13 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia and Strassoldo di Sopra Castle. Popular historic sites such as Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata and Church of Saint Antonio Abate are in your itinerary. Explore Cividale del Friuli's surroundings by going to Gemona del Friuli Cathedral (in Gemona del Friuli), Cerdevol Curnila (in Vito d'Asio) and Cathedral of Saint Andrea (in Venzone). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, explore the historical opulence of Spilimbergo Castle, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Saint Elia Hill.

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Reno, USA to Cividale del Friuli is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Reno to Cividale del Friuli due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Reno in October, plan for a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in Cividale del Friuli: temperatures range from 65°F by day to 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough 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.

On the 10th (Tue), take an in-depth tour of Mulin dal Flec, o dal Ross, examine the collection at Carnic Museum of Popular Arts Michele Gortani, then appreciate the extensive heritage of The Village of Illegio, then explore the world behind art at House of Illegio Exhibitions, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Floriano Martire. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Parco Tematico della Grande Guerra Abschnitt-Saisera, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sanctuary of Mount Lussari, and then examine the collection at Raibl International Geomineral Park.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Tarvisio online trip maker.

Getting from Cividale del Friuli to Tarvisio by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): enjoy the sea views from The Red Lighthouse, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lignano Sabbiadoro Beach, then look for gifts at Lorenzonetto Cav. Guido Winery & SPARKLING WINES, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Hemingway Park.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Lignano Sabbiadoro road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Tarvisio to Lignano Sabbiadoro takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in October, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Trieste.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Vicentina road and Old Stock Exchange. Museum-lovers will appreciate Civic Museum of Natural History of Trieste and Trieste Campo Marzio Railway Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Trieste side-trips: Aquileia (The Port on the Natissa - World Heritage Site & Cemetery To The Unknown Soldier) and Grado (Il Battistero di Grado, Nazario Sauro Waterfront, &more). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Old City, pause for some serene contemplation at Greek Orthodox Church Saint Nicholas , make a trip to Hydrodynamic Power Plant, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Trieste travel route builder site.

Traveling by car from Lignano Sabbiadoro to Trieste takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lignano Sabbiadoro in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Trieste, with lows of 55°F. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.