On this Friuli wine tour from Venice, you’ll move from Venice’s iconic canals to Friuli’s quieter, vineyard-lined hills, discovering a side of Italy defined by crisp white wines, artisan traditions, and elegant small-town culture. It’s a perfectly paced escape that balances guided highlights with genuine downtime—tastings in Collio, strolls through Cormòns, and slow meals that celebrate local excellence from cellar to table.

Who This Trip Is For?

• Travelers who want Venice + a lesser-known wine region in one seamless itinerary.

• Couples and friends who love white wines, relaxed tastings, and beautiful countryside stays.

• Guests interested in art, frescoes, mosaics, and living crafts (mosaics, ceramics, wood carving).

• Anyone seeking quiet elegance rather than crowded “headline” destinations.

Friuli & Venice – Day-by-Day 

Day 1 – Arrival in Venice

Arrive at Venice Airport and transfer to your hotel in the city center. After check-in, take the afternoon to settle in and begin absorbing Venice’s atmosphere—quiet canals, hidden campi, and that unmistakable golden light. This would be the beginning of your wonderful Friuli wine tour from Venice.

Evening: Dinner at a refined Venetian osteria (we provide curated recommendations, with a focus on seasonal seafood and traditional Venetian cicchetti).

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Day 2 – Venice Art, History & Living Crafts

A full day designed to experience Venice beyond the “postcard.”

Morning (guided):

• St. Mark’s area highlights

• Doge’s Palace district and stories of the Serenissima

• Short artisan encounters (mask-making / traditional crafts)

Afternoon (free):
Explore the Rialto Market, contemporary galleries, or simply wander. We’ll share a self-guided “Venice at its most authentic” walk.

Sunset: Aperitivo recommendation on a panoramic rooftop terrace (subject to availability).

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Day 3 – Venice to Friuli – Collio Wine Country

Transfer to Friuli and arrive in the Collio—a landscape of soft hills, neat vineyards, and wine estates with serious pedigree.

Welcome: Light lunch paired with estate wines (or a partner wine bar/estate depending on the day).
Afternoon: Vineyard walk and introduction to Collio varietals—why this borderland produces some of Italy’s most elegant whites.
Evening: At leisure at your estate (dinner suggestions provided).

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Day 4 – Collio & Cormòns (Shared Tastings + Cooking Class)

Today is the heart of your wine immersion.

Morning:

• Group visit to boutique wineries with shared tastings of Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, and (where available) Picolit.

Midday:

• Stroll and free time in Cormòns, the region’s wine-town hub—enotecas, small cafés, and elegant village life.

Afternoon:

• Friuli cooking class: hands-on regional dishes using seasonal ingredients, paired with local wines.

Evening: At leisure.

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Day 5 – Gorizia & the Slovenian Border (Culture + Terroir)

Friuli’s identity is shaped by borders—languages, histories, and terroirs.

Morning:

• Visit Gorizia and its castle viewpoints, learning how the region’s cross-border story shaped its cuisine and winemaking.

Afternoon:

• Winery stop near the Italian–Slovenian border for a terroir-focused tasting (shared format), highlighting how soil and exposure shift across short distances.

Evening: Free at your estate (optional wine-paired dinner can be arranged).

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Day 6 – Udine Art + San Daniele Prosciutto

A day that blends refined art with iconic flavor.

Morning (guided):

• Udine: art-focused walk including key fresco heritage (Tiepolo context and local highlights).

Lunch:

• San Daniele: prosciutto tasting-lunch featuring the world-famous cured ham, paired with regional wines.

Afternoon:
Return to your estate for spa time (where available), reading by the vineyard, or a relaxed countryside stroll.

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Day 7 – Medieval Villages & Artisan Heritage

Friuli’s charm is in its small towns—stone streets, craft schools, and deep local pride.

Stops may include:

• Spilimbergo (mosaic school heritage and artisan tradition)

• Venzone (beautifully restored medieval town)

• Optional artisan meets (ceramics, mosaics, wood carving) based on workshop availability

Evening: Leisure at your estate.

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Day 8 – Optional Add-On: Aquileia + Grado

Add depth with Friuli’s Roman and lagoon heritage.

Aquileia: Roman history and extraordinary mosaic heritage (UNESCO site)
Grado: Lagoon town atmosphere—sea air, slow walks, and simple seafood lunches.

Return to your Friuli base in the evening.

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Day 9 – Optional Add-On: Deeper Friuli Wines (Carso or Grave)

A second wine day for enthusiasts—or a relaxing day for slow travelers.

Option A: Carso
Mineral-driven whites, dramatic limestone landscapes, and a distinct borderland feel.

Option B: Grave
Broader plains and excellent-value producers; a different expression of Friuli.

If you prefer: keep Day 9 as pure leisure at the estate with a poolside aperitivo and countryside downtime.

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Day 10 – Departure (Venice or Trieste)

Transfer to Venice or Trieste Airport based on your flight routing. End of your Friuli wine tour from Venice.

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What’s Included (Entry Level – from €4,299 p.p.)

Accommodation

• 2 nights in Venice (4★ city-center hotel)

• 5–7 nights in Friuli (4★ wine estate / charming countryside stay), depending on optional days

Experiences & Tours

• Venice guided cultural day (standard guided format) + artisan workshop visits

• Group vineyard visits & shared tastings in Collio

• Friuli regional cooking class

• Cultural visits in Cormòns, Gorizia, Udine, San Daniele, and selected villages (standard format)

Transport

• Standard transfers Venice ↔ Friuli and for scheduled itinerary days

Support

• Local assistance and itinerary coordination

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What’s Not Included

• Flights and travel insurance

• City taxes (paid locally)

• Meals and drinks not specified

• Premium/Ultra-luxury add-ons (private masterclasses, chef’s private dinner, helicopter transfers, gondola with prosecco)

• Tips and personal expenses

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Optional Upgrades (nice, clean upsell)

• Private driver throughout Friuli (more flexibility, more stops)

• Private wine masterclass (Collio whites focus)

• Private artisan introductions (mosaic atelier / crafts)

• Extra night in Venice (Biennale / galleries / slow day)

• Add Trieste + Miramare Castle as an extra cultural day