Village Traditions: Socerb & Hrastovlje

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian
Operated by: KoperTrips.com

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Driver/guide
Included: Insurance
Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Socerb Castle

one hour Admission included

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.
Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity

one hour Admission included

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.
Marezige

one hour

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Sol E
SD Koper Motel Port
Motel Barka
Hotel Bio
Aquapark Zusterna Hotel
Hotel Marina
Dependences - San Simon Resort
Belvedere Resort Hotel Cliff & Spa, Izola
Vodisek Hotel
Hotel Haliaetum
Hotel Keltika
Hotel Delfin

and 88 more pickup points

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

Using your ticket

Cruise passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: cruise name, arrival time and departure time.
Hotel guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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