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8-Day Art, Food & Culture of Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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Trip Overview

This unforgettable trip will take the astonishing region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Situated next to Veneto, home of the floating town of Venice, Friuli-Venezia Giulia overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is surrounded by high mountains, enclosing many different landscapes. The impressive Carso plateau is formed by windswept rocks, and soil erosion has created a series of caves, hollows and resurgences over time.

Embark on an unforgettable Italy adventure on which you will discover some of the best-kept secrets in art, food and culture.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Udine & Explore

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Arrive in Udine & Explore

To kick off your Italy adventure, a private exclusive transfer will take you from the airport to your hotel in Udine. After settling in, a licensed tour guide will show you the wonders of this elegant town. Beginning with the 16th-century Udine Castle, you'll then visit the Piazza Libertà at the foot of Castle Hill. It's then to Via Mercatovecchio for a touch of souvenir shopping on the street flanked by boutiques and restaurants before finishing your tour at the Udine Cathedral.

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    Accommodation

    Ambassador Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Udine

    Castello di Udine

    Freedom Square

    Via Mercatovecchio

    Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Ambassador Palace Hotel

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    Destinations

    Udine

Day 2

Explore Spilimbergo & San Daniele del Friuli

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Explore Spilimbergo & San Daniele del Friuli

Today, you'll venture out on a half-day trip with a guide that will enable you to discover the gems of Spilimbergo as well as how the famous prosciutto San Daniele is made. A great combination of art and gastronomy, you'll begin with one of the most beautiful and interesting towns in the high plains of Friuli which is home to the world-famous School of Mosaic, Spilimbergo. You'll then move on to San Daniele del Friuli, a place renowned for its prosciutto ham where you'll have a tasting.

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    Accommodation

    Ambassador Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Spilimbergo & Taste of San Daniele

    Spilimbergo

    San Daniele

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Udine

    Spilimbergo

    San Daniele

Day 3

Travel to Grado

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Travel to Grado

Today, you'll make the short journey to Grada by exclusive private transfer. Upon arriving in Grado, you'll check in before having the rest of the day to explore or relax as you wish. Situated in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia on an island and peninsula in the Adriatic Sea, Grado is a thriving town which was once a humble fishing village. Perched between Venice and Trieste, Grado is often known as the 'sunny island' and is famed for its uncontaminated nature.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Abbazia4 star

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    Activities

    Leisure Day in Grado

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ambassador Palace Hotel to Hotel Abbazia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Udine

    Grado

Day 4

Archaeological Aquliea & Island of Grado

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Archaeological Aquliea & Island of Grado

Today, your guide will take you on a tour of Aquilea, known as "the second capital" due to its influence from the Roman Empire. Aquileia is one of the biggest Roman Empire cities declared by UNESCO as historical and archaeological heritage for humanity was founded in 181 BC. After Aquliea, you will explore the "Golden Island" of Grado, an ancient fishing village named after the colour of its sand.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Abbazia4 star

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    Activities

    Archaeological Aquileia & the Golden Island of Grado

    Aquileia

    Grado

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Grado

    Aquileia

    Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Day 5

Travel to Trieste

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Travel to Trieste

Today, your private driver will pick you up from your hotel in Grado for your exclusive transfer to your hotel in Trieste. Upon arrival, you will have the rest of the day to explore or relax as you wish. Characterised by its steep karst-like landscape, Trieste is situated at the end of a narrow peninsula in the southeast of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, between the Adriatic Sea and Italy's border with Slovenia.

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    Accommodation

    Victoria Hotel Letterario4 star

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    Activities

    Trieste

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Abbazia to Victoria hotel letterario

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Grado

    Trieste

Day 6

Explore Trieste

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Explore Trieste

Discover the best-kept secrets of the capital city of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, Trieste, with this extensive guided tour. Beginning in the old town, you'll experience the real Trieste with its artisans, antique dealers, bookshops, potters, framers, and art galleries. You'll then spend the day exploring the Teatro Verdi Opera House, a fine mix of Milanese and Venetian influences, before finishing with a visit to the Castle of Miramare.

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    Accommodation

    Victoria Hotel Letterario4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Trieste

    Piazza Unità d'Italia

    Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi

    Miramare Castle

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Trieste

    Grignano

Day 7

Explore the Carso Ridge

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Explore the Carso Ridge

Today, you'll venture out on an easy-going and beautiful walking tour of the Carso Ridge. It will unite you with nature, as well as enable you to discover many hidden local gems. After being picked up from Trieste, you'll walk from Duino to Opicina along the old roads and trails that used to link the ancient Carso villages. The long leisurely walk will take you through woods, meadows and enchanting karstic pathways accompanied by panoramic views over the city and seafront.

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    Accommodation

    Victoria Hotel Letterario4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of the Carso Ridge

    Duino

    Opicina

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Trieste

    Friuli-Venezia Giulia

    Duino

    Villa Opicina

Day 8

Arrivederci, Italia!

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Arrivederci, Italia!

The end has come to your Italian adventure. Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel in Trieste for your private transfer to the airport where you'll catch your flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Victoria hotel letterario to Venice Marco Polo Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Trieste

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What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 18 activities
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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