Enjoy a day in the Friulian countryside, exploring hill towns, taking scenic back roads, enjoying excellent food and tasting prestigious wines!

This full-day journey is informative and scenic, combining medieval architecture and culinary pleasures. From Udine the tour heads towards San Daniele through the road of Castles and Ham (Strada dei Castelli e del Prosciutto).

Driving northwards we come rapidly in view of the hilly area, dotted with prehistoric strongholds, impressive castles, towers and remains of fortifications dating back to Roman times or to the early Middle Ages. Our route will take us to the majestic the Castle of Villalta, one of the most evocative and best preserved, and the Castle of Arcano before reaching the town of San Daniele, where we'll pause for lunch in a typical restaurant to enjoy the delicate taste of the worldwide famous prosciutto, accompanied by fine local wines. A visit to a prosciutto factory is also possible.

In the afternoon, following scenic roads through ever-enchanting countryside, we continue our tour towards the Castle of Colloredo di Montalbano, which partly belonged to Ippolito Nievo's family.

Our day draws to a close with a drive along the Colli Orientali wineland, visiting a local winery with enchanting views over a landscape dotted with vineyards and castles!

Experience Friuli's natural beauty at its scenic best!