This panoramic tour to Piran from Koper is a short, easy shore trip for cruise passengers who want to see the Slovenian coast without planning anything. It starts and ends at the cruise terminal in Koper. A local guide talks you through the region on the drive, and then you get about two hours on your own in Piran.
So in one morning you see all four coastal towns, and the guide covers the history of the area and its links with Italy and Croatia.
The two hours in Piran are yours. You can walk the narrow lanes, sit by the water, climb up to the church for the view or stop for gelato. This Piran cruise excursion suits people who like to explore at their own pace rather than follow a guide on foot.
Check the dates for your cruise stop in Koper and see if this Slovenian coast bus tour fits your day in port.
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Tour guide and bus driver were excellent. Gave a lot of history and narrative of the region. Two hours is plenty of time to explore Piran. Quiet town with not a lot of tourists. Nice to be able to walk by the water. It was just very very hot the day we toured.
Piran was a very beautiful location to visit – highly recommended. However our first stop en route to look back at a village was not woth it. Bus parking spot was taken so we had to navigate a very busy steep road on foot for a quick photo. Hot day too. i would have preferred this time in Piran instead. A small thing but no sweet treat given as promised. apparently ran out for the day and this was at 9:30 am. Its in title of the trip! a little disorganized trying to load bus and A/C on bus was almost non existent on a hot day
Excellent bus tour with our thorough, personable tour guide who showed us the natural beauty of Slovenia and gave us some of the history. It was an interesting connection with Italy and Croatia . We were then dropped off in beautiful Piran where we had the best gelato in my life. I was pleasantly surprised by Slovenia and would definitely visit again !
For most people, yes. Piran’s old town is small and easy to walk. In two hours you can see Tartini Square, walk up to St. George’s Church for the view, stroll along the sea and stop for a drink or gelato.
It’s not the best pick if you want a guided walk inside Piran, since the time there is free time. It’s also a large-group bus tour (up to 50 people), so travelers who want a small group or a private car may prefer another option.
Yes, on your own. Koper old town is about a 5-minute walk from the cruise terminal, so you can visit it before or after the tour if your ship schedule allows.
This one is a scenic drive along the whole coast with commentary on the bus, then free time in Piran. Other tours from Koper add a guided walk in Piran, food and wine tastings or a visit to an inland village.
Yes. The tour, the vehicle and the surfaces are listed as wheelchair accessible. Note that some of Piran’s lanes, like the way up to St. George’s Church, are steep.
You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before the tour starts (local time).
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