TOUR OF TRIESTE

Description

An excursion to discover the historical and architectural treasures of the city of Trieste. After having visited Trieste we will go to the last strip of Italy where the coast seems to turn back on itself: here is Muggia Bay, a characteristic Venetian village and ancient fishing village. Breath in the Venetian atmosphere with not only the architecture, but also the dialect, costumes and the gastronomic traditions. Here we will take a stroll through the characteristic streets of the old town before returning to Trieste where the ship will be waiting for us.

What we will see

• Panoramic tour of Trieste
• Cathedral of San Giusto (external visit)
• Historic centre of Trieste: Canal Grande, Historical Palazzi, Greek - Orthodox Church (exterior visit), Piazza della Borsa and Piazza Unità d'Italia
• Muggia, ancient fishing village

What we will do

• Our journey to discover Trieste begins with a panoramic coach tour, which gives us a first taste of the city’s most important sites.
• After leaving the coach, we make our way by foot to the Cathedral of San Giusto (St. Justus), which sits overlooking the city at the top of the hill of the same name. The Cathedral was built around a medieval complex that dates back to the 13th century. Here, accompanied by our guide, we can enjoy a close look at the interior of the church, including the precious Byzantine mosaics in the apses and the 13th-century frescoes depicting the life of the saint.
• Our excursion proceeds with a guided walking tour of the city centre. In the very heart of the city is the Canal Grande, a navigable canal built between 1754 and 1756 by the Venetian, Matteo Pirona. 
• Here, we can admire palazzi and the residences of rich merchants of yesteryear, which face on to the canal, before making our way past the Orthodox church and on to Piazza Borsa and Piazza Unità d'Italia, where we have some free time to drink in the atmosphere of what is, effectively, the city’s very own, open-air salon. 
• After having visited Trieste we will go to the last strip of Italy where the coast seems to turn back on itself: here is Muggia Bay, a characteristic Venetian village and ancient fishing village. Breath in the Venetian atmosphere with not only the architecture, but also the dialect, costumes and the gastronomic traditions. Here we will take a stroll through the characteristic streets of the old town before returning to Trieste where the ship will be waiting for us.

What you need to know

• The excursion is reserved for transit guests.
• This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.
• Places are limited, we suggest you to book early.
• The order of the itinerary may vary.
• Due to Religious celebrations, the entrance to the Churches on Sundays is only external.
• We recommend appropriate clothing to visit religious sites.