12 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia Itinerary

Trieste is a charming old town with a quiet atmosphere often compared to eastern European cities.

Take a break from Trieste with a short trip to Castle of Duino in Duino, about 30 minutes away. There's much more to do: examine the collection at San Sabba Rice Mill - National Monument, get to know the fascinating history of Little Berlin, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Giusto Cathedral, and make a trip to Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia.

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Milan to Trieste is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. In April in Trieste, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Tarvisio.

Locals like to say Tarvisio is a modern town with an ancient soul, an understandable statement about a place with a history that goes all the way back to the early Roman times.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lussari. On your second day here, contemplate the waterfront views at Fusine Lakes.

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You can drive from Trieste to Tarvisio in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April in Tarvisio, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Cividale del Friuli.

Founded by Julius Caesar, Cividale del Friuli occupies a site probably inhabited since Paleolithic times.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): admire the striking features of The Longobard Temple - World Heritage Site, examine the collection at National Archeologic Museum, take in the views from Devil's Bridge, then contemplate the long history of Cividale del Friuli - UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and finally ponder the world of politics at Palazzo Comunale.

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Drive from Tarvisio to Cividale del Friuli in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daytime highs in Cividale del Friuli are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Aquileia.

One of the biggest and wealthiest cities in the Roman Empire, Aquileia is now a small town that still packs a big punch in terms of tourist appeal.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Bell Tower of Aquileia, delve into the distant past at Domus e Palazzo Episcopale, take an in-depth tour of National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Military Memorial Redipuglia, and finally make a trip to Palmanova City Fortress - World Heritage Site. On the 29th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the ancient world of Archaeological Area of Aquileia - Roman Forum, steep yourself in history at The Port on the Natissa - World Heritage Site, stroll the grounds of Cemetery To The Unknown Soldier, then appreciate the history behind Statue dei Provveditori, then don't miss a visit to Grand Square of Palmanova - World Heritage Site, and finally get to know the fascinating history of La Piazza Municipale.

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Getting from Cividale del Friuli to Aquileia by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Aquileia are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Udine.

The spiritual capital of the region, Udine remains a wealthy provincial center with a trove of cultural and artistic treasures.

On the 30th (Sun), explore the historical opulence of Udine Castle, appreciate the history behind Bollani Arch, then get to know the resident critters at Quadris Bird Reserve, then identify plant and animal life at Casa delle Farfalle, and finally see the interesting displays at Villa Manin. Keep things going the next day: pause for some photo ops at Loggia of San Giovanni, make a trip to San Giacomo Square, make a trip to Liberty Square, then admire the landmark architecture of Loggia del Lionello, and finally admire the masterpieces at Diocesan Museum and Tiepolo Gallery.

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Drive from Aquileia to Udine in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Udine sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Spilimbergo.

Although its commercial peak came during the medieval and Renaissance eras, Spilimbergo remains culturally significant to this day.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): stop by Adelia Di Fant, steep yourself in history at Church of Saint Antonio Abate, go for a walk through Corso Roma, le Torri, i Portici, i Palazzi, view the masterpieces at Mosaic School of Friuli, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, and finally explore the historical opulence of Spilimbergo Castle. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Manufacturing Art, then don't miss a visit to Lake of Barcis, then hike along Path of the Dint from Lake Barcis, and finally Head underground at Cave of Pradis.

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Traveling by car from Udine to Spilimbergo takes an hour. In May, daytime highs in Spilimbergo are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive back home.