Piran, Half-Day Caves and Castles Tour from Portorož

Embark on a half-day exploration of Postojna Cave, an internationally renowned wonder, followed by a visit to the picturesque Predjama Castle, which stands as the sole surviving example of a cave fortress within Europe.

Begin your exploration at Postojna Cave, renowned worldwide as one of the premier caverns. Traverse this subterranean realm aboard an electrically powered train, immersing yourself in an underground ecosystem teeming with intricate networks of tunnels, passageways, galleries, and chambers adorned with breathtaking karst formations.

Next, proceed to the enchanting Predjama Castle, a picturesque fortification perched atop a 123-meter-high cliff for over eight centuries. Its allure is heightened by the serene Lokva River, which flows beneath the fortress, creating an ethereal juxtaposition between nature and architecture.

Predjama Castle stands out as the sole remaining cave castle in Europe, offering a profound glimpse into medieval construction methods. Witness firsthand the remarkable resilience of this bastion during a tumultuous siege in the fifteenth century, when its legendary proprietor, Erazem of Predjama, sought sanctuary amid perilous circumstances. Learn about the castle’s storied past, then embark upon your journey back home.