Guided Tour to Aquileia and Grado 22 August 09

[Info Point]

*SATURDAY 22nd  August 2009 : AQUILEIA and GRADO TRIP*

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On Saturday 22nd August, there will be a special guided tour by coach 
only for ICTP visitors and families to AQUILEIA and GRADO (about 45 km 
from Trieste) *with an English-speaking guide.*

 

*AQUILEIA* is one of the most interesting sites in the Region, an 
ancient marshland settlement, with a 700-year Roman period dating back 
to 181 B.C. There are old Roman mosaics in the basilica and old Roman 
ruins spread out in a lovely landscape.

 

The discounted contribution requested for the tour is only *5,00 euro* 
/head - payable when you sign up - with an optional extra 2.50 euro/head 
entrance if you want to visit the crypt on the day of the trip.

 

*Following the tour of Aquileia, you will stop in Grado* - a fishermen's 
village, now a small town, built on a lagoon with many historical 
connections with Aquileia and Venice. You may visit its historical 
centre, the basilica and Roman remains. It is a well-known SPA centre 
all year round and  a beach resort in summer with many sandy beaches. 
For those who wish to have a swim, we remind you to take your bathing 
costume and a towel.You may also like to wander around the old city and 
do some shopping or have a snack before leaving. There are many snack 
bars and ice cream parlours as well.

/Recommendation:    Wear comfortable shoes/sandals and a cap as it may 
be hot while you visit Aquileia. A small bottle of drinking water may 
also be useful./

 

*MEETING POINT* at 13.50 p.m near bus stop 6 in Grignano seaside where 
you'll see the coach and meet your guide Ms Paola Alzetta

*DEPARTURE TIME* is fixed at 14:00 and return to Grignano at around 20:00.

 

Read more about Aquileia on the website: http://www.aquileia.net 
<http://www.aquileia.net>and Grado: http://grado.com/estor.html

 

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