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FRIULI AND COLLIO - Gastronomic Tour
(Like visiting the Napa Valley but in Italy)

Tour includes: Visit to the mediaval town of Cividale del Friuli, Collio Vineyards, wine tasting and delicious local lunch with wine and grappa in a typical Friulano Trattoria.

If you love Italian food and wine you will love this gastronomic tour!! Crossing the countryside of the Veneto Orientale, we reach the vineyards of firstly the Veneto, and then on to the Friuli region where we head for the hills of Corno di Rosazzo and Cividale to visit a top wine maker/oenologist and his vineyard. Wine-tasting includes great whites and full-bodied reds such as Cabernet, Merlot, Refrosco and Tocai Friulano.
Lunch takes place in a tiny Trattoria near the Slovenian border with home-made specialties, Schioppettino wine and of course Grappa! After lunch we will make our way to the picturesque medieval town of Cividale del Friuli, which was founded in 50 B.C by Julius Caesar, where will cross the Devils bridge with its spectacular views over the river and enjoy a short walk around the historical centre before making our way back to Venice .

Duration: 8 hrs
Tour with English speaking driver.

Departs:	Wednesday 8.30 a.m.
Meeting Point:	Left hand side of Piazzale Roma, near porters stand.
Tour Cost:	145,00 Euro p.p. (min 2 - max 8 pax)

Lunch and wine tastings included