Duration : 9 Hours
Need a break from the heat and noise and crowds in Rome? This private day trip is designed for guests seeking a day of total
relaxation and rejuvenation in the thermal waters of Saturnia and the splendid countryside of Tuscany. If you have an interest in history, you will be captivated by this part of Italy that was populated by the mysterious and fascinating Etruscans before the rise of Ancient Rome. Set in a part of Tuscany steeped in a mystical past, the villages of Pitigliano, Sorano, and Sovana will give you a glimpse into times long gone by.
Features of this day trip to Saturnia spa from
Rome:
After a 2-hour drive north through the Roman and Tuscan countryside we’ll arrive at the legendary thermal baths of Saturnia, which have been in use since ancient times.
Legend tells how the Roman god Saturn, furious with human beings for their incessant fighting, hurled a bolt of lightning to Earth, forming a crater from which warm water began to gush. The water spilled across the land, enveloping mankind and eventually calming their warring souls. This enchanting place, well known to the Etruscans and the Ancient Romans for its regenerating powers, still bears the name of the god who started it all.
The sulfurous waters rising from Saturnia’s thermal springs carry therapeutic properties together with extraordinary sensations. Whoever steps into this water can never forget the feeling of well-being and calm that comes from the warmth (37.5 C / 99.5 F) and the verdant surroundings of the Tuscan Maremma.
The Maremma is also a great place for good
eating and sites of historical and archeological importance. The Medieval hamlets Pitigliano,
Sorano, Sovana, and Montemerano are not too far away. One of these villages can be added to the agenda to give
you a richer experience.
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*What to expect from your driver on a private day trip or shore excursion:
Our drivers will share with you the facts and history of the places and monuments you will be seeing from inside the vehicle. Note that drivers in Italy are not permitted to share information once you have exited the vehicle, nor can they accompany you on foot. You will have the opportunity to stop in each area listed on the itinerary to explore on your own. We can arrange a private guide for you if you wish to be accompanied inside churches, archeological sites, and other points of interest (additional expense; refer to the Optional Items section, if present, or contact us for details).
1. Is this tour private?
The tour is private, just for your party.
2. Is the driver a guide?
Our English-speaking drivers are NOT licensed guides. In order to provide you with the best-in-class service, our English-speaking driving guides have been trained to offer our clients a nice overview with information regarding the major highlights avoiding the expensive charges of hiring a private guide. Due to strict Italian laws & regulations that protect officially licensed guides, our driving guides can comment and explain the sights only from inside the vehicle but are not allowed to do so once they are outside the vehicle. They are regularly licensed instead to chauffeur the public. We highly recommend that you never book with any touring company that does not make this clear.
3. Does the driver go with us inside the monuments?
No, only a licensed guide is authorized to accompany you during the visit of sights. Our driver will drop you off close to the sights but will stay with the vehicle for the duration of your visit.
4. Does this tour include lunch and admission fees to the Spa?
No tickets or lunch are included in the rate. Please contact our office for pricing and reservations.
5. What is the duration of the tour? Can we extend the time upfront with the driver?
The duration of this service is 8/9 hours including pick up and drop off at your hotel in Rome. If you would like to add extra hours to your tour, please contact our office so that we can check the driver's availability and advise the cost.
6. Is gratuity included in the price?
Tips are never included in our quotes. We think that a tip shouldn’t be included in the rate otherwise it would be a tax!!! Once in Italy do not feel as though you have to tip everyone because someone told you to. Tip only if you really liked the service. Tips are a personal gesture and are given whenever the client feels it is necessary. Tips are generally: 10% not bad 15 % great 20 % best tour in my life. Please report any abuse.
There will be a full charge for bookings canceled with less than 72-hour notice for any service required. In this case, a full charge will be made on your credit card. If you miss your flight or if your airline decides to cancel the flight due to bad weather or if your flight is directed to another airport on arrival, please advise us on time (as soon as you know) or a full charge will be made.
Please give us enough time so we can accept other reservations and allocate them to our chauffeurs. If the ship does not make it to the pier for bad weather, you will not be considered responsible so NO CHARGE will be made to your credit card. A full charge will be made for a no-show-up.
Only pre-purchased skip-the-line tickets (if requested) are not refundable under the circumstance and will be charged to your card.
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