Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste

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Offered in: German, English, Italian
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Overview

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

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Itinerary

Trieste (Pass By)

Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Trieste - hotel, cruise terminal, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made).
Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave, the queen of all caves, is the best-known cave in the world. It is also the greatest tourist attraction in Slovenia and one of the world’s largest karst monuments. This is the only place in the world where the underground landscape can be traversed on an electric train and where you get to meet this underground kingdom’s most famous inhabitant – the proteus (olm) – up close. A fantastic web of tunnels, passages, galleries and halls, astonishing diversity of karst features, as well as easy access are certainly the main reasons for such popularity of the cave and a large number of visitors (more than 36 million of them in over 200 years).

3 hours
Predjama Castle

The Predjama Castle reigns over the surrounding area, not far from the Postojna Cave, in the idyllic village of Predjama. This picturesque, magnificent, defiant, mysterious and impregnable castle has been perched up in the middle of a vertical 123-meter high cliff for more than 800 years. Its romantic appeal is further emphasized by the idyllic Lokva River, which disappears into the underground world deep down below the castle. As the only preserved cave castle in Europe, the Predjama Castle offers a unique insight into the building techniques and resourcefulness of people in the Middle Ages, who were looking for and found a safe harbor for themselves right at the entrance into the cave. During a siege that took place in the 15th century, the castle provided a refuge for its best known and most notorious owner - Erazem of Predjama. The legend about the courageous robber baron Erazem, who remained undefeated until one of his servants betrayed him, is still in people’s minds, inspiring and alluring as ever. It was this safe abode of his which helped the brave knight resist the besiegers without much difficulty for more than a year.

1 hour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details
Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time
The temperature inside the cave is constant throughout the year (10 °C), so warm clothing and sports footwear are recommended

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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A Great Double Up Tour.

Published on Nov, 2024

Wow....I was (sort of) happy to wait in the cold wind to take this tour. It was extremely trying for me to keep up, but that was my problem...not the tour. So, be aware, it is a very strenuous tour. The cave portion of the tour was jaw dropping. The cave IS HUGE....the train ride is fun & necessary. The Castle has many levels and stairs. I'm a 63 yr old lady & I tried my best to do as much as I could, but did not get to the top. Others made it tho. It was so interesting & weird at the same time. We also stopped for lunch at a lovely local restaurant.....the food was nice & filling & very much appreciated. If I book a whole day of touring, I try to find one with lunch or a snack at least. Would recommend this tour, but remember, it's a lot of effort.

Definitely go

Published on Nov, 2024

Definitely a great tour with interesting history in the castle. The caves are immense and the walkway, though a little wet, was easy to move along. Lighting provided a spectacular view of the formations.

A great trip

Published on Nov, 2024

The castle was fascinating and the cave huge and amazing. Our guide was excellent and lots of fun too.

An adventure for those sure of foot

Published on Oct, 2024

Vast doesn't begin to describe the scope of Postjana Cave. Start with a 15 minute train ride beginning in the cave. Then a 1 mile walk through huge spaces alternating with low ceilings. The pathway is generally smooth with decent traction although it is always damp and in some spots wet. There are significant inclines and declines. A 15 minute train ride back to the starting point concludes the cave portion. A 10 minute car ride takes you to Predjama Castle, uniquely situated at the entrance to a cavern. Very picturesque views. The interior is a warren of rooms, halls, and stairs with no rhyme nor reason. Many interesting artifacts are distributed throughout. Ernie, our guide, was personable, informative, helpful and an absolute pleasure as well as being a good driver. Neither site is suitable for anyone with limited mobility or balance concerns. The cave has slopes that are often dimly lit and the castle has uneven stairs and walkways along with narrow passages that are hard to navigate.

Cave and castle

Published on Oct, 2024

My wife and I really enjoyed this trip, which involved a drive from Trieste to the sites in Slovenia. Our driver was a very engaging college student on his summer job before his classes began. The tours themselves were very quick. We could have spent a lot more time at both sites before our tour drivers whisked us away. Special thanks to the tour leader who lent us both sweaters when he decided we would be too cold in the caves. The caves are chilly, and the gesture was appreciated.