Friuli Cycling Tour

Introduction
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The starting point of this cycle tour is the medieval town of the Langobards, Cividale del Friuli/surrounding area. Cividale holds some Langobard treasures such as the famous Tempietto or the Ponte del Diavolo over the river Natisone.

Carrying on your trip you will arrive at Gradisca d’Isonzo (Gradišce ob Soci in Slovenian). This little town in the east of Friuli nearby the border area of Slovenia has been the front between Austria and Italy in the First World War, well known for the 12 battles of the Isonzo.

The route runs on bicycle paths and alongside roads without traffic from the vineyards of the Collio to the Adriatic Coast.

Accomodation

Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in 2 different locations.

Description
In Cividale, you are accommodated in an Agriturismo or a 3* hotel and in Gradisca, you sleep in a 4* hotel with swimming pool.
Both accommodations offer private bedrooms with ensuite facilities and a swimming pool.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts and dinners are included.

Riding

Approx. 235-330 km total

Rental bikes:
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
TOP bike (unisex model - male model on request)
E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100km)

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival at Cividale del Friuli
Individual arrival at the hotel in Cividale del Friuli.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight in Cividale del Friuli

Day 2: Round trip Cividale del Friuli – Udine
On the first day you have the option of choosing between a shorter and a slightly longer round trip tour.
The shorter tour takes you to Prepotto (Prapotno in Slovenian), a small picturesque town with winding alleys and old houses in the province of Udine. The longer route takes you to the university town of Udine. Here, too, the cathedral and the Loggia del Lionello on the ground floor of the town hall invite you to visit.
Biking approx. 30 km (60 km if choosing the longer option)
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Prepotto

Day 3: Slovenia and Brda
This day takes you across the border to Slovenia and to the Brda, meeting point of three cultures (Slavic, Romanic and Germanic). The Brda is well known mainly because of the winegrowing but also for its castles and white churches which are situated mostly on hills.
Biking approx. 45 km (65 km if choosing the longer option)
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Prepotto

Day 4: Castles of the Collio
The Gorizian hills (Collio in Italian) are well known due to their good wines, but it offers a lot for history lovers too. Today you cycle to the castles of the Collio, among which you can discover the castle Rocca Bernarda. This castle was a fief of the patriarchy of Aquileia and had been given as a present to the city of Cividale. The city left it to the Roman family Capiferro in the 15th century. Afterwards it was sold several times to different owners and finally to the family Perusini. The beautiful castle in the style of the 16th century is situated in the midst of extensive parks, on a hill surrounded by vineyards. Thanks to the dedication and the competence of Gaetano Perusini the cultivation of the “Picolit” grapes started, which have gained worldwide renown over the years.
Biking approx. 40-45 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Prepotto

Day 5: Cividale del Friuli to Gradisca d’Isonzo
Today you leave Cividale and cycle to Cormons, the cultural and economic centre of the Gorizia Hills (Collio). The main square of Cormons invites you to take a break and enjoy a glass of wine. Continue to Gradisca d'Isonzo.
Biking approx. 35-45 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Gradisca d`Isonzo

Day 6: Aquileia
This bicycle journey takes you to the formerly biggest city of the Roman Empire. Today the remnants of this settlement are still to be seen. Discover the secrets of the Roman city of Aquileia, the so-called “Second Rome”; Roman ruined cities, ancient churches. It is worth visiting the Aquileia Cathedral, which interior has a mosaic pavement from the 4th century.
Biking approx. 45 km (75 km if choosing the longer option)
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Gradisca d`Isonzo

Day 7: Gradisca d’Isonzo to Trieste
Trieste, the former Habsburg city, is waiting for you. On the first part of the route, following a breathtaking coastal route, the Karst Plateau accompanies you along the Adriatic Sea. Before you enter the old seaport and commercial town of Trieste, the Castle of Miramare invites you to a visit. Return by train.
Biking approx. 40 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Gradisca d`Isonzo

Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or extension of your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

Rates and Dates for Friuli Cycling Tour

Dates Note: Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax

Other Info
Meeting: Cividale del Friuli
Airport: Trieste or Venice
Transfer:

Climate:
                                                    Prepotto area