Civita di Bagnoregio

Embark on a captivating journey through central Italy with this full-day trip that starts with pickup from a centrally-located meeting point in Rome. Hop on a comfortable bus for a scenic drive through the incredible Italian countryside until you reach Civita di Bagnoregio in Northern Lazio. Explore the hilltop village on a guided tour. Traverse the iconic bridge, marvel at rare stone formations, and immerse yourself in the historical charm. Hop back onto the comfortable, air-conditioned coach for a drive through the Tuscan countryside. Arrive at a traditional farmhouse in the area of Montepulciano. Indulge in a gourmet Tuscan lunch and a Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting. Indulge in panzanella (salad), salami, capocollo (pork cold cut), wild boar sausage, and Tuscan pecorino amidst this charming landscape. Travel to Umbria, the third-largest region in central Italy, to enjoy the ancient town of Orvieto. From the famous Duomo to the captivating Underground, Orvieto blends history with picturesque landscapes. Have some free time to explore the city and do some shopping before returning to Rome with unforgettable memories.

Visit Civita di Bagnoregio, also known as the dying city. Get an entry ticket complete with audio guide and set out to explore this small village only accessible by a narrow bridge linking it to the neighboring village. Originally founded 2,500 years ago, this small town near Rome stands atop a red tufa cliff surrounded by the Valley of Calanchi. The town’s strategic position is also what lends it the nickname "the dying city" since the town is crumbling as the cliff slowly erodes. Walk across the narrow bridge, step through the Santa Maria Gate, and discover the unforgettable atmosphere of this medieval village. Listen to an audio guide on your phone and learn the fascinating history of this ancient place. Once you’re done exploring, stop at one of the local restaurants or bars for some refreshment. Before you leave, pop into one of the artisan shops to take home a souvenir of your experience.

Enjoy your excursion , setting off towards the ancient city of Bagnoregio in the Province of Viterbo in central Italy.  When you arrive, take a stroll around Civita di Bagnoregio which was founded by Etruscans more than 2,500 years ago. The town is noted for its striking position on top of a plateau between the two valleys called Fossato del Rio Torbido and Fossato del Rio Chiaro. Find out about how the settlement is also known as the 'dying town' and was historically accessed by a single road that led from the Tiber valley to Lake Bolsena.  Then, stop for a delicious lunch at a local Italian restaurant. In the afternoon, continue the tour to Orvieto, another small town of Etruscan origins where you can admire the magnificent 14th-century cathedral, a masterpiece of gothic architecture. Visit the remarkable Pozzo di San Patrizio, a historic well that was built by architect-engineer Antonio da Sangallo the Younger of Florence in the 16th Century.  Finally, return to Rome where you will be dropped off at the meeting point in the city center.

Ciao be curious on our destinations, our IG: scoot_around_rome Some tours hurry you from place to place by bus, but with me, it will be different; you'll have your time to explore each location. Pickup / drop off at CINECITTA metro station (line A) OPTIONAL pickup/dropoff (extra fee) at your hotel(contact us in adavance, provide hotel name and address to confirm its viability) Enjoy these 2 amazing locations , give the right time to spend and not just a quick rush ! first stop: 1h40min driving, visit lenght in Villa lante about 1h30min / 2 hours Step into a world of pure beauty at Villa Lante. Marvel at its exquisite Italian gardens, adorned with cascading fountains, vibrant flowers, and architectural marvels. A sensory delight that will leave you in awe. Many knows Villa D'este but not as many know this amazing Villa Lante, don't miss it ! Second stop: Civita di Bagnoregio " the dying city " about 20 mins from Villa Lante visit lenght about 2/3 hours Once in civita di bagnoregio you could stop for lunch before visit the city (optional) or dive right into the visit of the DYING CITY Explore the enchanting Civita di Bagnoregio, a medieval gem perched on a rugged cliff. Immerse yourself in its timeless charm, wandering through narrow streets, ancient buildings, and breathtaking vistas. A mesmerizing destination that captures the heart and ignites the imagination. Meeting point is set at Cinecittà metro station ( linea a - anagnina direction ) cause from there will be easier and less time consuming to reach these locations ( giving you EXTRA visit time) I won't watch the time, nobody will give you as much freedom!

Take the opportunity to visit the estate and descend into the most subterranean cellars. Listen to our historian and sommelier introduce the history of the winery and tell about all the activities that will take place during the day. Explore the traditional cellar and receive an explanation of the winemaking processes from when the grapes arrive until the wine is bottled. The last stop is the tasting room. Try three excellent wines accompanied by a selection of charcuterie and/or cheeses, bread and olive oil. Learn details about the history of each wine, how to smell and taste it, and what to consider when opening a bottle of wine. Throughout the tour, our team is open to talk to you about any curiosity you may have!

Civita di Bagnoregio is located in Tuscia on the border between Tuscany and Lazio. It is called the "dying city" because the land on which it stands is slowly falling away and will inevitably disappear when the final pieces crumble into the spectacular Valle dei Calanchi below. Knowing this, and knowing that nothing can be done to prevent it makes your visit all the more special, eternal and timeless. This is the feeling that makes it unique and marvelous to the people who have experienced the dying city. Connected to the rest of the world by a three hundred meter bridge, Civita di Bagnoregio is a charming village which will make you feel you are visiting a world that no longer exists. Made up of old houses, narrow streets and surrounded by beautiful landscapes, discover a walk through the scenes and stories of this place and choose the corner that sparks your intrigue the most. You can explore the Romanesque Arch at the entrance to Civita, the Renaissance Palace or the large Piazza (which is the site of donkey races on the first Sunday in June and the second Sunday of September and where all the remaining locals come to socialize in the evenings). After visit the dying city, you will head on to discover the Monster's Park situated in the town of Bomarzo. It is also called "Sacred Wood", and was designed by Prince Vicino Orsini and the great architect Pirro Ligorio in 1552. The park is unique and represents refined Italian style gardens that follow geometric and perspective rationality with embellishments such as wide terraces, fountains with water games and mannerist sculptures. You will also discover here eccentric wood blocks of peperino, emerging from the ground and sculpted into enigmatic figures of monsters, dragons, mythological subjects and exotic animals.

Picking you up at your hotel in Rome at 09.00 am., or Fiumicino Airport, will drive you for a private 8 hours tour to Civita di Bagnoregio (1.30 hr far from Rome) and Orvieto. Once at Civita, you will have to walk for 7-8 mnts on the pedestrian Bridge (€5 each to enter) before arriving to this little town that being on a sinking vulcanic Hill, will disappear in the Next future. From here will drive for 30 more minutes, to Orvieto, old Etruscan/medieval town, where you will have lunch (not included in the rate) and will walk around to visit its gothic Style Cathedral (€5 entrance fees), visit the underground Etruscan city possibility (€8 each) and go for wine tasting and ceramic stuff shopping. Back to Rome in the afternoon around 05.00 pm.

The tour start from Civitavecchia port/area. You will drive north-east with your English-speaking driver, through the beautiful landscape of Lazio&Tuscany regions. After about a 50 minute’s drive, you will arrive in Montefiascone with its 600 meters of altitude. From the top of the village you can enjoy a spectacular view over the lake. Montefiascone is also famous for being one of the most important stages of the Via Francigena, exactly 100 kilometers from Rome, the final destination of the pilgrimage. But the fame of Montefiascone is also and especially linked to its vineyards and the legend of wine "Est! Est!! Est!!" In 1111 AD Henry V of Franconia, King Germany, was traveling to Rome with his Bishop Johannes Defuk that is very passionate about wine. Once unpon he asked the his servant Martin to precede him looking for the best wine and, just found, signal it with the words "est" which in Latin means "there is". When he arrived in the town of Montefiascone, the servant found wine so good that he repeated the signal three times, accompanied by six exclamation marks: thus the famous "Est! Est!! Est!!!". After the wine tasting and sightseeing after 15 minutes by van we arrived to Civita di Bagnoregio. It is called the "dying city" because the land on which it stands is slowly falling away and will inevitably disappear when the final pieces crumble into the spectacular Valle dei Calanchi below. Visiting Civita di Bagnoregio means immersing yourself in a suspended, nostalgic and evanescent atmosphere: the ancient village still retains corners of wonder and peace and gives beauty to every step, between buildings and stone houses, artisan shops, narrow alleys overlooking the valley that offer the best of them at sunset, when everything is colored by a magical light. After visit the dying city, we drive back to the port

Cross the 300-meter bridge into this ancient city and explore its old houses, narrow streets, and charming squares. Located in Tuscia on the border between Tuscany and Lazio, Civita is called the dying city because the land on which it was constructed is slowly falling away into the Valle dei Calanchi below. Enjoy views of the surrounding valley while learning the history of this city from its founding by the Etruscans 2,500 years ago to its perilous present. Travel back in time listening to stories of Civita's grand past and pass under the Romanesque Arch at the entrance of the city knowing that in a few decades it may cease to exist.

This tour is ideal for those who want to discover unique place in the world with magical atmospehre and breathtaking views! Civita di Bagnoregio connected to the rest of the world by a three hundred meters bridge, Orvieto underground and Duomo are only some of the steps that make this tour special! You need to add also the lunch with typical italian product Civita di Bagnoregio is located in Tuscia on the border between Tuscany and Lazio. It is called the "dying city" because the land on which it stands is slowly falling away and will inevitably disappear when the final pieces crumble into the spectacular Valle dei Calanchi below. Knowing this, and knowing that nothing can be done to prevent it makes your visit all the more special, eternal and timeless. This is the feeling that makes it unique and marvelous to the people who have experienced the dying city. Connected to the rest of the world by a three hundred meter bridge, Civita di Bagnoregio is a charming village which will make you feel you are visiting a world that no longer exists. Made up of old houses, narrow streets and surrounded by beautiful landscapes, discover a walk through the scenes and stories of this place and choose the corner that sparks your intrigue the most. You can explore the Romanesque Arch at the entrance to Civita, the Renaissance Palace or the large Piazza (which is the site of donkey races on the first Sunday in June and the second Sunday of September and where all the remaining locals come to socialize in the evenings).