Trieste, Aquileia and Grado: Full Day Bus Tour
Explore history, art and nature in Aquileia, a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Visit the evocative lagoon of Grado on the Golden Island.
Travel to these two cities on comfortable buses.
Head out on a full-day tour of history, art and nature. Visit Aquileia, a UNESCO Heritage Site, and Grado with its evocative lagoon.
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Trieste, Aquileia and Grado: Full Day Bus Tour
What's included in Trieste, Aquileia and Grado: Full Day Bus Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Aquileia
Rich and flourishing city of the Roman Empire, famous for its port and defensive walls. Visit with audio guide in the archaeological area, where you can see the excavations of the Roman forum, the river port, the late antique markets and an area of the necropolis called "sepolcreto". Entrance to the patriarchal basilica where the floor mosaic, dating back to the 4th century AD. it is the largest in Europe. You will admire the Crypt of the Frescoes, where you will discover the history of Christian Aquileia from the early centuries and the so-called Holy Sepulcher.
Grado
Grado, the Golden Island, joined to the mainland by a thin strip of land and embellished by a maze of islets that form its suggestive lagoon. Free visit to discover the early Christian buildings of the Campo dei Patriarchi and the remains of the ancient Roman settlement. Strolling along the Nazario Sauro promenade you will enjoy a splendid view of the Karst, Trieste and the Istrian coast.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Driver/guide
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Professional guide/audioguide
- Local taxes
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart - casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers) • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
