Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste
Description
Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting Collio wine region, where you'll discover not only its world-renowned wines but also be mesmerized by its stunning landscapes.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your guide will meet you at the predetermined location in Trieste, Italy, whether it's your hotel, cruise terminal, train station, or elsewhere. Kindly reach out to us post-booking to ensure tailored arrangements are in place.
Join us on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting Collio wine region, renowned not only for its exceptional wines but also for its breathtaking landscape spanning approximately 1500 hectares. Immerse yourself in a picturesque panorama of verdant hills adorned with meticulously arranged vineyards. In spring, witness nature's splendor as cherry blossoms paint the countryside with vibrant hues, complementing the charming scenery of scattered houses and quaint white boroughs nestled around elegant pointed bell towers.
Discover the rich history of Cividale, founded in 53 BC by Julius Caesar under the name Forum Iulii, which later gave rise to the name Friuli. Amidst its cultural tapestry, explore landmarks such as the Lombard Temple, the Ratchis Altar, and the Callisto Baptistery alongside the Cathedral, each boasting exquisite artistic beauty.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Hotel: Pick-up is available from your hotel in Trieste. In cases where access to your hotel is challenging, we'll arrange a convenient centralized meeting point nearby. - Cruise Passengers: The tour departs from the Cruise Passenger Terminal in Trieste. Look for your guide holding a sign featuring KoperTrips and Viator logos. - After booking, please provide us with your pickup details.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location
- Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time
Reviews(9)
Our visit to Vina Kabal in Štanjel was absolutely spectacular. Tina was a wonderful hostess—warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explained each of the wines beautifully, making the tasting both informative and enjoyable. The cheese, olive, and prosciutto board was honestly the best I’ve ever had—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the wines. The setting was charming and authentic, making the whole experience truly special. I highly recommend a visit if you’re anywhere near the area—you won’t be disappointed!
We did not go to Cividale del fruili as the itenary stated. We believed the tour would be an Italian wine tasting, however we completed wine tasting in Slovenia. The wine tasting was not informative (no tasting notes ect). Our guide for the day was racist, sexist and homophobic. We are deeply disappointed and would like a full refund.
Dear Sadie Karia, You booked the Collio tour, which is a cross-border wine region encompassing both Italy and Slovenia. The tour was provided exactly as described, including all scheduled wine tastings and visits. Your claims that our guide was “racist, sexist, and homophobic” are completely unfounded. Our guides are carefully trained professionals with years of experience, and there were no reports of inappropriate behavior during your tour. During the tour, you did not raise any concerns. In fact, our guide went above and beyond by showing additional locations at no extra charge and personally dropping you off at your hotel. This demonstrates a level of service well beyond the standard tour experience. Given that the tour was delivered in full and your accusations are unsupported, we are unable to approve any refund. We strongly encourage reviewing the tour details carefully before booking to ensure your expectations align with the itinerary.
Dejan was a fantastic guide. He showed us the area for several hours and then took us to a great wine tasting with delicious food. It was more than just wine tasting. We enjoyed our day and learned a lot about the history of the area. Highly recommend.
Our guide was excellent and very informative. Nice selection of wines with appetizers of cheese, prosciutto and salame. Beautiful day outside of Trieste.
Matt was a terrific guide. His Slovenian/Alaskan background, knowledge and experiences informed our tour well. Though the operator forgot to make our wine tasting reservation and consolidated two different tours into one, Matt provided a taste of culture and wine in Slovenia.
Very nice experience, I would recommend it! The guide was very kind and valid. We visited some amazing places between Italy and Slovenia
We spent the best afternoon/evening with Dan and Natasha, doing the Presecco tasting. They drove us to a Vineyard where we were able to sample some amazing white/sparkling wine. We also got to eat cherries right off the trees, as we hit the crop at just the right time. Our lovely hostess at the Vineyard was fabulous, she took us on a tour and then sat us down with wine and snacks. It was so much fun, by the time they dropped us off, we felt like Dan and Natasha were old friends. We highly recommend this tour if you want something personal and really want to see the area. Try it even if you don't like white wine(just ask Natasha), I may be a convert.
A very thorough tour of the area. We were able to hike through vineyards, walk through Cividale with private wine tasting. Dejan was a great guide with lots of recent history that helped us understand the complex history of the area. Also he gave us great tips for a Trieste. Overall, the tour was a great day and helped make our entire stay in Trieste better.
It was just great. I was with 5 friends on this tour and we enjoyed every second. Our guide Dean was also the best it was very informative and he fed us with lots of Insider knowledge. We will definitely come back.
