Enjoy a private and relaxed full-day journey into the most scenic wine lands of Friuli. Indulge in wine tasting while you become familiar with the history of the Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli vineyards.

Highlights:
- Scenic back roads through the wine lands
- Visit leading estates and boutique    wineries in the Colli Orientali and Collio zones
- Lunch in the wine land
- Excellent wines and wine tasting

Considered one of the three premier wine regions of Italy, Friuli is widely regarded as the home of Italy’s best white and dessert wines: Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and the rare Picolit are local celebrities while Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Pinot grigio are fine international varieties produced in this area along with some reds of excellent quality and taste such as Cabernet, Schiopettino, Refosco, Merlot and the rare Pignolo.

The tour will start with a visit to a boutique winery in the Colli Orientali del Friuli: you will walk through the vineyards accompanied by the owner who will then show you the wine cellar, explain the particular wine making process of his wines followed by wine tasting. We’ll then proceed towards Cividale del Friuli, a charming historical town which has recently been included in the Unesco Heritage List. Founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C., Cividale is not only famous for its history, art and culture, but also for its delicious food, including Gubana, an exquisite local dessert often served with grappa.

In the afternoon we'll head to the Collio wine area, making a brief diversion to the Slovenian Brda wine district (Slovenian Collio) driving through a hilly countryside dotted with little villages and vineyards as far as the eye can see. We will end our day with a visit to another winery with enchanting views over a breathtaking landscape.

Departure / return location:

Venice train station

Departure days:

Regular tour: Tuesday, Friday

Private tour: daily, on request, except Sundays

Departure time:

8 a.m.

Duration:

10 hours

Season/validity:

Year round, on request

Languages:

Italian / English

Tour price:

Regural tour: € 115,00 p.p.

Private tour:

€ 155,00 p.p. for 2 people

€ 130,00 p.p. for 3 people

€ 115,00 p.p. for 4+ people

Groups: for pre-arranged groups of 8+ people, please inquire

Tour includes:

- Return train ticket from Venice to Udine plus transportation in private car / minivan - English speaking tour guide

- Tour of Cividale del Friuli

- Visit to 2 wineries

- Wine tasting fees

Tour excludes:

- Lunch (optional)

- Personal expenses

- Tips and gratuities

- Anything not specifically mentioned under “tour includes”

Additional information:

- This tour must be booked at least 96 hours in advance of your travel date.

- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

- The regular tour runs with a minimum of 4 participants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour will run as private tour and clients can decide whether to cancel the reservation without penalties and get a refund or do a private tour (min. 2 people) with related price adjustment.

- The tour starts at Venice train station. You will take the train and travel from Venice to Udine unescorted. Train tickets are included in the tour package and will be sent to you via email, together with train schedule, vouchers and all travel details. You must specify the name and address of your accommodation as well as your contact telephone number during your stay in Venice at the time of booking. This information is very important in case you need to be contacted regarding changes in the train/tour departure times. The train leaves at 8.04 am and you are advised to be at the train station at least 15 minutes before train departure. The train arrives at Udine train station at 9.53 am and the local tour guide will meet you at the exit, by the ticket office, holding a sign with your name. At the end of the tour, the guide will take you back to Udine train station and assist you on departure. You will travel back from Udine to Venice unescorted.