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What to do and see in Koper, Slovenian Littoral Region: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Koper (Slovene pronunciation: [ˈkoːpəɾ] ( listen)) (Italian: Capodistria) is a city in southwestern Slovenia, with the other Slovenian coastal towns Ankaran, Izola, Piran, and Portorož, situated along the country's 47-kilometre (29-mile) coastline, in the Istrian Region, approximately five kilometres (3.1 miles) from its border with Italy. Having a unique ecology and biodiversity, it is considered an important national natural resource. The city's Port of Koper is the major contributor to the economy of the eponymous city municipality. With only one percent of Slovenia having a coastline, the influence that the Port of Koper also has on tourism was a factor in Ankaran deciding to leave the municipality in a referendum in 2011 to establish its own. The city is a destination on a number of Mediterranean cruising lines. In 2016, the city expects 65 cruise ship arrivals (for example: Norwegian Spirit, MSC Magnifica, Norwegian Jade, MS Rhapsody of the Seas...) with the season spanning from March to December. Koper is the main urban centre of the Slovenian Istria, with a population of about 25,000.
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1. Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Shore Excursion from Koper
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 603joanne
Our experience has been one to remember! Koper Trips was great to work with when arranging tours and knowing exactly what their clients want! So many options and great tours throughout different parts of Slovenia have been explored due to this company. Cannot wait to return!
2. Skocjan Caves: Small-Group Shore Experience from Koper (Up to 8 People)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Experience and Explore Unesco World Heritage- Skocjan Caves Join us on this small group shore excursion journey to the amazing and unique underground phenomenon- Skocjanske Caves in a comfortable, clean, air conditioned up to date peoples carrier/van for up to 8 persons max. Definitely one of the best and unique ways to experience Slovenia. Highlights: - Small Group Tour up to 8 persons max - Experience Worlds Biggest Underground Canyon - Comfortable, Clean and Air- Conditioned up to date cars/vans - Foodie Insiders- We Know Where to get Local Food at its Best
Inclusions: Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, All transportation, Ticket for the cave, Up to date comfortable air conditioned people`s carrier/van for up to 8 persons, English speaking driver/ escort, Basic Insurance, Complimentary bottle of water
Exclusions: Food is not included. Upon request we can make a reservation in a authentic family run restaurant
Reviewed By Summer H
Loved this tour so much the caves were incredible and so fascinating , it was so easy to keep up with the tour guide and the hike was not to bad and when finished u have 2 options on getting back to the main entrance one is a elevator and one is another small hike back
3. Skocjan Caves: Small-Group Shore Experience from Trieste- with options
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience and Explore Unesco World Heritage- Skocjan Caves Join us on this small group shore excursion journey to the amazing and unique underground phenomenon- Skocjanske Caves in a comfortable, clean, air conditioned up to date peoples carrier/van for up to 8 persons max. Definitely one of the best and unique ways to experience Slovenia. Highlights: - Small Group Tour up to 8 persons max - Experience Worlds Biggest Underground Canyon - Comfortable, Clean and Air- Conditioned up to date cars/vans - Foodie Insiders- We Know Where to get Local Food at its Best
Inclusions: Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, All transportation, Ticket for the cave, Up to date comfortable air conditioned people`s carrier/van for up to 8 persons, English speaking driver/ escort, Basic Insurance, Complimentary bottle of water
Exclusions: Food is not included. Upon request we can make a reservation in a authentic family run restaurant
Reviewed By Summer H
Loved this tour so much the caves were incredible and so fascinating , it was so easy to keep up with the tour guide and the hike was not to bad and when finished u have 2 options on getting back to the main entrance one is a elevator and one is another small hike back
4. Scenic Panoramic Tour Ho-Ho
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Private Experience: UNESCO`s Skocjanske Caves- 4 hrs Shore Trip from Koper
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Experience and Explore Unesco World Heritage- Skocjan Caves Join us on this small group shore excursion journey to the amazing and unique underground phenomenon- Skocjanske Caves in a comfortable, clean, air conditioned up to date peoples carrier/van for up to 8 persons max. Definitely one of the best and unique ways to experience Slovenia. Highlights: - Small Group Private Transport for up to 8 persons max - Experience Worlds Biggest Underground Canyon - Comfortable, Clean and Air- Conditioned up to date cars/vans - Foodie Insiders- We Know Where to get Local Food at its Best
Inclusions: Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, All private transportation, Up to date private comfortable air conditioned people`s carrier/van/car, English speaking driver/ escort, Basic Insurance, Complimentary bottle of water, Ticket for the cave
Exclusions: Food is not included. Upon request we can make a reservation in a authentic family run restaurant
Reviewed By Summer H
Loved this tour so much the caves were incredible and so fascinating , it was so easy to keep up with the tour guide and the hike was not to bad and when finished u have 2 options on getting back to the main entrance one is a elevator and one is another small hike back
6. 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.
7. Private Experience: Lipica Stud Farm- The Cradle of Lipizzaner- from Koper
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
Visit The Cradle Of The Famous Lipizzaner at your own pace and privacy Join us on this private shore excursion journey to the Lipica stud farm in a comfortable, clean, air conditioned up to date people`s carrier/van/car. This is private tour for one party only. We aacept up to 8 travelers per a booking. Definitely one of the best options to experience Slovenia. Highlights: - Small Group (up to 8 persons max) - Experience and Enjoy Lipica Stud Farm at Your Own Pace - Comfortable, Clean and Air- Conditioned up to date cars/vans - English Speaking Local Driver/Escort/ Stud Farm Guide - Entrance Tickets Included - Foodie Insiders- We Know Where to eat Local Food at its Best
Inclusions: Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, All transportation in up to date comfortable air conditioned car/ passenger van for up to 8 persons, English speaking driver/ escort, Basic Insurance, Complimentary bottle of water, Bottled water, Ticket for the stud farm, Children aged 5 and younger pay only 1 eur (please inform when you reconfirm your reservation)
Exclusions: Food not included. Upon request we can make a reservation in a authentic family run restaurant
Reviewed By Summer H
Loved this tour so much the caves were incredible and so fascinating , it was so easy to keep up with the tour guide and the hike was not to bad and when finished u have 2 options on getting back to the main entrance one is a elevator and one is another small hike back
8. Shared Group Tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana from Koper
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Enjoy a full day visiting Lake Bled, ranked among the most beautiful alpine resorts in the world and European Green capital of Ljubljana on a full-day guided tour from Koper. Both are wonderful gateway to Slovenian heritage.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Port of Koper pick-up and drop-off, Transportation by AC van/minibus/coach, Bottled water, Shared group tour
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. 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!
10. Hop and Taste Hop on-Hop off
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 21 reviews
The tour offer the visit of the Slovenian Coast with the stops in each city on the way. You are free to explore each town on your own, while you recieve a voucher bookler for tasting the local delicacies. The shedule runs on hourly basis and makes stops in the town of Izola, Piran, Portoroz and Koper. You are free to discover the cities you like. The transportation is guided by a licensed guide who introduces you the shedule and explains the route. While you relax on the bus, you can listen to many stories about the region and get to learn more about Slovenia.
Inclusions: Food and wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned van/minibus/coach
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By joyous-gypsy
Our guide Moric was excellent! He gave us comprehensive background in history, geography, and current events while we toured. The horse farm was lovely and it was very fun to watch them perform. We would love to return to Slovenia to experience more of that beautiful country!
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