Orvieto and Civita Shore Excursion
Orvieto and Civita Shore Excursion
This shore excursion gives you the opportunity to see how present-day Italians live in a medieval hilltop town alongside almost four thousand years of history!
Private shore excursion to Orvieto and Civita
DESCRIPTION
Your day begins from the port in Civitavecchia, where your driver will pick you up in a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle right at the gangway of your ship.
As you drive along the "Highway of the Sun", you can admire the beautiful landscapes of Italy’s central Umbria region before arriving at your first stop, the picturesque town of Orvieto.
This town is home to one of Italy's finest and most impressive gothic cathedrals. The church façade of the Orvieto Cathedral is thought to be nearly perfect, and the interior provides an equally striking feast for the eyes including the “reliquiario” Christian relic containing the Shrine of Corpus Christi and Signorelli’s fresco cycle that served as inspiration for Michelangelo’s Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel. Explore the cathedral’s hallowed halls as you absorb the art, history and miracles of its religious legends. You will also want to enjoy the town’s sweeping views of the surrounding vineyards and fields - it is one of the best panoramic points in the area.
The rest of your time here can be spent curving through the town’s quaint alleys as you shop for famous Orvieto ceramics, artisanal jewelry and local food products or by simply relaxing in an outdoor café and absorbing the splendid medieval atmosphere.
After a short drive south from Orvieto, you will come to the real hidden gem of the day, the town of Civita di Bagnoregio. Accessible only by pedestrian bridge, this once prosperous medieval fortress town now counts merely 14 permanent residents! Also known as the “Dying City”, Civita was mostly abandoned in the 17th century when damage from earthquakes and erosion destroyed its architectural foundations. The newer part of town, called simply Bagnoregio, is where most current residents reside, though you will want to spend most of your time exploring the older, historic center. Here you can stroll the narrow streets and marvel at the existence of a place where time stopped several hundreds of years ago.
After visiting Civita we will start our return to Civitavecchia with memories that you will treasure for a lifetime.
➢ 9 hours
WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR
➢ This day trip takes you into the heart of the beautiful countryside of the Umbria Region, known as the green heart of Italy
➢ You will have the opportunity to see how present-day Italians live in a medieval hilltop town alongside almost four thousand years of history!
➢ Enjoy a leisurely lunch tasting regional delicacies at one of our preferred local trattorias
➢ Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
➢ Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
HIGHLIGHTS
➢ Visit the medieval hill town of Orvieto on this full-day private shore excursion from Civitavecchia, admiring its magnificent Cathedral and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside
➢ Curve through the town’s quaint alleys as you browse shops for famous Orvieto ceramics, artisanal jewelry and local food products
➢ Admire the Signorelli’s fresco cycle that served as inspiration for Michelangelo’s Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel
➢ Be astonished by Civita di Bagnoregio, “the Dying City”, accessible only by pedestrian bridge
INCLUDED
➢ Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle for pick up and drop off from Civitavecchia port
➢ Informative English speaking driver
➢ Cold bottled water on board
➢ Parking, tolls, gasoline
➢ Local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
➢ Entrance fees
➢ Food and drinks
➢ Gratuities (optional)
GENERAL INFORMATION
➢ The proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours. For different pick up/drop off locations or customized itineraries we invite our clients to contact one of our tour coordinators to help them design their own tour
➢ The order of sites may change
➢ This tour includes a professional informative English-speaking driver. He will give you good commentary from the vehicle, but does not alight with you for inside visits
➢ Always dress respectfully when visiting religious monuments; local custom requires covering knees and shoulders
➢ Comfortable flat-soled walking shoes recommended
➢ A moderate amount of walking is involved
PRICING
➢ Pricing may be subject to change based on availability and season, so we recommend booking as promptly as possible in order to lock in the published pricing.
➢ All rates listed above do not include taxes (+10% VAT).
➢Reservations are guaranteed by credit card. Credit card data is used only to secure reservation and is not charged unless otherwise stated.
➢ Final payment is to be settled at the end of service in cash (euros), by Euros traveler’s check or credit card (Visa/Mastercard). Please be aware that payments by credit card will incur a 6% convenience fee.
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