Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 35
Predjama Castle (28 min.) 13th-century castle built in cliff face cave, with restored living areas, dungeons & secret tunnel. Divača (4 min) Piazza Unità d'Italia (30 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. KONJENIŠKI PARK LIPICA (12 min.) Nanos (46 min) Trails lead up this rugged karst plateau to a mountain hut overlooking wooded peaks & valleys. Roman Theatre of Trieste (31 min) Compact Roman amphitheater dating to roughly the 1st century CE, with occasional performances. Divača Š (3 min) Povir (7 min) Vittoria Light (26 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Škocjan Caves Regional Park (6 min.) Protected within a regional park, this 4.15-sq.-km. area offers Reka River–carved limestone caves. Slavnik (40 min.) Mountain with trails over green meadows, a cafe at the summit & views reaching to the Adriatic Sea. Dolnje Ležeče (15 min) Ponte Rosso (28 min) Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. Lokev - Jama VILENICA (9 min.) Large limestone cave with stalactites, stalagmites & tunnels illuminated for public tours. San Giusto Castle (27 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Grotta Gigante (22 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (27 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. |