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GO! EUROPE - Europe Day
The EGTC GO celebrates Europe Day by promoting three itineries to discover projects implemented thanks to European funds.
The EGCT GO celebrates Europe Day by organising three different guided itineraries on Saturday, 9 May 2026, to discover firsthand the results of European projects in our area, implemented through the SPF GO! 2025 (Small Project Fund), which is managed by EGTC GO.
A direct and engaging experience to explore how European funds contribute to territorial development, the promotion of tourism and culture, and the improvement of the quality of life of local communities.
Choose the itinerary you prefer and register here.
Participants will receive a gastronomic kit with local products.
PLEASE NOTE: In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
ITINERARY 1: WALK TO SVETA GORA – Walk2Spirit project
This itinerary follows the final stage of the Goriška pot/ Cammino Goriziano, also known as the “Iter Goritiense”, a route that runs from Aquileia to Sveta Gora (Monte Santo).
The route will start from Piazza Transalpina / Trg Evrope and continue along the Italian-Slovenian border to Solkan. After crossing the Soča/ Isonzo river, the final ascent towards Sveta Gora will begin — a pilgrimage site where, in 1539, the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to the shepherdess Urška Ferligoj.
Mode: on foot
Distance: 7 km one way / 14 km round trip
Difficulty: medium
Elevation gain: 600 m
Duration: 3 hours (one way), return independently in approx. 2 hours
Maximum number of participants: 80
ITINERARY 2: ART AND SCIENCE BY BIKE – cycling paths and Ars Sine Finibus and ZAFA25 projects
The second itinerary is a circular cycling route of approximately 36 km along cross-border cycle paths between Gorizia and Nova Gorica, then passing through the municipalities of Farra d’Isonzo, San Lorenzo Isontino, Mossa, and San Floriano del Collio.
The route will mainly follow gravel roads and cycle paths, and partly paved roads open to vehicular traffic.
Two stops are planned:
Astronomical Observatory of Farra d’Isonzo (ZAFA25 project)
Gradis'ciutta Farm in Giasbana (Ars Sine Finibus project)
The activity is limited to a maximum of 25 participants with their own bicycles and lasts approximately 4 hours.
Mode: by bike
Distance: 36 km
Difficulty: medium
Elevation gain: 50 m
Duration: 4 hours
ITINERARY 3: HISTORICAL AND LITERARY ROUTE – Ljubkina Pot and Cross Stories projects
The third itinerary is a guided walking route between Gorizia and Nova Gorica, focused on discovering historical sites and local women poets through the cross-border projects Ljubkina Pot and Cross Stories.
The tour, led by a certified bilingual (Italian-Slovenian) guide, lasts approximately 2 hours and is open to a maximum of 25 participants.
Mode: on foot
Distance: 4 km
Difficulty: easy
Elevation gain: 0 m
Duration: 2 hours
Italian-Slovenian guide included
Practical information:
Meeting point and registration: Piazza Transalpina, 08:30 AM
Starting time: 09:00 AM
Free event, open to the public.
Registration is mandatory via the online form.
In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
***GO! 2025 has its own policy for event publication, available at this link. Not all information provided may be current and/or accurate and GO! 2025 does not accept any responsibility in this regard. It's recommended to contact the event organizer directly to verify the information of interest.
