Top Lazio Archaeology Tours

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.

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

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.

Discover the Etruscans on this walking cultural tour and visit the city of Tarquinia with its UNESCO world heritage site. Explore the ancient Etruscan necropolis with tombs painted more than 3000 years ago. Learn about the extraordinary artwork in the tombs, which predates the Romans and gives unique insight into the ancient culture and daily lives of the Etruscan people. Leave the necropolis go the National Etruscan Museum. Finish your time in Tarquinia by relaxing and enjoying an authentic Italian lunch, in a traditional local restaurant. Savor the unique and dazzling flavours of the Lazio region, for the perfect end to your day of discovery.

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

We will give you an unforgettable experience in Rome taking you to the most beautiful places in a completely private tour! Our drivers have years of experience on the field which make them the most professional English speaking knowledgeable about Rome, therefore although they are not guides, you will get the feeling as they were, as they will always be ready to answer all your doubts and take special care of you at all times! In addition, it's also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences; we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for your Rome shore excursion that will make this experience a very special one with us!

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.

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.

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 Warrior, 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!

Don't miss the chance to take a day trip to Rome from the port of Civitavecchia during your cruise. Forget the stress of public transport and just think about relaxing, once you book your trip with us you won't have to worry about anything other than enjoying the city. Your English speaking driver will guide you through the most characteristic places of the city to make you have a unique and unforgettable experience. From St. Peter's Basilica, to the Buco della Serratura, passing through the Janiculum, just to list a few, you can choose what to see. The driver will guide you around the city describing the most interesting features of the places visited. We would like to inform customers that, due to strict Italian laws, the driver will not be able to get out of the vehicle and any description will be made in the vehicle.

You have the opportunity to visit everything about Etruscans: from "Necropoli of Monterozzi" UNESCO heritage site to Etruscopolis theme park passing by the National Etruscan Museum. Walking on the ancient Etruscan streets, see beautiful corners and meet modern Etruscans you can choose which part of the city do you want to discover better than you have just seen. At the end a delicious lunch or dinner in the heart of the city centre with typical italian lunch. Discover the last of Lawrence's travel books, 'Etruscan Places' is an ephemeral and vivid account, replete with hauntingly evocative descriptions of the way of life of this once great civilisation.

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.

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.

Enjoy a tour of Rome and the Vatican Museums in style. A luxury car/minivan will pick you up at the port, and be at your disposal for the entire day. With Vatican Museums skip-the-line tickets, you will avoid the long lines and maximize your limited time in the Eternal City. This 6-hour private sightseeing tour will bring you to the most fascinating sites in Rome, and the Vatican. You’ll have your own personal driver who will take you exactly where you want to go. The most popular areas of the city with the most history and charm will be on the itinerary, including St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, Roman Forum (from outside), the Pantheon, and wherever you’d like to go.

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.

Time is of the essence when you’re only in port for a day. Make the most of every minute with this shore excursion that includes round-trip transportation directly from the Civitavecchia port and a fully customizable itinerary. Discover the best of Rome in just hours, including its A-list archaeological ruins, world-class art, historic squares and fountains, and even best spots to sample classic Roman dishes—all via a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.

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.

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?

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.

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.

19 years experience in tours ,visiting the most famous sites of Rome ,the tour can be custumized as you please. Van Mercedes V class 2018

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.

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.

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.