Sacile is in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy roughly 1 hour northeast of Venice. It is known for its palaces and is ideal if you’re after a low-key Italian city. In this things to do in Sacile Italy guide, I share what we did on our visit.
We also visited Modena, Parma, Bologna, and Rome on this trip. Each city has something unique to offer. Rome is of course Rome. It has the sites and hustle and bustle of a large city. It’s a different story when you venture to smaller cities of Modena, Parma, Bologna, and Sacile.
Best Credit Cards to Use in Sacile
It’s not secret that Italy has incredible food. The wine isn’t half bad either. With that said, you want a card that has high earn rates on your restaurant spend. You also want a card that does not have foreign transaction fees.
The American Express Gold, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Citi Premier are cards to bring to Sacile. You earn 4x points on dining and US grocery stores with the Gold. Reserve cardmembers earn 3x points on dining and travel. As a Premier cardmember, you earn 3x points on airfare, hotels, gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores starting August 23, 2020.
How to Fly to Sacile
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) are the two closest airports to Sacile. Venice is the one you want to fly to if you can. Each of these airports offers flights from across the world including nonstop flights from the US.
Alitalia, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, and United Airlines fly nonstop from the US to Milan. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines fly nonstop from the US to Venice. Fly into Venice if you can.
Where to Stay When Visiting Sacile
Sacile does not have any major points hotels. Your best bet is to stay in Venice if you need to book an award stay. If you’re staying in Sacile, check out Google Hotels and Airbnb to see which options make sense for you.
If you stay in Venice, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott have points hotels. Each of these brands offers credit cards that allow you to redeem points for hotel stays. Hyatt also partners with Chase Ultimate Rewards. You can transfer Chase points directly to Hyatt book a hotel stay.
Where to Eat and Drink When Visiting Sacile
Start your morning off at Pasticcerie Berardi. A macchiatone and a brioche are a must at this place. Follow that up with an afternoon Aperol spritz at Weiss Cafe. For dinner, book an Italian cooking lesson with Chef Teresa (EM: teresacolors.chef@gmail.com; IG: @teresacolors.chef).
Our close friends use to live in Sacile and offered additional suggestions. For drinks, try Farmacia Del 33 or Antica Sacile. The latter is a bar on the main city square where they recommended ordering Campari cocktails as you people-watch before dinner.
For dinner, our friends recommend Le Contrade and a 5-course meal with wine pairing on the balcony at Osteria al Duomo. The latter is where you go for a primi pasta followed by a traditional carbonara. End your evening with gelato at Il Gelato.
During our next visit, we plan to grab dinner at Ristorante Porca l’Oca and Osteria Borgo Ronche. Just outside the city, Osteria La Ferrata, Ristorante La Primula, Ristorante Gellius, and Ristorante Gambrinus are places we also plan to check out.
Things to Do in Sacile Italy Travel Guide
Sacile, compared to Rome, Florence, and Venice, doesn’t have any “must-see” spots. Our friends recommended arriving on a Thursday morning to see what it’s like to live in Sacile. Every Thursday, the city has a local market that offers homemade croissants, fresh produce, antiques, and plants for local’s gardens.
After walking around, grab lunch outside the city at Trattoria alla Cima. Followed that up with prosecco in Valdobbiadene. Our friends brought us to Azienda Agricola. As you’ll see in the vlog, the family who runs Azienda Agricola is incredible!
Conclusion on Things to Do in Sacile Italy
Sacile reminded me of Modena and Parma. It’s a laid-back city that’s the perfect place to recharge and soak up the Italian life. Add in a solid meal or two and you are set!
What’s on your things to do in Sacile Italy list? What do you recommend? Please let me know in the comments below or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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