LAND OF THE ETRUSCANS View/print your brochure: JUNE 2012 / SEPT 2012
Join us for a week on Lake Bolsena in Lazio, 70 miles from Rome, explore the lake and its surrounding typical towns, visit Orvieto with its magnificent cathedral and the fascinating medieval quarter. Villa Lante at Bagnaia which has one of the most spectacular gardens to be found in Lazio and to the Palazzo Farnese at Caprarola a 16th century palace designed by Vignola for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, one of the most magnificent palaces in Italy. All entrance fees to the cathedral, the museums, the park and the villas are included in the price of the holiday.
If you come on our June holiday you will be able to see the procession of Corpus Domini which has taken place every year since 1337, this historical procession has 400 participants in splendid handmade medieval costumes, later in the afternoon see the dying city of Civita di Bagnoregio after crossing the 300 metre long approach bridge with spectacular views.
Our other included tours in June are to Tarquinia, an ancient city of the Etruscans to see the National Archaeological Museum and the painted Etruscan tombs, which is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and to Vulci with its natural and archaeological park, and another tour to the Villa Lante and the Palazzo Farnese.
If you join us in September, we have included a two days stay in Rome and added the Palaces of the church located in the country side on the outskirt of the city, Villa Lante and the Palazzo Farnese.
All tours, include guided walks in the beautiful country side.
You will be based at Hotel Eden, on the shores of Lake Bolsena. It’s a three star hotel, managed by a family, with swimming pool, garden and lake private beach. The restaurant provides excellent Italian cuisine. Your accommodation will be on a half board basis with wine and water included. All rooms are with private bathrooms, safe, satellite-TV, telephone and air conditioning.
Lake Bolsena is the largest volcanic lake in Europe, it’s known as the lake you can drink (il lago che si beve) the water is so pure and clean that the local fisherman use it to make a fish soup called Sbroscia. It’s surrounded by a green landscape with a lush vegetation due to the climate and fertile volcanic soil. All the way around the lake you will find stretches of beaches filled with fine volcanic sand, where you can relax, swim and take the sun. Take a boat from the port of Bolsena for a tour of the lake and see its 2 islands Martana and Bisentina.
Ten minutes walk from your hotel is the pretty town of Bolsena, situated on the Volsini hills and bordered by the via Cassia, the ancient road from Rome to Siena, which is still in use today. Bolsena was originally an Etruscan town and is now the home to about 3,000 people. Visit the Castle of the Monaldeschi, the church of Santa Christina where the festival of Corpus Christi was instituted, or just stroll through the pretty streets with their enticing shops, restaurants and cafes. From Bolsena you can take local buses to some of the towns surrounding lake Bolsena, Gradoli, Montefiascone, Grotte di Castro and Viterbo where you can visit the famous thermal baths. For the more energetic join us for a guided walk, or cycles can be hired or even a boat.
The price of the holiday starts from £799.00 in twin rooms, which includes flights from London half-board accommodation, three tours and the services of our representatives and guides. There are front lake view rooms available at a supplement, please see our brochure.
Flight & Cost Supplements
The cost of your holiday includes flight London to Rome Return of £100.00 should the airline charge any more we will pass this on to you. Prices are based on exchange rate of 1.10 Pound to the Euro. NB: Should this change considerably we will pass this on to you. Transfers can be arranged for other airports, should you want to fly a different route, supplements will be advised.
Please note that lunch is not included in the tours but appropriate stops will be made to enable you to have lunch.
The cost of your holiday includes flight London to Rome Return of £100.00 should the airline charge any more we will pass this on to you.
All of our tours are ATOL protected, which can give you real peace of mind when planning your holiday with us.
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