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Country Relais on the outskirts of Orvieto: the great outdoors, wellness and good taste
Day 1
Arrival at Borgo San Faustino, an ancient estate in the hills of Orvieto, close to Monte Peglia. Tour of the estate, the farm and the historic cellars, followed by a welcome tasting of the estate’s wines – Orvieto Classico DOC and IGT – paired with local produce. Check-in to a standard room, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Orvieto, a marvellous town perched on a tuff cliff. Visit to St Patrick’s Well, an engineering masterpiece built by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger in the 16th century to supply water to the town in the event of a disaster. Continue to the medieval quarter, enter the underground chambers of the Pozzo della Cava, and visit the caves, which include Etruscan tombs, cisterns and cellars. Light lunch with a tasting of three wines, cold cuts, bruschetta, crostini, biscuits and dessert wine. A stroll through the streets of the historic centre to the Romanesque cathedral: inside the Chapel of San Brizio, you can admire the magnificent frescoes by Luca Signorelli, Benozzo Gozzoli and Beato Angelico. Return to the village, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet the guide for a caving excursion to the Pozzi della Piana*. The excursion begins with a visit to the medieval village of Titignano, which offers a magnificent view over Lake Corbara. We then make our way through the countryside to the entrance of the vast underground system: via a ‘natural slide’, we will enter a system of karst caves for a tour lasting approximately 3 hours. At the end of the excursion, return to Borgo San Faustino. One-hour access to the wellness centre with the option of relaxing treatments. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Departure for the Valnerina, the narrow gorge of the River Nera. Admission to the Cascata delle Marmore Nature Park, home to Europe’s highest waterfall, set amidst lush natural surroundings. Hike along the park’s trails, which allow you to admire the waterfall from various angles. Continue to Lake Piediluco, a basin nestled amongst the hills formed by the source of the River Velino, which, a short distance away, meets the River Nera at the famous waterfall. Lunch overlooking the lake, featuring local specialities. In the afternoon, a sightseeing boat trip with stops for photographs.
*PLEASE NOTE: The caving excursion is guaranteed to go ahead for a minimum of 5 people. If the minimum number is not reached, an alternative activity will be offered or an adjustment to the cost may be requested. The order of the visits and activities may be subject to change.
- A 3-night stay at "Borgo San Faustino" Country Relais & SPA
- Accommodation in a standard double room, breakfast included
- 3 dinners at the hotel’s restaurant (3-course meal, drinks not included)
- 1 welcome wine tasting at the estate’s cellars (4 wines paired with local specialities)
- Admission to St Patrick’s Well in Orvieto
- Visit to the Pozzo della Cava with a tasting of 4 wines and a light lunch
- Caving excursion with a guide (equipment and helmet included)
- 1 one-hour session at the Wellness Centre
- 1 admission to the Marmore Falls Park
- Lunch overlooking the lake at Piediluco (drinks included)
- Boat trip on Lake Piediluco
Transfers, tourist tax to be paid on site, admission to Orvieto Cathedral (4 euros to be paid on site), spa treatments, tips, personal extras, and anything not expressly stated under ‘The price includes’
1st day
Arrival at Borgo San Faustino, an ancient estate on the hills of Orvieto close to Monte Peglia. Visit of the estate, farm and ancient cellars, welcome tasting of production wines, Orvieto Classico DOC and IGT in combination with local products. Accommodation in a standard room, dinner and overnight
2nd day
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Orvieto, a wonderful city perched on a cliff of tufa. Visit to the San Patrizio's Well, an engineering masterpiece created by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger in the 16th century to provide water to the city in the event of a disaster. Continue to the medieval quarter, entrance to the hypogeum rooms of the "Pozzo della Cava", visit of the caves that include Etruscan tombs, cisterns and cellars. Light lunch with tasting of 3 wines, cold cuts, bruschetta, crostini, dry pastries and dessert wine. Walk through the streets of the old town to the Cathedral of Romanesque origin: inside the Chapel of San Brizio you can admire the prestigious frescoes by Luca Signorelli, Benozzo Gozzoli and Beato Angelico. Return to the village, dinner and overnight.
3rd day
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide for speleological excursion to "Pozzi della Piana"*. The excursion begins with a visit to the medieval village of Titignano, which offers a magnificent view of Lake Corbara. Continue to the countryside until the entrance of the vast underground system: through a "natural slide" you will enter a system of caves of tectonic origin for a journey of about 3 hours. At the end of the excursion return to Borgo San Faustino. Entry to the wellness center lasting one hour and the possibility of relaxing treatments. Dinner and overnight.
4th day
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Departure for Valnerina, the narrow gorge of the Nera River. Entrance to the Marmore Falls Park, the highest in Europe, surrounded by lush nature. Trekking along the paths of the park to admire the jump from different angles. Continue to the Piediluco Lake, a basin set among the hills formed by the entrance of the river Velino, which, not far away, meets the Nera river in the famous jump. Lunch overlooking the lake based on local specialties. In the afternoon sightseeing by boat with photo stops.
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