Regioni d Italia: Friuli Venezia Giulia

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1 THE TAILOR MADE ITALIAN EXPERIENCE Regioni d Italia: Friuli Venezia Giulia Friuli Venezia Giulia is located in the north-east of Italy. The region is surrounded by Slovenia in the east, Austria in the north, Veneto in the west and the Adriatic Sea to the south. The region enjoys an autonomous status in Italy; the region's main city is Trieste. Friuli Venezia Giulia's population is 1.2 million (density inhabitants per square kilometer), and four linguistic groups divide the region Italian (53.53%), Friulano (43%), Slovenian (4.7%) and German (0.4%). Mountains cover about 42.2% of the territory, the plains cover about 38.1% and the hills encompass the remaining 19.3%. Numerous waterways, including the Livenza, the Timavo, the Isonzo and the Tagliamento, crisscross Friuli Venezia Giulia.

2 Friuli Venezia Giulia, things to do Friuli Venezia Giulia is a beautiful but serious and austere region. It features numerous attractions and contrasts including the Carnia and Giulie mountains, the hills between central Friuli and Udine and from the Collio vineyards towards Gorizia, steep and sometimes dry landscapes of Isotino and Carso Triestino, plains in the low Friuli, and beaches of fine sand protected by pine forests. The region boasts a historical heritage and rich culture; each city centre has its own museum and various architectural styles that will surely suprise visitors. Trieste, the most central-european city of Italy, features an important ancient and modern history and culture. The city has been loved and commemorated such important literary figures as James Joyce, Italo Svevo and Umberto Saba. Getting there Friuli Venezia Giulia is accesible by several routes : - By train: visitors can arrive at the main station of Trieste or at the main station of Udine. - By air: Trieste is served by the international airport Ronchi dei Legionari (33 km from Trieste and 40km from Udine). Airlines such as Thomas Cook and Myair offer many convenient flight times. - By car: visitors can utilize the northern Italian autoroutes.

3 Our Tours Friuli Venezia Giulia: Wine Tour Book a fantastic holiday and discover the beauty and the tasty food of Friuli Venezia Giulia! Friuli Venezia Giulia is a region full of history, traditions and culture which makes it a great place for travellers seeking a different holiday.

4 Whether you like snow-capped mountains, warm sandy beaches, lagoons teeming with water birds, remote alpine hamlets, Roman ruins, palatial country villas, rocky coastal cliffs, bustling international seaports or picturesque fishing villages, your tastes will be thoroughly satisfied in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, one of Italy's most versatile regions. Discover and visit the small towns that characterise this area: the Collio, the Carso, the Riviera Friulana, Trieste, Cividale Del Friuli and the Strada dei Castelli. Our offer Friuli Venezia Giulia wine tour gives you the opportunity to visit stunning and beautiful cities of art (minimum stay 5 nights), tasting the most delicious local food and worldwide renowned wines. Il Collio, located in the province of Gorizia, is well known for the superb quality of its wines. Trieste, a city full of art and history characterized by winding streets. The Carso is a limestone borderline plateau region in southwestern Slovenia extending into northeastern Italy. Its name pertains to the geological make-up of this calcareous tableland, potholed with caves and riddled with grottos like Grotta Gigante, Grotte di San Caziano and Grotte di Postumia. The coastal area, located in the south of the region, is shallow and sandy with numerous tourists resorts and lagoons like Lignano Sabbiadoro. In addition, Friuli Venezia Giulia is one of the most unique and fabulous wine regions in Italy. Cividale del Friuli, one of the most characteristic towns, was founded as a Roman municipality by Julius Caesar and it is full of archeological ruins. Strada dei Castelli: Enjoy a day in the Friulian countryside, exploring hill towns, taking scenic back roads, enjoying excellent food and tasting prestigious wines. We strive to provide our customers with everything they need and our packages include a wide range of leisure activities. Our customers will have a tour guide who will show and accompany them throughout the cities selected for the trip and the food tour. In addition, don t miss the chance to visit local workshops and enjoy the pleasure of refined cooking. During your holiday, discover the best wine cellars of the region where you can sample delicious wine and food specialties like San Daniele ham and Montasio cheese. Ask for your customised tour in one of our 4/5 stars resorts or Relais with golf clubs and spas. Fill in the form at the bottom of the page. Price starts from 130 per person (breakfast included).

5 Customize your trip with our exclusive offers: Motorboat tours - don t miss the chance to enjoy a day trip along the lagoon and nearby nature reserves. Beauty & Wellness Center Our spa holidays are all about wellbeing. Treat yourself to a wonderful spa break and you'll feel and look great. Book a lovely spa holiday with us! Choose between our options: body and face massage, peeling, anti-age and anti-cellulite treatments, sauna, steam room, solarium and other special treatments. Vintage car experience - Enjoy the thrill of a classic car ride through the glorious countryside of Friuli. Food tour - come and try the fish specialties with a typical casone near the lagoon of Grado. Wine tour - discover the best wine cellars where you can sample the best wine of the region. Horseback riding tours - Riding holidays that allow riders to develop a special bond with their horse and discover the beautiful countryside of Friuli. Sail Boat tours - Wind Sailing is a unique experience that everyone should try at least once in their life to admire the beauties of the Gulf of Trieste and to spend relaxing hours of swimming and sailing. Contact us for informations: matteo.fugazza@travelformat.com