Summary
Discover a lesser-explored area of Italy and venture across the border into Slovenia. Storybook scenery, manicured vineyards and Roman ruins await on our Grand Tour.
We're all about seeing more of the world - not just the world-famous landmarks, but the places most tourists haven't heard about too. And this Grand Tour is sure to be something new for even the most discerning traveller. We'll begin tucked away in the northeast, where Italy borders Austria and Slovenia. In Friuli, we’ll explore charming Italian towns and cities, to uncover more of the country’s enchanting culture.
Then it's on to Slovenia. It may be one of the smallest countries in central Europe, but it's home to incredible diversity, and our Grand Tour encompasses the best this Balkan beauty has to offer, including the picturesque Lake Bled.
This holiday is perfect for travellers with an interest in history, art and nature.
Itinerary & Map
Up until the end of World War I, Trieste was the only port of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire and therefore a major industrial and financial center. In the ear...
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Up until the end of World War I, Trieste was the only port of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire and therefore a major industrial and financial center. In the ear...
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DAY 3
Up until the end of World War I, Trieste was the only port of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire and therefore a major industrial and financial center. In the early years of the 20th century, Trieste and its surroundings also became famous by their association with some of the most important names of Italian literature, such as Italo Svevo, and English and German letters. James Joyce drew inspiration from the city's multiethnic population, and Rainer Maria Rilke was inspired by the seacoast west of the city. Although it has lost its importance as a port and a center of finance, it has never fully lost its roll as an intellectual center. The streets hold a mix of monumental, neoclassical, and art-nouveau architecture built by the Austrians during Trieste's days of glory, granting an air of melancholy stateliness to a city that lives as much in the past as the present.
Dates & prices
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Flights included from London Gatwick and Manchester
Departs
Tue 13 Apr 2027
from £2,289 pp
Enquire now Call 020 7590 0610Per person, based on two sharing, flights included. Updated daily and confirmed when you book. Flights from UK airports only.