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Vinakoper & Koper Old Town: Istrian Wine & Culture Private Tour

Taste award-winning Refošk and Malvazija wines at Vinakoper's cellars — the finest winery on the Slovenian coast — then walk five minutes to Koper's magnificent Venetian Praetorian Palace and medieval Tito Square. The ultimate port-day luxury for the time-conscious.

What to expect

Vinakoper's sommelier-guided tasting showcases the distinctive mineral terroir of Istrian Refošk (a bold, earthy red) alongside the coastal Malvazija — both produced from vines grown on the sun-baked red Karst soil just kilometres away. The premium reserve flight includes aged expressions rarely seen outside Slovenia. After the tasting, your guide walks you through Koper's Old Town — the Byzantine Cathedral of the Assumption, the arcade-lined Praetorian Palace, and the Renaissance Loggia — all within a self-contained UNESCO-worthy quarter.

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Vinakoper (Official)
Guided cellar tour & tasting from EUR 20–35 per person depending on wine selection; premium reserve tastings from EUR 50
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Good to know

Vinakoper is walkable from the port terminal. Book the cellar tour in advance, especially on summer cruise days. Pairing this with a Piran afternoon makes an excellent full-day itinerary. The Koper Old Town walk adds just 1–1.5 hours and requires no transfer.

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