Post Cruise Pitigliano and Sovana Tour from Civitavecchia

highlights

• We will pick you up on the Pier next to your Cruise Ship at 8:30 AM and bring you to your hotel by approximately 6 PM
• Post Cruise Tour from Civitavecchia to Tuscany’s region of Maremma
• Journey in your private deluxe vehicle and English-speaking Driver at your service
• Explore two wonderfully atmospheric medieval villages, each with its own personality
• Visit Pitigliano, the remarkable ancient town that rises out of the rocky cliff upon which it was built
• Wander deep into Pitigliano’s history-steeped streets lined with authentic medieval palazzi
• shop at enticing boutiques and artisan shops for a special souvenir or treasured gifts for love ones at home
• Indulge in local delicacies such as the Sfratto di Pitigliano
• Visit the delightful village of Sovana whose unique heritage extends all the way to pre-history eras
• Stroll the delightful village square and along pedestrian-friendly lanes
• Admire ancient churches, browse inviting boutiques, and revel in the peaceful atmosphere
• Our Post Cruise Tours from Civitavecchia are private just for you and your party for optimal tour enjoyment, comfort, and privacy.
• Convenient pier side pick up next to your ship and drop off at your Rome hotel
• Your Luggage will travel safely with you inside your vehicle’s luggage compartment

itinerary

• Pitigliano
• Sovana

description

Buongiorno and welcome to Stefano's RomeCabs!  The excitement of your cruise continues on your disembarkation day with a glorious day in Tuscany!  Delight in a post-cruise tour from Civitavecchia to Tuscany exploring Maremma, the rustic region of Tuscany that extols wide open spaces, verdant hills, fertile valleys, Italy’s traditional cowboys (butteri), delicious food, excellent wines, and enchanting medieval towns.

Maremma is less touristy than the rest of Tuscany, making it an ideal serene getaway from the usually crowded tourist destinations. Since this region of southern Tuscany touches the border of Lazio, it offers the wonderful possibility to tour Tuscany on your debarkation tour from Civitavecchia.

Your Stefano’s RomeCabs professional driver will pick you up on the Pier next to your cruise ship in Civitavecchia and take you on a relaxing journey through the rustic countryside into Tuscany towards Sovana and Pitigliano, impressive destinations that offer a perfect snapshot of the Middle Ages with an abundance of history, beauty, and charm.  Your Post Cruise Pitigliano and Sovana Tuscany Tour from Civitavecchia concludes with your drop off at your hotel accommodation in Rome.

Post Cruise PITIGLIANO AND SOVANA Tour from Civitavecchia:

• 1 to 4 Persons from Civitavecchia Cruise Port:  680 EUROS  (* Luggage Capacity: 4 Suitcases & 4 Carryons)
  
• 5 to 6 Persons from Civitavecchia Cruise Port:  750 EUROS  (* Luggage Capacity: 6 Suitcases & 6 Carryons)
  
• 7 to 8 Persons from Civitavecchia Cruise Port:  850 EUROS  (* Luggage Capacity: 7 Suitcases & 7 Carryons)
  

* If traveling with extra luggage please contact us in advance to be provided with a proper size vehicle for your luggage, or 2 Vehicles if traveling with more than 7 Suitcases and 7 Carryons

* You may also do a QUICK PRICE CHECK using the Price Check & Booking Form on the Right Side of this page.  Once you receive the PRICE QUOTE based on the information you input, you may proceed to SUBMIT your Tour Request.

** Dates on the Booking Form Calendar that are NOT Selectable, are NOT AVAILABLE.

** Please include your DROP-OFF HOTEL, ADRESS in Rome in the Special Request Box of the booking form

**  This Tour concludes at a hotel in Rome. If your final drop-off is in a different city or at the airport, please send us an email for a customized price quote

PITIGLIANO - A Medieval Treasure

Pitigliano is a fascinating ancient town that sits on a promontory and is comprised of tuffaceous medieval stone buildings stacked one on top of one another giving them the appearance of rising from the rocky cliff upon which it was built.  Dominating the steep ravines that surround it, Pitigliano is truly a sight to behold.

Pitigliano’s unique heritage is a source of pride for the locals. Vestiges of its prehistoric establishment are evident in the rock-hewn tombs and caves that still exist along its city wall. Its current name evolved from its Ancient Roman version, Petilia Gens, derived from the names of its legendary Roman founders:  Petilio and Celiano.

The centuries-old medieval stone buildings, charming small squares, and narrow pedestrian-friendly lanes wide enough for the passage of carts will transport you back in time into the fascinating medieval era of powerful lords, dukes, and counts who ruled this town and walked along these very streets. 

You will enjoy ample free time on your own to explore Pitigliano, browse unique and inviting shops that sell jewelry, ceramics, delicatessens, olive oil, and wine, and indulge in the local treat: Sfratto di Pitigliano. The local wine knows few rivals, and you may enjoy a glass with your lunch of Tuscan delicacies at an inviting local ristorante.

You may also visit the ancient Jewish ghetto on Via Zuccarelli and discover why Pitigliano is referred to as "Little Jerusalem". See the Jewish Ghetto and its synagogue that was built in 1598, and multiple centuries-old underground caves carved from tuffa rock that served as an ancient wine cellar, an Azzime Bakery, a kosher butcher shop, a ritual bath for women, and other elements of the everyday life of Pitigliano’s Jewish community from the 15th century.

• Admission tickets to visit "La Piccola Gerusalemme" / Little Jerusalem cost approximately 5 Euros per person. The site is closed on Saturdays, Jewish holidays, and Christmas Day.

Following your visit and lunch in Pitigliano, you will join your driver for a short drive to your next destination: Sovana.

SOVANA - Tuscany's Hidden Treasure

Sovana is a delightfully charming historic village comprised of butterscotch medieval stone buildings and terracotta brick pavement laid out in traditional herringbone patterns.

Sovana’s lovely Piazza del Pretorio is considered one of Italy’s top 100 most beautiful squares vaunts the picturesque Palazzetto dell’Archivio, Palazzo del Pretorio, the Loggia del Capitano, and the 8th-century church of Santa Maria.

On one farthest end of Sovana, you will discover the 11th-century Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral of St Peter,  well regarded for its sculptural decoration and architecturally harmonious interior. The cathedral’s fascinating marble doorway is embellished with mysteriously symbolic motifs associated with medieval spiritualism. 

On the other end of the village, you will see the ruins of the once formidable Aldobrandesca Fortress which was part of the village’s defense walls.

Following your visit to Sovana, you will once again join your driver at approximately 3:30 PM  for a relaxing drive through the Tuscan countryside to your hotel accommodation in Rome, aiming to arrive by approximately 6:00 PM.

Thank you for booking our Post Cruise Pitigliano and Sovana Tuscany tour from Civitavecchia, and for choosing Stefano’s RomeCabs for your Italy private excursions.  We look forward to seeing you in Italy soon!

If you will continue your stay in Rome and wish to explore more of Italy, our guests who booked this Post-Cruise Rome in A Day tour also enjoyed the following day trips from Rome:

• COUNTRYSIDE SPLENDOR  Day Tour from Rome to the Italian Countryside near Rome exploring Medieval Castles, historic villages, and ancient sacred sites of long-gone civilizations: the Etruscans
  
  
• TIVOLI VILLAS AND GARDENS  Fun-Filled Day Tour from Rome with visits to Tivoli's Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa
  
  
• ENCHANTING DAY TOUR FROM ROME TO TUSCANY: Discover Italy's hidden gems on our private tour from Rome to Tuscany's charming towns and villages
  
  
• MONTEPULCIANO AND PIENZA Private Tuscany Tour from Rome: Top Selling Private Day Tour from Rome to Montepulciano and Pienza in Tuscany
  
  
• DAY TOUR FROM ROME TO CORTONA AND AREZZO IN TUSCANY: Delight in the jewels of Tuscany on our Cortona and Arezzo private tours from Rome

Important Information

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW AND ACCEPT THE   TERMS OF SERVICE  AND PRIVACY POLICY BEFORE BOOKING.
 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment for this Pitigliano and Sovana Tour can be made in EUROS directly to your driver on the Date of Tour, or prepaid in advance via PayPal or Credit Card online when you confirm your Tour.

If you wish to PREPAY you may do so online when CONFIRMING your BOOKING by SELECTING your preferred option of payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We kindly ask that cancellations be made at minimum 7 days prior to Date of Tour.

Cancellations must be made via email and confirmed by our office staff so we have your cancellation request on record. We do not accept cancellations by telephone, text message, or 3rd party.

** Cancelations for PREPAID SERVICES will be refunded the Net Rate we receive from your prepayment.  Net Rate: actual service price minus PayPal/Credit Card fees retained by PayPal/Credit Card as they do not reimburse us the fees they retain from your payment.

YOUR PITIGLIANO AND SOVANA TOUR DRIVER

This Post Cruise Pitigliano and Sovana Tuscany tour from Civitavecchia provides an English-speaking Private Driver who is not a Licensed Tour Guide.

Italy's laws prevent Drivers from acting as guides and accompanying guests away from the vehicle to sightsee. Only licensed tour guides are lawfully authorized to accompany guests to sightsee on foot.  Drivers can provide basic touristic information while at the vehicle, but drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on foot.

On this tour, you will SELF-TOUR on your own while you visit the towns.

MEETING POINT AT CIVITAVECCHIA CRUISE PORT

For Post Cruise Tours from Civitavecchia, your private driver will meet you on the Pier next to your Ship at your scheduled pick-up time holding a sign with the NAME in your reservation.

Please do NOT leave the ship area, and do NOT take a shuttle bus outside the port.

Look for the driver in the same area as ALL private drivers will be waiting for their clients.

ADMISSION TICKETS to Places of Interest in Pitigliano and Sovana:

 Admission tickets to visit "La Piccola Gerusalemme" / Little Jerusalem: 5 EUROS per person. 
The site is closed on Saturdays, Jewish holidays, and Christmas Day.

 Museum of Orsini Palace in Pitigliano:  5 EUROS Per Person

Cathedral of St. Peter in Sovana - 2.50 EURO Per Person
(Or, Combo Ticket at 6 EUROS Per Person for both Orsini Palace in Pitigliano and St Peter in Sovana)

*** 1 TICKET for 2 ENTRANCES: 6 EUROS Per Person (Ask at the reception of the Orsini Palace Museum)

• Museum of Orsini Palace (Pitigliano)
• Cathedral of Saint Peter (Sovana)

St Peter Cathedral in Sovana: Openings Hour in the afternoon are 14:30 - 19:00 
In January & February, the Cathedral is open only on Saturday and Sunday

** TICKET PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED