As part of the èStoria festival, the èStoriaBus excursions are also returning, funded within the framework of the BeWoP project.

On Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, two day trips related to the Cammino celeste - Celestial Way will take place.

THE CELESTIAL WAY
This excursion offers everyone the opportunity to discover up close a part of the beautiful Celestial Way, the route connecting the sanctuary of Barbana with the sanctuary of Monte Lussari. The day will begin with a guided tour of the sanctuary of Castelmonte, the destination of the third stage of the Celestial Way. Participants will then visit the charming village of Aiello del Friuli with its sundials, accompanied by the creator of the project, Aurelio Pantanali. The day will conclude with a guided visit to the Basilica and the most recently museumized archaeological sites in Aquileia.

NB: participants must possess a valid travel document for crossing the border.

Meeting point at 8:45 a.m. and departure at 9:00 a.m. from the parking area of the Casa Rossa border crossing in Gorizia
Estimated return at 6:00 p.m.
Lunch at participants’ own expense in Aiello

Participation is free of charge and includes transportation by tourist bus, guidance, and access to all the sites of interest included in the program.

Registration is required on the èStoria website (registration opens Monday, May 18 at 9:00 a.m. – maximum of 4 places bookable per person):

• First name, surname, date of birth, and nationality of each participant
• A telephone number for possible communications/changes
• Any other information useful to the organizers (special requests, disability notices, etc.)

May 31

èStoriaBus for Families

THE CELESTIAL WAY
This excursion includes the walking route corresponding to the prologue of the Celestial Way. Leaving aside the official starting point, namely the Island of Barbana, the route begins from Grado, following the cycle path and dirt roads to the San Marco pinewood, a place traditionally believed to have welcomed the Evangelist who came from Alexandria in Egypt to evangelize Aquileia. From there, along the lagoon embankment, participants will reach Aquileia where, after lunch, it will be possible to take part in a guided tour of the basilica and archaeological sites. The total walking distance is approximately 12 km, entirely flat, with about 3 hours of actual walking time. Sneakers or trekking shoes are recommended.

NB: participants must possess a valid travel document for crossing the border.

Meeting point at 8:45 a.m. and departure at 9:00 a.m. from the parking area of the Casa Rossa border crossing in Gorizia
Estimated return at 6:00 p.m.
Lunch at participants’ own expense in Aquileia

Participation is free of charge and includes transportation by tourist bus, guidance, and access to all the sites of interest included in the program.

This èStoriaBus is specifically designed for families. Therefore, participation is reserved for groups including at least one participant up to 25 years of age.

Registration is required on the èStoria website (registration opens Monday, May 18 at 9:00 a.m. – maximum of 4 places bookable per person):

• First name, surname, date of birth, and nationality of each participant
• A telephone number for possible communications/changes
• Any other information useful to the organizers (special requests, disability notices, etc.)

The BeWoP project is co-financed by the European Union within the framework of the Interreg VI-A Italy–Slovenia Programme. Project partners include the lead partner Fundacija Poti miru v Posočju, EGTC GO, ZRC SAZU, PromoTurismoFVG, the Municipality of Miren Kostanjevica, and the Cultural Association èStoria.

BeWoP website: BeWoP