8 days in Friuli Venezia Giulia Itinerary

Locals like to say Tarvisio is a modern town with an ancient soul, an understandable statement about a place with a history that goes all the way back to the early Roman times.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Animalborghetto, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lussari, and then trek along Sentiero degli Alberi di Risonanza. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, then contemplate the waterfront views at Fusine Lakes, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Predil Lake.

To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Tarvisio trip planner.

Genoa to Tarvisio is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Genoa in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Tarvisio, with lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can drive to Forni di Sopra.

Forni di Sopra is a town and comune in the province of Udine, in the Dolomite Alps mountain range in northeastern Italy. On the 28th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Lake of Barcis, get in on the family fun at Tree Village, then admire the engineering at Vajont Dam, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at The Landslide of Mount Toc. On the 29th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Azienda Agricola San Martino, then find something for the whole family at Parkunzi, then contemplate the waterfront views at Laghetti di Fondovalle, and finally find something for the whole family at Dolomiti Adventure Park.

For ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Forni di Sopra journey planner.

Drive from Tarvisio to Forni di Sopra in 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Forni di Sopra are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to drive to Cividale del Friuli.

Founded by Julius Caesar, Cividale del Friuli occupies a site probably inhabited since Paleolithic times.

On the 30th (Wed), make a trip to Liberty Square, identify plant and animal life at Parco Acrobati del Sole, go for a walk through Discesa al Fiume Natisone da Borgo di Ponte, then steep yourself in history at Cividale del Friuli - UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and finally snap pictures at Devil's Bridge.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Cividale del Friuli day trip site.

Drive from Forni di Sopra to Cividale del Friuli in 2 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Trieste.

Trieste is a charming old town with a quiet atmosphere often compared to eastern European cities.

On the 31st (Thu), see the interesting displays at San Sabba Rice Mill - National Monument, pause for some photo ops at James Joyce Statue, contemplate the waterfront views at Grand Canal, make a trip to Molo Audace - Gia "Molo S. Carlo", then make a trip to Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Giusto Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of The Cave "Grotta Gigante", then tour the pleasant surroundings at Rilke Trail, then take an in-depth tour of Miramare Castle-Historical Museum, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Beach Barcola.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Trieste trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Cividale del Friuli to Trieste takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Trieste can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Lignano Sabbiadoro.

With a golden sand beach that stretches for almost 8 km (5 mi), Lignano Sabbiadoro represents one of the country's finest seaside resorts.

On the 2nd (Sat), head outdoors with Doggy Beach, visit a coastal fixture at The Red Lighthouse, find something for the whole family at Junior Park, then make a splash at Aquasplash, and finally let little ones run wild at Hemingway Park.

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Getting from Trieste to Lignano Sabbiadoro by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Trieste in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Lignano Sabbiadoro, with lows of 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.