4 days in Trieste Itinerary

Trieste is a charming old town with a quiet atmosphere often compared to eastern European cities.

Step off the beaten path and head to Strassoldo di Sopra Castle and Carlo Schmidl Theater Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Trieste: Cemetery To The Unknown Soldier (in Aquileia), Saint Elia Hill (in Fogliano Redipuglia) and Zoff Farm (in Cormons). Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo del Lloyd Triestino (oggi della Giunta Regionale), admire the striking features of Casa Bartoli, and don't miss a visit to Palazzo Carciotti.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Trieste trip builder.

If you are flying in from Malta, the closest major aiports are Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, Venice Marco Polo Airport and Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport. In October, daytime highs in Trieste are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel back home.