Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Village Traditions trip is a memorable experience as it combines rich history, culture, nature and gastronomy which are all closely related to the tradition of the Coast and the Karst region.
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Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
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Traveler pickup is offered
• The departure time for Cruise Passengers is 1 hour after the cruise docks
• For Hotel Guests the departure time is flexible. Please contact us after the booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made
Traveler pickup
Ankaranska cesta 7, 6000 Koper - Capodistria, Slovenia
The Socerb Castle, Crni Kal, Slovenia We will begin our trip by visiting Socerb Castle which is situated near the homonymous village and offers a beautiful view of the Gulf of Trieste. Due to its excellent strategic position, the castle was very important already in the Middle Ages. Nearby there is also a cave, known as Holy Cave, which in the entrance hall contains the only underground shrine in Slovenia. A legend says that the cave was once inhabited by a hermit, Saint Servulus, who after becoming a Christian lived there for two years. 60 minutes
Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity, Hrastovlje, Slovenia We will then continue our trip towards the Mediterranean village of Hrastovlje, best known for the Church of the Holy Trinity, which contains a late-medieval Danse Macabre fresco. The church was built in the 13th century and is embraced by the encampment wall and two fortified towers from the 16th century. During Ottoman and Uskoks invasions the settlement represented a safe retreat for the local people. The interior of the church is decorated by frescoes and Glagolitic inscriptions. The frescoes depict the creation of the world, the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden, the Passion of the Christ, people working on a farm, and the most famous sequence called the Dance of Death. The church was painted in 1490 by the inscribed artist Janez of Kastav and the images were discovered in 1951 by the local painter Jože Pohlen. The church is inscribed in the World Heritage List. 60 minutes
Marezige, Marezige, Slovenia Later on, we will drive to the village of Marezige where the first wine fountain in Slovenia is situated. We will continue with the visit to the renowned olive oil farm where we will refresh ourselves with tastings of excellent olive oil, wine and food. Throughout our tour we will admire unspoiled nature and stunning vistas. 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cruise passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time
Hotel guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Keith_M
17 Apr 2023
Katja (Spelling) was wonderful. Funny and thoroughly enjoyed my trip. The wine testing in a local home/wine producer was amazing. Great personal touch. Loved the small group we were with. Only 7 of us.
Gillian P
22 May 2019
This was great tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and fascinating, we learned so much about the history of Slovenia and the local food and wine. The highlight was definitely the chapel at Hrastovlje. Such a wonderful chapel and the frescos are beautiful. Despite the poor weather, we had a really full and interesting day, learning so much about Slovenia. Koper Tours did us proud.
Stephen W
18 Sep 2017
Very pleased with our tour guide and her knowledge and experience of the area. We had a great day with our every need catered.
The only problem we encountered was with the tour operator unsuccessfully trying to accommodate a disabled wheel chair bound passenger which soured the day a little. We tourists never really understand how differences in our levels of expectation coupled with language and communication difficulties lead to situations. We did have an unforgettable day.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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