EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Nearly everyone has tried Prosecco at some point, but very few have had the wonderful opportunity to see the small village from which the legendary wine inherited its name. Although its finest forms are made in the vineyards of Veneto, this wine originates from the small, scenic town of Prosecco in Friuli Venezia Giulia, near the city of Trieste and the Slovenian border.
The delicious Glera grape is grown in the village of Prosecco, now a suburb of Trieste, which is where Prosecco was originally conceived. Your adventure for the day will have you delving into the well-kept secret that is the beauty of the region. Discover this under-explored region, hear all about the history of Prosecco and gain an appreciation for the most historically significant vineyards, before visiting an exceptional winery to try some of the most renowned sparkling wine in all of Italy.
From here, continue your exploration to the medieval village of Stanjel, which was one of the first communities in the Karst Region, loved for its medieval ancient village center and its awe-inspiring sweeping vistas. The village sits atop a scenic hill, where you can easily see some its most famous structures over sweeping vistas. The castle complex, defense walls, Church of St. Daniel, surrounding village and the Ferrari Garden are the most notable architectural points of the old settlement. The village has changed in appearance over the centuries, but it has always maintained the spirit of the Karst.
The town gets its name from the patron Saint Daniel, offering an interesting cultural heritage. During both world wars, Stanjel was uniquely influenced by architect and mayor at the time, Maks Fabiani. He preserved the essence of the village while using his creative finesse to rejuvenate the newly renovated public structures. Fabiani’s most notable work in Stanjel involved the restoration of Ferrari Villa and the design of the extraordinary Ferrari Garden park, lauded as the most significant park landscaping in Slovenia from the inter-war period.
Throughout this wonderful tour you will have the opportunity to try local delights of the Karst region, including dry-cured ham, cheese and local wine. This well-rounded tour is the perfect option for a stop in Trieste, sign up today and don’t miss out.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
