Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989, Aquileia is an open-air archaeological site. The Roman nature of Aquileia is not immediately evident, but the gradual discovery of the clues of its glorious past is a beautiful adventure. The Forum, the river port, the patrician domus and the early Christian basilica are revived in the stories of your guide, revealing a monumental and industrious city. Not far away, Grado was built on an island in the lagoon as a new settlement of the Aquilelesi who fled from the barbarian hordes. Ancient churches, calli and campielli of Venetian inspiration gather within a small space.
- The history and culture of the Friulian lagoon from the times of ancient Rome to today
- A relaxing atmosphere that takes us from the lagoon to the sea of Grado through a hundred facets
- Children pay a 50% fee
| Included | Travel by GT coach with guide. Guide for the duration of the itinerary. |
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| Not included | Lunch Entrance to the basilica (with 1 crypt) 2.50 Euros Whisper: 2,50 Euro p.p Anything not included under "the fee includes" |
| Duration | 8 Hours |
| Participants | Min 10 PAX |
Further information
Arrival in Aquileia around 09.30 and meeting with the guide.
The archaeological walk leads to the sites of the Forum, the river port and the more recent excavations, including the reconstructed Domus of Tito Macro.
The visit is completed with the Patriarchal Basilica, which largely preserves intact the floors of the first Paleochristian Aquilelese church, dating back to the early 4th century AD.
Free lunch break (about 1h30).
Transfer to Grado (about 15 minutes) and visit of the historic center, between calli and campielli and visit of the Basilicas of S.Eufemia and S.Maria. At the end, walk along the seafront.
End of services and restart (c.a 17).
