Friuli – based in Prepotto and Gradisca
On the route of the Langobards, Franks, Partriarches of Aquileia and the Counts of Gorizia
Starting point for this bicycle holiday is Prepotto (Prapotno in Slovenian). It is a picturesque village in the Province of Udine – in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 50 km northwest of Trieste and about 20 km east of Udine, on the border to Slovenia – with old houses and winding alleys. Carrying on your trip you will arrive at Gradisca d’Isonzo (Gradišče ob Soči in Slovenian).
For winegrowers and wine lovers o the well-known village Prepotto is an El Dorado, a place with beautiful vineyards where you can taste some of the world finest wines. Gradisca d’Isonzo – a little town in the east of Friuli nearby the border area of Slovenia has been the front between Austria and Italy in the First World War, well known for the 12 battles of the Isonzo.The route runs on bicycle paths and alongside roads without traffic from the vineyards of the Collio to the Adriatic Coast.
TRAVEL ITINERARY
8 days / 7 nights
Day 1
Individual arrival at the hotel in Prepotto.
Day 2: Round trip Prepotto – Cividale del Friuli – Udine (approx. 30 km or 60 km for the longer option)
On the first day, you have the possibility to choose between two round trips, a shorter and a longer one. The shorter tour leads to Cividale del Friuli, the medieval town of the Langobards. The historical centre of the town is dominated by Piazza Duomo and Palazzo Pretorio, where you can rest. The longer tour in addition leads you to the university city of Udine. You can visit the Dome, as well as the Loggia del Lionello, in the ground floor of the town hall.
Day 3: Round trip to Slovenia and Brda (approx. 45 or 65 km)
This day takes you across the border to Slovenia and to the Brda, meeting point of three cultures (Slavic, Romanic and Germanic). The Brda is well known mainly because of the winegrowing but also for its castles and white churches which are situated mostly on hills.
Day 4: Round trip to the castles of the Collio (approx. 40 or 45 km)
The Gorizian hills (Collio in Italian) are well known due to their good wines, but it offers a lot for history lovers too. Today you cycle to the castles of the Collio, among which you can discover the castle Rocca Bernarda. This castle was a fief of the patriarchy of Aquileia and had been given as a present to the city of Cividale. The city left it to the Roman family Capiferro in the 15th century. Afterwards it was sold several times to different owners and finally to the family Perusini. The beautiful castle in the style of the 16th century is situated in the midst of extensive parks, on a hill surrounded by vineyards. Thanks to the dedication and the competence of Gaetano Perusini the cultivation of the “Picolit” grapes started, which have gained worldwide renown over the years.
Day 5: Prepotto – Cormons – Gradisca d’Isonzo (approx. 35 or 45 km – option via Görz)
Today you leave Prepotto and cycle to Cormons, the cultural and economic centre of the Gorizia Hills (Collio). The main square of Cormons invites you to take a break and enjoy a glass of wine. Continue to Gradisca d`Isonzo.
Day 6: Round trip to Aquileia (approx. 45 or 75 km for the longer option)
This bicycle journey takes you to the formerly biggest city of the Roman Empire. Today the remnants of this settlement are still to be seen. Discover the secrets of the Roman city of Aquileia, the so-called “Second Rome”; Roman ruined cities, ancient churches. It is worth visiting the Aquileia Cathedral, which interior has a mosaic pavement from the 4th century.
Day 7: Gradisca d’Isonzo – Trieste (approx. 40 km)
On the last day of the cycle holiday Trieste, the former Habsburg city, is waiting for you. On the first part of the route, following a breathtaking coastal route, the Karst Plateau accompanies you along the Adriatic Sea. Before you enter the old seaport and commercial town of Trieste, the Castle of Miramare invites you to a visit. Return by train.
Day 8
Individual departure or extension of your stay.
Prices and dates
| Price in double room with breakfast | Arrivals on 11/04/2021 and 10/10/2021 | 499 € |
| Price in double room with breakfast | From 13/04/2021 to 05/10/2021 | 599 € |
| High season supplement | From 20/06/2021 to 07/09/2021 | 65 € |
| Single room supplement | 169 € | |
Il 11/04/21, from 12/04/21 to 18/06/21, from 19/06/21 to 11/09/21, from 12/09/21 to 09/10/21, il 10/10/21 arrival is always possible on Tuesday, Sunday.
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| Price per night in double room with breakfast | Gradisca d’Isonzo | 59 € | |
| Single room supplement per night | Gradisca d’Isonzo | 15 € | |
| Price per night in double room with breakfast | Prepotto | 49 € | |
| Single room supplement per night | Prepotto | 15 € | |
Il 11/04/21, from 12/04/21 to 18/06/21, from 19/06/21 to 11/09/21, from 12/09/21 to 09/10/21, il 10/10/21 arrival is always possible on Tuesday, Sunday.
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| 21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle | 79 € | |
| E-bike | 169 € | |
| Rental bike TOP | 119 € | |
Il 11/04/21, from 12/04/21 to 18/06/21, from 19/06/21 to 11/09/21, from 12/09/21 to 09/10/21, il 10/10/21 arrival is always possible on Tuesday, Sunday.
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
General information
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By car: from the north via the motorway A10 to Villach and further on the A23 to Udine (exit Udine Nord); on the provincial road 54 to Cividale del Friuli and from there to Prepotto; From the west via the A4 – via Milano and Venezia – and further on the A23 to Udine (exit Udine Sud); via San Giovanni al Natisone to Prepotto.
By train: good possibilities for arrival to Cormons by train. From there you continue by bus. Timetable available on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com.
By plane: Airport Trieste, Mestre, Ljubljana. From all of the three places there are good bus/train connections to Udine/Cormons.
“Agriturismo” in Prepotto and hotel 4****category in Gradisca (both with swimming pool).
Attention: Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on the spot.
Parking facilities at your start hotel.
Return transfer by shuttle bus every Tuesday and Sunday from Gradisca to Prepotto at a price of € 60.00 per minivan (from 1-8 persons, bicycle included – reservation at booking and payment on the spot).
• 21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
• E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100 km)
• Accommodation in “agriturismo” in Prepotto and in hotel 4****category in Gradisca d`Isonzo (both with swimming pool)
• Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
• Dinner (at least three course menu)
• Luggage transfer from Prepotto to Gradisca d`Isonzo
• Transfer from Trieste to Sagrado by train (bicycles included)
• Well planned routes
• Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
• Telephone service hotline for the whole tour
• Arrival to the starting point of the tour
• Departure at the end of the tour
• Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
• Lunch
• Not mentioned entries
• Rental bikes and travel insurance
• All not expressly mentioned under the item „Included services“
FAQ
Questions and answers
No, the order of the day trips can vary. You will find out the exact order upon arrival.
If you don't want to pack your bags every day and move to a different hotel, then this tour are just right for you. The starting point of the different tours is always the same hotel to which you return in the evening. So you sleep in the same bed every night and take individual day tours in the beautiful surroundings.
