This tour will take us to Redipuglia and Gorizia, two places that witnessed violent attacks and great destruction during World War I.

Redipuglia is universally renowned for its great War Memorial where the bodies of 100,000 soldiers who died during World War I are buried. The majestic marble stairway with its 22 terraces takes you up the hill, with panoramic views over the surrounding battlefields.

The tour then continues to Gorizia, the only town in Italy divided by a border (its eastern half is actually located in Slovenia). It was the capital of an ancient Austro-Hungarian province and was a very important and wealthy city until the outbreak of World War I, which destroyed it almost completely. Today it still keeps some evidence of a central European heritage in its long avenues and architecture: the characteristic church of St. Ignazio, the imposing Palazzo Attems-Petzenstein, site of a fine picture gallery, and many other buildings in the historical center are clearly Hapsburg in inspiration.

The heart of this beloved city on the Isonzo river, though, is the majestic castle, located on a hill and surrounded by a medieval burgh. It is one of the loveliest fortresses in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and it is often used by local authorities for cultural events.

Departure/return location:

Pick-up and drop-off at hotel

Departure days:

Regular tour: Saturday morning

Private tour: Daily, on request, except Mondays

Departure time:

Regular tour: 9.00 a.m.

Private tour: to be agreed

Duration:

4.5 hours

Season/validity:

Year round, on request

Languages:

Italian / English

Tour price:

Regular tour: € 49,00 p.p.

Private tour:

€ 79,00 p.p. for 2 people

€ 59,00 p.p. for 3 people

€ 49,00 p.p. for 4+ people

Groups: for pre-arranged groups of 8+ people, please inquire

Tour includes:

- Transportation in deluxe air-conditioning vehicle

- English speaking tour guide

- Admittance to the War Museum in Redipuglia

Tour excludes:

- Personal expenses

- Tips and gratuities

- Anything not specifically mentioned under “tour includes”

Additional info:

- This tour must be booked at least 96 hours in advance of your travel date.

- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

- Regular tours run with a minimum of 4 participants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour will run as private tour and clients can decide whether to cancel the reservation without penalties and get a refund or do a private tour (min. 2 people) with related price adjustment.