27 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Cavita 20 - Fontanon di Goriuda, identify plant and animal life at Foresta Millenaria di Tarvisio, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sanctuary of Mount Lussari. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Fri): witness the site of a historic battle at Cimitero degli Eroi di Valbruna, then trek along Orrido dello Slizza, then explore the activities along Predil Lake, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Raibl International Geomineral Park.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Tarvisio journey planner.

Rome to Tarvisio is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Rome in December, with highs in Tarvisio at 11°C and lows at 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to drive to Sappada.

On the 17th (Sat), trek along Calvi Mountain Hut, make a trip to Zoncolan Cable Car, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sutrio - Chiesa di San Nicolo'. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Old Sappada, admire the sheer force of Sappada Waterfalls, then stop by Borgata Cima Sappada, and finally learn about all things military at Piccolo Museo della Grande Guerra.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Sappada itinerary planner.

Getting from Tarvisio to Sappada by car takes about 2.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Sappada can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Polcenigo.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Museum of Manufacturing Art, then walk around Valentine's Park, then grab your bike and head to The San Floriano Park at Polcenigo, and finally identify plant and animal life at Sources of the Gorgazzo. Keep things going the next day: get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall, get to know the fascinating history of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Contrada Maggiore) - Urbs Picta, contemplate the long history of St Mark'S Bell Tower, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria in Sylvis, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Cathedral of Sacile.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Polcenigo travel itinerary planner.

Drive from Sappada to Polcenigo in 2 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Polcenigo can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Udine.

Step off the beaten path and head to Loggia del Lionello and Mosaic School of Friuli. Change things up with these side-trips from Udine: Spilimbergo Castle (in Spilimbergo), Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Castelmonte (in Cividale del Friuli) and Aquileia (Baptistry of Aquileia and Südhalle, Bell Tower of Aquileia, &more). The adventure continues: examine the collection at National Archeologic Museum, learn about all things military at Great War Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and explore the world behind art at Casa Cavazzini - Modern and Contemporary Art Museum.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Udine online journey planner.

Getting from Polcenigo to Udine by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Trieste.

Explore hidden gems such as Spas and Room Escape Games. Change things up with these side-trips from Trieste: The Archaeological Remains of the Basilica of the Court (in Grado), Riserva Naturale Valle Cavanata (in Fossalon) and River Isonzo Mouth Reserve (in Staranzano). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Vicentina road, see the interesting displays at Trieste Campo Marzio Railway Museum, look for gifts at Rowell Design Lifestyle, and admire the striking features of Old Stock Exchange.

To find reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Trieste road trip website.

Getting from Udine to Trieste by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Trieste when traveling from Udine in December, with lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.