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Private Viterbo Day Trip of Dying City Secret Village and Forest

By Maya Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$2,440 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This private day trip explores the mystical and historical wonders of the Tuscia region, beginning at Civita di Bagnoregio, “The Dying City.” Reached via a scenic footbridge, this ancient hilltop village features medieval houses perched above a vast, eroding valley. The journey continues to Calcata, a “Secret Village” of bohemian artists built on a volcanic cliff, and the Treja Valley's “Secret Forest,” where hidden waterfalls and lush vegetation conceal ancient ruins and open-air art.

Discover Viterbo, the “City of Popes,” to explore the 13th-century Papal Palace and the preserved San Pellegrino medieval quarter. Finally, visit the historic Thermal Baths of the Popes (Terme dei Papi), favoured by medieval pontiffs for their therapeutic, naturally heated volcanic waters. With a professional driver providing seamless transport in a spacious 8-seater vehicle, enjoy medieval architecture, enchanting landscapes, and a relaxing spa experience before returning to Rome.

Activity location

  • Civita di Bagnoregio
    • Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Germanico, 16
    • 16 Via Germanico
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Private Viterbo Day Trip of Dying City Secret Village and Forest

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$2,440.30 x 1 AdultAU$2,440.30
Total
Price is AU$2,440.30
Until Sat, 30 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    San Pellegrino Quarter
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The Bohemian Stronghold
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Civita Di Bagnoregio
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Thermal baths of the Pope

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Civita di Bagnoregio

  • 1h
Your day begins with a breathtaking sight: Civita di Bagnoregio, a village perched on a crumbling pinnacle of volcanic tuff. Your driver will drop you at the entrance to the iconic pedestrian footbridge, the only way to reach this "Dying City." As you walk across the valley, you’ll enter a medieval world that feels suspended in time. Explore the quiet stone alleys, visit the Church of San Donato in the main piazza, and peer over the cliffs at the dramatic "badlands" erosion that gives the town its hauntingly beautiful nickname.

Calcata Vecchia

  • 1h
Next, you’ll venture to Calcata, the "Secret Village" built into a sheer volcanic cliff. Once abandoned and later reclaimed by an international community of artists in the 1960s, the village is a labyrinth of art studios and quirky cafes. After exploring the town’s narrow lanes, a short walk takes you into the Treja Valley "Secret Forest." Here, the lush canopy hides the Monte Gelato waterfalls, where ancient watermills and Roman ruins sit beside cascading pools. It is a surreal, prehistoric landscape that has served as a backdrop for countless Italian films.

Quartiere San Pellegrino

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The journey continues to Viterbo, known as the "City of the Popes." Your driver will take you to the heart of the San Pellegrino district, the best-preserved medieval quarter in Europe. You will walk through a fairy-tale setting of profferli (external stone staircases) and towers dating back to the 13th century. The centrepiece of this visit is the Palazzo dei Papi, the site of the first and longest conclave in history. You can stand in the grand loggia where popes once addressed the faithful, surrounded by the elegant Gothic arches that define the city’s skyline.

Terme dei Papi

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
To conclude your adventure, you will visit the historic Terme dei Papi (Thermal Baths of the Popes). These therapeutic volcanic waters have been famous since Roman times and were a favourite retreat for medieval pontiffs seeking healing. You can soak in the monumental 2,000-square-meter limestone pool, fed by the natural Bullicame spring. The warm, mineral-rich waters are the perfect way to relax your muscles after a day of exploring hilltop stairs and forest paths. Your driver will be waiting outside to provide a cosy, private transfer back to Rome while you are still in a state of post-spa bliss.

Location

Activity location

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    Civita di Bagnoregio
    • Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via Germanico, 16
    • 16 Via Germanico
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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