Highlights:
- Scenic back roads through the wine lands
- Visit to leading estates and boutique wineries
- Tour of Cividale del Friuli
- Excellent wines and wine tasting
Languages:
Italian / English
Considered one of the three premier wine regions of Italy, Friuli is widely regarded as the home of Italy’s best white and dessert wines.
This tour combines two winemaking areas that are well known to wine connoisseurs: Colli Orientali and the Collio, which boast celebrities such as Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and the rare Picolit. Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Pinot grigio are also fine international varieties along with some reds of excellent quality and taste such as Cabernet, Schiopettino, Refosco, Merlot and the rare Pignolo.
The tour will start with a visit to a boutique winery in the Colli Orientali del Friuli: you will walk through the vineyards accompanied by the owner who will then show you the wine cellar, explain the particular wine making process of his wines followed by wine tasting. We’ll then proceed towards Cividale del Friuli, driving along a spectacular route which runs along excellent wine estates and beautiful castles. A stop in this charming historical town founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. and recently included in the UNESCO Heritage List is a must not only for the its beauty, but also to enjoy the delicious regional food and taste Gubana, an exquisite local dessert.
In the afternoon we'll head to the Collio wine area, making a brief diversion to the Slovenian Brda wine district (Slovenian Collio) driving through a breathtaking hilly countryside dotted little villages and vineyards as far as the eye can see.
We will end our day with a visit to another winery with enchanting views over a breathtaking landscape.
A popular tour for those of you wanting an initiation to Friuli wines on a day full of fun and adventure that will leave you filled with unforgettable memories!
Departure / return location | Pick-up and drop-off at hotel |
Availability | Daily, on request, except Sundays |
Departure time | To be agreed |
Duration | Approx. 8 hours |
Validity | Year round, on request |
Price | € 135 p.p. for 2 people € 99 p.p. for 3 people € 79 p.p. for 4+ people Groups: for groups of 8+ people, please inquire |
Tour includes | - Transportation by private car or minivan - English speaking tour guide - Tour of Cividale del Friuli - Visit to 2/3 wineries in the Colli Orientali and Collio wine districts - Wine tasting fees |
Tour excludes | - Lunch (optional) - Personal expenses - Tips and gratuities - Anything not specifically mentioned under “tour includes” |
- This tour must be booked at least 96 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.