5 days / 4 nights
from € 620
Activity
1° day
Arrival in Carnia - Friuli Venezia Giulia
Individual arrival in TOLMEZZO, the capital of Carnia and Alpine Town of the Year 2017. Free time for visits; we suggest the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions or an excursion to ILLEGIO, where you can take a walk to the Church of San Floriano or visit the internationally renowned exhibition “THE COURAGE,” which tells of challenging and heroic virtues through 40 masterpieces from prestigious museums and private collections: Perugino, Caravaggio, Bernini, Finson, Kandinsky, Pomodoro, open until November 3rd (reservation required). Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Tolmezzo (or nearby).
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Car rental is available at the airport/train station; see supplements.
2° day
Tagliamento valley, towards the springs
Departure for Forni di Sopra, framed by the Eastern Friulian Dolomites, where the Tagliamento River originates. Visit the local brewery with a tasting, followed by a visit to the small and creative embroidery workshop. Enjoy free time for walks along one of the many valley-bottom trails. On the return journey, we suggest a stop in Ampezzo at the Petris brothers’ farm, where cheese-making traditions have been passed down for generations, including mountain cheese (Slow Food Presidia). Return to Tolmezzo and dinner at a typical restaurant.
Breakfast and overnight stay in TOLMEZZO
Tasting at the Brewery in Forni di Sopra
Tasting dinner at a restaurant with a typical Carnic menu and paired beverages
3° day
From Venzone to Ragogna, following the Tagliamento river
Departure for Venzone, named the most beautiful village in Italy in 2017. Individual visit of the historic center, expertly restored after the 1976 earthquake. In the afternoon, arrive in Ragogna; we suggest a walk to the Castle and the fortifications, followed by a visit to the Museum dedicated to the Great War. Accommodation at a farmhouse in RAGOGNA (or alternatively a 3-star hotel).
Breakfast at the hotel in Tolmezzo
Dinner and overnight stay at the farmhouse in RAGOGNA (or alternatively a 3-star hotel)
4° day
From San Daniele del Friuli to the mouth of Tagliamento river
In the morning, we suggest visiting the historic center of San Daniele del Friuli, including the prestigious Guarneriana Library (entry by appointment, subject to availability), and the Church of Sant’Antonio, which features a splendid 16th-century fresco cycle. Next, visit a local artisanal prosciutto producer and enjoy a tasting menu for lunch. Depart through a gravel plain that has created an ideal habitat for vine cultivation. Visit a winery in the Doc Friuli Grave area for a tasting near Valvasone. Arrive at the mouth of the Tagliamento River and check into a farmhouse in the LATISANA/GORGO area. Dinner is at your leisure.
Breakfast at the farmhouse in RAGOGNA (or alternatively a 3-star hotel)
Lunch with a tasting menu of San Daniele Prosciutto
Overnight stay at the farmhouse in the LATISANA/GORGO area
5° day
Marano Lagoon - End of the tour
A day at your leisure for optional excursions to explore the mouth of the Tagliamento River and the Marano Lagoon (a list will be provided at the time of booking). End of the tour.
Breakfast at the hotel
Lunch at a seafood restaurant
Price per person € 620
The price includes:
- Accommodation in a double room in the category of hotels indicated in the program, including overnight stay and breakfast.
- Tasting dinner at a restaurant in Tolmezzo (or nearby) with a typical Carnic menu and paired beverages on the 2nd day.
- Dinner at a restaurant in an agriturismo (or nearby) on the 3rd day.
- Lunch with a tasting menu of San Daniele ham on the 4th day.
- Fish lunch at a restaurant on the 5th day.
- Visit to the Brewery in Forni di Sopra with tasting on the 2nd day.
- Entrance to the Museum of Ragogna on the 3rd day.
- Visit to a winery and wine tasting.
- Medical/baggage insurance.
- Taxes and service fees.
- 24/7 assistance with a phone line.
The price doesn't include:
- All other meals and beverages, city tax, car rental on higher category and zero deductible, tips, personal expenses and anything not specifically included
Supplements:
- Single room, starting from € 135,00
Reductions:
- Accommodation in 3rd bed € 60,00
Terms of payment:
- 30% of the fee upon booking * balance within 15 days before departure
The package price may vary based on availability and seasonality
NO PENALTY up to 8 days BEFORE
- 50% of the partecipation fee for cancellations from 7 to 4 days before
- 80% of the partecipation fee for cancellations up to 2 days before arrival
- No refund after this deadline
In high season periods, any different PENALTIES may be applied
