24 Oct 2024
I experienced the best tour I have taken in many travels through Europe. It was my first day after arrival and such a wonderful way to come back to Italy.
A tour is made special by the guide and Michaele was very knowledgeable about the whole area, the Etruscan history and the ancient city of Tuscania. It was a pleasure to ride with him
I saw beautiful Etruscan tombs followed by a visit to the Museum which was wholly different than most, very enlightening about the culture of these mysterious people.
Then we went to medieval Tuscania and I was dropped for lunch in a place where no one spoke English! I had the best time as I was seated with four local gentlemen who decided to order for me, fresh gnocchi with a beef ragu sauce and of course a glass of red wine to round it out. Fabulous!
After lunch it was onward to two beautiful Basilicas that have lost a lot of their original woodwork but have beautiful mosaic floors and frescoes They are still amazing. The Church of San Pietro was begun in 739 A.D.