As you know, all roads lead to Rome. But even from Rome there are many roads to places no less attractive: to Naples, Pompeii, Florence and other cities and regions of Italy. Therefore, although BlogoItaliano wrote earlier about ideas for day trips from the Eternal City, today we decided to go ahead and talk about the most remarkable excursions from Rome for those who do not want to limit themselves exclusively to the capital and plan to take the trip to the maximum.
Excursion to Naples and Pompeii from Rome
An excursion from Rome to Naples, including a visit to Pompeii, is perhaps one of the most popular group tours for travelers. And the matter is not only in the natural beauties and historical heritage. According to the balance of the price of the trip and the impressions of it, this is one of the best combinations in Italy.
Excursion to Naples from Rome
The first half of the trip allows you to get acquainted with the magnificent sights of the capital of Campania - Naples. Here, the excursion program involves both an overview part on the bus and a walk. During the bus part you will see the Posilipo district, the fountain del Carchiofo, Castel del Ovo.
To the pedestrian programexcursions from Rome to Naples includes a walk through the historic center of the city, including Plebiscite Square, Royal Square, San Carlo Theater, Anjou Fortress, Umberto Gallery and much more.
The second part of this excursion from Rome is entirely devoted to Pompeii, the ancient city buried under the ashes of Vesuvius. Pompeii is a huge archaeological open-air museum.
Thanks to the ashes from the Volcano, Pompeii survived much better than many ancient cities
On the territory of the complex you can see the ancient city Forum, an impressive amphitheater, large and small baths, an amazing figure garden, craft workshops, residential buildings.
An excursion from Rome to Pompeii and Naples takes about 14 hours and, in addition to transport, a guide and entrance tickets, it also includes a full lunch. You can read the details of the program, read traveler reviews and sign up for an excursion on this page.
Excursion to Florence from Rome for 1 day
Another extremely popular 1-day excursion from Rome is a trip to Florence. You can go to the capital of the Renaissance both independently and as part of an organized tour. About how to get to Florence from Rome BlogoItaliano already wrote earlier in this article, but because now we will tell exclusively about the tour.
An organized tour from Rome to Florence is a full day trip, including a round-trip bus transfer, as well as a full sightseeing tour of the city center with a Russian guide.
Florence - Italy's most visited city when traveling from Rome
As part of the trip, travelers visit the main attractions of Florence: Santa Croce Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Piazza Duomo and Signoria and others.
What is not included in the trip is sightseeing tours themselves, but if you wish, you can purchase tickets to popular attractions online and visit them yourself.
The cost of the tour, as a rule, is somewhat more expensive than train tickets, however, a full-fledged city tour is included here. You can see the full description of the tour program and book your participation on this page.
Excursion in Orvieto
One of the most impressive of the little-known individual excursions from Rome for 1 day. The tour introduces you to the stunning medieval town of Orvieto, located an hour from Rome in the Umbria region.
The city stands on a high hill, literally pitted with secret passages and secret caves. It was inhabited during the Etruscans, later became part of the Roman Empire, and in the Middle Ages and Renaissance it was on a special account with the Roman Popes.
For a long time Orvieto was on a special account with the popes.
Orvieto has preserved a huge number of attractions from different eras, and you can see the most impressive of them: the cathedral, the ancient Etruscan temple, the city fortress and the well of St. Patrician and many others.
Some experts believe that Orvieto is considered the birthplace of white wine and that during the tour you can plan a tasting to check it yourself.
To learn more about the tour, read the reviews of travelers who have visited Orvieto, and sign up for a tour on this page.
Excursion to Tivoli to the villas d'Este and Adriana
This is one of the easiest and most impressive excursions from Rome. The trip lasts 5 hours, but leaves no one indifferent.
The beauty of Tivoli villas is known far beyond the borders of Italy, as evidenced by the fact that in 2007 Villa d'Este was officially recognized as the most beautiful park in Europe. Inspiration among the magnificent landscapes and fountains of the villa was sought not only by Italian nobles. It was Villa d'Este that served as the prototype for the creators of the parks in Versailles and Petegof.
Villa d'Este inspired the creators of Versailles and Peterhof
The second villa that travelers visit as part of this excursion - the Roman emperor Hadrian - is no less remarkable. The villa served as the suburban residence of the emperor, and Adrian personally participated in the development of its layout. The richest complex reflects the ambitions and impressions of one of the greatest figures of Ancient Rome from his many travels.
You can find out more details about this excursion from Rome, read traveler reviews and sign up for a tour on this page.
Tour in Assisi
A trip from Rome to Assisi, located about two hours from the capital, is an excellent option for an interesting day trip for lovers of medieval romance.
Assisi - a town located high in the mountains, is known primarily as the birthplace of St. Francis - the main patron of Italy. It is not surprising that the main attractions of the city are associated with religion - this is the magnificent Cathedral of St. Francis, which stores the relics of the Saint, and the Church of Santa Chiara, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Angeli, located nearby.
St. Francis Cathedral Assisi
The powerful fortress walls of the castle of Rocca Maggiore make an unforgettable impression, and the usual city streets that have preserved the gloomy medieval charm are very attractive - walks along them resemble a visit to the museum.
Excursion from Rome to Assisi - This is a full day trip. It is necessary to lay at least 5 hours on the road from Rome and back. You can read more about this fascinating journey in the Middle Ages, as well as the reviews of travelers who have already made it, on this page.
By the way, the whole range of various day trips from Rome is presented here.
Have a good trip
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