Events and tours
The Consorzio Grado Turismo will promote and support the events organised on the island but is not responsible for their organisation or for any changes to the programme that may occur without prior notice. In order to keep up to date with the latest news or any changes in the programme, we strongly recommend consulting the official websites of the organisers or of the local institutions involved.
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Guided tours and excursions
About boats and ships...
28 July 2023
Every Friday from 7 July to 25 August 2023 Come and discover with us the fascinating Mu.Ca. - Museo della Cantieristica, the only Italian museum dedicated to shipbuilding, opened in 2017 and based in the former workers' hotel in the village of Panzano, illustrating over a century of history. In addition, before MuCa, you will visit the Cantiere Alto Adriatico Custom in Monfalcone where you will be able to admire the ancient craft of the Master Shipwright and breathe in the passion for the sea and the obsession for detail that characterises all the craftsmanship of this shipyard. A pleasant coffee/aperitif break by the pool at the Ocean Restaurant will be an interlude (not included in the excursion price).
PROGRAMME:
- 9.00 am Departure from bus station Piazza Carpaccio (lane 4 TOURIST BUS)
- 9.05 am Riva Slataper stop (next to Savoy hotel)
- 9.10 am Città Giardino bus stop (in front of the Hotel Argentina)
- 9.15 am Grado Pineta stop (via Orsa Maggiore corner of via Capricorno)
- 9:20 am - stop camping Villaggio Cà Laguna
- 9.23 am - stop camping Villaggio Europa/Punta Spin
- 9.25 am Stop Resort Tenuta Primero
- 9.50 am arrival in Monfalcone
- 10.00 - 10.45 visit to the Cantiere Alto Adriatico Custom in Monfalcone
- 10.45 - 11.15 coffee break / aperitif at the Ocean (optional)
- 11.30 - 12.30 guided tour of Mu.Ca.
- 12.35 pm departure for return to Grado
- 1.00 pm stop at the Resort Tenuta Primero
- 1.02 pm stop at camping Villaggio Europa/Punta Spin
- 1.05 pm stop at camping Villaggio Cà Laguna
- 1.10 pm stop Grado Pineta (via Orsa Maggiore corner of via Capricorno)
- 1.15 pm stop Città Giardino (in front of the Hotel Argentina)
- 1.20 pm stop Riva Slataper (in front of the Hotel Savoy)
- 1.25 pm arrival bus station Piazza Carpaccio
Minimum 10, maximum 20 people.
LANGUAGES: Italian, English
PRICE: Adults 17,00 €; 4-15 years 10,00 €; children 0-3 years free;
Any special requests must be communicated at the time of booking.
In case of light rain, the excursion will still take place.
Reservations must be made by 12 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 tour.
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
Sunset Archeobus
28 July 2023
From 7 July to 1 September 2023, every Friday evening, the Archeobus will take participants to discover the nearby Aquileia where they will be welcomed by a guide, provided by the Fondazione Aquileia, who will accompany them to discover the main attractions of the ancient Roman city. It will be possible to admire the Roman Forum and the Decumanus of Aratria Galla from Via Giulia Augusta and to visit the Basilica and every other week, the National Archaeological Museum or the Domus of Tito Macro, after a tasty break at the Mosaico.
On 14 July, 4 and 25 August and 1st September, the visit to the Basilica will be replaced by that to the Necropolis, due to concurrent events.
PROGRAMME:
- 5.45 pm - Resort Tenuta Primero
- 5.50 pm - camping Villaggio Europa/Punta Spin
- 5.52 pm - camping Villaggio Ca' Laguna
- 5.55 pm - Grado Pineta (Via Orsa Maggiore corner of Via Capricorno)
- 6.00 pm - Città Giardino (next to Hotel Argentina)
- 6.05 pm - Riva Slataper (opposite Hotel Savoy)
- 6.10 pm - Piazza Carpaccio (lane 4, tourist bus)
- 6.25 - 6.55 pm - meeting with the guide and guided tour of the Forum and the Decumanus
- 7.00 - 8.00 pm - guided tour of the Basilica
- 8.10 - 8.50 pm - Break at the Mosaico pastry shop
- 9.00 - 9.50 pm -visit of the National Archaeological Museum or the Domus of Tito Macro (every other week)
- 10.00 pm - departure from the square of the Infopoint of Aquileia and return to Grado
Any allergies, intolerances and special requests must be communicated at the time of booking.
Minimum 5, maximum 30 people.
LANGUAGES: Italian, English, German
PRICES:
- Adults + Mosaico Menù 40 € / + AperiDinner Menu 35 €
- Young people 4 -17 anni + Young's Menu 20 €
- 0 - 3 anni free (menu not included).
The price includes: bus transfer from Grado, guide, entrance and guided tour of the Basilica, break at the Mosaico, entrance to the National Archaeological Museum / Domus di Tito Macro.
Break at Mosaico pastry shop, Menu choice from:
Mosaico Menu:
- 1/2 wholemeal brioches with seasonal vegetables and mozzarella cheese
- Crispy crostone with local cold cuts and onion jam
- Revisited aubergine parmigiana
- Aquileia cake and scoop of Ancient Rome ice cream
- Glass of local wine and flavoured water
- Coffee
AperiDinner Menu:
- 1/2 wholemeal brioches with courgettes Caciotta cheese and speck
- Spelt with seasonal vegetables
- Aquileia cake and scoop of Ancient Rome ice cream
- Glass of local wine and flavoured water
Young's Menu:
- Sandwich with cold cuts or cheese
- Drink of your choice
- Homemade ice cream
In case of light rain the excursion will be done anyway.
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.
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.
MOSTRE E CONVEGNI
Contemporary art exhibition
23 May 2023
Position: MdP Art Gallery Viale Dante Alighieri 14 - Grado
The artist Manuela de Pregi opened her exhibition of paintings and ceramics in April 2023, which will be open until mid-September 2023 at the gallery in Viale Dante Alighieri 14 in Grado.
Manuela de Pregi, aka MdP, is Gorizia by birth but Milanese by adoption, in fact she lives and works in Milan. She has travelled the world, for work and pleasure, and has often drawn inspiration for her paintings from travel memories. With her works she evokes emotions, thoughts, reflections.
For information and appointments:
mobile: +39 328 0711985
e-mail: mdepcreations@gmail.com
ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE, EVENTI LETTERARI
The fairy tale lady - Fairy tales for...growing up
7 July 2023
Position: Stabilimento Piper Beach - spiaggia Costa Azzurra
You will find the Fairy Tales Lady every Friday from 7 July to 25 August from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Piper beach Costa Azzurra.
Free admission.
The fairy tales:
- The Little Golden Fish
- The little pig Gimmy
- Maleficent's Zip Bat
- Aesop's friends
- Puss in Boots
- Rico the Pirate Parrot
- Little Red Riding Hood's wolf
In case of rain, the activity is cancelled.
ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE
Children's entertainment in Grado Pineta
1 July 2023
Position: Stabilimento Costa del Sol - Grado Pineta
At the Costa del Sol bathing establishment in Grado Pineta three months of free animation for children with Ernesto Animazione.
- JUNE every Sunday
- JULY every Friday, every Sunday, Wednesday 12/7 and 26/7
- AUGUST every Friday, every Sunday, Tuesday 15/8, Wednesday 9/8 and 23/8
For info: +39 347 6551674; info@costadelsolgrado.it
EVENTI LETTERARI
Presentation of the book 'Ciclonugae - Sui pedali tra le pagine del Friuli' by Alberto Pavan
28 July 2023
Position: Biblioteca civica "Falco Marin", Via Leonardo da Vinci 20 - Grado
6.00 p.m.
Info and bookings: + 39 0431 82630
Maximum 30 people.
ARTE E TEATRO, ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE
Jason the Clown Circus
22 July 2023
Position: Città giardino in Viale Italia - Grado
Jason the Clown Circus
From 22 to 31 July JASON THE CLOWN presents the Circus of Prague: 2 hours of hilarious, exciting and enthralling shows that have entertained adults and children all over Europe
On the occasion of the BIG DEBUT on 22 July at 21:30 in GRADO, SPECIAL PRICE ALL FOR 8 EURO.
Every day at 9.30 p.m.
Friday 28th and Saturday 29th at 18.30 - 21.30.
Sunday 23 and Sunday 30 6.30 p.m. family day.
Info and tickets: 379 1007701
BOOK NOW on www.jasonilclown.it
MOSTRE E CONVEGNI
DARIO DELPIN's exhibition "Grado Lagoon 1983-2023"
28 July 2023
Position: Casa della Musica, Piazza Biagio Marin
On Friday 28 July at 9 p.m. everyone is invited to the opening of DARIO DELPIN's exhibition "Laguna di Grado 1983-2023" at the Casa della Musica in Piazza Biagio Marin
The exhibition will be open from 28 July to 27 August 2023, opening times: Monday to Sunday 6.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.