Far from the bustling crowds of Rome and Florence, this 7-day tour of Northeast Italy will provide travelers with a refreshing introduction with the rural beauty and cultural brilliance that attracted visitors to Italy for centuries. From the elegant stateliness of Udine to the brisk boardwalks of coastal Trieste, you will have a chance to see a side of Italy missed by many, while enjoying all the comforts of modern resorts and accommodations.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Udine – A Walking Tour Through Time
Situated in the Northeast corner of Italy, the town of Udine enjoys a unique position between mountains and sea and within an hours drive of both Austria and Slovenia. As you will notice on your first day in Udine, it is here that cultures collide and the mystery of the past is woven into the modern community you see today. Upon arrival, a charming guide will take you on a customizable walking tour of the main attractions as well as the secret cafes where you can sample the best of the local cuisine.
What's Included:
Day 2
Udine – Exploring the Friuli Plateau
Day 3
Grado – Perched Atop the Adriatic
Day 4
Grado – Uncover the Alluring Ruins at Alquileia
Day 5
Trieste – The Edge of Italy
Day 6
Trieste – Step Into the Past on a Private Walking Tour
Day 7
Trieste – Day Trip to the Italian Outback
Day 8
Trieste –Turning the Page on Your Italian Adventure
Trip Highlights
- Survey a side of Italy missed by most on a walking tour of the multicultural Udine and see why many consider this similar to Venice but without the crowds
- Plunge into the unique culture and history of the Friuli region on a day trip to nearby Spilimbergo and San Daniele del Friuli
- Take in the sea air at the resort town of Grado where you can kick back and relax in a thermal spa or ponder the architectural richness of the city center
- Allow history to come alive on a visit to the nearby ruins of Aquileia where the columns stand as stoic examples of their Roman authors
- Wind down your journey at the edge of Italy on a visit to Trieste where natural beauty blends effortlessly with historic magnificence
- Trek through the Carso Plateau and enjoy the scenic pathways, natural surroundings, and vast panoramas of Istria at your feet
Starting Price
$7,800 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
What’s Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.79 stars based on 567 reviews.
I was very pleased with the entire planning of the trip. The communication with Zicasso's tour company was excellent. The meals that were pre-arranged by them were fantastic and we probably would not have found them on our own.
Reviewed By komal P.
We had a wonderful trip. Everything went smoothly. We liked that we were always in contact through WhatsApp. That was very helpful and gave us a security blanket.
Our itinerary was planned through a Zicasso travel expert. The guides/drivers she chose were terrific. They were full of information and stories of each place we visited, and they answered all of our questions. One of a few outstanding ones was in Scotland. We had him on two occasions and enjoyed his knowledge and wit. The knowledge of our guide in Edinburgh was outstanding. The tour in Dublin was with a super guide. He is sending us a recap of our tour. In Ireland, for our tour of Connemara and Kylemore Abbey, our guide was wonderful with his knowledge of the area and his charm and wit. We had a great time with him. In Killarney, we had a guide for the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula. He gave us a map with both days highlighted so we would remember where we were. He took us to the most beautiful places and had so much information and charm. We had two days with him and they were wonderful. Our Kilkenny guide went out of his way to get us as close to the Rock of Cashel. He also had so much information as we traveled. All these tour guides/drivers were so good. Our travel specialist did such a fantastic job of choosing this guides!!
Reviewed By Sue H.
The trip that Zicasso's travel company put together for my Mary and me to Italy and Greece was unbelievable!
From the planning and itinerary creation to the trip itself, we couldn't have been happier. The hotels were nice and clean, in great locations, and the included breakfasts were just what we needed to start our days.
All our in-country travel and transportation, from planes to trains, ferries, water taxis, and private drivers, were great. It was so nice to have a person waiting for us upon arrival with our name on a signboard, and they got us to our next destination. While others were left to deal with the stress and anxiety of traveling to somewhere new, we were comfortably sitting in a nice environment and on our way to our next adventure.
Our private or small tour groups, and all our guides or hosts, were amazingly knowledgeable and personable.
The team checked in with us every afternoon to let us know the details for the following day and were readily available if we had questions.
We are so happy we planned this trip with this travel company. You were easy to work with and we believe you provided us with an awesome trip, and because of your planning, it was stress-free and enjoyable. We feel you had our best interest in mind, provided us with good value, and were always only a call away if we needed anything.
We would highly recommend you and your colleagues (already sent your contact information to two people today) to plan their next trip, and we will be using you in the future.
Reviewed By Steve S.
The trip was very well-organized by Zicasso's travel company, with great communication. Transfers were seamless and we were, overall, very pleased.
Reviewed By Lisa K.
Zicasso's trip planner was very knowledgeable about the UK. She gave us ample recommendations for our "free days." The hotel accommodations were well-appointed and conveniently located. The transfers were very prompt and comfortable. The majority of our tour guides were amazing. We had a great time in the UK!
Reviewed By Cathy D.
We had an amazing trip! All of the hotels, drivers, and tours were on time and ready for us. A couple of tours could use improvement, but they did not affect our trip negatively. Zicasso's travel agency was very helpful and prompt throughout our travels! We will definitely use them for future trips!
Reviewed By Melody H.
