Art and history buffs will enjoy a millennial journey that starts in the sixth century BC, the period in which the Etruscan buried cities were built, and continues through the narrow streets of the medieval heart of Viterbo to reach the Renaissance, the era that brought Villas Lante and Palazzo Farnese into creation. We will lead you on an exploration of necropolises, archaeological sites and medieval castles, in verdant, natural surroundings. You will enjoy swimming in the rivers or cruising on Lake Bolsena. Between ruins and sculptural masterpieces, the unique Cooking inTuscia workshop will delight you while you will learn the secrets behind delicious regional cuisine directly from the locals!
AVAILABILITY
Tour available all year–round
HIGHLIGHTS
Viterbo, city of the Popes
The world famous Civita di Bagnoregio
The Park of the Monsters in Bomarzo
The Archaeological Naturalistic Park of Vulci
The UNESCO heritage Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia
The volcanic Lake Bolsena and the medieval borgo of Bolsena
The suggestive Hermitages on River Fiora
The wonderful renaissance Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola
EXPERIENCES
Lunches and tastings of local foods and wines
Cooking inTuscia workshop, to learn all the secrets of the local cuisine
A mini cruise on Lake Bolsena
Rejuvenating baths at the thermal waters*
A water walking activity to reach the Hermitages through the river**
*The choice is between the Terme dei Papi thermal spa, a 16th century monumental pool and the Thermal Park of Bagnaccio, a set of countryside natural pools surrounded by archaeological findings.
**Available only in full summer.
ACCOMMODATION
You can chose among a variety of truly authentic accommodations, antique residences in Viterbo’s medieval heart, bio agriturismo, stunning Lake view hotels, historical villas and medieval castles (see the ACCOMMODATIONS PAGE for details).
TRANSPORT
Upon request, we provide transportation for the tour activities and the transfers to reach Tuscia and return from/to Orvieto, Rome, Civitavecchia, Florence and other cities in central Italy.
RATES
THE COST OF THE TOUR DEPENDS ON THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, THE ACCOMMODATION CHOSEN AND THE SERVICES.
We recommend to enjoy the full Discover Tuscia tour (7 days and 6 nights), but you are free to build your very own tailor made tour modifying the itinerary according to your availability and preferences.
