smnb64 Posted May 29, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2013 We have booked the Caves and Castles shore excursion when in Koper at the end of June. Any one know how much walking is involved and is it cold in the caves? Mrs SMNB needs to know what to pack :p Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millies Posted May 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2013 We did Koper caves and castles in July 2011 - oddly enough we have been sat watching the dvd of the holiday this evening :) Yep its really cold down in the caves but you catch a train into the caves so the walking is reduced somewhat although there is still probably about half an hour walking round - then a train ride back up. Guess comfy shoes and a warm fleece is needed for this trip - I really enjoyed it though Jo x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cymro1953 Posted May 30, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 30, 2013 As Jo says it's cool in there but was OK for walking. They do have a shortcut on the walk for those less able. The castles bit is a view of a castle from the outside only as it's empty inside. But nice and pretty. Looks like something from a Dracula film. And for that you only get off the coach and cross the road to the viewing spot. Berwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted May 30, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 30, 2013 You will enjoy the train ride down into the cave. Somewhat like that specsavers advert where he asks his wife 'what sort of cheese was that' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grez Posted May 30, 2013 #5 Share Posted May 30, 2013 You will enjoy the train ride down into the cave. Somewhat like that specsavers advert where he asks his wife 'what sort of cheese was that' Mind your head though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smnb64 Posted May 30, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted May 30, 2013 As Jo says it's cool in there but was OK for walking. They do have a shortcut on the walk for those less able. The castles bit is a view of a castle from the outside only as it's empty inside. But nice and pretty. Looks like something from a Dracula film. And for that you only get off the coach and cross the road to the viewing spot. Berwyn thanks for that info about the shortcut . My wife has ME and some days walking is a bit difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cymro1953 Posted May 31, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 31, 2013 thanks for that info about the shortcut . My wife has ME and some days walking is a bit difficult. Hi, The guide in the train should tell you about it at the start and show you the shortcut when you get too it. For the rest of the group there is a sort of uphill and downhill bit and you can avoid that using it. Berwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtt Posted May 31, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 31, 2013 the first part is quite steep, but not too bad after that, we did it this year but the shortcut was not pointed out to us this is also done still as either a morning or afternoon trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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