Trieste to Rijeka and Trsat: Private day trip
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About your trip
Journey to discover Croatia's principal port and sacred pilgrimage site where Austro-Hungarian industrial heritage meets ancient Marian devotion. Experience maritime culture and religious traditions while exploring castle architecture and contemporary arts, with your professional driver navigating coastal routes while you anticipate encounters with imperial history and spiritual heritage.
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
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Trieste 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 café 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
Your professional Daytrip driver will meet you at your accommodation in Opatija and transport you safely to Rijeka and then to Trsat, allowing you to explore Croatia's largest port city and important pilgrimage destination showcasing Habsburg heritage and religious traditions.
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 Rijeka and Trsat should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €147
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€441
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Trieste
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Rijeka
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included


Explore Croatia's largest port where Austro-Hungarian industrial heritage creates fascinating urban landscapes combining maritime commerce with cultural renaissance and contemporary artistic innovation. Visit the impressive Governor's Palace and other Habsburg-era buildings reflecting the city's strategic importance during imperial times while exploring museums displaying maritime artifacts, industrial heritage, and regional cultural development. Experience the vibrant Korzo pedestrian zone where traditional architecture houses contemporary shops, cafes, and cultural venues while the bustling fish market and port facilities demonstrate ongoing maritime commerce and traditional fishing culture. Discover the city's role as European Capital of Culture through innovative art installations, contemporary galleries, and cultural programming celebrating regional creativity and international artistic collaboration. Visit traditional neighborhoods where diverse cultural communities preserve ethnic traditions including Italian, Hungarian, and Croatian heritage while adapting to contemporary urban development. Local restaurants serve excellent seafood and regional Istrian cuisine while cultural venues offer concerts, theater, and artistic events reflecting the city's dynamic cultural scene and maritime traditions.
2
Trsat
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included


Ascend to this historic hilltop sanctuary where the Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat attracts pilgrims from across Central Europe while offering spectacular panoramic views across Kvarner Bay and surrounding islands. Explore the beautiful basilica housing the miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary with its baroque interior, votive offerings, and peaceful prayer spaces where pilgrims participate in traditional Catholic devotions and spiritual renewal activities. Visit the medieval Frankopan Castle with its impressive defensive walls, museum displays, and cultural exhibitions showcasing regional noble heritage and defensive architecture adapted to coastal strategic positions. Walk along the famous Pilgrim's Stairway connecting the sanctuary with Rijeka while learning about pilgrimage traditions, religious heritage, and the site's role in Croatian Catholic culture and spiritual tourism. Experience traditional pilgrimage culture through religious shops, devotional activities, and cultural events celebrating Marian feast days and regional religious traditions. Local restaurants serve traditional Croatian cuisine while the elevated position provides cooling breezes and peaceful retreat from urban environments creating contemplative encounters with spiritual heritage and natural beauty.
Back to Trieste
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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