Famous for its art and history, Gorizia has always been a crossroads of Europe’s Latin, Germanic and Slavonic cultures. Most of the private and public buildings date from the 18th century, the city’s golden age.
Gorizia Castle is the main feature of the city centre and an important landmark, given its hilltop position overlooking the small, narrow alleys that wind their way down to the town below.
The heart of the Castle is the Lanzi Courtyard, where the remains of the tall central tower that was destroyed in the 16th century can still be seen today.
Beautifull Collio
Collio is the hilly area surrounding Gorizia that stretches as far as the Slovenian border flanked by the Rivers Isonzo and Judrio. The origins of Capriva, which is surrounded by stunning countryside, date from Roman times, as demonstrated by the archaeological ruins found there.
Gentle, rolling hills form a lush, green backdrop to the setting of Spessa Castle, which was built in 1200, and whose renovation in 1881 restored it to its former beauty.
Next to the Castle is an important winemaking firm with an estate set in extensive parklands and surrounded by glorious vineyards.
The estate consists of an excellent cellar, a conference room, a small museum dedicated to Giacomo Casanova and a sumptuous room for celebrations.
Programme
Leaving time
8.00
Arrival in Gorizia, visit city tour and Castle
9.30
Visit of the winery
11.30
Wine tasting and buffet in the cellar
12.30
Collio tour
15.00
Coming back
19.00
Price
€ 58,00
The price includes:
Transfer in air-conditioned coach
Visit of Gorizia Castle
Visit of the winery and wine tasting
Lunch in the cellar
Registration fee
Insurance
All our tours can be made-to-measure, and can be conducted in Italian, English or any other foreign language, for individuals or groups, for beginners or experts according to Your special needs!!!
Alternative Activities
Trip to Cividale del Friuli, an ancient city not far from Gorizia, with beautiful monuments of Roman origin, also famous for the numerous wine cellars that can visited.
Trip to Cormons, with a visit of the well-known “enoteca” and guided wine tasting of local wines.
Visit to the beautiful Ruttars and Trussio Castles. Lunch at the restaurant inside Trussio Castle.
Casino night and seafood dinner in Slovenia (passport needed).
