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Charming Italy: DISCOVER THE TUSCIA
Charming medieval landscapes and lots of green spaces characterize the area of the "Tuscia", in the LATIUM and its chief place. An oasis for good food and relaxation, between the Etruscan vestiges and the Via Francigena, where life is punctuated by nature and by peasant habits, from the mountains to the sea.
The ancient Tuscia is still enveloped by the surrounding mystery of Etruscan civilization, the dominant feature of this territory, whose traces can be admired in the necropolis of Norhia and Castel d'Asso or in the archaeological sites of Ferento and Acquarossa.
PROCENO CASTLE OR SIMILAR
Many generations have followed one another with passion and passion for their extraordinary roots and history. This knowledge and passion transmitted in the family is today a heritage of memories, atmosphere, places and true and unique people who guide us and inspire constantly in our work and our choices. The Castello di Proceno is a fortress pentagonal base with a main tower and two secondary turrets linked by walkways and a drawbridge, one of 19 still operating in Italy. it has a restaurant open at night, 1 Michelin star.
Day 1 - France / Italy
Arrival at the airport of Rome, pick up the car and transfer to the hotel, in the province of Rome. Installation in the rooms reserved. Overnight.
Day 2 - PROCENO
Breakfast. Departure for Proceno. To arrive at the old castle, the visitor crosses the garden of the lime trees and the garden of the groves. These two are part of the old fortification and are the most traditional witnesses among the section of the garden that goes down to the pool and the park that opens towards the countryside. Wisteria cover the old ripe, roses are lodged in secular trees while iris edges create a magical image of colors.
On arrival you could visit the castle with the owner. The afternoon cooking run, which offers a unique setting where guests can discover the authentic secrets of Italian cuisine in local, regional and creative evolution. The course allows you to immerse yourself in the art of living and the unique hospitality of a small village around its 1000-year- old castle and enjoy the flavors of this splendid and sometimes unknown region, Tuscia.
Day 3 - DAYINTHESPA
Breakfast. Departure for the Viterbo region, to
dedicate the day to relax in the thermal baths of the Popes. The remains of the Roman baths extend for eleven kilometers along the ancient Via Cassia, on the outskirts of Viterbo, taking particular importance near the three main spa areas: Aquae Passeris, Paliano and, most importantly, Bullicame . Baths will be called "dei Papi" especially for the intervention of a third pontiff: Niccolò V.
The Grotta Naturale where the water is born at 58 ° C from the source Ballicame and gives water to all the baths.
Thermal pool a monumental swimming pool of more than 2000 square meters
Day 4 - BAGNAIA AND BOMARZO
Breakfast. Departure for the visit of Villa Lante in Bagnaia. A wonderful 1500 Italian Villa, known especially for the Mori Fountain of Giambologna and a spectacular system of fountains and water games on an area of 22 hectares.
Continue to Bomarzo, with the Parco dei Mostri, also known as Bosco Sacro born in 1552 as "Villa delle Meraviglie". It is an artistic and cultural complex unique in the world in its particularity. The decorations of the Monsters Park of Bomarzo consist of large statues and sculptures in peperino perfectly integrated in the nature of wood, perfectly maintained, with paths lined with wood. trees and large manicured lawns.
Back to the castle.
Dinner and overnight.
PRIVATE TOUR