15/01/2013
CARACHTERISTICS OF THE REGION : The beauty of Lazio unfortunately is often hidden by the notoriety of Rome, even though the region has lots to offer to his visitors, as well as the “ Eternal City”: a large quantity of art, history, tradition, as well as many culinary delights; in fact over the capital there are so many things to discover the vestiges of the mysterious Etruscans, medieval quarters, the residence of the popes of Viterbo, the Roman 's castles , starting with Gandolfo' s castle with is suggestive lakes, Frascati with is impressive Villa Aldobrandini. These wonderful location where the ancient traditions are still alive, are not attended by the mass tourism but only by his residents. In these place you can find high quality wine as well as many culinary delights realized with traditional recipes. 1DAY ROME Arrival at the Hotel Independent, Rome, time to settle down, welcome dinner to the Hotel “ Il grappolo d oro” where it will possible to taste some delicious typical products of the region including Presidi slow food. Return to the hotel , overnight. 2 DAY A whole day dedicated to discover the capital. In the morning guided tour to visit : the Pantheon , Trevi fountains, the impressive San Peter's Basilica and the famous Navona 's square. At lunch time tasting of some excellent products of the region at the Regional winey “Palatium” . In the afternoon free time for shopping in the streets of the center. We recommend a short stop at Campo de' Fiori to the “Antica Norcieria Viola” to taste a wide selection of the best meats and traditional salami. Return to the hotel and overnight. 3 DAY In the late morning, tasting of some typical products of the region at the new store Eataly. This impressive store with four floors extends on a surface of 17.0000 square meters, where the 60% is dedicated to the sale of food, but you can find also many Bar and Restaurants as well as classrooms were cooking class are held every day. In the afternoon free time, then return to the hotel and overnight. 4 DAY : Roman 's castles , Gandolfo castle, Albano lake , Genzano , Frascati. During the morning visit the area around Romans castles, we recommend a stop at Gandofo castle, which is the summer residence of the Pope situated on the river of Albano lake, then visit of the historic center and free time . Arrival to Genzano and visit to the historic bakery Sergio Bocchini to taste the delicious white pizza. Carry on until Frascati where it will be another visit of the wonderful gardens of Villa Aldobrandini and of the suggestive historic center. Dinner at the traditional tavern San Gaetano of the Osti Community of Frascati where you will taste some traditional dishes, high quality wine and some culinary delights of the region like: la Pupazza, il Pangiallo, wine d.enuts, all accompanied by a good Cannellino wine. Return to the hotel and overnight. 5 DAY: NEPI in the morning transfers to Nepi, before arriving to the city we recommend to visit Cerveteri, which was one of the principal Etruscan community. It played an important role in the Mediterranean trade in the 4th and 7th centuries b.C. Alternatively we strongly recommend a stop to see the suggestive Bracciano lake and then a visit to the marvellous Odescalchi castle. In the afternoon visit to the cellars of the Ronci home at Nepi, guided tour to the farm and tasting of some products; wine, extra vergin oil, cheese, salami, biscuits and other typical products, in the evening return to the hotel and overnight. 6 DAY: CASTIGLIONE DI TEVERINA, VITERBO Departure for Castiglione in Taverina, the pretty old town nestled between the Volsini 's mountains. Visit to the wine museum and his laboratory dedicated to the production of wine. Transfer to the Trebotti cellars and guided tour to the home, then, tasting of some local products; wine, honey, extra virgin oils. We recommend to visit the historic center of Viterbo. between its narrow streets you will find small artisan shop selling handcrafts such as potteries and beautiful handmade jewellery all exclusively under the brand name Tuscia Viterbese; and other typical products of the region such as bread and sweets of the famous historis bakery “ Artigiapan”. Return to the hotel and overnight. 7 DAY : ANAGNI, CASAMARI Departure for the enchanting Ciociaria , along the route we recommend to have a stop to Anagni, to visit the cathedral and the historic building of Bonifacio VIII. Short stop to Ferentino to visit the historic village and have a lunch at the tavern Mula where it will possible to taste the deliciuous typical product of the region. In the afternoon we recommend a visit the enchanting abbey of Casamari, in the Frosinate region where are still living the Casamari monks. After the guided out return to the hotel and overnight. DAY 8 Departures THE PRICE INCLUDES 7 nights in charming hotels at 4 stars buffet breakfast 4 meals of traditional dishes of the region with a selection of high quality wines 1 Welcome dinner at “ Osterie d italia 2 lunches and 1 dinner at “Osterie d Italia” slow food 3 tasting of high quality wine 1 guided tour of Rome ( 3hours) ]+IVA 21% IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE meals in the hotel ( if not provided) relax and beauty treatment at SPA s ( if it is not available) private transfer from the train station/ airport car rental with driver entry ticket and guided tour ( if not included) food and drinks tips ..AND ANY OTHER THINGS INCLUDED IN THE VOICE “ THE PRICE INCLUDED”
