Get off the beaten track and up close to nature, history and land of Teran wine Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above as you gently walk through the world famous Skocjan Caves. Take a chance to see at first hand (literally speaking) the terroir of this wine growing region from "INSIDE OUT" and meet the soil from bellow to get to know this unique terroir intimately. But the Caves, Karst & Wine Trail was also born to give travelers the opportunity to enjoy the greater Wine area of Slovenia called “Primorska” with a selection of special wineries and typical food. A small group full day wine tour guided by one of our wine experts. We visit an old winery cellar, followed by visit to Skocjan caves and then have lunch and visit a typical Karst winery. Tasting of white & red wines. The tour also includes a visit to an early 15th century medieval village.

The superb gastronomic event, featuring delicious food, as well as cultural and culinary programmes. And – as a cherry on a cake – a visit to SKOCJAN CAVES. If you are curious and you enjoy different culinary experiences, then you will certainly enjoy the opening of The Karst Cuisine Week. The Stanjel castle yard will be transformed into a big kitchen where the participating restaurateurs will prepare and offer the tasting of their dishes together with the tasting of Karst wines. The delicious menus are combination of traditional Karst cuisine and seasonal food. We'll meet at the Koper's cruise ship terminal (or hotel or any other preferred pickup location in Koper, Izola, Piran and Portoroz) and arrange all necessary in order for you to take part in this authentic experience. After the culinary experience your guide will escort you to the entrance of Skocjan Caves - a unique natural phenomenon - and give you the tickets. There you will join your guided walking tour.

UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic underground natural phenomena followed by a visit of the Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve. The first stop is the UNESCO listed Skocjan Caves, one of the largest and most fascinating Karstic sites in Europe with the Reka River running 200m below the surface. Continue to the unique reserve and the biggest wetland on the Slovenian coastline, where salt is produced in the same traditional way as 700 years ago. The abandoned southern part of the reserve features demolished buildings that were once used by workers in the salt industry that contribute to the charm of the Secovlje salt pans. The reserve became a habitat for various animals and plants.

Discover charming streets of medieval Piran followed by UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic underground natural phenomena. Get to know Piran, the charming fishermen’s town which is the best-preserved cultural monument in the Slovenian Istria. Venetian architecture, the town’s medieval narrow streets, beautiful picturesque seaside. The trip will continue to the Karst region to enjoy the spectacular karst cave at Skocjan, listed on the UNESCO protection list. Tasting the local Karst air-dried ham with wine Teran – produced only in Karst region, is a must when travelling in this area. Next stop is Lipica stud farm, the homeland of the white Lipizzaner horse, especially bred for the Spanish riding school in Vienna. Return to Koper.