Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Six days to discover the wines and flavors of a unique land
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a six-day immersive journey through the heart of Italy's wine country, Friuli Venezia Giulia. This multi-day tour is a wine lover's dream, offering a unique blend of wine tasting, culinary experiences, and cultural exploration. Starting from the historic city of Florence, you'll traverse through picturesque towns, visit renowned wineries, and indulge in local gastronomy. From the ancient city of Padova to the world-famous ham factory in San Daniele, every day brings a new adventure. Learn the secrets of traditional Friulana cuisine in a private cooking class, explore the organic vineyards of Tarlao, and unwind in a castle-turned-hotel. This tour is not just about wine; it's about experiencing the rich culture, history, and flavors of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Included
5 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
5 Dinners
Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.
5 nights in twin-private rooms at hand-picked Hotel Spa
Arrival and departure transfers
All wine throughout the tour
Cooking class
Experienced English-speaking guide throughout tour. Your guide will also be a wine expert (sommelier) for a true Umbrian experience!
Mini-coach transfers throughout tour
Destinations
Florence
Padua
Udine
Treviso
TriestMap
Attractions
piazza Libertà
La spiaggia di Snoopy
Villa Manin
Porta Aquileia
Walls of Treviso
Arco di Riccardo
Udine Castle
Grotta Gigante
Palazzo Coronini Cronberg
Palazzo Bo
canale ponterosso trieste
Museo di Santa ChiaraDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Florence - Padova - Vistorta - Hotel-Castle Spa Winery
- Padua
- Monfalcone
- Florence - Arrival day
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- Villa Manin
- Palazzo Bo
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Kickstart your wine tour from Florence, heading towards the beautiful city of Padova. Enjoy a local-guided tour and a delightful lunch at a popular Trattoria. Post lunch, visit the historic Vistorta Winery, where you'll explore the cellars and learn about their wine production. End the day at our unique accommodation, the Hotel-Castle Spa Winery (or similar), where you can relax and dine at the in-house osteria.
Day 2 – Day 2: Castle Winery - Private Cooking Class - Hotel-Castle Spa Winery
- Monfalcone
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- Calle Lunga
- Palazzo Coronini Cronberg
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Start your day with a private tour of the Castle Winery, learning about their wine production process. Post tasting, return to the hotel for a private cooking class. Here, you'll learn to prepare traditional Friulana dishes, which you'll enjoy alongside the farm's wines. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel's spa before dinner.
Day 3 – Day 3: Aquileia - Tarlao Wine Cellar - Tiestre - Hotel-Castle Spa Winery
- Aquileia
- Triest
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- Porta Aquileia
- Arco di Riccardo
- Udine Castle
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After breakfast, head to the historic city of Aquileia for a guided tour. Next, visit the Tarlao Wine Cellar, known for its organic wines. Enjoy a cellar tour, vineyard visit, and a wine-paired lunch. Post lunch, travel to Tiestre for another guided tour before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Day 4 – Day 4: Traditional Winery - San Daniele Ham Factory - Grappa Distillery - Civitale del Friuli - Hotel-Castle Spa Winery
- Udine
- Cividale del Friuli
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- piazza Libertà
- Grotta Gigante
- Hospitale Di San Giovanni
- Silvia Zenari Civic Museum of Natural History
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Day four begins with a visit to a traditional winery, followed by a tour of the world-renowned San Daniele Ham Factory. After a tasting and lunch, explore a grappa distillery and learn the secrets of quality grappa production. End the day with a visit to one of Italy's most beautiful towns, Civitale del Friuli, before returning to the hotel.
Day 5 – Day 5: Middi Balsemeria - Bastianich Winery - Hotel-Castle Spa Winery
- Cividale del Friuli
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- La spiaggia di Snoopy
- Museo di Santa Chiara
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Day five starts with a visit to Middi Balsemeria, where you'll learn about balsamic must production. Next, visit the famous Bastianich Winery for a private tour and tasting, followed by a delicious lunch. Return to the hotel for a relaxing wine therapy session before dinner.
Day 6 – Day 6: Ca' Bolani Winery - Treviso - Florence
- Treviso
- Florence - Departure day
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- Walls of Treviso
- canale ponterosso trieste
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On the final day, after breakfast and check out, visit the Ca' Bolani Winery for a tour and tasting. Next, explore the historic city of Treviso with a local guide, ending with a lunch at a local Trattoria. Depart for Florence, marking the end of your unforgettable wine tour.
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