Aquileia and Wine Tasting

Explore the ancient ruins of Aquileia, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as the most complete example of an early Roman city in the Mediterranean, and delight in a wine tasting on this illuminating tour. Journey around the crescent-shaped Gulf of Trieste to Aquileia, which was founded as a defensive colony in 181 BC and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Roman Empire before being destroyed in the 5th century by Attila the Hun. Near the ruins, you’ll find the Romanesque-Gothic Basilica di Aquileia, a stunning sanctuary that showcases colorful 4th-century mosaic floors and the intriguing Crypt of the Frescoes. View an excavated Roman forum, the city’s beating heart when more than 300,000 people inhabited Aquileia during Roman times. You’ll continue to a nearby vineyard for a leisurely tasting of several wines that are reflective of the area’s terroir. Absorb the flavors and deep history of this enthralling region as you imagine its glory days during times long past.

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Dress appropriately for a religious venue; shoulders and knees must be covered.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.