Group Travel Tour Operator for holidays to Veneto region, Italy
Friuli Venezia Giulia & Venice
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Venice, Veneto, Italy
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San Daniele del Friuli ©ArchivioPromoTurismoFVG
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Piazza dei Signori, Verona ©F. Modica, Archivio Comune di Verona
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San Daniele del Friuli, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy - Hams
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Castello - Spilimbergo Friuli Venezia Giuliam, Italy © ArchivioPromoTurismoFVG, Elio e Stefano-Ciol
Italy's Hidden and Not So Hidden Gems
Uncover the history and culture of one of Italy’s Hidden Gems; Friuli Venezia Giulia. Friuli Venezia Giulia is in the North East of Italy, off the beaten track, set amongst the peaks of the Julian Alps and Dolomites, the waves of the Adriatic Sea and the vineyards of Collio hills. The region offers charming ancient hamlets, big and small art cities where you will be able to follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans and Venetians. The region also offers wild nature with natural parks, rivers and lagoons and gastronomic experiences, with excellent white wines and traditional local specialities, like the Prosciutto di San Daniele. On this tour discover all this as well as the famous Prosecco-making region of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene.
Read moreWe will make your journey, one to remember
On your way to and from Friuli, see some more great destinations like Milan, Verona and Sirmione, Lake Garda, with time to explore each one. Why not visit in February? This means you will avoid many of the crowds in most of these cities and as winter becomes spring, the crisp mountain air flows down from the Alps and the Dolomites, bringing a fresh new lease of life into the new year. However, there’s another perk to visiting in February… Carnival in Venice. The serene canals and streets of Venice erupt with colour and pizzazz. With your hotel located in Pasiano di Pordenone, it is only 40 mins from Venice, giving you easy access to the water city where you can spend a full day revelling in the festival atmosphere that engulfs the city.
From the mountains to the sea, you can find alternative itineraries to explore the Friuli Venezia Giulia region here.
Dates
February 2023
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Depart the UK
Make your short sea crossing to Calais and travel through France, stopping en route an overnight stay in the Strasbourg area.
Day 2
Travel to Italy
Make your way through Switzerland into Italy to Milan for your second stop over. En route, why not stop on Lake Como for some free time and to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Depending on your arrival time, why head into the centre of Milan for some sightseeing.
Day 3
Verona & Pordenone
This morning, depart your hotel in the Milan area and head to Verona, the setting of Shakespeare’s epic romance – Romeo and Juliet, only a short journey from Milan therefore why not explore the beautiful city with its impressive arena and romantic ambience. Visit Juliet’s house and stand on her illustrious balcony. Afterwards, continue eastwards to Pordenone in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Your base for the next 4 nights.
Day 4
Day at leisure
Today, take some time to enjoy the hotel’s facilities. In the evening, enjoy dinner based on typical meat courses from Friuli Venezia Giulia Region.
Day 5
Discover Venice
Today, travel into Venice and head straight to the island to discover this world famous city of bridges on a guided tour. Admire the city’s stunning architecture and the fascinating history of the Kingdom of Venice. Spend an afternoon at leisure soaking up the carnival atmosphere as characters in masks bustle along the canals. Perhaps embark on a gondola ride and view the city’s glorious architecture from the water. Spend the full day here and perhaps enjoy dinner at one of the many great Venetian restaurants.
Day 6
Spilimbergo and San Daniele
After breakfast depart by coach to Spilimbergo. Enjoy a short walking tour of the town, with a visit to the historical centre, that rises around the city walls and the cathedral, built in the Friulian Gothic style, but the highlight of the visit is the local mosaic school, that preserves this antique Roman, Byzantine and Venetian art. It is possible to see the students coming from all over the world work, assembling tiny stones obtained in the close by river Tagliamento. Afterwards, leave Spilimbergo to visit San Daniele, known all over the world for its ham. Enjoy a visit a tour and tasting of this regional delicacy. This evening return to the hotel for a special Italian Buffet dinner.
Day 7
Strada del Prosecco and Wines of the Conegliano
Close to the Treviso Pre-Alps, the city of Conegliano is famous for being the birthplace of the painter Giambattista Cima, one of the leading exponents of the 15th century Venetian school. Discover this ancient city dominated by its emblem; the Castle with the Bell Tower, now the seat of the Civic Museum. Conegliano’s Renaissance elegance is clear to see with the row of stately buildings rich in frescoes and carved stone decorations. Among the most beautiful are the ancient Monte di Pietà, Palazzo Sarcinelli, Casa Longega. The Palazzo del Municipio and the Accademia Theatre, from the mid-nineteenth century. Afterwards, enjoy some prosecco tasting at one of the many vineyards in the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Hills. Then we will return to the hotel for a spectacular Gala dinner which will be accompanied by soft live music playing until the end of the night (international and Italian piano bar music).
Day 8
Return to Milan via Sirmione, Lake Garda
After breakfast, board your coach to head westwards towards Milan for your first overnight stop, but first take Sirmione on Lake Garda for some free time to explore the town and see the spectacular lake views.
Day 9-10
Travel to the UK
Continue your journey home, travelling through Switzerland & France for an overnight stop in France before taking the ferry back to the UK from Calais on day 10.
We have a wide selection of 3*/4* hotels to suit your budget
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