Introduction to Trieste and Miramare Castle

Travel by coach along the Riviera Barcola to the Miramare Castle. Designed in the late 19th century by architect Carl Junker, the estate served as a former residence of the Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg and his wife Carlotta. 

Following your visit to the castle, rejoin your motor coach for the journey to Colle Capitolino and the Hill of St Giusto. Here, you will visit the magnificent St Giusto Cathedral. A significant symbol of the Christian community since the 5th century.

Admire commanding views of the city and the old castle of St Giusto from this hilltop vantage point, before transferring to the heart of Trieste. A guided walk of the city will take you past the Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò, the Galleria del Tergesteo, the Piazza Borsa and the former Jewish Ghetto. 

Your pleasant stroll brings you to the Teatro Verdi, the Café Tommaseo and the famous Roman Theatre. Built between the 1st and 2nd centuries, the impressive theatre accommodated 6,000 spectators. 

Continuing on, you will reach the Piazza Unità d’Italia, Italy’s largest square overlooking the sea. Flanked by City Hall, government offices and the Lloyd Triestino Building, the square serves as both a picturesque gathering place and civic centre. 

Your introductory adventure concludes here and you have the option of extending your time in the city centre or walking back to the pier independently.