Harmonies and Tastes of Friuli
4 Days / 3 Nights
Day 1: Sesto al Reghena - Spilimbergo
Arrival of the group in the late morning in Sesto al Reghena, small town famous
for the Abbey of the VIII century. Lunch in a well known restaurant of the place.
In the afternoon visit of the Abbey of St. Maria in Silvis, kept for centuries
by Benedettini monks and closed in 1970. Today remains the church, in a romanic-byzantine
style. The tour then departs for the city of Spilimbergo. Visit of the Cathedral
and stroll to the Castle, to admire the splendid frescoes of the Palazzo Fiorito.
Eventually, visit of the very famous "School of Mosaic". In the evening
transfer to a very good 3 stars upper class hotel. Gastronomic dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Udine - Villa Manin - Palmanova
Breakfast in hotel and departure to Udine, a chief town of Friuli, rich in
valuable monuments in romanic-gothic and venetian style. Lunch in a characteristic
agriturismo where you can taste some of the typical products of the area. Afternoon
spent to visit the Villa Manin, VIII century building owned by the last Doge
of Venice Ludovico Manin, where, in 1797, Napoleone stayed. Leaving Villa Manin,
the tour now takes you to Palmanova, fortress town with a polygonal, star shaped
plan, built by Venetians in 1593. In the evening dinner and overnight at the
hotel.
Day 3: Gemona - Venzone - San Daniele
Breakfast in hotel and departure to the areas of the rebuilding in Friuli.
Visit to the famous towns of Gemona and Venzone, completely rebuilt after the
earthquake of '76. Then we continue to the city of San Daniele where it is possible
to visit one of the most important ham factory of the area. Lunch in a restaurant
with tasting of the famous product. In the afternoon visit of S. Daniele. Subsequently
visit to a characteristic place in the area of the Grave, a typical wine region.
In the evening return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Redipuglia - Gorizia
Breakfast in hotel and departure to Redipuglia where, on the slopes of Sei
Busi mountain, stands the great war memorial, which gathers together 100.000
fallen of the 1915-18 War. Then the tour continues to Gorizia, witness of harsh
battles during the first World War. Visit of the city and of the stately medieval
castle (XII century) with its characteristic burgh. Lunch in a restaurant. In
the afternoon we continue to Cividale del Friuli: town of roman origin but with
a great historical importance in the Longobard period. Walk in the historical
centre and stop by the famous Bridge of the Devil on the Natisone river. Return
to the towns of origin expected for the late afternoon.
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