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Guided tours and excursions
Sea&Taste- Sunset Tasting in the Lagoon of Grado
5 August 2022
Departure calendar 2022: July: 01 - 08 - 29; August: 05 - 12 - 19 - 26; September 02
On Friday evenings experience a unique and relaxing atmosphere on board the motorship Nuova Cristina sailing through the Grado Lagoon at sunset, among islands and casoni (typical fishermen's huts) and a typical sea-flavoured dinner dedicated to local blue fish prepared by Captain Paolo's galley staff. Authentic flavours paired with the most famous Friulian wines presented on board directly by the wineries belonging to the FVG Wine and Taste Route. Anecdotes and curiosities about the lagoon will be recounted by a local guide, present throughout the tour.
General program:
- 06.15 p.m.meeting of participants with the Trave One staff at the Mandracchio Port of Grado and boarding on the Motonave Nuova Cristina
- 06.30 – 09.30 p.m.navigation and panoramic tour of the Lagoon of Grado with typical fish dinner. Dinner includes: Tartina with sardine fillets with cherry tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella. Sarde in Savor, breaded and fried sardines with tartar sauce. Baked sardines Beccafico. Short pasta with sardines. Grappa with Santonego.
- 09.30 p.m. ca. expected return to the port of Grado
Minimum 20, maximum 40 people.
LANGUAGES: Italian, German, English
PRICE: Adults 45,00 €; children 5-12 years old 20,00 €, children 0-4 years old free of charge
Reduced rates for FVG CARD holders.
Fares include:
- private boat cruise reserved exclusively for our group
- Travel One tour leader for the duration of the excursion
- fish dinner on board
- gadget
Fares do not include:
- extras
- not mentioned entries
- what is not expressly stated in the “Fares include"
Special quotations for groups of min. 15 people
Any allergies, intolerances and special requests must be communicated at the time of booking.
In case of rain: the planning of excursions and tours may be modified, postponed or cancelled in the event of a lack of an adequate level of security or due to adverse weather conditions and/or the passing of urgent national, regional or municipal ordinances prohibiting the performance of part or all of the booked activities. We will refund the fees paid or, on request, retain them for a new Travel One departure/activity. Updates and changes will be promptly communicated to customers via instant messaging, social channels and the Travel One website.
Must be booked by 12 noon on Thursday afternoon.
Please arrive in good physical and mental condition, with appropriate clothing and equipment for the tour. If you have any doubts, check with the organisation before the day of the hike.
The use of masks and provisions for the prevention of Covid-19 refer to current legislation (in Italian).
For the activities organized by the Consorzio Grado Turismo the reservation is compulsory and must be made by 12 noon of the day before the excursion online, by email (experience@grado.it) or by phone + 39 0431 80383, providing NAME, SURNAME, RESIDENCE EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
During the activities, photos and videos may be taken; if you do not wish to be filmed, please let us know before starting the activity and fill out the consent form attached below. The personal data provided during the booking process will be treated in compliance with the regulations in force. Privacy Policy of Grado Turismo Consortium HERE.


Guided tours and excursions
Self-organized day trip by boat to Trieste or to Lignano Sabbiadoro
5 August 2022
Every day, except Mondays, from 1 June to 11 September 2022, experience the thrill of visiting Trieste or Lignano Sabbiadoro starting from Grado, crossing the Gulf of Trieste or the Lagoon of Grado and Marano, thanks to the maritime services run by TPL FVG and APT Gorizia.
- GRADO - TRIESTE:
Departure from Grado (Molo Torpediniere) 10.00; 14.45; 19.30. Arrival in Trieste (Molo Audace) 11.30; 16.15; 21.00
Departure from Trieste (Molo Audace) for return 13.00; 17.45. Arrival in Grado (Molo Torpediniere) 14.30; 19.15
TICKETS
Single trip 10,20 €
Round trip 15,30 €
Bike 0,90 €
Tickets can be purchased on board the motorship and at all Core TPL FVG ticket offices. The single journey ticket can also be purchased from the TPL FVG app. If you have a FVG card you are entitled to a round trip (with a child under 12) to be made on the same day. It is possible to travel with your own bicycle in tow (no more than one bicycle per passenger) within the limits of available space and at the discretion of the captain. It is advisable to enquire in advance about the availability of the service, particularly during peak times and at weekends. To transport a bicycle you must purchase a special ticket; you can purchase tickets on board the motor vessel, and at all Core TPL FVG ticket offices.
Once in Trieste, if you are on a bicycle, you can follow one of our bicycle routes: CULTURAL or NATURALISTIC.
Alternatively, you can go to the InfoPoint in Piazza Unità d'Italia and ask for information material on Trieste; you can book a guided tour (minimum 2 people) or you can use the convenient HopTour bus service to discover the city's places of interest and attractions. Audio guides synchronised with the route will provide you with information and curiosities. The tour starts from the Rive, at the Molo Audace, in front of Piazza Unità, and after reaching the San Giusto hill it reaches the wonderful Miramare Castle and Park. Discounts for FVG Card holders.
- GRADO - LIGNANO SABBIADORO
Departure from Grado (Molo Torpediniere) 10.00 a.m.; 7.30 p.m. Arrival in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Sbarco dei Pirati) 11.30 a.m.; 9.00 p.m.
Departure from Lignano Sabbiadoro (Sbarco dei Pirati) for return 17.45. Arrival in Grado (Molo Torpediniere) 19.15
TICKETS
Single trip 7,20 €
Round trip 10,80 €
Bike 0,90 €
Tickets can be purchased on board the motor vessel and at all Core TPL FVG ticket offices. The single journey ticket can also be purchased from the TPL FVG app. If you have a FVG card you are entitled to a round trip (with a child under 12) to be made on the same day. It is possible to travel with your own bicycle in tow (no more than one bicycle per passenger) within the limits of available space and at the discretion of the captain. It is advisable to enquire in advance about the availability of the service, particularly during peak times and at weekends. To transport a bicycle you must purchase a special ticket; you can purchase tickets on board the motor vessel and at all Core TPL FVG ticket offices.
Once you arrive in Lignano, if you are on a bicycle you can also make different tours towards Bibione or Marano Lagunare; for the most trained it is possible to return to Grado by bicycle --> here the GPX track.
For families with children, you can visit several theme parks


Guided tours and excursions
FitLab Fitness Centre
5 August 2022
At the Terme Marine gym, Grado Attivo srl organises fitness courses, free body training, functional training, Nordic walking and running. The weight room is equipped for all types of training, from postural strengthening linked to painful situations (pre and post-surgery) to general physical preparation for sport, passing through classic fitness.
Activities are always supervised by specialised and certified instructors/athletes, ensuring professionalism and competence in identifying and achieving participants' personal goals. The instructors are also qualified to run PT (personal training) classes, suitable for those who want to get the most out of their session!
You can book your own training session via the GymTrainer App. The gym is open every day, including Sundays, with the following hours:
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm
- Tuesday and Friday from 08.30 to 19.00
- Saturday from 09.00 to 16.30
- Sunday from 09.30 to 12.00


Guided tours and excursions
Hop on Hop off tour in the Collio
5 August 2022
The new transport service offered by APT GORIZIA in collaboration with PROMOTURISMO FVG, to explore Friuli Venezia Giulia from the sea to the Collio, under the banner of mobility combining bus, bicycle and boats. A range of slow itineraries that leave ample freedom to use the service according to one's own tastes and interests, travelling by bus and by bicycle, combining cultural and eno-gastronomic experiences with immersive pedalling in the evocative landscapes of the Collio.
- COLLIO E COLLI: From 01 June to 31 August 2022, every Wednesday and Friday, from Grado to Cividale passing through the Collio by bus and by bicycle among vineyards, places of art, picturesque villages. A service with the characteristics of the classic HOP ON HOP OFF with bicycle transport. The bus will stop at the points of greatest interest and near the cycle paths. Two loops made three times during the course of the day, touching the towns of Cormòns, Vencò, Cividale del Friuli, Spessa, Mossa loc. Preval, Capriva del Friuli. Departure from Grado in coincidence with the arrival of the maritime lines from Trieste and Lignano. Timetable and route HERE. To use the service, online booking is required on the day before the trip.
- TASTING THE COLLIO: From 02 June to 01 September 2022, every Thursday; an invisible thread of aromas and flavours. A land of great wineries and skilful chefs, where glasses toast between the rows of world-famous vineyards. Discover the beauty of the area and the rich food and wine offerings along the FVG Wine and Taste Route. A route inspired by food and wine, which from Grado leads tourists through Collio, touching on Capriva del Friuli, Cormòns, Corona (Mariano del Friuli) and San Floriano del Collio. Departure from Grado coinciding with the arrival of the maritime lines from Trieste and Lignano. Timetable and route HERE. To use the service, online booking is required on the day before the trip.
Bicycle transport is always included in the ticket price. The proposed services do NOT include tickets for visits to museums, exhibitions, monuments, bicycle hire and tastings.


Guided tours and excursions
Courses and activities at the thermal pool
5 August 2022
At the thermal pool we regularly hold group courses in AquaMotricity and AcquaFitness; you can also take part in the following activities:
- Acqua FIT, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08.30 to 09.30; postural training in sea water heated to 31.5° for muscle strengthening and joint reinforcement.
- Acqua HIIT, Tuesdays and Fridays from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm; performance training in water based on rapid sequences, aimed at strengthening muscles and developing special coordination skills.
- Acqua GYM, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 08.30 to 09.30; a muscular fitness session suitable for those who want to have fun training to the rhythm of music.
Info and reservations with WhatsApp message to +39 340 4916838


GRADO 130, MOSTRE E CONVEGNI
" Greetings from Grado - Gruss aus Grado - exhibition of vintage postcards".
1 May 2022
Position: Isola d'oro - spiaggia principale GIT
From 1 May to 10 September, from 09.00 to 19.00 - Isola d'Oro (until 20/05 the exhibition closes at 18.00)
What did the most popular seaside resort of the Monarchy look like? Where did tourists stay and how did they spend their holidays in Grado at the end of the 19th century? On the occasion of "130 years of Grado", this exhibition wants to retrace the first years of tourism on the "Island of the Sun" (about 1892-1914).
Free entrance.

GRADO 130, MOSTRE E CONVEGNI
The origin of tourism in Grado and its urban development
5 August 2022
Position: Giardini Marchesan
EVENT CANCELLED; NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY
'Grado - beautiful beach of the Adriatic' - 'Children's paradise' - 'Beach of youth and joy' - 'Island of the Sun': in this escalation of slogans is summed up the hype for Grado from its beginnings as a health resort to the present day. Thanks to its qualities as a seaside resort, officially recognised in 1892, and careful promotional actions, Grado saw rapid tourist development that was also reflected in terms of town planning, with new hotels and services.
For a dive into the discovery of this fascinating history, we look forward to seeing you on Friday 22 July at 9.30 pm at the Giardini Marchesan with Marina Bressan and Massimo Degrassi


GRADO 130, ESCURSIONI E VISITE GUIDATE
Free walking tour "Grado Mitteleuropea".
20 May 2022
Position: Ritrovo Piazza Biagio Marin
Every Friday from 20 th May to 16 September come and discover an unusual walking tour through the symbolic places of the modern and recent Grado, a sign of the tourist development that took place at the end of the nineteenth century/early twentieth century. Along the way you will also meet the silhouettes of several significant characters in the history of Grado, protagonists of these 130 years.
From 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in May, June and September; from 9 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. in July and August.
- Meeting point: Piazza Biagio Marin;
- Itinerary: Palazzo Municipale; Fonzari Roman remains and villa; Fortino; Casa della Musica; Lungomare Nazario Sauro; French Fort; Zipser; Villa Bauer; Hotel Alla Salute; Promenade Viale Regina Elena; Porta dell'Imperatore; Ville Bianchi; Viale Dante: villa Erica, villa Reale; exhibition of postcards and period photos at Spiaggia dell'Imperatore; Cinema Cristallo.
Minimum 1, maximum 30 people.
LANGUAGES: Italian, German
PRICE: Free
In case of rain, the excursion is cancelled
Reservations must be made by 12.00 noon on Thursday.
Please arrive in good physical and mental condition, with appropriate clothing and equipment for the tour. If you have any doubts, check with the organisation before the day of the hike.
The use of masks and provisions for the prevention of Covid-19 refer to current legislation (in Italian).
For the activities organized by the Consorzio Grado Turismo the reservation is compulsory and must be made by 12 noon of the day before the excursion online, by email (experience@grado.it) or by phone + 39 0431 80383, providing NAME, SURNAME, RESIDENCE EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
During the activities, photos and videos may be taken; if you do not wish to be filmed, please let us know before starting the activity and fill out the consent form attached below. The personal data provided during the booking process will be treated in compliance with the regulations in force. Privacy Policy of Grado Turismo Consortium HERE.

GRADO 130, ENOGASTRONOMIA
Aperitifs, cocktails, pizzas and 130 menu
1 June 2022
Position: Vari bar, ristoranti e pizzerie
During the 6 months of the "Grado 130" event, at bars, taverns, pizzerias and restaurants located in various areas of Grado, taste the aperitifs, cocktails, pizzas and the menu inspired by the 130 years of tourism of the Island of the Sun.
Discover all the proposals and the participating companies HERE.


EVENTI LETTERARI
Books and authors in Grado and beach lounge
5 August 2022
Position: Velarium Spiaggia GIT
At 6.00 pm
FEDERICA LAUTO Suite per Irene (Le Plurali)
GIOVANNI OLIVIERO PANZETTA Covid 19, lavori in corso (Battello stampatore)
Interview LEONARDO TOGNON


ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE
The Lady of the Fairy Tales: Fairy Tales for Growing Up
8 July 2022
Position: Piper Beach
At 5.00 pm
Every Friday of July and August
8, 15, 22, 29 July - 5, 12, 19, 26 August
- The Pied Piper and the Paper Eating Rats
- Swan Lake and plastic bags
- The Witch Varvuola... without a chimney
- The ugly duckling and Mr Pier Paolo Pasolini
- The dolphin and the sea snail
- Pinocchio in the land of noises
- Snow White and the dwarfs waste water
- Little Red Riding Hood and the dragon with toothache
At the Piper Costa Azzurra Beach - Establishment
Free admission (in case of rain the activity is suspended)
Facebook: La Signora delle Fiabe
Instagram: la_signora_delle_fiabe


AQUILEIA
Special evening openings of the National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia
1 July 2022
Position: Museo Archeologico Nazionale Aquileia, via Roma 1
From 1 July 2022 and until 26 August 2022 the National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia will be open every Friday evening with free admission.
Every Friday the Museum will be open non-stop from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with last admission and ticket office closing at 9.30 p.m.
From 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. admission will be free for all visitors: a sort of HAPPY FRIDAY to spend the warm summer evenings in a magical place, surrounded by history and beauty.
Reservation recommended for groups at bookshopmanaquileia@gmail.com, at +39 0431 91016 or directly on the website.


ENOGASTRONOMIA
Sardelada of the Fishermen's Cooperative
5 August 2022
Position: Riva Dandolo, Grado
On the first two weekends of August (5,6,7 and 12,13,14 August) the characteristic Sardelada organised by the Grado Fishermen's Cooperative returns. Kiosks open from 6 p.m.

ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE
Grado SUMMER FUN 2022
5 August 2022
Position: Stabilimento Costa del Sol - Grado Pineta
3 p.m.
cartoon friends arrive on the beach; 3 hours of animation for children and families.
Today they will have fun with you... Tinker Bell!!!


MOSTRE E CONVEGNI
Exhibition Pier Paolo Pasolini e l'Adriatico: la laguna e l'infanzia del mondo
2 August 2022
Position: Cinema Cristallo
Open daily with the following opening hours: 09.00 - 13.00 / 18.00 - 23.00
Free admission;