Private tour in Viterbo Rudolph H
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Dear Traveller, I would like to welcome you to fascinating Tuscia, the heartland of the mysterious Etruscans. This area is just inland from the Civitavecchia/Rome port and its main city is the medieval town of Viterbo, once home to the popes. I moved here with my Finnish wife, Susanna, more than 20 years ago and we were happily taken by surprise by the sheer beauty and cultural richness of our new home place. But we were equally astonished to find very few tourists here. This is still nowadays very much the case, because most tourists choose nearby Rome or Florence. But I can assure you that those who did come here have not regretted it. I am by profession a international legal consultant working exclusively for a Rome-based United Nations Agency. Fortunately my work leaves me enough time for my passions: exploring together with visitors the wonders of the place we live in and our very lively music association. So please, let me tell you something about the Tuscia area: it is a lush-green hilly area just north of Rome and bordering the Tirrenean sea to the west, Tuscany in the north and Umbria to the east. As most places it is full of vibrant history, especially etruscan, medieval and renaissance history. The climate and food here are exceptional. I am specializing in full or half day tours for small groups, in which lunch at a very interesting private location, a cooking class or even an opera show can be included. I grew up in the Netherlands, where I graduated from law school. Since 12 years I am a licensed guide for the province of Viterbo. I am also a lawyer and are been employed as a consultant to a Rome-based U.N. organization. None
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We will drive through my favorite places, the great Etruscan towns of Tarquinia and Tuscania and through the lush countryside to Bolsena, which is a charming medieval town on the shore of Europe's largest Vulcan lake. Bolsena is on the pilgrimage road to Rome and a visit to St. Cristina is a must. I will tell you about the miracle of Corpus Domini and have a coffee in the central square with local people. From there we will make a short trip to the famous and fascinating "dying town" Civita di Bagnoregio, which can be reached only by foot over a bridge. The town is slowly disappearing because it is perched on a rock that is sliding into the surrounding valley. After this unique experience, we will proceed through the beautiful winery landscape and discover the hilltop town Montefiascone with its local winery and have lunch with local products and out of mamma's kitchen. On our way back we'll drive through the beautiful historical center of Viterbo, home, in the past, to popes and emperors.
We had an absolutely wonderful day touring with Rudolph! We have toured the world extensively and Rudolph is without a doubt one of the best tour guides we have ever had. He is so knowledgeable and clearly loves this region of Italy. Warm and friendly with a great sense of humor, he’s a joy to be with. We saw everything on the tour and also managed to get off the beaten path for additional hidden gems! We highly recommend Rudolph and this excellent tour!
Our tour today into the Etruscan countryside outside Rome was fabulous. Our driver & guide Rudolph was informative, funny and made our journey memorable. We visited the towns of Tarquinia, Tuscany, Bologna and had a wonderful lunch at a family restaurant in Montefiascone. We managed to see and learn a lot about this area, while avoiding the crowds of busy Rome.
What a wonderful day! Rudolph was on time and his friendly welcome made us feel immediately at ease! He had so much history and knowledge to share! His passion for the region was infectious. He is an extraordinary person and we felt extremely lucky to spend the day with him. Highly recommend a tour with him! An unforgettable day!
Rudolf was a totally awesome guide and driver. He speaks impeccable English, has lived in the are over 25 years, know the history like a professor, took us to eat great local Tuscan cuisine for a very reasonable price. We did non-tourist things all day. Rudolf is not just a guide, he is a friend. Hiromi and John Caudell Hawai'i
We did not wish to go to Rome so set up this lovely tour with Rudolph instead. It was a great decision. Rudolph is easy to talk to, knowledgeable and he took us to parts of Italy that we would have never seen on a ship excursion. I highly recommend him.
Rudolph was a FANTASTIC tour guide for our day. We explored the neighboring countryside and several medieval towns which is just what we wanted. He had picked out a perfect place for lunch and was so informative throughout the day. He delivered so much history and in such an interesting way. We would love nothing better than to return on our next vacation and spend another day with Rudolph. Highly recommend!! Thank you Rudolph for your kindness and care for a senior citizen and our wonderful day! art
Drive to Taquinia and see some unique Etruscan sites and then to the hilltop town of Tuscania. Through the green Tuscia area drive along the shores of the Bolsena to the lovely city of Bolsena, where we'll have a coffee. A short trip brings us almost to Umbria and to Civita di Bagnoregio. We'll admire from the viewpoint or we walk to this town without cars over a long bridge. Proceed to Montefiascone, where we will have wine and lunch in the old papal palace. Drive through amazing Viterbo, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. This itinerary can be customized according to expectations and requirements. Through email, we can work on an itinerary that's right for you. If you have any specific destinations you would like to visit and/or any special requests, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your wishes. *** IMPORTANT *** To email me, simply click on the 'ASK A QUESTION' button
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Private transportation accommodating a maximum of four (4) travellers. For more than four travellers please contact me for transport arrangement/price quote. **** PLEASE NOTE **** I can accommodate various groups of travelers. If you have specific requirements, pricing inquiries or if your preferred start time isn't listed, please send me an email by clicking on the 'ASK A QUESTION' button on my tour page. I will reply to you promptly. Thanks! Please note: no transfer from and to Rome or airport.
Viterbo, Lazio, 01100, Italy
Cruise: Civitavecchia,ByGuide: Viterbo, Orte train station. In Civitavecchia port we will meet outside the security area; to reach this you can take a free shuttle bus (5 minutes ride) to Largo della Pace (end stop).
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