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Ljubljana to Miramare Castle and Grotta Gigante: Day trip

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Private ride with a local driver

8h 30m
Round trip
Private driver
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About your trip

Savor regal Adriatic scenery, then journey into a colossal cave realm. In one day, two marvels reveal Trieste’s diverse environment!
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €127
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€381

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Ljubljana whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĆ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

After arriving in Miramare Castle, you'll have the freedom to explore its elegant rooms and seaside park before continuing on to Grotta Gigante, where you can descend into one of the world’s largest show caves, all at your leisure. Meanwhile your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Miramare Castle and Grotta Gigante should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €127
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€381

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Ljubljana
You choose the pickup spot.
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Miramare Castle
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included
Miramare Castle
Miramare Castle
The eclectic castle, often characterized by its ā€œwhite towersā€, was built for Archduke Maximilian (the future emperor of Mexico) and his wife Charlotte in 1860. After a brief reign as emperor of Mexico, he was tragically shot and killed. His wife Charlotte went insane after the Archduke’s death, spending her remaining years in seclusion. From this tragic tale was born a legend that anyone who sleeps in Miramore Castle is fated to die a violent death at a young age and in a foreign land. Today, the historically rich castle is open to the public. A huge botanical park, made up of exotic trees, surrounds the grounds. Walk freely through the beautiful garden and around the castle grounds. For a fee, it’s also possible to tour the interiors of the castle with its preserved original furnishings. There is also a museum with a bookshop and a bar in the garden to enjoy the scenery.
2
Grotta Gigante
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included
Grotta Gigante
Grotta Gigante
The cave Grotta Gigante is one of the most fascinating sites in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The floors and ceilings are covered with stalactites, stalagmites, and other natural compounds. The large main underground chamber, situated near Borgo Grotta Gigante, was entered in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1995 as the world’s largest show cave. The hour long guided tour is 500 steps up and 500 steps down, offering you insight on the rare beauty of this magnificent cave.
Back to Ljubljana
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Great transfer option.

I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.

Great transfer option.
Robyn COctober 2, 2025
It was a fantastic trip.

We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.

It was a fantastic trip.
Daydream20046758137September 20, 2025
Best transport company anywhere

We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.

Best transport company anywhere
Mary LSeptember 15, 2025
Excellent experience in traveling

We traveled from Nuremberg to Munich in a beautiful Audi. Driver picked us at our hotel at the exact time requested. Got us to Munich in plenty of time for our next tour. Driver made sure we were comfortable

Excellent experience in traveling
Steve NAugust 20, 2025
Reasonably Priced and Safe Transportation

Gonzalo from daytrip was our driver and he was absolutely amazing. He went over and beyond trying to locate us as our service wasn't so good on our phones. He patiently awaited our arrival to the lobby so he could take us from Tulum Dreams Resort to our other hotel in cancun an hour and a half away near the airport prior to our departure flight home. He was polite, respectful and kind. Made sure we were comfortable during our long ride. Fast and to the point. I recommend this company as finding a one way ride from Tulum to Cancun isn't easy or cheap and this company provides a great service for a great price. I will definitely be using them again whenever I'm in the Cancun/Tulum area. Thank you DayTrip and Gonzola.

Reasonably Priced and Safe Transportation
COCOApril 22, 2025
Daytrip never disappoints

We were picked up by Marianna to drive us from Heraklion to Chania. The weather was terrible & due to this Marianna arrived a few minutes late. She contacted me to advise of this. Marianna lives in Chana and she made our trip very interesting by informing us of local things to do and see in Chania. Marianna is a safe driver and we all felt comfortable with the speed she drove at and how good her driving was in heavy rain. She is a lovely person with fluent English. We highly recommend Daytrips and if you are in Heraklion or Chania please make sure you ask for Marianna.

Daytrip never disappoints
Julie MApril 2, 2025
Great driver in Egypt

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Great driver in Egypt
Maps315861February 28, 2025
Comfortable and Safe Rides in Mexico

Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.

Comfortable and Safe Rides in Mexico
GolourdesduarteFebruary 20, 2025
Great way to travel and see some sights on the way

We did not know what to expect with this trip and booked from Australia. We were initially looking for an easy way to travel from Granada to Malaga. We decided not to waste the opportunity to see something additional on our way. Miguel certainly exceeded our expectations. His English was excellent (unfortunately we speak very little Spanish), and he was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the regions as we passed through and also discussing some of the local ways. Miguel took us to Antequera as planned and ensured we were able to easily get our tickets to the attractions without any sense of rushing us. We were picked up and dropped off punctually and really enjoyed our trip. Hopefully we will return to Spain and we can use this service again sometime.

Great way to travel and see some sights on the way
Michelle RFebruary 10, 2025
Excellent service

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Excellent service
OmarJanuary 25, 2025

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