12 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia Itinerary

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Vicentina road and River Isonzo Mouth Reserve. Visiting Val Rosandra Nature Reserve and Grotta di San Giovanni d'Antro will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Trieste side-trips: Sanctuary of Barbana Church (in Santuario di Barbana), Aquileia (Bell Tower of Aquileia & The Tomb - World Heritage Site) and Grado (Il Battistero di Grado, Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, &more). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Old City, admire the landmark architecture of Old Stock Exchange, and take in the dramatic scenery at Cascate Kot.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Trieste travel route planner.

Florence to Trieste is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Trieste are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) to allow time to drive 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 18th (Fri): witness the site of a historic battle at Cimitero degli Eroi di Valbruna, Head underground at Cavita 20 - Fontanon di Goriuda, then contemplate the waterfront views at Predil Lake, and finally identify plant and animal life at Raibl International Geomineral Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sat): trek along Orrido dello Slizza, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Alpe Adria Cycle Path, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Foresta Millenaria di Tarvisio.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Tarvisio sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Trieste to Tarvisio in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Gemona del Friuli.

Gemona del Friuli is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Udine in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 90km northwest of Trieste and about 25km northwest of Udine.The municipality of Gemona del Friuli contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Campagnola, Campolessi, Maniaglia, Ospedaletto, Godo, Centro Storico, Stalis, Taviele and Taboga.Gemona del Friuli borders the following municipalities: Artegna, Bordano, Buja, Lusevera, Montenars, Osoppo, Trasaghis and Venzone.HistoryEvidence of human occupation in Gemona goes back to prehistoric times. Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): make a trip to The Medieval Walls of Venzone, then contemplate the waterfront views at Cavazzo Lake, then look for all kinds of wild species at Casa delle Farfalle, and finally admire the sheer force of Palar Stream. On the 21st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the fascinating underground world of Caves Of Villanova, explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of Pradis, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, and finally trek along Path of the Dint from Lake Barcis.

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Getting from Tarvisio to Gemona del Friuli by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Gemona del Friuli are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Sappada.

Apart from the beauty of its mountain landscapes, Sappada also boasts a particular rural architecture of wooden houses built using an ancient technique called "blockbau." Thanks to its location in the imposing Dolomites, the village serves as a popular tourist destination in both winter and summer months.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): admire the striking features of Old Sappada, admire the sheer force of Sappada Waterfalls, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Zoncolan Mountain, and finally get engrossed in the history at The Carnia Area Museum in the Great War 1915-1918. Keep things going the next day: wander the streets of Borgata Cima Sappada, then identify plant and animal life at Sorgenti del Piave, then head outdoors with Calvi Mountain Hut, and finally stroll through Passo Del Mulo from Olbe Lakes.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Sappada travel tool.

Getting from Gemona del Friuli to Sappada by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Polcenigo.

Polcenigo blends artistic, historical, and natural features in such a seamless fashion, many call it one of the most beautiful villages in all of Italy.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Contrada Maggiore) - Urbs Picta, then get in on the family fun at Rampy Park - Forest Acrobatic Park, then work some fitness into your day at The San Floriano Park at Polcenigo, and finally explore the activities along Sources of the Gorgazzo.

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You can drive from Sappada to Polcenigo in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Lignano Sabbiadoro.

With a golden sand beach that stretches for almost 8 km (5 mi), Lignano Sabbiadoro represents one of the country's finest seaside resorts.

On the 25th (Fri), let the kids burn off some steam at Hemingway Park, head outdoors with Doggy Beach, then visit a coastal fixture at The Red Lighthouse, and finally stroll through Lignano Sabbiadoro Beach.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Lignano Sabbiadoro online trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Polcenigo to Lignano Sabbiadoro by car takes about 1.5 hours. August in Lignano Sabbiadoro sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to drive back home.