Undiscovered Medieval Towns and Renaissance Gardens North of Rome not far from Civitavecchia

Viterbo is a magnificent medieval town but largely ignored by mass tourism. Its only fault is that it lies between two of the best-known tourist destinations in the world, Rome and Florence. This calm and rich town can claim to have been a time ago at the centre of the world when the popes were residing there. After a pleasant walk and a stop for a cappuccino, we will visit Europe's best-preserved medieval quarters and the imposing papal residence. After a stroll in the nearby Villa Lante renaissance gardens with its joyous fountains, we can have lunch in one of my favourite local restaurants. After this leisure stop, our journey proceeds to the splendid Farnese palace on the slopes of the green Cimini hills. This imposing castle was transformed by an eighteen-year-old cardinal into a renaissance luxury residence for popes and princes. We will make a lovely day together!

Starting point: Civitavecchia or Viterbo or Orte train station Visit to Viterbo and its unique medieval part You can take photos at the Gardens of Villa Lante in Bagnaia and after lunch, we are going inside Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola. This is an easy day-trip! This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire! Through email, we can work on an itinerary that's right for you. If you have any specific requests, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your wishes.