14 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): cool off at Aquasplash, find something for the whole family at Junior Park, then get outside with Doggy Beach, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna di Marano. On the next day, enjoy some diversion at Hemingway Park, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then visit a coastal fixture at The Red Lighthouse, and finally stroll through Lignano Sabbiadoro Beach.

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Florence to Lignano Sabbiadoro is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Palmanova.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Biotopo delle Risorgive di Flambro, appreciate the history behind Statue dei Provveditori, don't miss a visit to Grand Square of Palmanova - World Heritage Site, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Military Memorial Redipuglia, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Palmanova City Fortress - World Heritage Site.

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Drive from Lignano Sabbiadoro to Palmanova in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Palmanova can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Tarvisio.

Tarvisio is known for nature, trails, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Fusine Lakes, stroll through Predil Lake, identify plant and animal life at Foresta Millenaria di Tarvisio, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Alpe Adria Cycle Path.

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You can drive from Palmanova to Tarvisio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Tarvisio are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can go by car to Udine.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): indulge in some personalized pampering at Estetica Mente di Lirutti Michela, look for all kinds of wild species at Casa delle Farfalle, take in the dramatic natural features at Falesia di Anduins (Falesia del Masarach), then Head underground at Cave of Pradis, and finally delve into the distant past at Castello di Solimbergo. Here are some ideas for day two: Head underground at Caves Of Villanova, then look for gifts at Adelia Di Fant, then shop like a local with Mosaic School of Friuli, and finally get in on the family fun at Parkunzi.

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Getting from Tarvisio to Udine by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Cividale del Friuli.

On the 24th (Thu), take in the dramatic scenery at Cascate Kot, Head underground at Grotta di San Giovanni d'Antro, then take in the pleasant sights at Discesa al Fiume Natisone da Borgo di Ponte, then steep yourself in history at Cividale del Friuli - UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and finally snap pictures at Devil's Bridge. Keep things going the next day: learn about all things military at Museo della Grande Guerra, then see the interesting displays at Gorizia Castle, and then stroll through Percorso Storico del Brestovec.

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Cividale del Friuli is just a short distance from Udine. August in Cividale del Friuli sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to drive to Grado.

On the 26th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sanctuary of Barbana Church, then identify plant and animal life at Riserva Naturale Valle Cavanata, then appreciate the history behind St. Euphemia's Basilica, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

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Getting from Cividale del Friuli to Grado by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can go by car to Trieste.

Trieste is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, explore the activities along Grand Canal, take in the awesome beauty at Trieste and the Trieste Karst, and step into the grandiose world of Miramare Castle-Historical Museum.

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Getting from Grado to Trieste by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Trieste, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to drive back home.