Day 1
Late afternoon arrival at GRADO , the isle of gold, historical beach of Central Europe. Room assignment in a downtown hotel, dinner, and overnight in the hotel.

Day 2
Following breakfast, transfer by private coach to AQUILEIA , the most important archaeological site in northern Italy, declared a Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The capital during the era of Augustus, it is universally know for an incredible amount of marvellous mosaics. Excavations in almost any area brought to light evident of ancient opulence, with patrician homes, spas, and pools. A whole-day visit with lunch time free. Return to Grado during the evening, dinner, and overnight in the hotel.

Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning dedicated to visiting GRADO, picturesque and suggestive for the magic of its lagoon and its maze of Venetian-style calli and campielli amidst squares and traditional fishermen's dwellings. Many historical monuments, like the Basilica of Sant'Eufemia (5th century), and the Basilica of Santa Maria (middle of the 5th century), have been magnificently restored.
A boat excursion in the Lagoon between Grado and Marano, the most charming in the Adriatic, between the mouth of the Isonzo and the Anfora Canal, to experience a unique ecosystem, among the cane thickets and small islands dotted with the characteristic straw " casoni " of the fishermen.
Transfer by private coach to DUINO, where the sea and the Carso join to give life to a stretch of coastline that is unique for its majesty and natural wonders. Visit to the Castle, a splendid aristocratic residence of the 14th century with luxurious furnishings and dramatic views white rock cliffs overlooking the sea.

Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by private coach to STRASSOLDO, an enchanting medieval village, and visit to two unique castle residences: the Castello di Sopra (Upper Castle) (1322) e the Castello di Sotto (Lower Castle) (1366), famous for the stupendous garden, while a medieval bridge leads to the chapel known as the Chiesetta di Santa Maria in Vineis, the oldest in eastern Friuli, decorated with priceless frescoes by Vitale of Bologna and Masolino of Panicate and a precious stone stoup (1507).
Continue on to PALMANOVA , a national monument and UNESCO Heritage of Humanity. Visit of the city, which is a unique and integral example of a city-fort as well as an ideal Renaissance city (1593-1682), in the shape of a nine-pointed star with a complex system of roadways designed by G. Savorgnan and by engineers of the Venice Fortification Office to ward off the threat of a Turkish invasion. Return to Grado.

Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in private coach for SESTO AL REGHENA, site of the fortified Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria in Sylvis, one of the oldest in Friuli and today the most interesting monastic complex founded by the Lombards in Friuli (762). Then on to PORDENONE, a brief stroll along the historic Contrada Maggiore, with arched porticos and splendid Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, with painted façades and terra cotta sculptures and decorations. Finally, a visit to the Duomo (1278) with its wonderful Gothic details. During the afternoon, departure by private coach and arrival planned during the evening.

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