31 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia Itinerary

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.

Get out of town with these interesting Tarvisio side-trips: Azienda Agricola Zore (in Taipana), Museo dell'Arrotino di Resia (in Resia) and Nassfeld Pass (in Pontebba). There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lussari, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sanctuary of Mount Lussari, explore the activities along Fusine Lakes, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Tarvisio trip planner.

Milan to Tarvisio is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. November in Tarvisio sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can drive to Spilimbergo.

Although its commercial peak came during the medieval and Renaissance eras, Spilimbergo remains culturally significant to this day.

Venture out of the city with trips to Distilleria Pagura (in Zoppola), Villa Manin (in Codroipo) and Villa Ridolfi, Attimis, Freschi Di Cuccagna, Piccolomini (in Cordovado). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and design of Mosaic School of Friuli, do a tasting at Pitars, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario di Sant'Antonio a Gemona, and see the interesting displays at Museo dell' Emigrazione.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Spilimbergo online journey planner.

Getting from Tarvisio to Spilimbergo by car takes about 1.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Spilimbergo can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Erto e Casso.

Most visitors take a day trip to Erto e Casso from Pordenone, located about 40 km (25 mi) away.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): stroll through Forcella del Duranno Dalla Val Zemola, see human ingenuity at work at Vajont Dam, and then stop by THE Market - Curiosities and Memories from Teresa. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to Bivacco Perugini, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro storico di Andreis, and then don't miss a visit to Monumento Alle Vittime del Vajont.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Erto e Casso trip maker website.

You can drive from Spilimbergo to Erto e Casso in 1.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Erto e Casso are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Sappada side-trips: Mulin dal Flec, o dal Ross (in Tolmezzo), Tempio Ossario di Timau (in Timau) and Cercivento: Una Bibbia a Cielo Aperto (in Cercivento). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Old Sappada, take an in-depth tour of La Mozartina, experience rural life at Malga Moraretto, and discover the riches below the earth's surface at Miniera di Cludinico.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Sappada travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Erto e Casso to Sappada in 1.5 hours. December in Sappada sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Dolegna del Collio.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dolegna del Collio: Fogliano Redipuglia (Saint Elia Hill, Military Memorial Redipuglia, &more), Palmanova Village (in Aiello del Friuli) and Palmanova (Grand Square of Palmanova - World Heritage Site & Statue dei Provveditori).

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You can drive from Sappada to Dolegna del Collio in 2 hours. In December, daytime highs in Dolegna del Collio are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can go by car to Trieste.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Trieste: Grado (Il Battistero di Grado, St. Euphemia's Basilica, &more), Castle of Duino (in Duino) and Cividale del Friuli (Discesa al Fiume Natisone da Borgo di Ponte, Cividale del Friuli - UNESCO World Heritage Centre, &more). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, explore the world behind art at City Museum Revoltella, contemplate the long history of Miramare Castle-Historical Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Giusto Cathedral.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Trieste trip builder app.

You can drive from Dolegna del Collio to Trieste in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Dolegna del Collio in December, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Trieste, with lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Contrada Maggiore) - Urbs Picta (in Pordenone), National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia (in Aquileia) and Palmanova City Fortress - World Heritage Site (in Palmanova). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Liberty Square, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Oratorio della Purita, relax and rejuvenate at Estetica Mente di Lirutti Michela, and do a tasting at Agriturismo Clochiatti.

For other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Lignano Sabbiadoro tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Trieste to Lignano Sabbiadoro in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Trieste in December, Lignano Sabbiadoro is little chillier at night with lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can fly back home.