The Giant Cave and Duino Castle from Trieste

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4 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Off to the Karst Plateau to visit the cave Grotta Gigante, one of the most interesting sites in the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, where tourism, environment and scientific research blend together, nature comes in shapes and colours of rare beauty.

Inclusions

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Transportation
  • Insurance
  • Entry/Admission - Castle of Duino
  • Entry/Admission - Grotta Gigante

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Localita Borgo Grotta Gigante 42/A, 34010 Borgo Grotta Gigante, Sgonico Italy

You will visit the exceptionally large size of the main underground chamber of the Grotta Gigante  98, 50 metres high, 76, 30 metres wide and 167, 60 metres long.

Stop At: Castle of Duino, Frazione Duino, 32, 34011, Duino Italy

Departure towards the beautiful hamlet of Duino and visit the Duino Castle, owned by the Princes of Torre and Tasso, the castle was built in 1300 upon the ruins of an ancient Roman outpost. The massive complex with its composite architectural style overlooks the Gulf of Trieste. Inside, it houses important works of art and refined historical relics. Over the centuries, it has offered hospitality to many illustrious people, including the poet R.M. Rilke, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (known as Sissi), the Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg and his wife Charlotte of Belgium. On the tour of the castle and its gardens, guests can admire the forte-piano played by Franz Liszt, the Palladio staircase, the view of the Gulf of Trieste from the top of the tower, the rampart walls overlooking the sea and the bunker built in 1943 by the German Kriegsmarine.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise supplier as soon as possible your pickup details
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
eifeijoo
July 2021

Great experience! We were picked up directly in the lobby of our hotel in Trieste. Our tour guide was Gregor. The giant cave is simply a must-do. We wanted to visit the Duino Castle, which was unexpectedly closed. Instead, our guide took us to Miramar Castle — speak of upgrades! Overall, wholehe...

Quill2005
November 2019

This half-day tour from Trieste to the Giant Cave and Duino Castle from Trieste was well done. The guide was friendly and helpful. The Giant Cave was most unusual (you have to take 500 steps down and up). Duino Castle was picturesque with beautiful views of the Adriatic. The tour company also a...

Tokina77
August 2022

Arrivati alla sera abbiamo sostato gratuitamente con il camper all’interno del parcheggio delle grotte. È consigliata la prenotazione, visita guidata molto dettagliata ed esaustiva, ne vale la pena. Temperatura costante di 11 gradi, abbigliamento comodo, scarpe chiuse. Ci sono 500 scalini a scend...

Albtom2016
January 2022

Se passi per il Friuli Venezia Giulia non puoi non fermarti al Castello di Duino e alla Grotta Gigante!! Consigliatissimo!!

Mara S
August 2021

Anche se non siete amanti di questo tipo di visite, vale la pena! Il nome è davvero meritato: è una grotta impressionante per dimensioni, credo davvero unica! Se ci portate la famiglia, sappiate che ci sono 500 gradini a scendere.... e 500 ovviamente a salire! Meglio scarpe chiuse (è bagnato) ...

CarloOrlando_C
June 2021

Ottima escursione, sopratutto la grotta Gigante, Grega (il nostro autista) puntuale e cortese. Da consigliare

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