TOUR T2: ONE DAY IN THE PICTORESQUE TOLFA

The Pictoresque TOLFA:  the Historical Centre, the Traditional Leather Workshops and Tasting of Typical Products

Duration: 5 Hours

Tolfa is a little medieval town, 530 metres above sea level, surrounded by ancient wood groves, which in turn give on to spectacular valley views, where cattle lazily graze. Your tour escort will lead you for a stroll through the quaint historical centre, its tranquil, narrow streets and arched passageways, past stately renaissance palaces embellished by the coats of arms, pointing you the ruins of the medieval castle, where once locals sort refuge from the invading Saracens.

Photo Opportunity: Not to be missed is the stunning panoramic look-out in the main square, where on a clear day, it’s possible to see the Roman castles and the city of Rome in the distance.


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TOUR T3: RAPHAEL PAINTINGS IN CIVITAVECCHIA

The Fresco of Raphael & Tasting of Local Produce in an Intimate Wine Shop

Duration: 2 Hours

This tour let you admire something really special, something that you would never be able to find by yourself: this is a work of art that is not housed in a museum but in a private residence!

In a house of Civitavecchia a duplicate of the fresco of the Chambers of Eliodoro, painted by Raphael in the Vatican in 1511- 1514, was discovered.

There are no copies of the chambers of Raphael, making this discovery an extraordinary event.

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TOUR T4: SNORKELING AND UNDERWATER EXCURSION

For Sea lovers and what to discover - The Submerged Civilization of The Old Port of Etruscan Pyrgi

Duration: 7 Hours

For sea lovers of hidden findings, it is a great opportunity to explore a world personally known by few: the ancient structures of the Pyrgi Etruscan docks, the Etruscan settlements submerged by rising sea levels, ceramic evidence of their civilization and some still underwater investigation still to be discovered

Briefing
A team of archaeologists, geologists and deep sea biologists divers will entertain you with a brief introduction on the historical, geological and biological specimens that you are going to discover

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TOUR T5: THE ETRUSCAN IN THE KITCHEN

Guided visit of Olive Farm & Mill & A Stroll along the lanes of the Medieval Tarquinia

Duration: 5 Hours

The Medieval Tarquinia

The history of Tarquinia, the ancient town of the Etruscans, comes back to the VIII century B.C.

Tarquinia, a place named after the Etruscan noble family who seized the throne of Rome in the 6th century B.C., was once the most powerful city in Etruria before being defeated by the Roman empire.

The best way to explore Tarquinia, which exudes history from its very stone, is by foot.


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TOUR T6: PAINTING AND NATURE

Oil painting Course in the Green Panorama of the Maremma around Tolfa & Tasting of Local Produce

Duration: 4 Hours

For nature lovers and amateur painters.

If you already have a passion for painting or you want to learn oil painting techniques, this is a one in a time opportunity!

Treat yourself to a few hours in complete relax in a place emerged in the green panorama of the Maremma around Tolfa: here you will enjoy the perfect silence, a magnificent view and unspoiled nature; the ideal setting that will turn your painting class into an awesome experience.

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TOUR T7: RELAXING HORSE RIDING & WALKING

The taste and nature of the MAREMMA TOLFETANA: Discover new textures, sounds and colors of the countryside

Duration: 4 Hours

The Tolfa Mountains, located between Rome and Civitavecchia, are one of the most interesting territories of the Maremma Tolfetana gifted of astonishing landscapes and woodlands typical of this area.

In particular the area: the valley of the Rio River which is characterized by spreading forests and brush land interrupted by fields of grazing cows and horses branded the Maremma race.

The richness and variety found in this area makes it one of the most beautiful areas of the region, causing it to be the main subject of a series of proposals as an established protected area.

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TOUR T8: COOKING CLASS IN CIVITAVECCHIA

Half day hands-on cooking workshop in Civitavecchia

Duration: 6 Hours

Mediterranean food is rich, tasty and passionate...and your morning cooking class lets you into some of the secrets of this great cuisine and, most importantly, allows you to sample them!

A cornucopia of fresh, local ingredients go into the recipes used by a top chef in the preparation of two mediterranean classics – lasagne al ragù and ravioli.

Under the expert guidance of your English speaking chef, you'll work with flour, eggs and other ingredients to create two styles of pasta with different sauces as well as a typical Italian dessert.

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TOUR T9: SIP & SAVOUR

FROM GRAPES Picked from the Vineyards into the Bottles, Stored in the Cellar: discover the genuine taste of a high quality wine made from a family run winery in Cerveteri

Duration: 4 Hours


The Winery is in the heart of the territory of Caere, a land which the Etruscans first identified as being naturally suited to the cultivation of the vine: the land is rich in minerals; the mild climate is particularly suitable for agriculture; the hills that surround the vineyards act as a barrier against the cold and wind; the moderating force of the sea that retains heat during the summer, offers good ventilation while giving a distinctive sapidity to the grapes.

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TOUR T10: THE ETRUSCAN TARQUINIA

 Visit of the Etruscan Necropolis and the Vitelleschi National Etruscan Museum 

Duration: 7 Hours

The Etruscans lived in west-central Italy from the 9th century BC onwards. Their culture reached its height in the 6th century BC.

The depiction of daily life in the frescoed tombs, many of which are replicas of Etruscan houses, is a unique testimony to this vanished culture, the only urban civilization in pre-Roman Italy.

The etruscan necropolises are masterpieces of creative genius: Tarquinia's large-scale wall paintings are exceptional both for their formal qualities and for their content, which reveal aspects of life, death, and religious beliefs of the ancient Etruscans. Today the location of more than one hundred and fifty painted tombs are known.



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TOUR T11: FASHION TOUR IN CIVITAVECCHIA

Visit of Haute Couture Showroom of FRANCO CIAMBELLA & Tailor Workshop 

Duration: 3 Hours


This tour offers you the exclusive access to the showroom and store of Franco Ciambella, whose establishment will open outside of regular business hours to provide a super exclusive experience, whether you wish to renew your wardrobe or to visit the showroom of a successful Italian fashion designer.

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TOUR T12: WINE TASTING SESSION

Wine Tasting Session … in an Elegant Abode of the Medieval Village of Tarquinia

Duration: 4 Hours

Look, smell, taste - starting with your basic senses and expanding from there you will learn how to taste wines in no time!

After exploring the medieval village of Tarquinia, with its beautiful Romanesque churches, tall towers and quaint streets, head to an elegant abode  in an renaissance little palace bordering one of the main streets of the old Tarquinia.

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TOUR T13: BRACCIANO - ART AND HISTORY

The Beautiful Castle of Bracciano

Duration: 7 Hours

The Orsini Family built the castle in the fifteenth century.

The castle has a pentagonal base with great cylindrical towers, a battlemented projecting walkway and two rows of crossed windows.

This beautiful Renaissance building overlooks the lake with the same name and dominates the little town, whose birthday comes probably back to the year 1234, when several documents mention a “Castrum Brachiani”.

The Castle contains armories, decorated halls and valuable works of art, and parts of it are a museum open to the public.

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Siamo ON LINE con La Valigia dell'Etrusco!

Ciao a tutti,
finalmente on line con il nostro tour operator LA VALIGIA dell'ETRUSCO www.lavaligiadelletrusco.com !
Grazie a Chiara e a Pamela, adesso siamo pronti ad iniziare il nostro viaggio ... che ci porterà a meglio conoscere  le mete della nostra costa laziale ... tanto per cominciare!

Un saluto da tutto il team HIC!

Vi aspettiamo ai nostri tour!

Wine Tasting in Tarquinia

Vista, olfatto e palato: sollecitando i tuoi sensi e partendo da questi, imparerai come gustare i vini in poco tempo.Dopo avere esplorato la cittadina medievale di Tarquinia, con le sue belle chiese romaniche, le alti torri e le caratteristiche strade, raggiungerai l’elegante dimora di Simonetta, che sarà lieta di dare il suo personale benvenuto nell’ appartamento di un palazzo del XV secolo, sito in una delle strade principali della città vecchia. In un ambiente informale verranno degustati vini freschi bianchi, accompagnati da una selezione di specialità regionali: "bruschette" con olio extra vergine, formaggi e salumi.
Un esperto sommelier illustrerà tutti i vini proposti per la degustazione, fornendo risposte ad ogni tipo di domanda.

Look, smell, taste: starting with your basic senses and expanding from there you will learn how to taste wines in no time!

After exploring the medieval village of Tarquinia, with its beautiful Romanesque churches, tall towers and quaint streets, head to the elegant abode of Mrs Simonetta, who will be pleased to welcome you in her renaissance little palace bordering one of the main streets of the old Tarquinia. Here you will enjoy a fun and informal wine tasting session and have the chance to taste a variety of delicious and refreshing red and white wines, alongside a selection of regional delicacies: “bruschette” with extra virgin olive oil, cheeses and cold meats.
An expert sommelier will let you know all about the wines you are tasting, as well as answer any questions you may have. 

La macchia maremmana

A pochi km da Civitavecchia ci sorprende UNA NATURA VIVACE E INCONTAMINATA!

Radure e pascoli, boschetti e un vivace sottobosco ricco di funghi... mentre mucche, asini e cavalli selvatici si muovono tranquilli persino ai bordi delle strade: è TOLFA!

Bracciano è....FASCINO ANTICO

Il Castello meravigliosamente conservato con i suoi interni di pregio e le armature

                            

Le Chiese dagli splendidi affreschi

Il lago dalle acque pulite attorno al quale si raccoglie la vita del paese

A Tarquinia c'è un Olio da far leccare i baffi! Al Frantoio Scibilia!

Frantoio Scibilia

Purissimo, buonissimo, genuino olio extra vergine di oliva: dalla pulitura alla frangitura, dalla gramolatura all'estrazione.... tutto il percorso del buon olio, nel frantoio Scibilia

Il Consiglio del Sig. Sandro Scibilia Un olio di qualità deve avere alcune peculiarità: il colore verde e un sapore più o meno fruttato ( il fruttato è un compromesso tra un gusto amaro e un gusto piccante, pregi e non difetti perché sinonimo di presenza di vitamine e polifenoli). 

Gli oli sono come i vini, devono essere abbinati alle pietanze: ad esempio su un pesce (gusto delicato) bisogna abbinare un olio fruttato leggero o medio, altrimenti un olio troppo fruttato coprirebbe il sapore del pesce.   

Raffaello a Civitavecchia

Nascoste nel piccolo centro storico di Civitavecchia la replica della Stanza di Eliodoro di probabile mano raffaelliana!