SATURDAY 22nd  August 2009 : AQUILEIA and GRADO TRIP

 

 

 

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 and Grado: http://grado.com/estor.html

 

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