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Day Trips & Excursions

Lazio, Italy

Nearby Destinations

Bagnaia (Villa Lante) is approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) east of Viterbo. Reach Bagnaia easily by a local bus from Viterbo. The journey is short and direct.

Villa Lante is one of Italy's most beautiful Renaissance gardens. It features intricate water features, fountains, and symmetrical designs. Explore its terraced gardens, grottoes, and the twin Palazzine.

Time for Villa Lante

  • Allocate a half-day for a thorough visit.
  • Explore the gardens at a leisurely pace.
  • Enjoy the Renaissance landscape.
  • Capture scenic views.

Beyond Viterbo: Day Trip Details

Discover a range of unique destinations, each offering a different facet of the region's charm.

Caprarola Palazzo Farnese

Approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Viterbo. COTRAL bus services connect Viterbo to Caprarola.

Focus

  • The grand pentagonal Palazzo Farnese.
  • Magnificent frescoes adorn many rooms.
  • A half-day to explore the palace and its immediate gardens.

Bomarzo Parco dei Mostri

Approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of Viterbo. Limited COTRAL bus connections exist, making a car or taxi the best option.

Focus

  • Unique 16th-century Mannerist garden with grotesque stone sculptures.
  • Prince Vicino Orsini created it to amuse.
  • A half-day for comprehensive exploration of the park.

Orvieto & Civita di Bagnoregio

Orvieto Umbria

  • Approximately 45 kilometers (28 miles) north of Viterbo, by train.
  • Magnificent Gothic Duomo, famed for its intricate façade.
  • Plan for a full-day excursion.
  • Dramatic hilltop town with an underground city.

Civita di Bagnoregio "The Dying City"

  • Approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) northeast of Viterbo.
  • Access is easier by car or taxi to the bridge entrance.
  • Iconic, picturesque hilltop village on eroding tufa rock.
  • Accessible only by a footbridge.

Multi-Day Extension Overview

  • Rome1 hr 45 min by train
  • UmbriaGreen heart of Italy
  • Southern TuscanyVal d'Orcia, Montepulciano
  • Coastal LazioBeaches & Ostia Antica
  • Rome ConnectionsFrequent trains
  • Umbria's CharmMedieval towns, landscapes
  • Tuscan WondersWines, cheeses
  • Coastal EscapeBeaches, Ostia Antica

Day Trip Flexibility

For day trips to multiple destinations or those less served by public transport, renting a car offers the most flexibility. Plan your route to combine nearby sites effectively. Find day trips and excursions on GetYourGuide.

Natural Escapes

The Viterbese province offers beautiful natural landscapes for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Lago di Vico Lake Vico

Approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Viterbo. Limited bus service exists; a car or bicycle provides the best way to explore. This pristine volcanic lake sits within a protected nature reserve. It offers clear waters for swimming, opportunities for hiking trails, and peaceful spots for picnicking and birdwatching.

Lago di Bolsena Lake Bolsena

Approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Viterbo. COTRAL bus service connects Viterbo to Bolsena, but a car offers more flexibility. Italy's largest volcanic lake, Lake Bolsena features charming lakeside towns like Bolsena and Capodimonte. It offers beaches for swimming and boat trips to its islands.

Tarquinia & Cerveteri Overview

Tarquinia is approximately 45 kilometers (28 miles) southwest of Viterbo. Cerveteri is approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) south of Viterbo.

Etruscan Necropolises

These UNESCO World Heritage Etruscan necropolises feature painted tombs. Tarquinia also hosts an excellent Etruscan museum.

Aspects

  • UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Painted tombs with ancient art.
  • Excellent Etruscan museum at Tarquinia.

Tuscania

Approximately 25 kilometers (15 miles) west of Viterbo. Reach Tuscania by COTRAL bus or car.

Aspects

  • Two magnificent Romanesque churches, San Pietro and Santa Maria Maggiore.
  • Etruscan origins visible in its archaeological museum.
  • Hilltop position offers panoramic views.

Multi-Day Exploration

RomeUnparalleled Roman and Renaissance sites.
UmbriaPicturesque hilltop towns like Assisi, Perugia, and Spoleto.
Southern TuscanyVal d'Orcia, Montepulciano, Pienza.
Coastal LazioBeaches and ancient Roman sites.
In-depth historyFurther Etruscan sites
Rural immersionAgriturismo stays

Transportation Advice

  • For day trips to multiple destinations or those less served by public transport, renting a car offers the most flexibility.
  • Plan your route to combine nearby sites effectively.
  • Consider a GetYourGuide experience for guided tours.

Cultural Excursions

Expand your historical and cultural understanding beyond Viterbo's immediate vicinity.

Tarquinia & Cerveteri

Tarquinia is approximately 45 kilometers (28 miles) southwest of Viterbo. Cerveteri is approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) south of Viterbo.

Insights

  • UNESCO World Heritage Etruscan necropolises.
  • Painted tombs offer insights into Etruscan civilization.
  • Tarquinia hosts an excellent Etruscan museum.

Tuscania

Approximately 25 kilometers (15 miles) west of Viterbo. Reach Tuscania by COTRAL bus or car.

Architectural Gems

  • Two magnificent Romanesque churches.
  • Etruscan origins, visible in its archaeological museum.
  • Hilltop position with panoramic views.

Extend Your Journey

Consider extending your trip beyond Viterbo to explore more of Central Italy.

Rome

Easily combine a visit to Viterbo with a longer stay in Rome. Trains connect in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Umbria

The "green heart of Italy". Visit hilltop towns like Assisi, Perugia, and Spoleto.

Southern Tuscany

Explore the Val d'Orcia region, Montepulciano, and Pienza.

Regional Exploration

Expand your adventure to include Rome's unparalleled sites, Umbria's charm, and Southern Tuscany's landscapes and culinary delights.
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