27 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia Itinerary

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Make it your trip
Fly
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Trieste
— 7 nights
Drive
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Pordenone
— 6 nights
Drive
3
Sappada
— 5 nights
Drive
4
Chiusaforte
— 4 nights
Drive
5
Tarvisio
— 2 nights
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Trieste — 7 nights

Pearl of the Adriatic

Explore hidden gems such as Vicentina road and Old City. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Miramare Castle-Historical Museum and Rosazzo Abbey. Venture out of the city with trips to Gorizia (Viatori Park / Garden of the Azaleas, Coronini Cronberg Palace, &more), Golf & Country Club Castello Di Spessa (in Capriva del Friuli) and Venica & Venica (in Dolegna del Collio). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at San Sabba Rice Mill - National Monument, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Giusto Cathedral, brush up on your military savvy at Civic Museum of the War for Peace Diego de Henriquez, and take an in-depth tour of Hydrodynamic Power Plant.

For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Trieste trip planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Trieste is an approximately 30-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Trieste is minus 9 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Trieste can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Pordenone.
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Pordenone — 6 nights

Head to Gallery Harry Bertoja and Pro Loco "San Paolo"for plenty of shopping. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Contrada Maggiore) - Urbs Picta and Pitars. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pordenone: Chiesetta di Santa Maria dei Battuti (in Pinzano al Tagliamento), Azienda Agricola Vicentini Orgnani (in Valeriano) and Chiesa Parrocchiale dei Santi Leonardo e Tommaso Apostolo (in San Giorgio della Richinvelda). There's lots more to do: take a stroll around Poffabro, dove il tempo si e fermato, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Torre - Museo Archeologico del Friuli Occidentale, examine the collection at PIETRO VINEYARDS PITTARO, and contemplate the waterfront views at Parco del Seminario.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Pordenone travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Trieste to Pordenone takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Sappada.
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Find places to stay May 8 — 14:

Sappada — 5 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Piccolo Museo della Grande Guerra and S'Haus van der Zahre Ethnographic Center. Step out of the city life by going to Lago Volaia - Wolayersee and Cascate dell'Arzino. Get out of town with these interesting Sappada side-trips: Timau (Tempio Ossario di Timau & Chiesa del Cristo Re di Timau), Sauris (Borgo autentico di Sauris, Borgo dello Sport e del Benessere, &more) and Museo Geologico della Carnia (in Ampezzo). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Margherita Vergine e Martire Church, take in the awesome beauty at Monte Crostis, stop by La Bottega di Sappada, and walk around Adventure Park Sappada.

To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Sappada online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Pordenone to Sappada takes 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Sappada can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Chiusaforte.
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Find places to stay May 14 — 19:

Chiusaforte — 4 nights

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Casa delle Farfalle and Gemona del Friuli Cathedral. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo Della Terra and Museo Tiere Motus. Explore Chiusaforte's surroundings by going to Cerdevol Curnila (in Vito d'Asio), Museo All'aperto del Kolovrat "La Terza Linea di Difesa Italiana" (in Drenchia) and Pieve di Santo Stefano (in Cesclans).

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Chiusaforte day trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Sappada to Chiusaforte with the Route module. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Tarvisio.
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Find places to stay May 19 — 23:

Tarvisio — 2 nights

On the 24th (Wed), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant'Egidio Abate, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di Santa Dorotea, then contemplate the long history of Forte Beisner Opera 4, then get curious at Parco Tematico della Grande Guerra Abschnitt-Saisera, and finally take in the history at Cimitero degli Eroi di Valbruna. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa della Visitazione e Sant'Antonio, play a few rounds at Golf Senza Confini Tarvisio, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercato di Tarvisio, and finally look for gifts at Max Albano mercato 79.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Tarvisio trip planner.

You can drive from Chiusaforte to Tarvisio in an hour. In May, daily temperatures in Tarvisio can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.
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Find places to stay May 23 — 25:

Friuli Venezia Giulia travel guide

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One of five autonomous regions of Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia is one of the country's easiest areas to tour, as it is on most of the major routes between the east and west sections of southern Europe. This region has its own distinct history, traditions, identity, and language. The majority of the inhabitants speak Friulian, as well as fluent Italian. Friuli Venezia Giulia overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is bordered by high mountains and dotted with lakes, valleys, and natural preserves, making it an ideal vacation spot for outdoor lovers. Explore the long coastline's secluded lagoons, sandy beaches, and seaside resorts on your trip.
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