Viterbo

Viterbo area and the Tuscia: from the Etruscans to the Farnese

Discover typical villages, wonderful villas and castles immerged in the splendid landscape of the Cimini mountains and of Vico Lake. From Villa Lante in Bagnaia, with its spectacular garden ad water games, to Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola, to Montefiascone and Bolsena, without forgetting Viterbo and its beautiful medieval monuments and the famous Palazzo dei Papi.

Sunday, July 10

Departure from Milano central railway station towards Rome. Arrival in Rome central railway station and transfer by bus to Viterbo. Visit to Piazza San Lorenzo and Palazzo Farnese, the Cathedral, the Palazzo Papal (papal palace), the medieval quarters, Santa Maria Nuova and San SIsto churches. Accommodation in 4* Hotel Relais Falisco or similar hotel. Dinner and overnight included.

 


Viterbo – CC BY-SA 3.0 de | Wolfgang Pehlemann | 2014

Monday, July 11

Breakfast included, at the hotel. Transfer by bus to Bagnaia and visit to Villa Lante. Transfer via bus to Montefiascone, with visit to San Flaviano church and Rocca dei Papi, and then to Bolsena, with visit to the ancient village and Santa Cristina church. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight included.

 


Bagnaia, Villa Lante – CC BY-SA 2.0 | Roberto Ferrari | 2007

Tuesday, July 12

Breakfast included, at the hotel. Transfer by bus to Caprarola, visit of Palazzo Farnese (interior and gardens) and of Santa Teresa church.

 


Caprarola, Palazzo Farnese – CC BY-SA 2.0 |  Fabrizio Sciami | 2013

 

Transfer by bus to Cerveteri, visit to the Etruscan necropolis, a beautiful place immersed in a pine trees park and hosting the highest concentration of mound tombs whose interiors, full of paintings, are accessible to the public. Bus transfer to Bracciano and visit to the Orsini-Odescalchi castle, the wonderful feudal fifteenth-century building, still property of the Orsini-Odescalchi family, perfect convergence of military and civil architecture. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight included.

Wednesday, July 13

Breakfast included, at the hotel. Visit of Tuscania and its S. Pietro and S. Maria Maggiore church. Bus transfer to Tarquinia: visit to the Etruscan necropolis in Monterozzi, the National Archeological Museum and S. Maria di Castello. Return to Rome and train to Milan.

 

FEE PER PERSON (accommodation in double room): € 760,00   
Based on 20 people group.

Additional fee for double room as single use: € 120,00

Insurance for cancellation AMIASSISTANCE – optional: € 30,00


FEE INCLUDES:

  • English speaking accompanying person for the entire tour
  • train Milan / Rome / Milan, 2nd class
  • private bus for the mentioned excursions
  • accommodation in 4* hotel (Hotel Relais Falisco in Civita Castellana or similar hotel), in double room with private bathroom
  • half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)
  • entrance fees for the mentioned museums / monuments
  • English speaking local tourist guides for the mentioned visits
  • liability insurance, medical insurance and luggage insurance

 

FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • City Tax, to be paid directly at the hotel 
  • Lunches
  • Tips, porterage and various personal extras
  • Optional insurance for cancellation AMIASSISTANCE

 

IMPORTANT

  • Registration deadline: April 29, 2016
  • Tour will be confirmed only upon reaching of the minimum number of 20 participants
  • In order to register, send an email to daniela@settemeraviglie.it, including:
  1. payment proof for the entire amount
  2. names and surnames of all participants, as per official identity documents
  3. requested room (E.G. double, queen-size bed, single, etc.)
  4. scan copy of all participants’ documents

 

BANK DETAILS

Name: LE 7 MERAVIGLIE DELLA ITALY INTERNATIONAL SRL

Bank: CARIGE ITALIA AG. 0387 Milano

IBAN: IT57N0343101607000000028520

SWIFT: CARIITGG

Reason for payment: “ICOM TUSCIA + PARTICIPANTS’ NAME”

 

ORGANISER

LE 7 MERAVIGLIE 
Via Caccialepori 4- 20148 MILANO 
LIC. 057141/9.5.95
Tel. +39 02 48700422 
Fax. +39 02 40073176
mail: info@settemeraviglie.it