Gorizia and sourroundings

Arrival in Cividale del Friuli and individual visit to one of the most beautiful towns in Friuli, located at the foot of the Colli Orientali del Friuli, near the Julian Prealps. Founded by Julius Caesar under the name Forum Iulii—from which the name Friuli originates—it became the capital of the first Lombard duchy in Italy in 568 AD.

Explore the historic center, which sits on the right bank of the Natisone River and retains its medieval charm. Stop and visit the Lombard Temple, one of the most important 8th-century monuments, featuring well-preserved frescoes and bas-reliefs.

Accommodation in a hotel in Cividale or the surrounding area.

Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.

Breakfast and overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, departure for Gorizia and Nova Gorica, European Capital of Culture 2025, a cross-border laboratory for the future of Europe, created to forge a new shared identity.

Individual visit to Gorizia, a city with an Austrian-Habsburg past, known for its elegant palaces and gardens. Highlights include:

•The Castle of Gorizia and its surrounding medieval village

• The noble Palazzo Coronini Cronberg

• Piazza Vittoria with the Neptune Fountain

•Via Rastello, one of the city’s most historic streets

• The beautiful Church of St. Ignatius

Crossing Piazza Transalpina, you arrive in Nova Gorica, a lively and dynamic city featuring innovative architecture, art galleries, wide boulevards, and theaters that blend history with modernity.

Lunch at a restaurant.

In the afternoon, optional visit to the Andy Warhol exhibition at Palazzo Attems Petzenstein—an immersive journey into the world and work of the father of Pop Art. The exhibition provides a fascinating insight into Warhol’s life and career, featuring artworks, multimedia installations, and photographs. Open until May 4.

(Guided tours available at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM by reservation.)

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, we recommend a visit to the Colli Orientali del Friuli wine region, a borderland where Italian, Slovenian, and Austrian influences blend seamlessly. This harmonious landscape features rolling vineyards, orderly rows of vines, wooded areas, small villages, castles, and historic churches.

Visit to a local winery, including a tasting of fine DOC wines, accompanied by a platter of local specialties.

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