Day 1: Arrive in Viterbo
Upon arrival at Rome airport, meet your private driver and transfer to your hotel in Viterbo. After check-in, join a guided walking tour through the medieval San Pellegrino district, the Papal Palace, and the Albornoz Fortress. Time permitting, continue to the nearby Roman and medieval ruins of Ferento. Enjoy dinner and an optional visit to Viterbo’s natural thermal springs. Overnight stay.
Day 2: The dying city and
underground Orvieto
After breakfast, depart for Bolsena and explore the historic Monaldeschi Castle and the catacombs of Santa Cristina. Continue to Civita di Bagnoregio, known as the “Dying City,” for a light lunch and stroll. In the afternoon, travel to Orvieto and tour the Palazzo Faina Museum along with the underground city tunnels. Return to Viterbo for dinner, optional spa time, and overnight stay.
Day 3: Etruscan town and
Tuscia wine tasting
Today’s journey takes you to the archaeological park of Vulci for a guided tour of this once powerful Etruscan city. Enjoy a light lunch paired with local olive oil and wines. Proceed to Tuscania, a town of ancient beauty, to visit the National Tuscanese Museum and the Etruscan Academy Museum. Return to Viterbo for dinner, optional thermal bath, and overnight stay.
Day 4: Cerveteri’s necropolis and
arrival in Rome
After breakfast, head to Tarquinia and visit the National Etruscan Museum showcasing stunning tomb frescoes. Savor a light lunch with Maremma specialties before continuing to Cerveteri. There, explore the Banditaccia Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with Mount Abatone and Crespe of Sant’Angelo. Arrive in Rome, check in to your hotel, enjoy dinner, and overnight stay
Day 5: Essence of Rome
Begin your full-day tour of ancient Rome at the Palatine Hill, where the city was born, then explore the Roman Forum and the iconic Colosseum. After lunch on your own, continue your exploration along the historic Appian Way and visit lesser-known treasures like the ancient aqueducts and the Jewish Ghetto near Teatro Marcello. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of Rome.
Day 6: Villa Borghese and
Vatican treasures
This morning, explore Villa Giulia and the Museum of Etruscan Civilization, followed by a visit to the Galleria Borghese to admire masterpieces by Caravaggio, Bernini, Raphael, and Titian. After a light lunch, tour the Vatican Museums with a guide, visiting the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica to marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà. Return for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Roman catacombs and
early Christian Rome
Discover the sacred underground world of early Christianity with a guided visit to Rome’s catacombs and the Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere, including its 12th-century crypt used for exorcisms. Conclude with the macabre beauty of the Capuchin Crypt, adorned entirely with human bones. Spend your afternoon at leisure before enjoying your final dinner in Rome. Overnight stay
Day 8: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your private transfer to the airport. Take with you the timeless memories of a journey into the heart of ancient Italy. Arrivederci!
NOTE: This journey of a lifetime is subject to change based on the availability of the services/tours/activities listed at the time of your traveling.
