Enjoy Italy Without Hurting Your Pocketbook! We understand that financial times are tough and we want you to get the most of your Diamond Resorts International holiday experience and are sure that you will thoroughly enjoy the following itineraries at convenient prices, prepared especially for you! Recommended visits: Viterbo (9.9miles 20minutes by car) The University City of Viterbo was an important Etruscan centre before falling to the Romans in the 4 th century BC. Its heyday however, came in the 13 th century when it briefly became the papal seat (1257-1281). During World War II it was devastated, but the austere grey stone medieval core, still encircled by walls, and many of the town s churches, have been carefully restored. Today it is the capital of the homonymous county. How to reach it: It is only 15 kilometres from the resort and you can get there by car or by public transport for 2.50. (Return ticket). Most important Places and Museums: Civic Museum: 3.10 per person National Museum: 2.00 per person Museum of the Dome and Pope Palace: 5.00 per person Montefiascone (19.7 miles 34 minutes by car) Car Park 42 32'14.66"N - 12 1'51.96"E This pretty town is perched on the edge of a defunct volcanic crater between the shores of Lake Bolsena, over which there are splendid views. It is dominated by the octagonal bulk of the cathedral of Santa Margherita, whose dome is second in size only to Saint Peter s in the Vatican City. Bagnaia (7.7 miles 14 minutes by car) Car Park 42 25'35.17"N - 12 9'19.40"E This outstanding Renaissance gardens and fountains that inspired the construction of the gardens of the French Royal Palace at Versailles are in this small town, not far from Viterbo. Entrance fee: 2.50 per person Caprarola (12.9 miles 23 minutes by car) Car Park 42 19'41.35"N - 12 14'12.61"E Palazzo Farnese is perhaps the greatest of the country villas created by the wealthy Roman family. It takes its star shape from the foundations of a large pentagonal fortress. Inside the main building, elaborately stuccoed spiral staircases, frescoed rooms depicting scenes of heroic episodes from the life of Hercules and the Farness family, highlight one of the high points of the 16 th century, where architecture married nature as Stendhal said. Entrance fee: 2.50 per person Tarquinia (38.6miles 1 hour) Ancient Tarxura was one of the Etruscan s most important centres. Tarquinia itself is worth seeing for its crumbling medieval churches and spacious Main Square, although the main reason to visit is the Museo Archeologico, which has one of Italy s better collections of Etruscan finds. Don t miss the frescoed tombs of the Necropolis and the temple of Ara della Regina. Necropolis: 6.00 per person Archaeological Museum: 6.00 per person Necropolis & Museum (on the same day): 8.00 per person
Tuscania (25 miles 40 minutes by car) It is a town of Estruscan origins, which grew remarkably in medieval times, when important religios buildings, that you can still admire, were erected: Saint Peter s Church and Santa Maria Maggiore s Church. In the town centre as well there are many interesting monuments. Sutri (18.3 miles 33 minutes by car) With its Anfiteatro, Sutri is the sole example of the living times of the Estruscan civilization. Free Entrance Cerveteri (43 miles 1 hour 15 minutes by car) In the 6 th century BC this was one of the most populated and cultural rich towns in the Mediterranean. The Neoropolis, a city of the dead, is a network of street lined with tumulus tombs arranged like houses with rooms, doors and corridors. Orivieto (31 miles 43 minutes by car) Car Park 42 43'12.30"N - 12 6'38.93"E Orivieto is magnificent from any angle. Little can prepare you for the sight of the Duomo, its Wells and the Underground City. It is possible to drive there about 1 hour driving or get there by public transportation (bus & train) for a total cost of 8.10 per person St Patrick s Well 4.50 per person Quarry Well: 3.00 per person Guided tour to the underground city: 5.50 per person Todi (47 miles 57 minutes by car) With its Palazzo dei Priori, Plazzo dei Capitano and Palazzo del Popolo, it is well worth a visit. Bomarzo (6 miles 12 minutes) Car Park 42 29'30.25"N - 12 14'51.23"E Also called the The Monster Park, Mannerist period gardens with lopsided buildings and huge fantastic stone creatures and allegorical monsters and octagonal tempietto, built without right angles. Entrance fee: 9.00 per person Civita di Bagnoregio (26 miles 50 minutes by car) Car Park 42 37'35.25"N - 12 6'36.55"E Built on a calcareous formation in the Calanchi valley, this old borough now is almost uninhabited. In spite of that, it is full of allure and there you can still admire San Donato s Church and Palazzo Alemanni. Lakes Lago di Bracciano (35 miles 1 hour by car) Famous for fish, windsurfing and lakeside lunches. Medieval Arguillara is the prettiest town with romantic views over the lake. The Orsini-Odescalchi fortress, a pentagonal 15 th century structure with frescoes, dominates the main town, Bracciano. Odescalchi Castle of Braciano: 7.00 per person
Largo di Vico ( 14 miles 25 minutes by car) Created according to legend, by Hercules ramming his club into the ground, in fact occupies the remnants of a volcanic crater. The wooded slopes of the Cimini hills encircle an idyllic enclave, the lake. The best place for swimming is on the south shore. Largo di Bolsena (29 miles 50 minutes by car) This popular lakeside village beach offers all water sports facilities on Europe s largest volcanic lake. The town of Bolsena was the scene of a miracle in 1263 (Corpus Domini). The catacombs are well worth a visit. Cities of Art Perugia ( 71 miles 1 hour 30 minutes by car) Medieval jewel and university town How to reach it: You can easily go there by public transport (bus & train) at the cost of 14.80 Assisi (79 miles 1 hour 30 minutes by car) It s here that San Francesco better known as San Francesco d Assissi was born. Here you can visit Basilica di Francesco, with its fresco dating back to the 12 th and 13 th century; Church of Santa Chira ; Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva; Basilica S. Maria degli Angeli known for its chapel Porziumcola. How to reach it You can easily go there by public transport (bus & train) at the cost of 12.60 Florence (130 miles 2 hours 10 minutes) The cradle of the Renaissance period, where you breath art all through its medieval streets, its craftmen s workshops and its Renaissance Palaces. Here, memories of the Medici family are linked are linked with the splendour of the works of the renown artists like Botticelli, Michelangelo and Leonardo. How to reach it From the Resort you can reach Florence by public transport (bus & train( at the cost of 26.50 Most important places and museums: The Uffizi Gallery: 6.50 per person The Accademia Gallery (where it is situated the David Michelangelo): 6.50 per person Siena (102 miles 2 hours 10 minutes by car) Draped on its three hills, Siena is one of the most beautifull cities in Tuscanny, a flamboyant medieval ensemble of palaces and towers. Here you can visit the beautifull cathedral, the Torre di Mangia and the Campo. How to reach it: By public transportation (bus & train) at the cost of 20.00
Palazzo Catalani Tele No +39(0)761744030 Car Park 42 25'8.27"N 12 13'54.82"E