never forget. She took me to see many different sites from Lake Bohinj to Waterfall Savica to Lake Bled. However the main stops on the way were not all there was to see, it was as much about the journey as it was the destinations. Slovenia has some incredible sites to behold and the scenary all throughout the day left me blown away. Driving through the deepest vallies and up the tallest mountains, it was a real adventure the whole way. Due to the time of year and current events, we basically had every spot to ourselves without the hussle and bussle of noisy tourist spots and the benefit of this was how peaceful everything was. Michelle is an incredibly friendly and kind person, full of knowledge and experience of Slovenia that she shares with you in an enthusastic and engaging way, she is perfect company for the trip. This is an amazing day out which I highly reccomend to anyone visiting Slovenia. I will absolutely be coming back to stay at Lake Bohinj next year for a relaxing camping holiday. Thank you Michelle for touring me around Slovenia during my stay here. It has been one of the best ( or even, the best ) experience I have had travelling over the past few years.
8. Shore Excursion/Day Tour to Postojna Cave and Lake Bled from Koper
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
This combined tour will take you to the Postojna Cave system, located in picturesque Karst Region and to Lake Bled, ranked among the most beautiful alpine resorts in the world.
Inclusions: Transportation by AC van, Driver/Licensed guide, Port Pick-up / Drop-off, Hotel Pick-up / Drop-off (Hotels on the Slovenian coast), Basic accident insurance, Organization and VAT, Entrance fees - Postojna cave
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By konazotravels
We had an excellent tour with Marina as our guide for the Piran & Istrian Flavors tour. Istranka was easy to work with booking our tour and responded promptly. We were picked up at the port and driven to Piran for a short walking tour of this scenic village with 15th c Venetian Gothic architecture with some free time on our own. We then drove thru the countryside to a small family owned winery for a tour and tastings. Lastly, we drove to Marina's horse farm for a short tour and then a fantastic lunch she had prepared for us that included appetizer, soup and salad, homemade bread, gnocci with wild boar and panna cotta with figs in wine sauce or strawberries. My mouth waters thinking of it. I had set up the tour on CruiseCritic for 6 and the others indicated this tour really had a WOW factor and they felt fortunate to be on this small tour. ONE of the VERY BEST TOURS we have ever taken is how I would describe our tour with Marina.
9. Weekend break - Best of Slovenia in 3 days
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4.7 based on 6 reviews
Three days allow you to discover the greatest treasures of Slovenia and enjoy in their beauty without being rushed. Visit the Karst and its caves, explore the Alps and its lakes, valleys and mountains. Capture the spirit of Slovenian coast and its hinterlands, and discover Ljubljana, the charming capital of Slovenia.
Inclusions: Admission to Bled Castle , Admission to Hrastovlje church, Admission to Piran city wall , Admission to Postojna Cave , Admission to Predjama Castle , Admission to Vintgar Gorge (summer season only) , Hotel pickup and drop-off , Professional English-speaking guide , Rowing boat ride to Bled island , Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Accommodation // optional extra, Food and drinks , Gratuities // at your discretion , Transfer from and to the airport // optional extra
Reviewed By marksC453VG
We covered a lot of ground but it never felt rushed. Nina was a super guide, thank you for a lovely day!
10. Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast - Small Group Tour from Koper
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 5 reviews
Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.
Inclusions: Food and wine tasting, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance
Exclusions: Entrance fee for the museum and aquarium, Other food and drinks, unless specified in inclusions
Reviewed By 603joanne
Absolutely amazing cave tour, the cave is beautiful and the tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate. My whole family loved this. Can get a bit cool in the cave, but not super cold. A great place to visit!
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