Friuli Cycling Tour Northern Italy Italy 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. Biking Tour Meeting: Cividale del Friuli Airport: Trieste or Venice Transfer: Riders: Min 2 riders Max 10 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

Packages and Options

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Transfer and Other Charges:

This is a self-guided tour, there is not an official meeting. The trip starts on Day 1 when you check in to your 1st hotel in Prepotto.

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

                                                    Prepotto area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	44	47	55	62	71	78	82	82	72	63	53	45
Average Low Temperature (°F)	28	29	35	41	49	56	59	59	51	45	38	30
Average High Temperature (°C)	7	8	13	17	22	25	28	28	22	17	12	7
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-2	-2	1	5	10	13	15	15	11	7	3	-1
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	6	5	6	8	9	8	7	7	8	9	9	7

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Because of its proximity with the coast, this region benefits from a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and lots of sunshine all year long.

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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.

Tack:		--
Horses:		--
Pace:		--
Level:		(2 out of 5)    Easy to Moderate
Age:		Min 14
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 10 riders

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)

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Note

(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;

(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	1
Visa Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No
Return Ticket Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No

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