Discovery Italy

Day 1: ANCIENT ROME WITH THE CAPITOL, ROMAN FORUM, PALATINO, MARCELLO’S THEATRE, DOMUS AUREA OF EMPEROR NERONE, EVIDENCE OF IMPERIAL ROME
Arrival at the Airport and transfer to 3* Hotel or B & B. Refreshing welcome drink and free time to relax or to begin familiarizing yourself with the enchanting atmosphere of Rome.
After lunch, you start discovering the ancient Rome.The start point is going to be the Capitol/ Campidoglio, which was one of the most important Romanic settlements and residence of the roman senate.
Your tour can continue towards Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Teatro Marcello, which represented a great source of inspiration when the Coliseum was built, a vast archaeological site of Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, some imposing cathedrals, witnesses of great and ancient civilization, the imperial domus, exclusive areas where the emperors had their residences.Your entire afternoon is dedicated to the discovery of the ancient Imperial Rome.

Evening: Dinner in a evocative restaurant such as "Agata e Romeo" restaurant where you are going to have a gastronomic adventure based on the typical roman cuisine.
Afterwards, you can choose to continue with an “after dinner” in one of the many bars with outdoor seating in Piazza Navona which is one of the most characteristic corners of the city. This square during the Christmas period is filled with stalls and beautiful festive atmosphere.

Day 2: IMPRESSIVE COLOSSEUM, LEGENDARY CIRCO MASSIMO STADIUM, ARCH OF CONSTANTINO, MAGNIFICENT IMPERIAL FORUM, MAGIC FOUNTAIN OF TREVI, PIAZZA DI SPAGNA, PIAZZA DEL POPOLO, PIAZZA MONTECITORIO
After a delicious breakfast with roman hot croissants and cappuccino, you can start your morning walking in your own pace and searching for the great evidences of the imperial era: the arena where the roman fightings between gladiators used to take place, the legendary stadium with spectacular races, arches, basilicas, temples and the Imperial Forums.
In the afternoon you walk towards the magnificent Trevi Fountain, immersing yourself into spectacular atmosphere of the famous Fellini film, "La Dolce Vita" and then continue with Piazza del Quirinale and one of city’s most beautiful views. Here, is held every Sunday afternoon at 16.00 the solemn changing of the guard. The Church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, the beautiful Piazza di Spagna, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Montecitorio are also on the tour schedule.

Evening: traditional roman cuisine and a walk along the Tiber to discover the magnificent Rome by night.

Day 3: SANT´ANGELO CASTLE, SOLEMN BASILICA OF SAN PIETRO, SISTINE CHAPEL, VATICAN MUSEUMS AND VATICAN CITY, BAROQUE AND PIAZZA NAVONA, PALAZZO MADAMA, ARCHEOLOGICAL AREA, PANTHEON WITH THE BEAUTIFUL DOME
Wine tasting in an old wine cellar
Your itinerary begins this morning with other symbols of the different eras in Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo with Ponte Sant'Angelo /Sant’Angelo bridge where can be admired a spectacular view of the river Tiber, The dome of St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square and Basilica with the magnificent Dome, a marvel of Michelangelo.
Vatican Museum, one of the world’s most famous museums with its historic heritage, the famous Sistine Chapel and Raffaello’s precious room...can also be visited
During the afternoon, the tour takes you to the baroque Navona Square with its fountains: Fontana dei Fiumi, Fontana del Moro and Fontana di Nettuno, the baroque Church of Santa Agnese in Agone and the Pamphili Palace.
You pass close by Palazzo Madama, residence of the Senate and a bit further in Piazza San Pantaleo will be found the Museum of Rome with a large collection of sculptures, paintings and frescoes from the Middle Ages and the nineteenth century.The tour schedule has in store for you also a visit to the archaeological area of Argentina, the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva and the Pantheon with its magnificent dome, one of the most interesting roman architecture which houses the tombs of the kings of Italy.

Evening: exciting atmosphere of Trastevere among wine bars, restaurants and wonderful places where to spend a pleasant evening

Day 4:
ROMA – ALBANO 25 km of trekking + train
ALBANO – ARICCIA 2 km of trekking
Wine tasting and local gourmet
Your journey continues today out of Rome, in the Alban hills area, among green rolling hills, castles and vineyards that give birth to delicious white wines such as: Frascati, Colli Albani or Marino just to name a few.
Arrival by train at the ancient village of Albano where you are going to visit the historic part: the imperial villa of Pompeo Magno, Cellomaio Baths Spa, the beautiful church of Santa Maria della Rotonda and the Capuchin Cloister.
Then you continue into landscapes of unique beauty, along the Lake Albano crossing soft green hills and beautiful vineyards towards the medieval town of Aricca, situated on an outcropping of volcanic rock.
You can stroll here among narrow and charming stone streets to find old architectural and historic beauties like the magnificent baroque Chigi Palace and the park.
The afternoon and evening schedule have in store a wine tasting and typical gastronomic dishes at "Cantina Volpetti".

Evening: Dinner at restaurant and accommodation in *** Hotel, B & B or Farmhouse

Day 5:
ARICCIA – ARDEA 26 km (train + trekking)
ARDEA – APRILIA 17 km (train + trekking)
Wine and local gourmet tasting
Today’s itinerary takes you towards the coast. In Ardea you visit Donnardea Farm and taste excellent wines and local gastronomic products.
In the afternoon the itinerary continues to Aprilia in the middle of the Colli Albani/ Albani Hills for a visit to another farm factory, Campo del Fico, where is placed a beautiful medieval tower.

Evening: relax
Accommodation in Hotel ***, B & B or Farmhouse

Day 6: APRILIA – SABAUDIA 54 km by train
Today’s itinerary takes you through rolling hills and scenic vineyards in the heart of Agro Pontino wine. You finally arrive at the Tyrrhenian sea with its 15 km of pristine beach. You are also going to experience the lush nature of Circeo National Park.
If time allows, you are also going to visit San Felice Circeo, the old village situated on Mount Circeo, famous for the Templari tower and the Palazzo Baronale.

Evening: Hotel *** Accommodation, B & B or Farmhouse

Day 7: SABAUDIA – TERRACINA 21 km of trekking
During the last day of your trekking itinerary you walk through the vineyards of Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon and Pinot Nero….and you will experience another unforgettable day in the middle of the history and traditions of Colli Albani area

Evening: Hotel *** Accommodation, B & B or Farmhouse