Discover FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA with Ignas Tour
Highlights
Featuring: TRIESTE – AQUILEIA – PALMANOVA – GRADO
- Get enchanted by Trieste’s landmarks
- Admire water, nature and architecture in Miramare Castle
- Travel in time in Roman cities: Aquileia and Palmanova
- Discover Italian Reinassance visiting Villa Manin
- Fall in love with the city charm of Grado
Included
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
from € 195
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
| Day 1 | TRIESTE |
| Arrival to your hotel for check in, optional dinner and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Transfer IN Airport – Hotel | |
| Day 2 | TRIESTE – CASTELLO DI MIRAMARE |
| Breakfast and departure to Trieste. Stroll around where history and images of the past still live in the ruins, monuments, streets and buildings scattered around the city. Reach its historical heart, the Capitol Hill, the site of the ancient Roman Ruins, which include the theater, the forum and the Augustan Triumphal Arch. Admire the Castle and the Cathedral of San Giusto, the enchanting old town, the elegant seafront with exquisite palaces of remarkable architectural value, many in Neo-Classical style, and Italy’s largest square overlooking the sea, the Piazza Unità Square. Lunch on your own to taste local food. In the afternoon continue to the romantic castle of Miramare. The Miramare castle is the romantic residence of Maximilian of Habsburg and Charlotte from Belgium. Surrounded by a wonderful park of twenty-two hectares, with many of rare botanical species beyond belief, the castle is a rare example of a noble residence of mid-seventeenth century. Enshrined in the coastal rocks, it gives visitors the chance to admire the most enchanting sunsets. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Full Day Tour Guide in Trieste (3h + 3h) • Entrance Fee – Miramare Castle | |
| Day 3 | AQUILEIA – PALMANOVA – VILLA MANIN – GRADO |
| Breakfast and departure to Aquileia, in the past a Roman colony and a major crossroads for the Danube and Balkan countries. The region is well known for its archaeological excavations. The archaeological museum and the basilica with its floor mosaics are particularly worth a visit. Proceed then towards Palmanova. Here time seems to have stood still for centuries. With its star shaped town plan, stretching out in to 9 points, Palmanova might easily represent the ideal Renaissance city. At the center of the town, there is a hexagonal shaped piazza dominated by the cathedral. Lunch on your own to taste local food. In the afternoon proceed to a true masterpiece of the Italian renaissance: Villa Manin. Itwas named after Ludovico Manin, the last doge of Venice, who habitually spent his vacations here. Reach finally Grado. Among the narrow waterways and little squares which make Grado feel almost Venice-like, any number of artistic treasures can be found. The Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie is just one of these. This unique Church, is built on two levels and is, in fact, the product of two different designs. Building work was initiated by the Bishop Cromazio in the 4th century but it was not until some 200 years later that the then Bishop Elia supervised its completion. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Aquileia (1h30) • Half Day Tour Guide in Palmanova (1h30) • Entrance Fee & Tour – Villa Manin (closed on Mondays) • Half Day Tour Guide in Grado (2h) | |
| Day 4 | TRIESTE |
| Buffet Breakfast and departure. ✓ INCLUDED • Transfer OUT Hotel – Airport |
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| EXTRA (A) | UDINE – SAN DANIELE – VENZONE – GEMONA |
| Breakfast and departure to Udine, the capital of Friuli, with charming Venetian piazzas and ancient palazzos. Learn more about its history and appreciate its delights. Continue to San Daniele del Friuli, perched on a hill with a breathtaking panoramic view. It is known throughout the world for producing the esteemed San Daniele prosciutto. Enjoy the visit of a ham factory. Lunch on your own to taste local food. In the afternoon proceed to Venzone, a charming medieval town that was declared “monument of great historical-artistic interest” by a government decree in 1965. However, like Gemona, the earthquake in 1976 destroyed it almost completely. The rebuilding of Venzone followed a philological method, that’s to say that the palaces, walls and houses of the old town have been pieced back together by using the original stones and integrating new ones only when the original ones were completely unusable or destroyed. Continue then to Gemona, set in a rich natural environment that invites anyone to a visit. Devastated by the disastrous earthquake in 1976, Gemona is nowadays a symbol of rebirth not only for the town itself, but also for the entire region. We’ll visit a town renewed in its architectonic aspect, although you’ll be surprised to see how the reconstruction has respected the original splendor in every slightest detail. Among the ancient medieval monuments that have been wonderfully restored, we’ll admire the Town Hall, with its harmonious Renaissance lines in Venetian Lombard taste and the splendid Cathedral, one of the most expressive examples of Gothic-Romanesque architecture existing in the region. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Udine (2h) • Visit Ham Factory & Ham Tasting in San Daniele • Half Day Tour Guide in Venzone (1h30) • Half Day Tour Guide in Gemona (1h30) | |
| EXTRA (B) | GORIZIA – SAN MARTINO DEL CARSO – REDIPUGLIA |
| Breakfast and departure to Gorizia. Considered to be the “Nice of the Adriatic” for its mild climate, it was also the favorite destination of the Hapsburg bourgeoisie. The medieval castle with its enchanting village is a real gem: from here, the view sweeps over ranges of gentle hills and over the whole city, where medieval, Baroque and nineteenth century architecture live together in harmony. Here, you can also soak up the typical atmosphere of a border town: in Piazza Transalpina, which was physically divided by a wall until 2004, you can walk with one foot in Italy and one in Slovenia. Lunch on your own to taste local food. In the afternoon proceed to San Martino del Carso, a small village within the Municipality of Sagrado which is now a pleasant village nestled in the peaceful nature of Karst but in 1915 it was right at the core of the frontline. Completely destroyed by bombing, it became famous all over Italy thanks to (but not only) a poem written by Giuseppe Ungaretti. Here visit the First World War Museum. The exhibition provides evidence of the tragic episode of the use of asphyxiating gases (chlorine and phosgene) by the Austrian army on the Italian soldiers; the gases fell on the trenches of the first line of the 11th Army Corps, finding the Italian soldiers completely unprepared and killing thousands of them, as well as hundreds of soldiers of the Hungarian rearguards, owing to a sudden change in the wind direction. Afterwards, proceed then finally to Redipuglia, universally renowned for its great War Memorial where the bodies of 100,000 soldiers who died during World War I are buried. The majestic marble stairway with its 22 terraces takes you up the hill, with panoramic views over the surrounding battlefields. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Gorizia (2h30) • Half Day Tour Guide in San Martino del Carso & Redipuglia (3h) • Entrance Fee – First World War Museum in San Martino del Carso (upon Request) | |
| EXTRA (C) | CLAUIANO – SPILIMBERGO – CASTIONS DI ZOPPOLA |
| Breakfast and departure to Clauiano, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Here enjoy the visit of a local winery with wine tasting. Take a look also to the hamlet. Continue to Spilimbergo. Lunch on your own to taste local food. After that visit the city situated on the banks of the Tagliamento river, Spilimbergo is one of the most beautiful and interesting towns in the high plains of Friuli and home of the world-famous School of Mosaic. We’ll visit the historic center of the old town which still retains its medieval urban layout and numerous original buildings located in the Main Square representing the center of administrative and economic activities during the Middle Ages. We’ll see the 14th-century Loggia and the Duty Palace as well as the beautiful 14th century Cathedral, one of the most important Gothic buildings in Friuli. Inside there’s a beautiful cycle of frescoes depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Not to be missed is also the Castle with its stunning 15th century Painted Palace decorated with frescoes and stone balconies. Continue to Castions di Zoppola where you will visit a local distillery with tasting of typical and worldwide renowned Grappa. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Visit Wine Cellar & Wine Tasting in Clauiano • Half Day Tour Guide in Spilimbergo (2h) • Visit Distillery Factory & Grappa Tasting in Castions di Zoppola | |
| EXTRA (D) | VENICE – LAGOON (BURANO, MURANO & TORCELLO) |
| Breakfast and departure to visit Venice. Begin your tour of Venice in St. Mark’s Square. Home to the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, Bell Tower and Doge’s Palace, this is the biggest piazza (public square) in Venice. Admire then St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most visited landmarks in Venice. You will learn why it’s called “the Church of Gold”. Just a few minutes away from St. Mark’s Square is the Rialto Bridge, as much a symbol of Venice as St. Mark’s Basilica. Initially built from old boats, the unstable bridge was rebuilt in 1500. On one side of the bridge is the Rialto Market in the Rialto neighborhood, a place that’s been satisfying appetites for seven centuries. The oldest of the four bridges that span the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge features a 24-foot tall arch. Providing access to the district, the Rialto Bridge enables Venetians to carry on their business in the area. Lunch on your own to taste local food. In the afternoon ride across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano to get an inside peek into the world-famous glass-blowing factories of this island. Get a glass making demonstration from a master craftsman, and enjoy time to browse the factory showroom featuring finished works of art. Continue to Burano, the bustling island famous for its colorful houses and the hand-crafted lace work, true works of art made of lace that can be purchased at local shops or street stalls. During the break of about 35 minutes, you can explore the island on your own. Afterwards reach finally Torcello, the largest center in the Venetian Lagoon before the birth of the Republic of Venice, will be the last stop of this fascinating Venice boat tour. This mystical island combines intense spirituality with many examples of great historical and artistic importance, such as the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the legendary Devil’s Bridge and Attila’s throne. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Private Boat Transfer from Tronchetto to St. Mark’s Square • Half Day Tour Guide in Venice (2h) • Entrance Fee – St. Mark’s Basilica (closed on Sunday mornings) • Private Boat Excursion to Venice Lagoon (Murano, Burano & Torcello) • Half Day Tour Guide in Venice Lagoon (3h) • Visit Glass Making Factory • Private Boat Transfer from St. Mark’s Square to Tronchetto |
* The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking.
Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.
Included Features
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
Not Included
- City Taxes – to be paid on spot
- Extra Tips
- Extra Expenses
- Everything not listed under “INCLUDED”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
| DAY | BUDGET | STANDARD | DELUXE | PREMIUM | ||
| 3* Hotels • City Area | 3* Hotels • City Center | 4* Hotels • City Area | 4* Hotels • City Center | |||
| Day 1 | Trieste | *** | *** | **** | **** | or Similar |
| Day 2 | Trieste | *** | *** | **** | **** | or Similar |
| Day 3 | Trieste | *** | *** | **** | **** | or Similar |
| Day 4 | / | / | / | / | / | |
| Extra Day | Trieste | *** | *** | **** | **** | or Similar |
Prices
TRIESTE – CASTELLO DI MIRAMARE – AQUILEIA – PALMANOVA – VILLA MANIN – GRADO
| Low Season: Jan – Feb – Mar – Nov – Dec | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 195,00 | € 215,00 | € 260,00 | € 385,00 | + € 70,00 | + € 50,00 | + € 110,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 220,00 | € 235,00 | € 280,00 | € 405,00 | + € 75,00 | + € 55,00 | + € 115,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 240,00 | € 260,00 | € 305,00 | € 430,00 | + € 85,00 | + € 60,00 | + € 135,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 260,00 | € 275,00 | € 320,00 | € 445,00 | + € 90,00 | + € 65,00 | + € 140,00 |
| Mid Season: Apr – Aug – Oct | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 210,00 | € 225,00 | € 270,00 | € 395,00 | + € 70,00 | + € 50,00 | + € 110,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 230,00 | € 250,00 | € 290,00 | € 420,00 | + € 75,00 | + € 55,00 | + € 115,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 275,00 | € 300,00 | € 340,00 | € 465,00 | + € 85,00 | + € 60,00 | + € 135,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 290,00 | € 310,00 | € 350,00 | € 475,00 | + € 90,00 | + € 65,00 | + € 140,00 |
| High Season: May – Jun – Jul – Aug | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 220,00 | € 235,00 | € 280,00 | € 405,00 | + € 70,00 | + € 50,00 | + € 110,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 240,00 | € 260,00 | € 300,00 | € 425,00 | + € 75,00 | + € 55,00 | + € 115,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 300,00 | € 310,00 | € 360,00 | € 485,00 | + € 80,00 | + € 60,00 | + € 135,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 315,00 | € 330,00 | € 380,00 | € 500,00 | + € 90,00 | + € 65,00 | + € 140,00 |
Rates are Commissionable to Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Rates Per Person / Per Package in 1/2 DBL Room / BB
Upgrades & Supplements on the BASIS PACKAGE rates – Rates Per Person / Per Package
Free Of Charge 1/21 Paying Pax (1st in SGL, 2nd in ½ DBL)
(*) Suppl. HB & FB – 3-Course Menu(s) – Drinks are not included
** also available “without Transportation” option
UDINE – SAN DANIELE -VENZONE – GEMONA
| Extra A | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| 3* Hotels • Area | + € 85,00 | + € 95,00 | + € 110,00 | + € 160,00 | + € 20,00 | + € 10,00 | + € 30,00 |
| 3* Hotels • Center | + € 90,00 | + € 100,00 | + € 115,00 | + € 170,00 | + € 25,00 | + € 15,00 | + € 35,00 |
| 4* Hotels • Area | + € 110,00 | + € 120,00 | + € 135,00 | + € 190,00 | + € 30,00 | + € 20,00 | + € 40,00 |
| 4* Hotels • Center | + € 115,00 | + € 130,00 | + € 140,00 | + € 195,00 | + € 35,00 | + € 25,00 | + € 45,00 |
GORZIA -SAN MARTINO DEL CARSO – REDIPUGLIA
| Extra B | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| 3* Hotels • Area | + € 65,00 | + € 70,00 | + € 85,00 | + € 130,00 | + € 20,00 | + € 10,00 | + € 30,00 |
| 3* Hotels • Center | + € 75,00 | + € 80,00 | + € 95,00 | + € 135,00 | + € 25,00 | + € 15,00 | + € 35,00 |
| 4* Hotels • Area | + € 90,00 | + € 100,00 | + € 115,00 | + € 135,00 | + € 30,00 | + € 20,00 | + € 40,00 |
| 4* Hotels • Center | € 100,00 | + € 105,00 | + € 120,00 | + € 160,00 | + € 35,00 | + € 25,00 | + € 45,00 |
CLAUIANO – SPLILIMBERGO – CASTIONS DI ZOPPOLA
| Extra C | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| 3* Hotels • Area | + € 80,00 | + € 85,00 | + € 100,00 | + € 130,00 | + € 20,00 | + € 10,00 | + € 30,00 |
| 3* Hotels • Center | + € 90,00 | + € 95,00 | + € 110,00 | + € 135,00 | + € 25,00 | + € 20,00 | + € 35,00 |
| 4* Hotels • Area | + € 110,00 | + € 115,00 | + € 125,00 | + € 155,00 | + € 30,00 | + € 25,00 | + € 40,00 |
| 4* Hotels • Center | + € 115,00 | + € 120,00 | + € 130,00 | + € 165,00 | + € 35,00 | + € 30,00 | + € 45,00 |
VENICE – LAGOON (BURANO, MURANO & TORCELLO)
| Extra D | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| 3* Hotels • Area | + € 115,00 | + € 130,00 | € 150,00 | + € 255,00 | + € 20,00 | + € 10,00 | + € 30,00 |
| 3* Hotels • Center | + € 125,00 | + € 135,00 | € 155,00 | + € 265,00 | + € 25,00 | + € 15,00 | + € 35,00 |
| 4* Hotels • Area | + € 145,00 | + € 160,00 | € 180,00 | + € 280,00 | + € 30,00 | + € 20,00 | + € 40,00 |
| 4* Hotels • Center | + € 150,00 | + € 165,00 | + € 185,00 | + € 290,00 | + € 35,00 | + € 25,00 | + € 45,00 |