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A beautiful town in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Pitigliano is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and Orange Flag. Also nicknamed The Little Jerusalem, because starting from the sixteenth century it hosted a large Jewish community within its walls, Pitigliano is now one of the most fascinating historic villages in Italy and an unmissable stop on a trip to Tuscany. Perched on a tuff cliff, the town rises imposingly on the valleys of the Lente, Meleta and Prochio streams, offering a wonderful view of the wild and unspoiled nature of this area of the Tuscan Maremma.

The Ancient Rome Tour will take you on a journey back in time, to the places that saw the Great Roman Empire born and prosper. You can admire the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the Circus Maximus, the Capitol (with a splendid view of the Roman Forum) and the Teatro Marcello, the Tiber Island where everything started with Romulus and Remus. And any other site in the center of Rome that you want to see.

Bomarzo has a unique work in the world, the Villa of Wonders, also called Sacro Bosco, called the Monster Park with refined gardens, fountains with water games and sculptures. The prince of Bomarzo dedicated himself to the creation of an eccentric "grove" by sculpting enigmatic figures of monsters, dragons, mythological subjects and exotic animals in the boulders of peperino, emerging from the ground, which he alternated with a leaning house, a funeral temple, fountains , seats and obelisks on which he made mottoes and inscriptions engraved. The Sacro Bosco, not respecting the sixteenth century customs, presents itself as an irregular solution. The medieval city of Viterbo preserves a historical heritage to say the least spectacular; its medieval district of San Pellegrino is defined as the largest in Europe. There are numerous churches, the Papal Palace, the city wall that embraces the city and the numerous towers and squares. The gastronomy smells of herbs, local oil and typical products

Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the seventh century BC and it is particularly famous for the Monterozzi Necropolis, an ancient cemetery from pre-Roman times which houses more than two hundred painted tombs beneath its green mounds. You will explore imposing halls carved into the rock copying Etruscan houses (Necropolis literally means “City of the Dead”) to admire the bright colors used by the ancient Etruscans to paint landscapes, exotic animals and scenes of everyday life. Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes that show the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which represents the typical activities of the aristocracy, the tomb of the Warrior, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights)… Walking through the charming alleys of Tarquinia, dotted with medieval towers and splendid palaces, you will reach Palazzo Vitelleschi, which houses in the National Etruscan Museum the most precious treasures of the ancient city: carved sarcophagi, frescoes, jewels made of gold and gemstones, and the famous Winged horses!

This is a Small Group Tour, 15 pp maximum. Our Tour is a mixed Experience of Art, Monuments, Food & Wine. We only work with Licensed local Guides that are able to show the authentic side of the city. You will try local products and enjoy Rome as a real Roman.

Discover the Etruscans on this walking cultural tour and visit the city of Tarquinia with its UNESCO world heritage site. Explore the ancient Etruscan necropolis with tombs painted more than 3000 years ago. Learn about the extraordinary artwork in the tombs, which predates the Romans and gives unique insight into the ancient culture and daily lives of the Etruscan people. Leave the necropolis go the National Etruscan Museum. Finish your time in Tarquinia by relaxing and enjoying an authentic Italian lunch, in a traditional local restaurant. Savor the unique and dazzling flavours of the Lazio region, for the perfect end to your day of discovery.

You have the opportunity to visit everything about Etruscans: from "Necropoli of Monterozzi" UNESCO heritage site to Etruscopolis theme park passing by the National Etruscan Museum. Walking on the ancient Etruscan streets, see beautiful corners and meet modern Etruscans you can choose which part of the city do you want to discover better than you have just seen. At the end a delicious lunch or dinner in the heart of the city centre with typical italian lunch. Discover the last of Lawrence's travel books, 'Etruscan Places' is an ephemeral and vivid account, replete with hauntingly evocative descriptions of the way of life of this once great civilisation.

This day excursion is designed for those who wish to discover the highlights of the ETRUSCAN villages. From the Port of Civitavecchia you will enjoy a beautiful ride in the countryside of Lazio region. You will visit the ancient towns of Tarquinia and Cerveteri and admire the greatest Etruscan museum in the world.

Since we have been in the business for several years now, we can offer only you the highest quality private tour to discover all the secrets of the Etruscan Culture, where you will be chauffeured in our super comfortable Mercedes Benz Minivans! Our drivers are only the best English speaking professionals with years of experience in the field and will take special care of you at all times! They are also very knowledgeable about Italy, therefore although they are not guide, you will get the feeling as they were, as they will always be ready to answer all your doubts! In addition, it’s also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences, we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for making your Ancient Etruscan tour a super special one!

Don't miss the chance to take a day trip to Rome from the port of Civitavecchia during your cruise. Forget the stress of public transport and just think about relaxing, once you book your tour with us you won't have to worry about anything other than enjoying the city. Your driver together with your guide will guide you through the most characteristic places of the city to make you have a unique and unforgettable experience. From the Colosseum Square to the famous Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and St. Peter's Basilica A day dedicated to showing you as much as possible the beauties and characteristics that the open-air museum of Rome offers us

Travellers should book this tour because all our drivers are professionally skilled to make visitors live a unique experience! This tour, combined with a brand new Mercedes vehicle and a professional English speaking driver, born and residing in Rome, is the best way to discover the beauties of the Eternal City, Rome, that you will then love and never forget. All the places will be visited with no stress and compulsion and our customers are free to decide where to spend most of their available time. You will be explained all the listing monuments and sites, helped with the local language, food and shopping and much more...

The Tour is 9/h usually it starts at 08:00AM . Your driver will meet you right under the ship holding a sign with your last name on it he will always monitor time in order to have you back to the ship by 05:30 pm at the latest. The drive to city center and back to the port, due to traffic, is about 1,5/h each way. Once in Rome you will meet your private walking guide and visit sights from the ancient Romans such as Pantheon, Coliseum, Circus Maximums, Palatine Hill, drive by Roman forum, Capitol hill and other major highlights like Trevi fountain and Spanish steps. Around 12:30 stop for a little lunch break in order to be by At 01:30/2:00 pm at the Vatican where you’ll be introduced to your private guide who will show you both the Museum and St. Peter Basilica.

We will give you an unforgettable experience in Rome taking you to the most beautiful places in a completely private tour! Our drivers have years of experience on the field which make them the most professional English speaking knowledgeable about Rome, therefore although they are not guides, you will get the feeling as they were, as they will always be ready to answer all your doubts and take special care of you at all times! In addition, it’s also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences; we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for your Rome shore excursion that will make this experience a very special one with us!

A beautiful town in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Pitigliano is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and Orange Flag. Also nicknamed The Little Jerusalem, because starting from the sixteenth century it hosted a large Jewish community within its walls, Pitigliano is now one of the most fascinating historic villages in Italy and an unmissable stop on a trip to Tuscany. Perched on a tuff cliff, the town rises imposingly on the valleys of the Lente, Meleta and Prochio streams, offering a wonderful view of the wild and unspoiled nature of this area of the Tuscan Maremma.

By choosing this tour you will have the possibility to walk through the ruins of the ancient baths of Civitavecchia, walking above the same marbles where the Romans passed. The structure is very well preserved and gives you the opportunity to fully understand what the ancient baths were like, the complex is better preserved than those in Rome. Of the old structure there are many bricks but also mosaics and marbles, you can enjoy all that beauty without spending hours in the queues and above all without many people. Contrary to the ancient baths in Rome, here there was a miraculous water with sulfur and hot, 40 degrees more or less and Roman doctors used it as a therapy to cure some diseases. It is a special place that few people know so they can tell their friends about something new that is worth visiting, one hour is enough to visit it and take photos.

We will pick you up at the Port of Civitavecchia and take about a 40-minute train ride to Rome. Your guide during the train ride will illustrate The Eternal City with a map to help you get your bearings. Once in Rome, you will step inside the sovereign city-state of the Vatican; visiting St Peter’s Basilica and St Peter’s Square from the outside. From there we will take a to Piazza Navona, which was originally the Stadium of Emperor Domitian. Next, we’ll take a 10-minute walk to the Pantheon, the Temple of all Gods and the best-preserved monument of Ancient Rome. Heading up the street we will stop at the Trevi Fountain and then stunning Venezia Square, where you can enjoy a beautiful view over the ancient Roman Forum and the Colosseum, one of the seven Wonders of the World. After all that walking, it’ll be time to enjoy Rome as a Local! After a typical Italian aperitivo you will enjoy an authentic Roman Pasta Carbonara. You will be back at the port at 4:30

We will make an exciting trekking to read the millennial landscape of the extra virgin olive oil of the Sabina DOP (Lazio, 50 km outside Rome), the "yellow gold" of this region. At the end of the excursion you will taste an EVO oil that you will hardly forget, for its goodness and because it carries all the peasant tradition that I will tell you! I will point out the details of the landscape and you will understand the legendary history of a campaign that has always supplied the capital with oil. We will walk in a "forest" of centuries-old olive trees, planted over the centuries, by humble farmers, up to the highest hills and often ingeniously arranged in "terraces" to contrast the steep slopes. I will point out the plants that grow all around, which confirm the climate of these areas, You will also visit the village of Fara Sabina, a medieval village where the local lords interested in making profit with oil lived.

Start your tour from Civitavecchia pier! Have your roundtrip transportation by deluxe vehicle to reach and come back to/from Rome. Your guide will wait for you in Rome and will lead you to the Colosseum, the world's most famous amphitheater to life, illustrating its awe-inspiring structure and recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds and clashing swords of gladiators. Next you will enjoy through Rome historic center highlights, the Spanish Steps, the iconic Trevi Fountain, the best preserved of the ancient city's temples - The Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with Bernini masterpiece Fountain of the Four rivers. Take a break and enjoy an authentic Roman meal. After this, you will visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica. ( The order of the sites may vary depending on the availability of the day ). After this intense day, relax on your way back to Civitavecchia pier.

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Depart from Civitavecchia pier to reach Rome and meet your guide downtown! You will be led to the Colosseum, the world's most famous amphitheater to life, with its awe-inspiring structure and be told about the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds and clashing swords of gladiators. Next you will enjoy through Rome historic center highlights, the Spanish Steps, the iconic Trevi Fountain, the best preserved of the ancient city's temples - The Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with Bernini masterpiece Fountain of the Four rivers. Take a break and enjoy an authentic Roman meal. After this, you will visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica. ( The order of the sites may vary depending on the availability of the day ). After this intense day, you will be taken back to Civitavecchia pier by deluxe vehicle.

Compared to the other companies we offer you, pick up by ship without bus and / or other wasted time, entrance paid by us for the attractions visited, we do not offer you lunch simply because it really has a paltry cost, with 20 euros you risk eating so much to feel bad. And sincerely since it is all about genuine food and superlative quality, if we made a convention, we will risk offending the restaurateurs and depriving you of the choice of all excellent dishes! Anyway, after this tour, you would advise all your acquaintances to do it, you will get sensations, smells and feelings that will remain impressed for a long time! Do you think that some American, Canadian and German gentlemen wanted information to buy a second holiday home in these places! We are talking about the new TUSCANY! Don't miss it

The most striking aspect of Tarquinia is undoubtedly the legacy left by the Etruscans. The Necropolis of Monterozzi (the highlight of your visit) dates back around 3000 years and has about 200 painted tombs.Visiting the Necropolis of Tarquinia (inserted onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004, ) is beyond doubt the best way to get to know the magnitude and at the same time the artistic refinement of the Etruscan people. Not less interesting, to learn about the Etruscans, is The Necropoli della Banditaccia, in Cerveteri which has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site together with the necropolis in Tarquinia. It covers an area of 400 hectares (990 acres), of which 10 hectares (25 acres) can be visited, encompassing a total of about 1,000 tombs often housed in characteristic mounds. It is the largest ancient necropolis in the Mediterranean area.

Est of Rome, about 25 miles from the city, usually reacheable in less then 50 minutes of drive..... that's Tivoli. An ancient hill top city. After its early pre-roman history a Roman Emperor, Hadrian, second Century A.D., had the vision of a Great Architect following himself the construction of his summer residence, "Villa Adriana". Rising on a plateau flanking the Aniene river, a river that keeps on flowing towards Rome, water was always a dominant element in Tivoli. And being in aboundance has always been used to amaze. In this this tour you will see from the still water of the Roman swimming pools to the sparkling water spouting from the Renaissance fountains of Villa D' Este the other masterpiece of the reinassance architecture, up to the natural flowing of the Waterfalls. Villa D' Este made Tivoli' s taste for Beauty famous and copied in Europe. The Restaurant we suggest is located in another suggestive archeological area overlooking the Waterfalls.

Majestic Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We will arrive at the Vatican for a stop, then in the heart of the city with a stop near Piazza Trevi. Free walk to visit the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia where you can admire the Vittoriano, the Campidoglio, the Church of S: Maria in Aracoeli, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza del Popolo. You can spend a cultural and tourist day, and ... why not ... with an important food and wine flavor.

Depart from Civitavecchia to meet your guide in Rome. You will be led to the Colosseum, ( Ground Floor and First Level ) the world’s most famous amphitheater to life, being told about its awe-inspiring structure, recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds, and the clashing swords of gladiators. Then you will visit the Roman Forum, the heart of the Ancient Rome, as social, governmental, economic and religious center. Next you will enjoy a stroll through Rome historic center highlights, the Spanish Steps, the iconic Trevi Fountain, the best preserved of the ancient city’s temples – The Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with Bernini masterpiece Fountain of the Four rivers. Finally you will experience an authentic Roman meal at one of the best Roman restaurant and then you will come back to Civitavecchia pier.