We introduce ourselves, we are Erika and Alessandro and we will welcome you in our award-winning eco project of sustainable hospitality in Sorano, in Maremma Tuscany
If you have chosen to spend your holiday in Sant'Egle, you are certainly a person rich in common sense, an eco tourist, who loves to travel consciously, choosing green facilities.
You are a person who believes in a circular economy and loves to eat organic food, with raw materials produced on the farm, local and self-produced.
Sant'Egle in fact, is not a holiday place for everyone, but only for those who believe they can make a difference, even when they go on vacation.
Respect, consistency and desire to change, are the watchwords here in Sant'Egle.
A life project that is also our home.
Since 2010 we have opened our doors to those who are looking for a paradise nestled in the peace and silence of a natural environment, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan Maremma.
Surrounded by a truffle farm, a saffron, olive trees, an ancient orchard and centuries-old oaks framed by the blue of the sky and the dense colors of the countryside.
Here you will find the ideal environment to live an experience of deep immersion in nature, hosted in a structure designed with total respect for the environment.
A corner of peace where you can find balance and harmony with yourself and with the planet, in a dimension that combines nature and comfort.
The territory offers the opportunity to devote yourself to sports-cultural activities, in the open air to give you the pleasure of an experience of absolute well-being.
Here you will not find fast roads, but white roads and slow curves where you will take the time to enjoy the view and the scents of the wind.
You will not find shopping centers, but only small artisan shops.
You will not find cities of art, but villages rich in Etruscan legends.
You will not find fast food, but Slow Food restaurants.
You will not find the aperitifsDinner with DjSet, but organic and biodynamic wines to be enjoyed calmly in front of the silence of a sunset.
You will not find illuminated streets, but the celestial vault and the Milky Way.
You will not find vernissage and glamur events, but only nature, greenery, clean air and the sounds of nocturnal wild animals.
You will not find the artificial perfection of the Shire countryside but the wonderful disorder of nature and the sounds of shepherds with their grazing sheep and roosters singing at dawn (or even earlier!)
The advice is to leave at home heels and sumptuous clothes and to bring shoes for walking, costume to enjoy the spa and comfortable and warm clothes, even in summer, in the evening it always takes something warm.
We are waiting for you with open arms, to share all this, with you!
Check-in possible from 03:00 PM to 00:30 AM
Here you will find the fastest route to reach Sant'Egle
The saltwater Bio_piscina area is open from dawn to dusk only for guests of the Sant'Egle organic farm.
It is an area of relaxation and silence, please use common sense and put your mobile phone in silent mode.
The swimming area of the pool is very small and for this reason it is not suitable for swimming activities. The maximum height is 1.60mt.
The purification of the water is entrusted to an electrolysis filter which transforms the integral salt of the WWF Oasis of Trapani, into natural chlorine that prevents the formation of algae and disinfects the water.
For this reason, your skin will not be damaged by chlorine and anti-algae of chemical origin.
In order not to ruin the natural purification cycle of the pool, guests are invited not to use sunscreen with parabens, substances of petroleum or chemical origin but only natural sunscreens.
It is possible to buy organic natural sunscreens in our Bio Shop.
By law, parents must accompany their minor children throughout the pool area.
It is possible to rent pool towels in the farmhouse at a cost of € 2
The hot water Hot Tub is available to guests from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It is mandatory not to have sunscreen on the skin, wash your feet well and take a shower before entering.
Please after using to close the thermal cover, so that the water always remains warm.
The Yoga Room is available from dawn to dusk.
Please read the rules carefully before entering and leaving the space as it was found.
The Sensory Garden of the Simples is open from dawn to dusk. It is mandatory to enter without shoes, respect the silence and not pick flowers or plants.
The Floating experience, massages and Gong bath, are only by reservation and under the instructions of an operator.
The large gravel parking is free, unguarded and free.
It is located under the large oaks, where you will see our cars parked under a wooden carpot. Please do not park at the side of the farmhouse and leave the streets around the farmhouse free.
From the parking lot you will find the sign with all the names of the rooms, follow the arrow that will lead you to your room.
By sending in advance a photo of the front and back of your documents and a photo of your credit card, you will have the maximum freedom you can arrive in Sant'Egle from 3 pm, at the time you prefer, without having to do the classic, slow check in.
From the parking lot you will find the directions to find your room, if you do not remember the name, do not hesitate to contact us from 8.30 to 18 at + 39 3294250285 or + 39 3488884810
Having sent all the documents in advance, you can arrive even in the middle of the night.
Follow the signs and find your room.
The key is in the door.
GOING ON HOLIDAY MEANS RELAXING AND ENJOYING THE TIME, LEAVING YOUR THOUGHTS AND FEARS AT HOME.
Thinking about what we would like to find in our next holiday, we decided to halve the capacity of the Organic Farm Sant'Egle, making YOUR stay, an EXCLUSIVE, INTIMATE and RELAXING experience.
You will find a maximum of 5 more pairs in an area of 3 hectares.
Each Suite or Luxury Tent has a large outdoor area where you can move in complete freedom.
It will be just you and the person you are on holiday with!
Several stations in the garden shaded by large old trees with deckchairs for sunbathing, tables with chairs to eat all your meals, hammock armchairs, many flowers to smell, lawns for walking barefoot, birds to watch and sounds of nature.
You can use our bio pool using common sense.
You can check in on your own from 3 pm, arriving at the time that remains most convenient for you, following the signs that will take you from the parking lot to your room, the key is in the door.
You can have breakfast in our large breakfast room or in the garden from 8.30 to 9.30
The Osteria Senz'Oste is our Bio_Ristorante, open 24 hours a day, where you will find many types of drinks and organic wines, ready meals cooked with our hands based on organic or zero km farm products, coffee corner, tea and hot herbal teas. It is located next to the pool, in the glass greenhouse. Take what you want and mark what you have taken. You will pay everything at check out.
In order not to enter your spaces, the cleaning of the room and linen change, will be ONLY ON YOUR REQUEST in the morning during breakfast.
The whole house is sanitized thanks to an Ozone machine, which kills viruses, bacteria and insects, disinfected with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite and with EM (Micro Effective Organisms), 100% biodegradable.
We live here and we are at your disposal from 8.30 to 18, without ever invading your privacy. Please respect our rest time.
Common sense is our rule of life and we like that our guests respect it towards other guests, us and our animals.
Those who behave inappropriately, noisy or damage the property, will be removed from the farmhouse, without the possibility of reimbursement of the stay.
If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to call us!
The project born in 2010 of the Sant'Egle organic farm moves behind personal needs of a sustainable life, respectful of the planet, consistent and ethical with one's daily choices.
A virtuous project that has been taken as a model by universities, innovative projects, foreign heads of state and common people who want to make a difference.
There are many awards won that certify the veracity of what is respected throughout the process of our project.
Here you will find these daily gestures. If you do not share certain choices, we invite you to come and visit us to have a chat, maybe you could find a new way of living on this planet : -)
• Waste and recycling: we have minimized the purchase of packaged products. We carry out and invite our guests to separate collection and we compost on site reusing humus to fertilize our organic garden and flowers. We clean woods and roads from illegal landfills and with what we find we have created a Creative Recycling project, which gives new life to old abandoned objects.
• Catering: we only have fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables produced in our organic garden or purchased other organic companies at km0. We only offer dairy products and meats of adult animals raised wild or wild at KM0.
• Breakfast: in the breakfast buffet everything is produced on the farm or purchased from organic producers at KM0 with the exception of tea and coffee that are imported.
• Water: each tap has a flow reducer for water saving. We sensitize both the staff and customers of the structure to the responsible use of water both for washing and for washing linen. We collect rainwater to irrigate our fields and flowers. We offer free still or carbonated water and we do not see disposable bottles.
• Energy: electricity is produced by photovoltaic panels that cover the needs of the whole project and also allows us to sell the extra energy produced. The whole project is illuminated with LEDs and has timers for energy saving. All appliances are certified Class A + +, we sensitize customers to change towels at the request of the customer (with consequent savings in water and detergents).
• Heating: a condensing boiler and a solar thermal boiler monitor all the hot water needs of the project.
• Mobility and Transport: we have an LPG car for our Green travels. Being an area where there is no train station or good public bus service, we offer free electric charging for all new hybrid and electric cars. We offer maps, GPS tracks and tracks that can be downloaded and consulted offline to enjoy the paths and nature trails, river itineraries, cycle paths that start from our structure, without the need to take the car. We offer ebike rental.
• Noise: the old farmhouse of 1600 with large walls that also muffle the sounds of nature. Signs emphasize that in the common areas the active collaboration of staff and guests is grateful to maintain the silence that this place offers.
• Promotion of the territory: we offer a self-produced map in recycled paper that promotes and disseminates tourist and cultural information in the area. The map is provided free of charge to the local tourist company and to the proloco.
• Cleaning and washing linen: we use only 100% biodegradable products and EM (Effective Micro Elements).
• Products and supply chain: we produce only organic products, the transformation is done in the company according to the ASL legislation and the prodocolli imposed by the organic. Our packaging is 100% biodegradable or recyclable. Our labels and boxes made of recycled paper.
• Bio Pool: a spechio of water created without the use of cement but only stones and a natural resin that holds them together. Inside water from our well and salt from the WWF Oasis of Trapani. An electrolysis filter transforms salt into natural chlorine. Reason why no chemical additives, chlorine and antialgae are added.
• Green building: the restoration of the entire farmhouse of 1600 was done with bio-building materials. The holistic space with its roof lawn is an example of bio architecture where the landscape impact is zero.
• Glamping: a new way to make an eco holiday in contact with nature. The Luxury tents are built with woods certified by sustainable forests, painted in water tempera with natural pigments, illuminated and heated thanks to the sun.
• ECommerce: we protect the environment and compensate for the emissions emitted during transport. The bags and packaging material we use are made with recycled and recyclable raw material. We compensate for the emission of CO2 emitted for the transport of your products with the purchase of Italian forests, financing the project of the Italian Forest Fund
Awards and certifications
Since 2010 the whole project is certified organic.
1st WWF Italy Award for best sustainable farm in Italy
1st Wwf Italy Biodeversità Conservation Award
Platinum Trip Advisor Structure
1st place in Good Energy Award as the best virtuous and innovative award for environmental protection and energy saving.
1st place as the best Italian Saffron according to the new ISO 3632-1-2011 protocol.
Recognition by the Tuscany Region of 5 sunflowers (equivalent to a 5-star hotel)
Top 20 adult properties in Italy according to Travel Myth
Top 50 properties for a romantic stay in Italy according to Travel Myth
1st place as Luxury Eco Resort of the Year 2019 according to LTG Europe Awards 2019
Top 10 Best Pools in the Word according to Travel Myth
1st place THA, Travel & Hospitality Award 2020
1st place Italian hospitality
Tripadvisor Travellers' Chice 2020
1st place I Luxury Awards 2021
A special thanks goes to those who believed in our project, who took inspiration from what we did and replied, even if only in part our vision that a better world is possible!
MaTer a sustainable project within the Torre Guaceto Marine Reserve in Puglia, Italy
PuraEco a holistic nutrition project with offices in Brazil and Argentina
Japanese Minister of Agriculture, MasahikoYamada, a concrete activist against Climate Change, Inequality and Wars, brought the Sant'Egle model to Japanese farms for a change 'from below'.
A group of organic peach growers from South Korea came to learn how to make a Compote with Stevia.
Solidarity
Every year we donate part of the proceeds to projects that we know personally in which we believe and that we invite you to support.
2010 Sent through the mother Cristina (erika's mother) refrigerators and beds for an orphanage in Morocco
2011 Donated 5 kilograms of organic spirulina to the Mayer pediatric hospital in Florence, eating disorders department
2012 Brought shoes, notebooks and pencils to boys and girls in the poor suburbs of Douz, Tunisia
2013 Purchase of land for reforestation, protection of biodiversity and restoration of the ecosystem
2014 Planted a new forest of holm oaks for reforestation, biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration
2015 Donated to dig a well in a village in northern Namibia
2017 Funded project entrepreneurs artisan women in Italy
2018 Donated for the protection of the southern whale
2019 Funded Italian Forest Fund project for the purchase of Umbra forest for the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem
2020 Funded Italian Forest Fund project for the purchase of a forest threatened by cutting, to preserve biodiversity and the ecosystem
2021 Funded Italian Forest Fund project for the purchase of trees for a forest that has been cut, to return the biodiversity and the ecosystem
2022 (January) Financed swings and slides for the disabled center Il Volo di San Lorenzo Nuovo (VT)
Going on holiday means relaxing and enjoying the time, leaving your thoughts and fears at home.
thinking about what we would like to find in our next holiday, we decided to halve the capacity of the Sant'Egle organic farm, making YOUR stay an exclusive, intimate and relaxing experience.
you will find a maximum of 5 other couples in an area of 3 hectares.
Each Suite or Luxury Tent has a large outdoor area where you can move in complete freedom.
It will be just you and the person you are on holiday with!
Several stations in the garden shaded by large old trees with deckchairs for sunbathing, tables with chairs to eat all your meals, hammock armchairs, many flowers to smell, lawns for walking barefoot, birds to watch and sounds of nature.
You can use our bio pool using common sense.
You can have breakfast in our large breakfast room.
In order not to enter your spaces, the cleaning of the room and linen change, will be only on your request.
the whole house is sanitized thanks to an Ozone machine, which kills viruses, bacteria and insects, disinfected with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite and with EM (Micro Effective Organisms), 100% biodegradable.
The buffet breakfast, sweet and savory, is served in the breakfast room located in the front of the house, where there is the reception and the bio shop.
Breakfast time is from 8.30 to 9.30
It is possible with a tray to have breakfast in the garden or in the room.
Thank you for bringing the tray back to the breakfast room.
At the Osteria Senz'Oste you can taste one of the vegetarian, vegan or meat dishes of the day, cooked with only seasonal products or zero km, or cold cuts, cheeses also vegan, desserts, fruit and seasonal vegetables.
Each dish costs 15 €.
This week's menu can be found below in the picture.
On the day of your arrival, please order your dinner by 10 am.
For the following days at breakfast you will be asked if you want to have lunch or dinner at Sant'Egle-
The Osteria Senza Oste is in our lemon house, next to the pool is open 24 hours a day.
Take what you want and mark on the appropriate form that you will find in the lemon house, you will pay at check out.
If you prefer to go to the restaurant, upon your arrival, we will provide you with our 'secret' list of the best restaurants in the area, selected one by one, by our demanding palate.
We also have a private Chef, only for those who book the entire farmhouse.
Book your psycho-physical relaxation. Specify when you would like to do this and at what time.
Learn more about the benefits of http://www.floatingtoscana.it
Info in English here https://bit.ly/3PwUzXe
Traditional and holistic massages
Loving yourself means taking care of your body through the attentive hands of our certified holistic operators.
The session lasts 1 hour and you can ask the operator for the massage you prefer.
The cost for guests of the farm is € 80 if combined with a floating session and € 89 if done individually.
The cost for external customers is possible only if combined with a floating session and has a cost of € 90.
In your stay in Sant'Egle you have included a holistic space dedicated to the practice of Yoga and Meditation.
In the shala of 60 square meters you will find mats, blocks, various tools to facilitate the practice as well as a herbal tea corner.
Please read the rules before entering into the respect of this sacred place.
If you want to do a private Yoga class with one of our teachers you can book it below.
The cost for an individual lesson varies according to the number of people:
Do you want to do a Yoga class with one of our teachers?
The cost for an individual lesson varies according to the number of people:
1 pax 70 € - 2 pax 120 € - 3 pax 160 €
7 lessons: 1 pax 450 € - 2 pax 600 € - 6 pax 900 € - 10 pax 1100 €
Sound massage with tibetan bells and gong bath
A healing ritual used for centuries by Shamans, with the aim of favoring the deep meditative state, overcoming the limits of the rational mind.
Ancestral sounds are able to make the emotional part vibrate more intensely, cleaning up emotional wounds and giving access to lost memories, to have a greater understanding of being part of a whole. Vibrations dissolve blocked energies and return a sense of deep well-being and energy.
Gong's bath takes us into a timeless dimension, cleaning up the heavy and limiting superstructures for our evolution because it is the body that remembers who we are, not the rational mind.
The natural harmonics emitted by the gong favor the harmonization between the left and right side of the brain.
The frequencies produce Alpha waves (from 7 to 14 hertz), which induce a state of receptive relaxation, Theta (from 4 to 8 hertz), associated with deep meditation.
The 8 hertz stimulate the pineal gland, (divine and universal knowledge) as well as the production of melatonin, serotonin, (for a good functioning of the immune system) and somatropin, (hormone of life). It also resonates with the 72,000 Nadi system, the energy channels that promote a free flow of energy in the body.
The session costs € 120 per person, € 200 per couple. 50 €/person, in a group of minimum 8 people.
Want to learn magic?
From 5 liters of freshly milked milk we will teach you how to make 3 types of cheese.
Ravaggiolo, Pecorino and Ricotta!
The course lasts about two hours and includes:
explanation of the cheese preparation technique,
reading of the Poetry of Cacio
Tasting of cheeses prepared with seasonal vegetables freshly picked in the field
Tasting of paired organic wines from the area
Tasting of yogurt and sheep's milk ricotta with compote and typical homemade Maremma biscuits.
Cost of the course with cheese and wine tasting is 150 € per person, minimum 2 people.
For small groups of minimum 4 people the cost is € 130 / person
The course can be in Italian, English and German.
In this course lasting about 3 hours you will learn the preparation of Tortelli with Ricotta and Spinach, Chard, Borage or Nettle freshly picked in the field, with eggs of happy hens that live free!
You will learn one of the most famous typical Maremma dry sweets, the Cantuccini with local almonds.
The course ends with the tasting of what has been prepared and a bag of cantucci to take home!
Course fee is 170 € per person, minimum 2 people.
For small groups of minimum 4 people the cost is € 130 / person
The course can be in Italian, English and German.
Choose the date
Guided tour with Ebike lasting half a day with authorized MTB guide.
All levels from easy on dirt roads to challenging single tracks on the Primitivo trail.
90 € per person, (mime 2 people).
Do you have your own bike? We have many free services in our BIKE POINT
Excursions to Etruscan sacred places, with an authorized hiking guide 80 € per person (mime 2 people).
Horseback riding through the canyons, rivers and the archaeological park of the cities of tuff, with an authorized equestrian guide, € 40 for 2 hours, per person to be paid in cash directly to the riding school. We only take care of booking you the walk. Pass by the reception that we feel together the riding school and availability.
Guided tour of the sustainable project of Sant'Egle.
If you are interested in knowing and taking inspiration to go towards a happy degrowth in complete respect of the planet, I am waiting for you to tell you, walking in the open air, what choices, mistakes and investments have led us to have been awarded as the best farm in Italy for sustainability and conservation of biodiversity according to the WWF, having won the first prize for energy saving, first prize for green hospitality in Italy, being the only green platinum certified structure in the province of Grosseto according to Tripadvisor and not least the first prize as the best eco resort of the year in Italy
Duration 1 hour. 30 € per person (mime 2 people).
The proceeds are completely donated to a project in which we believe a lot, that is to buy forests threatened by cutting to save the animals that live there, protect biodiversity and the oxygen they create.
We are organic producers since 2010 of spirulina, stevia rebA, saffron, truffle, oil, compotes, cosmetics, natural remedies, beers, cheeses and much more.
The shop is located at the reception and is open to the public from 8.30 to 12.30 and in the afternoon when you see us at the reception.
Take home the bio essence of Sant'Egle and remember that we ship every day by express courier that delivers in 24 hours.
Online orders here https://santeglebioshop.it
DIGITAL DETOX, UNPLUG!
Being up to date on what happens online leads us to neglect our real life. This could affect our mental health. Disconnect.
A Digital Detox holiday has many benefits.
Get closer to nature, you will heal deeply. Nature reduces anger, fear, stress and anxiety.
Re-establishing human connections, strengthening bonds with people and nature, makes us interact with the surrounding environment instead of with a virtual world that we believe to be perfect.
Sleep deeply. Looking at a screen before falling asleep causes the brain to think that it must stay awake and prevents the release of melatonin. Try to look at the stars lying in the lawn of Sant'Egle before falling asleep, you will have a wonderful night of true rest.
Live in the moment. Being connected to your smart phone takes time, to the point that a break from their control will make you realize how much time you were wasting in front of the screen. Turn it off and pay more attention to what is happening around you. Suddenly you will begin to collect images, scents, sounds and sensations that you previously ignored.
Enjoy time for personal growth. Focus on yourself, have new experiences, finish two books in a week, come up with a new recipe, experiment with meditation or a counseling session.
Here you will find wifi and telephone line only in the common areas and you will sleep soundly without electromagnetic fields in the room.
Turn off your phone, take a walk, watch butterflies, birds, listen to the sounds of nature.
The room for the disabled is the Superior Rustic Suite, the only room on the ground floor.
Please note that our structure is surrounded by gravel and to enter the breakfast room there are two steps.
Access to the pool is bound by two steps.
Having older dogs, cats and chickens living free, for their psycho-physical health, we are pleased but we cannot accept animals in our facility.
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A medieval castle razed by French King Charles VIII. A possibly headless ghost. "Doors of the Dead" and other centuries-old superstitions. Join me on this self guided audio tour as we traipse around the charming, beautiful nooks and crannies of my adopted hometown, and coax the stones and bricks to reveal some of the secrets of this picturesque Umbrian village. This is a self guided audio tour with a personal touch. My husband Paolo is from here, so I am in a unique position to take you around this beautiful village I call home. Come with me as we roam the alleys and browse the piazzas of this quintessential Italian hilltop town.
Discover the art and legends of Orvieto, a masterpiece of the Middle Ages and the Reinassance in Umbria, in Central Italy ! Visit the majestic Orvieto Cathedral, dating back to the14th-century, famous for its splendid façade decorated by fascinating statues in Gothic style and gilded mosaics. Inside you can admire marvellous frescoes and the Reliquary of the Santo Corporale, a Gothic masterwork containing the stained corporal of the miracle of Bolsena. The Cathedral's masterpiece is however the “Sistine Chapel of Orvieto”, a breathtaking series of frescoes concerning the Apocalypse and the Last Judgment, painted by Luca Signorelli and other famous artists of the Italian Renaissance. Top it off with a nice stroll through the city center and discover the most beautiful medieval palaces in Orvieto, including the majestic Torre del Moro, a tower almost 50 meters high !
What's the next best thing after drinking wine ? Being around wine, while also learning about the history and production of it ! Immerse yourself in this Wine and Food Science Museum in Castiglione in Teverina and also witness the biggest collection of wine barrels you've ever seen.
Strengths : the charm of the historic center of Viterbo between the largest medieval quarter in Europe, the numerous fountains from the 1200s, the Papal Palace complex and much more. The best tourist guides of Tuscia will lead you to discover the centuries-old beauties of the historic center of Viterbo. From the streets veiled in history of the medieval district of San Pellegrino, which boasts the distinction of being the largest in Europe, to the alternation of architectural styles of the square which houses the renowned Cathedral with the annexed Papal Palace. There isn't a glimpse of the medieval heart of Viterbo that isn't overflowing with charm, art and wonder. Thanks to our experts, you won't miss a single detail about one of the many historic fountains that grace the squares or the ancient gates that provide access to the city.
Wind your way through the history and architecture of the medieval hilltop town of Viterbo on this self-guided GPS audio tour. From Porta Romana we'll make our way back in time through the city's charming and historic center. Along the way we'll take in ancient fountains, majestic piazzas and palaces. I will tell you stories of the people and point out details, hidden courtyards and corners. Viterbo was a papal town where popes lived in the 13th century and where the first conclave was held. We will explore the San Pellegrino medieval quarter, one of the best preserved in Europe. Finally, we'll conclude the tour at the Porta San Pietro, the medieval entrance to the town. Come discover Viterbo's tales and secrets with me.
It will be a fine art and delightful experiences workshop located in one of the most historical sites in the center of Italy, the tuscia area which borders Tuscany and Umbria. Choose 4 DAYS or 8 DAYS classes and tours : The art classes from five to ten people are created to give the attendants the most authentic experience and the highest quality instructions. Also, our amazing location is the historical palazzo caprini, considered part of the Italian cultural heritage. Our tours, hosted by specialized guides, will give our guests the possibility of learning different aspects of this particular area of Italy. We offer the possibility of attending an italian language class. Furthermore, our guests will live an authentic culinary activity. To enjoy at his best this little trip and bring back home also a generous amount of relaxation, we will give our guests the possibility to attend YOGA classes. Travelers can personalize option classes
You cannot come to Viterbo and not visit the Palace of the Popes ! Any history buff will revel in uncovering the stories tied to the Viterbo, known as the “City of the Popes” thanks to being the Papal seat between 1257 and 1281. The palace still retains the partial appearance of a military fortress, which it was back in 1255, before being transformed into a papal court.
Bypass the long lines with this special skip-the-line entrance ticket to Polo Monumental Colle del Duomoanecdotes. Plug into your free audio guide and discover archaeological remains from the region, and get up close the most interesting of Tuscia's works of art, including the Pope's treasures.
The locations made famous by Perugino are not the fruit of his imagination – they are villages and vistas that exist and deserve to be discovered !
In the green hills between Val di Chiana and Lake Trasimeno, this Lands of Perugino ticket takes you on a journey through the works of Pietro Vannucci, master of the Renaissance and tutor to Raphael.
Discover history and see masterpieces scattered around Umbria, with visits to the Oratorio dei Bianchi, the church of San Sebastiano, the Tulle Museum, the Caporali Theater, the Sbarra Museum, and more.
Come and discover the mysteries that revolve around the ancient Etruscan people in its most representative city which, among other things, was the birthplace of three of the first seven kings of Rome : Tarquinia. Capital of the Etruscan Dodecapoli testifying to its influence and wealth during the 7th and 6th centuries BC in the territories of Central Italy, "Tarchna" (Etruscan name) with its splendid necropolis, known as Necropolis of Monterozzi, a unesco heritage site for its famous painted tombs dating back more than 2,500 years ago, and its medieval historic center will accompany you in this memorable week full of history, nature, the sea and good food !
Get your entrance tickets with an audio-guide and visit the 15th-century Palazzo Piccolomini in Piena. Enter this historic building also known as the Pontificio and get to know its history. Commissioned by Enea Silvio Piccolomini (who later became Pope Pius II) to Bernardo Rossellino was part of a project to rebuild Pienza as an ideal city. Discover the origins of this place, first build as a summer residence and is unanimously considered the first example of Renaissance architecture. Enjoy the lovely location, right in the center of Pienza near the Duomo. Learn more about its architecture, a regular plan around a courtyard with a fountain in the center, in harmony with the local landscape. Reach the back porch for a scenic view of the Val d'Orcia and Mount Amiata. Explore the courtyard which is often the setting of many events and concerts, especially during the summer.
Enjoy your private trip from Rome with your English speaking driver and meet your guide directly on spot, ready to visit the Etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri and Tarquinia : this locations have been a unique unesco sites since 2004, mirable examples of funerary architecture and reproduction of inhabited centers and Etruscan houses. The frescoes inside the tombs, in fact, faithfully reproduce daily life, while the mounds follow the types of buildings that have unfortunately disappeared without leaving evidence in any other form than the funeral one. A stop for lunch is included during the day (fees at your own expense)
Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the seventh century BC and it is particularly famous for the Monterozzi Necropolis, an ancient cemetery from pre-Roman times which houses more than two hundred painted tombs beneath its green mounds. You will explore imposing halls carved into the rock copying Etruscan houses (Necropolis literally means “City of the Dead”) to admire the bright colors used by the ancient Etruscans to paint landscapes, exotic animals and scenes of everyday life. Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs : the tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes that show the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which represents the typical activities of the aristocracy, the tomb of the Warrior, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights) …
Vespa Tour through the Tuscan hills : riding the symbol of Italy to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Tuscan countryside.
With this Virtual Card you can discover the village of Civita in complete autonomy with the audio guided tour. In addition, you can take advantage of the special agreements dedicated to you, the entrance to the Antica Civitas basement and 2 tastings of typical products.
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This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past !
Orvieto is one of the most popular day trips from Rome and its wines have been famous for centuries. Experience both in a single day with this hassle-free excursion that includes round-trip transportation from your Rome hotel so you don't have to grapple with highway traffic or confusing country roads. Explore the medieval hill town at your own pace then relax at a local winery for a tasting.
Pozzo della Cava is a unique look at life dating back 27 centuries. Descend into the depths beneath Orvieto for a self-guided adventure through archaeological finds such as pre-Roman wells, pottery, kilns, and more. Imagine tunneling out a cave network with no hydraulic equipment !
Find out how the caves have been used over the years, from bomb shelters to wine cellars. And don't miss a delicious home-cooked lunch in the restaurant afterward (at your own expense) complete with cave views.
Do you spend a few weeks in central Italy in a rented a villa and are you looking for authentic experiences ? Our experts - only Italian professional chefs - reveal the basics and tricks of Italian cuisine. With us you not only learn to cook a complete traditional Italian menu, but you will spend a fantastic evening comfortably at your villa, with your friends or family. Cooksapp guarantees a selection of professional CHEFs as a result of a long process and training. Monitoring their work. Guarantee of the level of menus. We guarantee - through strict quality control - the protection of our guests and the healthiness and genuineness of our dishes. Awards for Boccione Catering : Trip Advisor : certificate of excellence 2012, '13, '14.Elected among the best 100 restaurants in Umbria. Italian Championship of the Italian Academy of Pizza.
Book an e-bike tour that includes visits to three Orvieto wineries for a day of wine tasting and gentle exercise. On a route selected by your guide, you'll soak up the scenery without the struggle thanks to the bike's electric motor, and stop along the way to sample regional wine, cheese, and cured meat - all produced locally or on site. Numbers are capped at 10 people for a small-group tour.
Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private day tour of the Umbria region with multiple stops in Orvieto and Bagnoregio. Traveling with your dedicated guide and included round-trip transportation, you'll have no need for a rental car or worrying about directions. Learn about the ancient Etruscan history of Orvieto and the Middle Ages-era Bagnoregio. Complete your tour with an antipasto and wine tasting featuring regional delicacies.
Hop on an e-bike for a tour that combines Orvieto history and culture with tastings of local wine and food. You'll pedal with ease behind a local guide, and follow a route that takes in sights of Orvieto Cathedral and the Church of San Giovenale. Stop to visit the Orvieto Underground with a prebooked ticket, soak up views from Rocca Albornoziana, and spend time in an ancient wine cellar, too.
Visit one of Italy's most beautiful medieval hill towns in one day of sightseeing on this private tour from Rome. Explore Orvieto's shop-lined alleyways, Duomo, and characteristic public squares—and opt to visit underground cellars that once preserved olive oil and wine. Afterward, enjoy lunch on a farm overlooking the Tiber Valley (own expense).
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine : Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine : Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Inside a suggestive park located in a Franciscan convent converted into a hotel located in the center of Chianciano Terme, you can relax sipping excellent local wine paired with delicacies proposed by the chef, all in a bucolic setting with background jazz music which makes this experience unique and unrepeatable.
Experience this great FullDay Tour from Florence exploring the Southern Tuscany towns and countryside and see : • Montepulciano• Pienza • ChiancianoIncluded : - Wine Tasting- Pecorino Cheese Tasting- EVO Oil TastingLocal tour guide included in Private option. Pickup and dropoff your accommodation. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with : • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
See Tuscany's loveliest scenery, and discover the history of one of Italy's most revered wines, on this private, half-day tour. Following pickup from your area hotel, head off the tourist trail to a local, family-owned winery. Taste Brunello di Montalcino—a 100% Sangiovese wine that's one of Italy's best—as well as other wines and nibbles. You'll also tour the idyllic Val d'Orcia, from ancient hill towns to historic monasteries.
Shore excursions can be exhausting, but this trip to the Terme dei Papi spa will leave you relaxed and refreshed. Soak away your cares in the pool fed from the waters of the Spring of Bullicame and indulge in a therapeutic treatment with the rich mud from Lake Bagnaccio. Convenient round-trip transportation from the Civitavecchia port means you can spend more time unwinding in the spa's pool and grounds.
Treat your body and soul to a unique, wellness experience while immersed in the greenery of Acqua Santa Park. This regenerative journey into the senses and emotions features four pathways with more than 20 treatments, including the beloved melmarium and then calidarium, salt room, river path, pool with music, salt pool, energy pyramid, emotional showers, relaxation area with herbal teas, aromatherapy, music therapy, and more.
The Wellness Center for massages and facial/body treatments is integrated into the facility and pathways. One of the five senses is taste, for which a special area has been dedicated so you can enjoy an all-round sensory and wellness experience using local, sustainable products.
The Santuario Ritrovato in San Casciano dei Bagni is one of the most sensational archaeological discoveries of recent years. From the muddy waters, near the large bath (the well-known free spas at the foot of the village), emerged a sanctuary from the Augustan era dedicated to the waters, with a tub and a monument dating back to the same period. Likewise, the finds re-emerged from the hot waters are of great importance and interest : bases and sections of columns, gold and silver coins, votive bronzes, inscriptions mentioning Apollo, Fortuna, Isis, deities associated with health, which suggest the sacredness of those waters.
Visit the cliff-top village of Civita on a small-group e-bike tour from Orvieto, and see the surrounding countryside and castles without breaking a sweat. Providing the extra oomph you might need on the hills, the e-bike offers a fun and energy-saving way to explore. With a guide, you'll pedal to a lookout point to park, then cross the bridge by foot to explore the village and sample local food and wine.
Stretch your sightseeing time and avoid the midday heat and crowds with this evening e-bike tour through Orvieto's clifftop old town. Cycle past the city's magnificent cathedral to the Rocca Albornoziana fortress to take in the bird's-eye views over the surrounding countryside. Then touch on an ancient Etruscan necropolis and get a glimpse of Orvieto's oldest church before relaxing over a traditional dinner overlooking the Duomo.
In a unique territory you can admire beautiful landscapes, the route winds through ancient villages and places full of history. The stops in a cellar of ancient origins and in an oil mill where oils are still produced with the artisanal method make this experience unique in its kind.
Bike tour exploring the wonders of the Tuscan countryside on Nobile's Path. It mainly runs downhill, so it is a path suitable for everyone, along the sides of the hills that are home to vineyards, olive groves, and cultivated fields. You will arrive at the Nature Reserve, you will enjoy a delicious Tuscan picnic.
Bike tour exploring the wonders of the Tuscan countryside on Barlettaia's Path between Montepulciano and Pienza. On the path you will discover beautiful landscape and places between Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia and you will taste typical products.
Discover the ancient historic center of Pitigliano, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy ! The Orange Flag of the Italian Touring Club certifies the uniqueness of this beautiful small town in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma. Perched on a tuff cliff, the town dominates the valleys of the Lente, Meleta and Prochio streams, offering a wonderful view of the wild and unspoiled nature of this area of Tuscany. Pitigliano is also called the Little Jerusalem because from the 16th century it hosted a large Jewish community within its walls. Now it is one of the most fascinating historic villages in Italy and a must-see in Tuscany.
The clifftop town of Civita di Bagnoregio — accessible only via a pedestrian bridge — is a popular day trip from Rome, but visiting by public transportation is a hassle. Save hours with this private tour that includes pickup at your Rome hotel and a scenic drive directly to the bridge linking “the dying city” to the rest of the world. Enjoy free time to explore this historic village and admire views over the surrounding Valle dei Calanchi.
Want to visit Italy, but looking to see more than just the tourist cities ? Orvieto is your answer and is perfect for a day trip from Rome. The historic, and beautiful section of this city is situated at the top of a steep hill. The well-preserved Gothic and medieval buildings will make you feel like you're frozen in time. Civita di Bagnoregio is a magical, surreal, fantastic place located on top of a tuff hill that can only be reached by crossing a narrow pedestrian bridge. From there you can enjoy one of the most stunning panoramic views of the whole Lazio region. Nick-named "the town that is dying", due to the constant erosion of the tuff rocks where it is placed, this citadel has Etruscan and Medieval origins. Suspended in time and space, Civita di Bagnoregio is beyond doubt one of the most beautiful and characteristic Italian villages. Arm yourself with a camera because at every step you will be faced with breath-taking views !
Discover Civita di Bagnoregio, San Bonaventura's birthplace, in the company of a professional private guide ! Explore the historic center of this ancient Italian village perched on a giant rock and take in the breathtaking view of the Calanchi Valley. Live the magic atmosphere as you stroll through the narrow streets and admire the monuments of the town founded by the Etruscans over 2500 years ago. Discover the secrets of a place unique in the world thanks to your expert guide during a 3000-year long journey through history.
With this private tour, you will discover Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio's history, art and culture. Your professional licensed english-speaking driver will pick you up at your accommodation, with a private vehicle just for you, your family or your group. Be pleased by the drive through the Italian countryside to, your first stop, Orvieto. As you arrive you will walk around Orvieto's ancient streets, that together with the gothic style Duomo (Cathedral) will give you a very suggestive scenery of the city. Orvieto Underground's will amaze you, a professional licensed guide will lead you through its galleries. After Orvieto, you will have time to lunch in a typical restaurant selected by us, just to let you have the most authentic way of experiencing Italian cuisine. Your next stop will be Civita di Bagnoregio town, and we are sure it will fascinate you. Get lost in the inhabited village and its peculiarities. After Civita, you will drive back directly to your accommodation.
With this private tour, you will discover Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio's history, art and culture. Your professional english-speaking driver will pick you up with a private vehicle just for you. Your first stop will be Orvieto town and its famous Duomo (cathedral).After visiting the hearth of the town, you will have a guided tour through Orvieto Underground (skip the line tickets included).At this point, you will have time for lunch in a typical Italian restaurant. Your next stop will be the fascinating Civita di Bagnoregio town, called "The Dying City" (skip the line tickets included).After Civita di Bagnoregio, you will drive back directly to your accommodation. Upgradable with local licensed tour guide. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with : • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
Enjoy a private walking tour through the city's characteristic medieval streets. Our guide will take you inside the famous Duomo and in the streets that have made this town in the heart of Italy famous. Orvieto is located on a volcanic rock 100 meters above the beautiful valley of the Paglia river. The city is known for its magnificent 14th-century cathedralcentury, one of the most important in Europe architecturally.
• Orvieto is an ancient city of Etruscan origin that dominates the valley of the river Paglia from the top of the tuff cliff on which it stands. A beautiful place to visit with a unique history dating back to million years ago. We take a stroll around Orvieto old town, and visit the majestic Cattedrale of Santa Maria Assunta, best known as the “Duomo”, a magnificent masterpiece of Gothic and Romanesque architecture, one of the most important in Europe. Another symbol of the city itself, steps from a breathtaking belvedere, is St. Patrick's Well, a spectacular engineering work of the 16th century which you can even climb ! - Then we explore Orvieto wine country, learn about its culture, view stunning scenery and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local winery. - After lunch we enjoy an incomparable view at the sight of Civita di Bagnoregio, known as “the dying city”, an enchanting village dating back to 2500 years ago, birthplace of St. Bonaventure.
Of all Italian hill towns perhaps Orvieto is the most photogenic and easiest to walk around. Largely pedestrianized and flat, it is easily covered on foot. The medieval streets and alleyways have both imposing palaces and quaint, modest townhouses. Orvieto is full of surprises : round that corner, you catch sight of the imposing Gothic facade of the cathedral for the first time ; at the end of an alleyway is the entrance to a Renaissance courtyard ; over there is the entrance to an ancient Etruscan tomb. Your photography teacher has lived here for 15 years and knows the place intimately. He has taught photography for 20 years and has been a pro since graduating from photography college in 1977.From the city walls, there are stunning views of the surrounding countryside with vineyards, olive groves, and picturesque villas and farms across two regions, Tuscany and Umbria.
A learning tour like no other. You will improve your knowledge of photography by learning from a pro with 40 years of experience, while at the same time hearing about the unique landscape, history, and culture of Central Italy. Within half an hour of Orvieto you can see mountains, lakes, deep gorges, medieval and Renaissance hill towns, waterfalls, Roman remains, even ghost towns abandoned for over 400 years. Many of the places are not in the guidebooks and would be hard to find without a knowledgeable guide. Patrick has lived in Orvieto for 20 years and speaks fluent Italian.
Situated less about two hours drive from Florence, Orvieto sits on a volcanic plateau, high above the picturesque Umbrian countryside which surrounds it. In addition to being known for its high quality cuisine (truffles are a particular speciality), the city boasts an incredible Gothic Cathedral with a frescoed Last Judgement to rival Michaelangelo's, a labyrinth of ancient underground tunnels and a fine art gallery. Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, has many sites relating to the life of the Saint which can be visited, the Porziuncola Chapel where he was born and the order was founded and the “Eremo delle Carceri” a peaceful monastery in the nearby hills, where he famously preached to the birds. The city's masterpiece, the Basilica of St. Francis is important both from a religious and artistic perspective.
Enjoy a guided tour of the historic center of Orvieto. Stroll through the characteristic medieval streets and be amazed by the charming atmosphere at admiring the most famous historical monuments in town. The tour includes the Pozzo di San Patrizio, a historic well designed around 1530 for the water supply of Orvieto in time of war, and the magnificent Duomo, which is considered one of the most beautiful Italian churches thanks to its splendid façade decorated with golden mosaics and the frescoes by Luca Signorelli, which had a great influence on Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel. Inside the Duomo, you'll see the Chapel of San Brizio, one of the most evocative chapels in Italy. The experience also gives you access to Torre del Moro, a superb viewpoint and the perfect location for wonderful pictures of the panorama. Admire the horizon dotted with villages and castles that bear evidence of the power of the city in the Middle Ages.
Enjoy a journey through the history and architecture of the Middle Ages in Viterbo ! A private guide will tell you the stories of its famous people and show you the details, secret courtyards and hidden corners of this magnificent medieval city. Take a step back in time as you discover the fascinating historic center and see ancient fountains, majestic squares and palaces along the way.
Take a tour of Viterbo with your own private guide, and discover the historic corners of the stately Lazio city. Focusing on the sights that interest you most, the private tour takes in the neighborhood of San Pellegrino and landmarks linked to the city's papal history. You'll visit the palace where the first recorded conclave took place, and hear fun facts about Viterbo's numerous movie locations.
Enjoy as much as possible your time in Italy and visit one of the most beautiful regions of Italy, Umbria. Your private english speaking driver* will drive you and your party through perched towns and across the beautiful italian countryside (visiting the most beautiful of them, Orvieto).After crossing the Tiber river, you will get to Orvieto. After visiting Orvieto, your private driver will continue driving through vineyards and ancient villas until you arrive to the city of Assisi. Very well known after Saint Francis, the city has a lot of attractions. You will get to know the history and secrets of Assisi with a private tour guide during 2 hours, where you will visit the Basilica of Saint Francis (entrance included) and Saint Claire, from where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Umbrian countryside, as well as the old city center of Assisi. Driver is not a official tour guide and cannot leave the vehicle unattended. - save covid-19 SAFE
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