Summer – Autumn 2020
5 days / 4 nights
Carnia is a special territory due to its uncontaminated nature, the valleys and breathtaking peaks and for its authentic culture that you will not find anywhere else. From the sweetest slopes of the hills, to the majestic peaks of the Friuli Dolomites Natural Park, the pleasure of discovery never ends, including waterfalls, canyons and high altitude lakes. Trekking, horseback riding, extreme sports and all winter sports disciplines allow you to live nature in its pure state, while spontaneous architecture and small artisan workshops let you realize the respectful balance that, with nature, has established the population over time.
PROGRAM
1st day ARTA TERME – SUTRIO
Arrival of the group at Arta Terme, welcome cocktail and lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon transfer to SUTRIO for a visit to the village, a town famous for its carving and sculpture workshops, a visit to the Teno Nativity which is one of the highest expressions of the artistic work of wood, in Sutrio. A work of enormous artistic ability and true ethnographic museum created by Gaudenzio Straulino throughout his working life. Visit and tasting at the cheese factory. Then return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
2nd day Full day excursion VAL PESARINA and APLIS / OVARO
In Pesariis, known as the country of watches, the famous company F.lli Solari is based. The village is an open-air museum where twelve monumental clocks show off. Guided tour of the Clock Museum and the village. At the end, transfer to Aplis / Ovaro. Lunch in a restaurant. Afternoon visit to the Venetian Sawmill and return in the evening for dinner at the hotel.
3rd day Full day excursion of FORNI DI SOPRA and THE PARK OF THE FRIULI DOLOMITES
Forni di Sopra is the ideal bridge between Carnia and Cadore, it is the gateway to the Natural Park of the Friuli Dolomites, a true geological, environmental and naturalistic paradise. Visit to the wildlife center and to the Ethnographic Museum. Ascent by cable car to Varmost Alpine cottage and lunch. Time for relaxation and walks. Return to the hotel for dinner
4th day Full day excursion SAURIS
Meeting with the guide at La Maina, visit to the artificial dam, then descend to Sauris di Sotto and visit with tasting at the Wolf ham factory. Visit to the weaving workshop and to the Church of Saint Osvaldo. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon ascent to Sauris di Sopra visit to the artisanal carving workshop of masks and visit with tasting at the Zhare Beer brewery. Return to the hotel for dinner
5th day PAULARO
Transfer to Paularo for the visit to Mozartina. The eighteenth-century Scala house hosts a particular collection of musical instruments with a keyboard that in short represents the history of the organ, the harpsichord and the piano. Then visit the Ecomuseum of “I Mistîrs”. Lunch at the hotel and departure for the return trip, to the places of origin
PRICE
Fee from €380 per person (minimum 15 pax)
the fee includes
- 5 days / 4 nights in 3 * sup hotel in Arta Terme with full board and welcome cocktail
accommodation in double rooms with private facilities - tours and excursions as indicated by the program
- entrance included as indicated by the program
- 3 lunches in the restaurant during the full day excursions
the fee does not include
- transfer
- Tips and extras of personal nature and anything not specified in the fee includes
supplements
- Accommodation in a single room € 15.00 p.p. at night
- Drinks at meals p.p. € 3.00 (1/2 mineral 1/4 wine in Italy or 1 beer in Slovenia)
- High season supplement € 50 per person