Top Lazio Archaeology Tours

We will make an exciting trekking to read the millennial landscape of the extra virgin olive oil of the Sabina DOP (Lazio, 50 km outside Rome), the "yellow gold" of this region. At the end of the excursion you will taste an EVO oil that you will hardly forget, for its goodness and because it carries all the peasant tradition that I will tell you! I will point out the details of the landscape and you will understand the legendary history of a campaign that has always supplied the capital with oil. We will walk in a "forest" of centuries-old olive trees, planted over the centuries, by humble farmers, up to the highest hills and often ingeniously arranged in "terraces" to contrast the steep slopes. I will point out the plants that grow all around, which confirm the climate of these areas, You will also visit the village of Fara Sabina, a medieval village where the local lords interested in making profit with oil lived.

Excursion to discover the "culture of the forest", in the heart of Sabina, the legendary land that was "mother" of Rome. We will go into the life and the incredible culture of the Charcoal burners. Walking through the trees of the Mediterranean forest, the first impression is that of going through any forest, but with careful observation and storytelling, you will feel increasingly involved and surprised by this wooded landscape, with pitches and with still black soil coal and other traces imprinted on the ground and in the memory of the place. We will recognize the plants on our way, which the charcoal burners knew well as food or medicine, We will visit a rock hermitage and the geological wonders of this territory: the karst chasm, pregnant with popular legends and which, more pragmatically, were natural bastions for the defense of Villages and castles perched.

This excursion is especially designed for those who wish to enjoy a day through the highlights of the Etruscan villages: Tarquinia, Ceri & Cerveteri. Your English-speaking tour driver will welcome you in Civitavecchia at 8.00am (suggested time).  A visit of the Tarquinia’s Archeological Museum and the necropolis of Tarquinia is a must for archaeology lovers. After lunch you can spend time to stroll around Borgo di Ceri where you will admire monument such as the Romanesque Church of the Madonna di Ceri.Then we will continue to Cerveteri where you can visit the necropolis of Cerveteri. At the conclusion of the tour we will drive you back to Civitavecchia in order to arrive in perfect time to re-board your cruise ship.

Get out of the beaten tracks and stay far away the main touristic flows! Hire a Private Driver-Guide with this tour, who will pick you up down the gangway in Civitavecchia Cruise port and will drive you and your party (the vehicle is a comfortable, luxury minivan, max 8 people) to visit a mystyerious archeological site, an enchanting tiny hamlet and a lakeside town dominated by a scenic castle... could you dream more out of a full-day experience across the Rome region?

Make the most of your Civitavecchia shore excursion—and visit one of Italy’s most striking UNESCO World Heritage sites—on this private tour. Meet your driver after disembarking your vessel, and head to Tarquinia: an ancient Etruscan necropolis that predates the Romans. Explore the site, and learn all about its history, before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Finish with a visit to the Tarquinia National Museum before returning to port.

The most striking aspect of Tarquinia is undoubtedly the legacy left by the Etruscans. The Necropolis of Monterozzi (the highlight of your visit) dates back around 3000 years and has about 200 painted tombs.Visiting the Necropolis of Tarquinia (inserted onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004, ) is beyond doubt the best way to get to know the magnitude and at the same time the artistic refinement of the Etruscan people. Not less interesting, to learn about the Etruscans, is The Necropoli della Banditaccia, in Cerveteri which has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site together with the necropolis in Tarquinia. It covers an area of 400 hectares (990 acres), of which 10 hectares (25 acres) can be visited, encompassing a total of about 1,000 tombs often housed in characteristic mounds. It is the largest ancient necropolis in the Mediterranean area.

This day excursion is designed for those who wish to discover the highlights of the ETRUSCAN villages. From the Port of Civitavecchia you will enjoy a beautiful ride in the countryside of Lazio region. You will visit the ancient towns of Tarquinia and Cerveteri and admire the greatest Etruscan museum in the world.

This day excursion is designed for those who wish to go back in to the ancient times by visiting Ostia, with a private guide and Cerveteri, one of the most important Etruscan sites in the world.

Our English speaking Drivers will meet you right on the pier next to your ship, take you on a memorable day tour in your private deluxe air conditioned vehicle, and bring you back in time for your ship’s departure.Your tour is tailored around your requirements make the most of your time in Rome... if you love Italian food discover some hidden gems with our drivers

Shore excursion from Civitavecchia dock with English speaking driver and Mercedes van include wifi and 9 hours tour.

Choosing this tour you will have the possibility to walk through the ruins of the ancient baths of Civitavecchia, walking up the same marbles where the Romans passed. The structure is very well preserved and gives you the chance to fully understand what the ancient baths were like, the complex is better preserved than those in Rome. Of the old structure there are many bricks but also mosaics and marbles, you can enjoy all that beauty without spending hours in queues and especially without many people. Contrary to the ancient thermal baths in Rome, here there was a miraculous water with sulfur and hot, 40 degrees more or less and the Roman doctors used it as therapy to cure some diseases. It is a special place that few people know so they will be able to tell their friends about something new that is worth visiting, an hour is enough to visit it and take pictures.

The Tour is 9/h usually it starts at 08:00AM . Your driver will meet you right under the ship holding a sign with your last name on it he will always monitor time in order to have you back to the ship by 05:30 pm at the latest. The drive to city center and back to the port, due to traffic, is about 1,5/h each way. Once in Rome you will meet your private walking guide and visit sights from the ancient Romans such as Pantheon, Coliseum, Circus Maximums, Palatine Hill, drive by Roman forum, Capitol hill and other major highlights like Trevi fountain and Spanish steps. Around 12:30 stop for a little lunch break in order to be by At 01:30/2:00 pm at the Vatican where you’ll be introduced to your private guide who will show you both the Museum and St. Peter Basilica.

Through the alleys we will discover together the secrets of one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, here you can admire a beautiful landscape of the Riviera of Ulysses.

It offers the opportunity to see a unique place, a milestone in the history of Europe, full of spiritual and artistic beauties and ancient testimonies of the past.

Majestic Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We will arrive at the Vatican for a stop, then in the heart of the city with a stop near Piazza Trevi. Free walk to visit the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia where you can admire the Vittoriano, the Campidoglio, the Church of S: Maria in Aracoeli, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza del Popolo. You can spend a cultural and tourist day, and ... why not ... with an important food and wine flavor.

Bomarzo has a unique work in the world, the Villa of Wonders, also called Sacro Bosco, called the Monster Park with refined gardens, fountains with water games and sculptures. The prince of Bomarzo dedicated himself to the creation of an eccentric "grove" by sculpting enigmatic figures of monsters, dragons, mythological subjects and exotic animals in the boulders of peperino, emerging from the ground, which he alternated with a leaning house, a funeral temple, fountains , seats and obelisks on which he made mottoes and inscriptions engraved. The Sacro Bosco, not respecting the sixteenth century customs, presents itself as an irregular solution. The medieval city of Viterbo preserves a historical heritage to say the least spectacular; its medieval district of San Pellegrino is defined as the largest in Europe. There are numerous churches, the Papal Palace, the city wall that embraces the city and the numerous towers and squares. The gastronomy smells of herbs, local oil and typical products

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!

Under Rome's surface there are mysterious and dark places to discover. They are unknown to most people, Romans included. The journey to discover these places will start from Civitavecchia. Visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano and the Catacombs of San Callisto on this 6-hour guided tour. Walk the underground passages of San Sebastiano, the oldest Christian tomb in Rome. See the resting spot of martyrs and popes at San Callisto.

The Etruscan Civilization is an authentic artistic masterpiece that tries to defeat the strain of the centuries corroding and fading everything It is a plunge in the past in the middle of decorated tombs, homes, secrets of daily life, faithfully reproduced by the artist Homer "the last Etruscan". In fact, in the large museum area of Etruscopolis, vases and bronzes of Etruscan The artist Omero has managed to discover the secret of archaic medicine and ancient manufacturing techniques. For this reason, they are sold with a certified certificate of provenance at the British Museum or Metropolitan Museum in New York City.

Discover Rome’s most beautiful and famous monuments on a full-day tour shore excursion from Civitavecchia Rome’s Cruise Port. Enjoy the comfort of a private english speaking driver transportation with pick up and drop off inside the port, just in front of your cruise ship gangplank, then relax for 1 hour until you reach downtown Rome and become to discovery this ancient and enchanting city. Let the driver shows you the places that only locals know.

Discover Rome’s most beautiful and famous monuments on a full-day tour shore excursion from Civitavecchia Rome’s Cruise Port. Enjoy the comfort of a private english speaking driver transportation with pick up and drop off inside the port, just in front of your cruise ship gangplank, then relax for 1 hour until you reach downtown Rome and become to discovery this ancient and enchanting city. Let the driver shows you the places that only locals know.

Visiting Rome is a once-in-a-life time experience you cannot miss during your Mediterranean sea cruise vacation. You’ll have the opportunity to enter the world-wide famous Museums of the Vatican and discover the most important sites of the Eternal City.

An exciting journey into the Etruscan civilization that characterizes central Italy: 3 hours of archeotrekking in a park that preserves the vegetation of the Mediterranean scrub and the burials of 2500 years ago.

The imposing castle, which belonged to the Aldobradeschi first and then to the Orsini, dominates the village that was born from the tuff cliff on the Lente river. A network of alleys that descend to overlook the valley, the extraordinary ancient Jewish quarter, the deep cellars dug under the streets, the Etruscan door, the hidden corners of the Fratta district, welcome the visitor dazzled by the incredible famous panorama of Pitigliano. We will also visit the extraordinary hollow streets dug by the Etruscans near Pitigliano and we will try to discover the secret of their origin

Est of Rome, about 25 miles from the city, usually reacheable in less then 50 minutes of drive..... that's Tivoli. An ancient hill top city. After its early pre-roman history a Roman Emperor, Hadrian, second Century A.D., had the vision of a Great Architect following himself the construction of his summer residence, "Villa Adriana". Rising on a plateau flanking the Aniene river, a river that keeps on flowing towards Rome, water was always a dominant element in Tivoli. And being in aboundance has always been used to amaze. In this this tour you will see from the still water of the Roman swimming pools to the sparkling water spouting from the Renaissance fountains of Villa D' Este the other masterpiece of the reinassance architecture, up to the natural flowing of the Waterfalls. Villa D' Este made Tivoli' s taste for Beauty famous and copied in Europe. The Restaurant we suggest is located in another suggestive archeological area overlooking the Waterfalls.

The Bracciano Castle and Etruscan Tour is a relaxing experience for those who wants to spend some hours in the countryside near Civitavecchia. Our private driver will pick you up at your cruise ship and he will chauffeur you to one of the most beautiful Castle outside Rome: Odescalchi Castle, With a guide you'll explore the location and then you'll continue your tour to Cerveteri for a visit inside Necropoli della Banditaccia on your own. You can either decide to go there or not. We can customize our tour according to your preferences.

The Ancient Rome Tour will take you on a journey back in time, to the places that saw the Great Roman Empire born and prosper. You can admire the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the Circus Maximus, the Capitol (with a splendid view of the Roman Forum) and the Teatro Marcello, the Tiber Island where everything started with Romulus and Remus. And any other site in the center of Rome that you want to see.

Enjoy a tour in Sperlonga, the best summer experience including history, an amazing swim in crystal clear waters, delicious local food and wine.

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 Augurs, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights)… Walking through the charming alleys of Tarquinia, dotted with medieval towers and splendid palaces, you will reach Palazzo Vitelleschi, which houses in the National Etruscan Museum the most precious treasures of the ancient city: carved sarcophagi, frescoes, jewels made of gold and gemstones, and the famous Winged horses!

Compared to the other companies we offer you, pick up by ship without bus and / or other wasted time, entrance paid by us for the attractions visited, we do not offer you lunch simply because it really has a paltry cost, with 20 euros you risk eating so much to feel bad. And sincerely since it is all about genuine food and superlative quality, if we made a convention, we will risk offending the restaurateurs and depriving you of the choice of all excellent dishes! Anyway, after this tour, you would advise all your acquaintances to do it, you will get sensations, smells and feelings that will remain impressed for a long time! Do you think that some American, Canadian and German gentlemen wanted information to buy a second holiday home in these places! We are talking about the new TUSCANY! Don't miss it

This is a Small Group Tour, 15 pp maximum. Our Tour is a mixed Experience of Art, Monuments, Food & Wine. We only work with Licensed local Guides that are able to show the authentic side of the city. You will try local products and enjoy Rome as a real Roman.

Depart from Civitavecchia pier and meet your guide in Rome! Your guide will lead you to the Colosseum, the world’s most famous amphitheater to life, illustrating its awe-inspiring structure and recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds, and the clashing swords of gladiators. Then you will visit the Roman Forum, the heart of the Ancient Rome, as social, governmental, economic and religious center. Next, you will visit the Vatican Museums, overflowing with masterpieces by many of the world’s most important Renaissance and Baroque artists, as well as works from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Here, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel sits alongside works by Botticelli, Perugino and Bernini. You will exit directly into St. Peter’s Basilica. After this stroll through history, you will take a break to one of our favorite Roman restaurants near the Colosseum where you will experience the authentic Roman cuisine and then you will come back to Civitavecchia.

Depart from Civitavecchia pier and meet your guide in Rome! Your guide will lead you to the Colosseum, the world’s most famous amphitheater to life, illustrating its awe-inspiring structure and recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds, and the clashing swords of gladiators. Then you will visit the Roman Forum, the heart of the Ancient Rome, as social, governmental, economic and religious center. Next, you will visit the Vatican Museums, overflowing with masterpieces by many of the world’s most important Renaissance and Baroque artists, as well as works from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Here, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel sits alongside works by Botticelli, Perugino and Bernini. You will exit directly into St. Peter’s Basilica. After this stroll through history, you will take a break to one of our favorite Roman restaurants near the Colosseum where you will experience the authentic Roman cuisine and then you will come back to Civitavecchia.

Depart from Civitavecchia pier and meet your guide in Rome! Your tour guide will lead you to the Colosseum, ( Ground Floor and First Level ) the world’s most famous amphitheater to life, illustrating its awe-inspiring structure and recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds, and the clashing swords of gladiators. Then you will visit the Roman Forum, the heart of the Ancient Rome, as social, governmental, economic and religious center. Next you will enjoy a stroll through Rome historic center highlights, the Spanish Steps, the iconic Trevi Fountain, the best preserved of the ancient city’s temples – The Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with Bernini masterpiece Fountain of the Four rivers. Finally you will experience an authentic Roman meal at one of the best Roman restaurant and then you will be taken back to Civitavecchia pier.

Depart from Civitavecchia to meet your guide in Rome. You will be led to the Colosseum, ( Ground Floor and First Level ) the world’s most famous amphitheater to life, being told about its awe-inspiring structure, recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds, and the clashing swords of gladiators. Then you will visit the Roman Forum, the heart of the Ancient Rome, as social, governmental, economic and religious center. Next you will enjoy a stroll through Rome historic center highlights, the Spanish Steps, the iconic Trevi Fountain, the best preserved of the ancient city’s temples – The Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with Bernini masterpiece Fountain of the Four rivers. Finally you will experience an authentic Roman meal at one of the best Roman restaurant and then you will come back to Civitavecchia pier.

Depart from Civitavecchia pier to reach Rome and meet your guide downtown! You will be led to the Colosseum, the world's most famous amphitheater to life, with its awe-inspiring structure and be told about the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds and clashing swords of gladiators. Next you will enjoy through Rome historic center highlights, the Spanish Steps, the iconic Trevi Fountain, the best preserved of the ancient city's temples - The Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with Bernini masterpiece Fountain of the Four rivers. Take a break and enjoy an authentic Roman meal. After this, you will visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica. ( The order of the sites may vary depending on the availability of the day ). After this intense day, you will be taken back to Civitavecchia pier by deluxe vehicle.

Start your tour from Civitavecchia pier! Have your roundtrip transportation by deluxe vehicle to reach and come back to/from Rome. Your guide will wait for you in Rome and will lead you to the Colosseum, the world's most famous amphitheater to life, illustrating its awe-inspiring structure and recreating the days when it was filled with the sounds of roaring animals and crowds and clashing swords of gladiators. Next you will enjoy through Rome historic center highlights, the Spanish Steps, the iconic Trevi Fountain, the best preserved of the ancient city's temples - The Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with Bernini masterpiece Fountain of the Four rivers. Take a break and enjoy an authentic Roman meal. After this, you will visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica. ( The order of the sites may vary depending on the availability of the day ). After this intense day, relax on your way back to Civitavecchia pier.

When in Rome... Enjoy a half-day tour of Ostia Antica offering a complete service, which includes Civitavecchia Port pick-up, drop off to either your hotel in Rome, Fiumicino Airport or back to the port, private driver and local guide. From the port you'll head 25 kms southwest to Ostia Antica in an air-conditioned minivan. Enter into the archaeological site and your guide will give you insight into the fascinating history of the city through the well-preserved ruins. Learn how Ancient Rome relied on this thriving harbor city for commercial purposes, yet following the fall of the Roman Empire it was abandoned, buried and forgotten about, and ten centuries later it was rediscovered. Wander around and see for yourself how the amphitheater, public baths, shops, homes, temples and more remain intact. Here you can get an idea how locals once lived centuries ago. For lovers of Roman history and those who can't make it to Pompeii, Ostia is the perfect alternative and easily accessible!

A beautiful town in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Pitigliano is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and Orange Flag. Also nicknamed The Little Jerusalem, because starting from the sixteenth century it hosted a large Jewish community within its walls, Pitigliano is now one of the most fascinating historic villages in Italy and an unmissable stop on a trip to Tuscany. Perched on a tuff cliff, the town rises imposingly on the valleys of the Lente, Meleta and Prochio streams, offering a wonderful view of the wild and unspoiled nature of this area of the Tuscan Maremma.

Experience a unique day in Rome and show off your favorite sights. Delight in an interesting day and let a local show you the city landmarks and provide lots of exciting insight. Enjoy pickup from the Civitavecchia Harbor at 08:00 and begin your route through Rome at St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches in the city. Take a break for a coffee and a look at the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Stop at the Circus Maximus, and get a tip from a real local. Visit the Piazza Venezia and the Vittoriano House. Do you like Rome? See the Spanish Steps with the famed Spanish Steps and the elegant streets nearby. Ride to the Pantheon and have lunch in a local restaurant. Decide whether you want to see St. Peter's Basilica.