Central Italy

Geological Wonders of Italy - North

10 Nights
Historic, Scenic
A specially curated tour geology students and enthusiasts covering a variety of fascinating topics in a stunning setting intertwined with siteseeing.
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Rome: 3 nights
DAY 1 1
Rome

Welcome to Rome

  • Arrive in the eternal city of Rome and settle into your accommodation.
  • Kick-off with a customized historic walking tour learning about the ancient monuments.

DAY 2 2
Rome

Catacombs and more

  • Appia Antica and Capo di Bove lava flows.
  • Explore the Catacombs of San Calisto, excavated within the ignimbritic tuff sequences.
  • Visit Egeria Springs to learn about its geochemistry and hydrogeology.

DAY 3 3
Rome

Fraschette and Albano Lake

  • Lunch at Ariccia Fraschette, a local gem outside Rome renowned for its food scene.
  • Visit Albano and Nemi lakes to study their volcanism type and evolution.

DAY 4 4
Rome

Bagnareggio

  • Excursion to Bagnareggio “The Dying City” to study geology, geotechnics, and geomorphology.
  • Admire its beauty and learn about its geological significance and challenges.

Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany: 3 nights
DAY 5 5
Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany

Argentario

  • Visit Argentario for ophiolites outcrops and “tombolis”.
  • Tour the Tuscan Mining District, including Morone, Monte Amiata, and Siele mines.
  • Visit the Mining Museum Park of Abbadia San Salvatore.

DAY 6 6
Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany

Saturnia Thermal Baths

  • Excursion to Saturnia thermal baths.
  • Learn about hydrogeology and hydrothermalism while experiencing the indulgence of thermal bathing among nature.

Norcia, Umbria: 1 nights
DAY 7 7
Norcia, Umbria

Piana di Castelluccio and Monte Vettore

  • Trip to Piana di Castelluccio.
  • Study Umbro/Marchigiana stratigraphic succession and tectonic evolution.
  • Visit Monte Vettore to observe extensive fault planes from the latest earthquake.

Fabriano, Le Marche: 1 night
DAY 8 8
Fabriano, Le Marche

Grotte Frasassi and Local Winery

  • Visit Frasassi karsic caves
  • Lunch at a local winery to learn about how geology plays a significant role in wine-making art and sample wines

Venice: 1 night
DAY 9 9
Venice

The drowning city

  • Explore Venice with a guide visiting famous monuments like Saint Mark’s Square.
  • Learn about the geotechnical challenges and mitigation plans in place to preserve the city ending with an optional gondola ride.

Bolzano: 1 night
DAY 10 10
Bolzano

Dolomites

  • Travel to the Dolomites and explore these iconic mountain ranges.
  • Choose between a visit to a non-operational mine to learn about world-class mineral deposits or Earth Pillars in Renon to learn about their genesis and geomorphology.

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Thank you to Bellarome for an incredible 5 days in Italy! They organised everything which left us with total peace of mind, allowing us to relax and enjoy the stunning history and beauty of Florence, Tuscany and Cinque Terre. Every aspect of our trip was fantastic. I would highly recommend Bellarome and would definitely use them again.
Becky Hindley
Becky Hindley
2023-05-20
In March we went to Rome to watch Italy v Wales, Six Nations fixture. We had a wonderful time in Rome and everything worked perfectly with flights, hotel, rugby match and transfers. We would definitely recommend Bellarome Travel to anyone planning to watch rugby in Rome. Also very impressed with the service before our trip, quick responses to any queries as well as all the information we needed. Thank you very much ! Jessica and travel party
Jessica Blanck
Jessica Blanck
2023-04-15
Mario and company made our adventure effortless, from accommodations to tours to transportation from place to place. The tour guides; Will, Dino, I apologize for forgetting the names of the others From Milan to Rome to Satorini to Mykonos to Athens. Their knowledge of the particular area was unparalleled. Would I tour with Bellarome again hell yes I’m looking forward to touring with them in 2024
William Sapp
William Sapp
2023-03-26
We just returned from a vacation planned by Daniel and the Bellarome team, and it was truly the trip of a lifetime! We have three sons, aged 21, 18 and 16, and we are all futbol/soccer fans, and a few of us enjoy history. Daniel understood this and planned an incredible ten-day adventure based in two cities, Manchester and London which included three soccer matches, four days of well-planned tours, reliable, on time transportations, and a special NYE dinner. We still had freedom to do some of our own sightseeing and plan our own restaurants. All in all such a fantastic experience for our entire family!
Amy Sullins
Amy Sullins
2023-01-07
Good service. Good choice on the menu. Nice.
Pam Peard
Pam Peard
2022-11-22
Great vacation with Bellarome Travel. It was all well arranged. We decided to use a tour company for our trip, to have the support on hand, especially after the last 2 years. Seeing tthe UK and Italy was an amazing experience and one we really needed Thank you Bellarome!
Berney Glynn
Berney Glynn
2022-10-07
Very quick and helpful staff…unfortunatley unable to priceed with the travel package they put together at this time..but will be going back to them.
Neil Glitherow
Neil Glitherow
2022-08-15
Bellarome Travel was recommended when our regular travel agent closed shop. So happy that we took the recommendation! We made our travel arrangements just before Covid hit and had to postpone our trip many times. Daniel, in particular, was a huge support to us as we dealt with all the cancellations and rescheduling, while he had to deal with the uncertainty of the effect of Covid on his own industry. Through it all he was kind, understanding, reassuring and supportive. We finally made a flawless trip in May 2022 thanks to Daniel. Highly recommend this company.
Florancetta Lowe
Florancetta Lowe
2022-07-14
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I was born and raised in Rome and with my family, I have visited all the regions of Italy and traveled to the best and most renowned places. We love food and wine and I have explored many wineries and eaten typical and local products.Growing up, my love for traveling brought me to Ireland, where I spent two amazing years studying, working, and traveling. When I returned to Rome I decided to work in the luxury travel industry, and I spent the last years working for 5-star hotels. I traveled all over Europe, learning about different cultures and lifestyles.I am an avid hiker and climber, and I love beautiful landscapes, cities, history, and museums—each one is unique. My current job allows me to work from anywhere I want, and I love it!
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