8 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia Itinerary

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Make it your trip
Fly
1
Tarvisio
— 2 nights
Drive
2
Sappada
— 1 night
Drive
3
Trieste
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Lignano Sabbiadoro
— 1 night
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Tarvisio — 2 nights

Visiting Casa delle Farfalle and Fusine Lakes will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tarvisio: Cavazzo Lake (in Cavazzo Carnico), Sorgive del Pradulin (in Venzone) and Cerdevol Curnila (in Vito d'Asio). Next up on the itinerary: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lussari, tour the pleasant surroundings at Alpe Adria Cycle Path, hike along Orrido dello Slizza, and identify plant and animal life at Raibl International Geomineral Park.

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Tarvisio trip builder site.

Milan to Tarvisio is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. April in Tarvisio sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sappada.
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Sappada — 1 night

On the 20th (Thu), admire the sheer force of Sappada Waterfalls, then admire the striking features of Old Sappada, then stroll through Passo Del Mulo from Olbe Lakes, and finally hike along Calvi Mountain Hut.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Sappada online travel planner.

You can drive from Tarvisio to Sappada in 2.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Sappada are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Trieste.
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Trieste — 3 nights

Pearl of the Adriatic

You'll get in some beach time at Beach Barcola and Stabilimento Balneare Gabriele. Get outdoors at The Cave "Grotta Gigante" and Grand Canal. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Giusto Cathedral, explore the galleries of Miramare Castle-Historical Museum, and enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia Canovella de' Zoppoli.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Trieste trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Sappada to Trieste takes 2.5 hours. April in Trieste sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can go by car to Lignano Sabbiadoro.
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Lignano Sabbiadoro — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Lignano Sabbiadoro Beach, then head outdoors with Doggy Beach, and then don't miss a visit to The Red Lighthouse.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Lignano Sabbiadoro trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Trieste to Lignano Sabbiadoro in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Trieste in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Lignano Sabbiadoro, with lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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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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