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DISCOVER FRIULI
via S. Pellico, 6
33043 Cividale del Friuli
(UD ) - ITALY -
tel.:+39.339.7245055
fax.:+39.0432.734386
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Nations Tour |
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Guided tour across the
most enchanting landscapes to visit Friuli's historical
towns, enjoy delicious local cuisine, indulge in wine tasting
and explore the beautiful nearby countries of Slovenia and
Austria for a week-long journey that will provide you with
memories that will last you a lifetime!
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:: ITINERARY
- ESCORTED TOUR (7 days / 6 nights) ::
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Day
1
Arrival at Udine train station and transfer to your
chosen accommodation.
Check-in and free time to explore the surroundings
before enjoying your dinner at your hotel or
at a typical local restaurant.
Overnight
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Day
2
Breakfast
Morning: guided tour of your host town, Udine,
whose flavour is distinctly Venetian as the town hall
looks like a mini Doge's palace and the clock tower
is an exact replica of the one in St. Mark's square.
We'll stroll down the most characteristics streets
before reaching the beautiful castle on a top of a
hill from where we'll enjoy wonderful views over the
town and the unique countryside with the gorgeous
Alps on the background. Lunch at a local trattoria.
Afternoon: Guided excursion to Cividale, a
little gem in the eastern foothills of Friuli, known
for its delicious Gubana (an exquisite type of strudel
filled with apples, pine seeds and raisins), top wines
and lovely atmosphere that you can breathe strolling
around the narrow cobble stone streets leading to
the charming main square.
Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
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Day 3
Breakfast.
Full-day excursion to Slovenia, a small neighboring
country renowned for its beautiful coast and charming
little port towns, stunning caves, characteristic
alpine lakes and a wonderful mittel-European capital.
Our day in Slovenia includes a visit to the spectacular
Postojna cave complex, which can be explored partly
on foot and partly by electric train, and a visit
to Ljubljana, Slovenia's attractive medieval and cosmopolitan
capital. We'll visit the cathedral, the Triple Bridge,
the famous open market and the medieval historic center
before returning to your accommodation in the late
afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
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Day 4
Breakfast
Morning: Guided excursion to Trieste, the capital
of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, set between the blue waters
of its gulf, the green hills and the white rocks of
the Carso plateau. Visit the city's historical center
followed by lunch in a typical local restaurant.
Afternoon: Tour continuation with a visit to the splendid
Miramar Castle, the romantic residence of Maximilian
from Hapsburg and Charlotte from Belgium.
Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
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Day 5 - Friday
Breakfast
Full-day excursion to Austria, whose border
is only about one-hour drive from Udine. We'll spend
a fantastic day in Carinthia, visiting the enchanting
medieval town of Villach full of shops, lovely courtyards
and outdoor cafés where you can savor the exquisite
Austrian cakes. In the afternoon, a short drive will
take us to the charming lakeside town of Velden, Carinthia's
most elegant holiday resort. We'll have some time
to stroll along the splendid promenade before taking
an optional boat cruise on the calm waters of Lake
Wörth, against a backdrop of snowy peaks.
Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
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Day 6 - Saturday
Breakfast
Morning: Guided excursion to Aquileia, the
most important Roman archaeological site in northern
Italy. Founded in 181 B.C., Aquileia still preserves
remains of the forum, Roman public baths and private
houses and the ancient basilica which hosts one of
the largest and most spectacular early Christian mosaics
of the West.
Lunch at a local trattoria/agriturismo and
return to your accommodation.
Free dinner and overnight.
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Day 7 - Sunday
Breakfast
Check-out and transfer to Udine train station.
Arrivederci!
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TOUR INFORMATION
(7 days / 6 nights)
Tour price: please inquire
for current prices
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Tour dates:
11 - 17 June
3 - 11 September
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Tour includes:
6 nights at chosen accommodation (4**** or 3*** hotel, elegant
farmhouse, charming B&B, all with private bathroom)
Daily breakfast
5 dinners and 3 lunches, with drinks (1/4 l. wine, ˝ l.
mineral water, coffee)
Daily guided excursions
Roundtrip transfer to and from Udine train station
Taxes and service
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THREE
NATIONS
