Italy, Once upon a Time...
Wonderfully rich in natural, archaeological, and artistic treasures, the sub-region of Tuscia is hardly explored even by many Italians. But the very fact that it is little known outside of its immediate surroundings has reinforced its appeal to visitors who seek an ambience that recalls Italy once upon a time. From mysterious Etruscan monuments to fabulous Renaissance villas and gardens to villages perched precariously on on rocks, Tuscia offers an exciting yet tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome just a short drive away.
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Viterbo
Half-day guided walk of Viterbo, an ancient city that rivals Rome in age, with optional lunch, including visit to an family-run olive oil pressing facility and private museum.
Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Viterbo
From S$130/person (group of 4 persons)
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Rome
The urge to visit Rome is difficult to ignore when it is so close by, so unless you intend to stay there for a few days before or after Tuscia, we can always arrange for a half- or full-day guided visit of this legendary city. There is plenty to keep you busy there for days in any case!
Duration: 4-8 hours
Overnight in Viterbo or Tarquinia, or Rome itself.
From S$200/person (group of 4 persons)
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Tuscania
Half-day guided visit of Tuscania, with optional lunch. Includes a walk in the nearby countryside to visit the church of Santa Maria Maggiore and the basilica of San Pietro, considered one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Latium.
Duration: 3-5 hours
Overnight in Viterbo or Tuscania
From S$180/person (group of 4 persons)
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Bormarzo
Guided visit to surreal Parco dei Mostri at Bormarzo, one of the most famous (and macabre) of mannerist gardens near Rome, with optional lunch.
Overnight in Viterbo
Picture from Wikipedia Commons
Duration 3-4 hours
Overnight in Cison or Treviso
From S$150 per person (group of 4 persons)
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Forest walk and the Etruscan "Pyramid"
This huge and mysterious pyramid-shaped altar was discovered by a local resident only about 15 years ago hidden in the forest next to the village of Bomarzo. Combine your hike with a hunt to find this and other ruins going all the way back to 7th century BCE. With optional lunch in a typical trattoria. Picture by Salvatore Fosci
Duration: 7 hours
Overnight in Viterbo
From S$200/person (4 persons per group)
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Vulci Archeological Park
Guided visit to Archeaological Park of Vulci, with lunch. This park offers both a nature reserve with plentiful local wildlife as well as Etruscan remains and Medieval buildings. Various short optional routes make a total of about 4.5km of leisurely walk. Good walking shoes recommended Picture origin unknown.
Duration: 3-7 hours, depending on the activity.
Overnight in Tarquinia or Viterbo
From S$150/person (4 persons per group)
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Civita di Bagnoregio and Lake Bolsena
Excursion to Civita di Bagnoregio and Lake Bolsena, with optional lunch. Popularly known as the "dying village", Civita di Bagnoregio is perched on a rock which was literally falling apart until modern engineering stopped the slow erosion. Accessible only via a single footbridge, this has been the the iconic image of the Italian hill town for decades. Leisurely, but much uphill and downhill walking at Civita di Bagnoregio. Good walking shoes recommended.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Overnight in Viterbo or Bolsena
From S$150/person (4 persons per group)
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Lakes Bolsena & Vico
Excursion around lakes Bolsena and Vico, with optional lunch. Leisurely, but some uphill and downhill walking, good walking shoes recommended.
Duration: 3-5 hours
Overnight in Viterbo or Montefiascone
From S$190/person (4 persons per group) including transport in car or minivan
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Tarquinia
Half-day guided walk of Tarquinia with optional lunch. Includes a visit to the nearby Etruscan tombs, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the monumental necropolis of Cerveteri, each very different from the other.
Duration: 3-5 hours
Overnight in Viterbo or Tarquinia
From S$150/person (group of 4 persons)
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Calcata
Considered by The New York Times as "the grooviest village in Italy, home to a wacky community of about 100 artists, bohemians, aging hippies and New Age types."... all set into a tiny medieval settlement precariously perched on a rock. Just surreal. With optional stopover in the nearby forest to enjoy the waterfalls of Monte Gelato.
Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Viterbo
From S$150/person (group of 4 persons)
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Beech Forest walk and hermitage
Full-day walk in the beech forests with visit to the secluded hermitage of San Girolamo and lunch, both within the woods. Moderately active, hiking shoes recommended. Picture Sotterranei Di Roma.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Overnight in Viterbo
From $210 per person (4 person group)
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Pitigliano and Saturnia
Guided walk of Pitigliano, with lunch. Considered one of the prettiest villages in southern Tuscany, with a history going back to even earllier than Rome, while a short distance away is the famous open thermal spring of Saturnia, which you can either see from afar or go for a soak if it is not too crowded.
Duration: 4-7 hours
Overnight in Pitigliano, Tarquinia or Viterbo
From S$160/person (group of 4 persons)
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Soriano nel Cimino
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Half-day guided visit of Soriano di Cimino, a hill town which look like it came straight out of a movie, dominated by the imposing Castello Orsini included in the visit. With optional lunch. Picture Urbicapus.
Duration: 3-5 hours
Overnight in Viterbo or Soriano
From S$180/person (group of 4 persons)
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Villa Lante
Guided visit to the estate of Villa Lante, consdered as one of the best examples of the classic Renaissance landscaping. Can be combined with visit to Palazzo Farnese di Caprarola to make a full-day excursion.
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Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Viterbo
From S$170 per person (4 persons per group) including return transfer by car/minivan from Viterbo
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Palazzo Farnese di Caprarola
Guided visit to Palazzo Farnese di Caprarola, a very imposing pentagonal villa of the Renaissance which has been used as a set location in many films. Can be combined with visit to Villa Lante to make full-day excursion. Picture by Daniele Atzeni
Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Viterbo or Tarquinia
From S$180/person (group of 4 persons) including return transfer by car/minivan from Viterbo
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Natural hot springs
Bathe in one of the many public open-air hot springs, or indulge in various spa treatments at one of the private spa resorts near Viterbo.
Duration: as desired
Overnight in Viterbo
From S$20/person to over $150/person depending on service requested.
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Vetralla
Full-day guided visit to an olive farm and press, with olive oil tasting and lunch. Best in late October to early November when the olives are just harvested. Picture by Giovanni Bosi.
Duration: 3-5 hours
Overnight in Viterbo
From S$240/person (group of 4 persons) including lunch and return transfer from Viterbo
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Cerveteri
Half-day guided walk of the monumental Etruscan tombs of Ceveteri, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the necropolis of Tarquinia, each very different from the other.
Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Viterbo or Tarquinia
From S$150/person (group of 4 persons)
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Orvieto
Half-day guided walk of Orvieto, the nearest major Umbrian town from Viterbo, famous for its magnificent cathedral, city walls and white wines. with optional lunch, winetasting. Picture liveorvieto.com
Duration: 4-5 hours
Overnight in Viterbo
From S$160/person (group of 4 persons)
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Montefiascone
Half-day guided walk of Montefiascone, a lovely medieval hill town with a strategic location that overlooks the largest lake in Latium.
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Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Viterbo or Montefiascone
From S$120/person (group of 4 persons)
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These are just some of experiences that you can enjoy.
Get in touch with us to find out even more!
All this is just some of experiences
that you can enjoy.
Get in touch with us to find out even more!
- All prices indicated are approximate only, based on an assumed group of 4 persons, and are provided purely for estimating the budget for your trip.
- There will be additional costs involved if separate transport is required other than that already specified in the activity, such as transfers to and from the airport, or from your accommodation to place of activity and back.
- For the purpose of budgeting, an assumed fixed average daily amount for accommodation based on 2 persons sharing a room in a generic 4-star hotel shall be used.