Excursion Borgo grotta gigante tour at Trieste

Explore one of the truly spectacular natural wonders of Italy during this sightseeing excursion to 'Borgo Grotto Gigante', a giant cave located along the Adriatic Coast. The floor and the ceiling are covered in stalactites, stalagmites and other speleothems of all sizes. The Grotta Gigante is also an important underground and surface scientific research centre.

Scenic Drive

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 35-minute drive into the Karst region en route to the remarkable Giant Cave, or 'Borgo Grotto Gigante'. Noted in the Guinness Book of Records in 1995 as the largest tourist cavern in the world, the Giant Cave is perhaps the most spectacular grotto in the region. It is comprised of a huge cave and radiating gallery, one of which was inhabited during the Prehistoric Era.

Giant Cave and Guided Tour

The Giant Cave is the most famous cave of the Triestine Karst. It lies near Sgonico, and it has been opened to the public since 1908. The cave measures approximately 919 feet (about 280 metres) in length, 213 feet (about 65 metres) wide and 351 feet (about 107 metres) high. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the Giant Cave. A series of hard stone steps, followed by a short descending gallery, leads you to the first belvedere, where a great staircase begins.

Next, marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites in the Main Cave, and view the wide galleries leading to the main cavern. Other highlights to be seen here include the Altar Room, the high entrance and the Ruggero Column.

Refreshment and Panoramic drive Back to the Pier

Some free time is made available for a comfort stop before going to the nearby Bistro to enjoy a refreshment with local products & Wines.

Your tour concludes with the panoramic, approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Karst Region, The Giant Cave, Aperitif with Wines

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking of 1 km over uneven terrain, with approximately 550 steps to negotiate to enter the cave and 550 steps to  exit the cave. This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, guests who suffer from claustrophobia, guests who suffer from dizziness, guests with heart and/or respiratory problems, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilize a wheelchair. Since the temperature inside the Giant Cave is approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit (about 10 degrees Celsius) guests are advised to bring warm clothing and comfortable, non-slip walking shoes to wear inside the caves. The tour will have a private guide for the transportation but will then have to join scheduled departure with the cave guide.