Immerse yourself in Italian art, food, and nature on a journey through the Appian Way and Caffarella Valley. Explore historical sites, indulge in a traditional picnic, and discover the beauty of Rome’s regional park.
- Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - The Appian Way is one of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic. It connected Rome to Brindisi, in southeast Italy.
Many parts of the original road close to Rome have been preserved and it is possible to walk on the ancient roman paved made up of “sanpietrini” to feel completely immersed in the Ancient Roman atmosphere
- Complesso di Capo di Bove - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - Capo di Bove is an archeological site on the Appian Way on the outskirts of Rome. There are several well-preserved mosaics and the high quality of building materials used suggest a very elegant environment with the usual rooms found in Roman thermal baths like caldarium, a tepidarium and frigidarium. The site also includes a former farmhouse converted to host an internal exhibition contains photographs of the Appian Way in the first half of the 20th Century.
- Villa di Massenzio - One of the most beautiful archaeological sites in the Roman countryside can be found between the second and third mile on the Via Appia Antica. This is the site of the Villa belonging to Emperor Maxentius. The archaeological complex consists of three main buildings: the palace, a circus and dynastic mausoleum. The three buildings were constructed to blend with the natural contours in the area, to avoid having to resort to extensive excavation works.
- Parco Della Caffarella - The Caffarella Valley, is a green oasis among roman buildings, comprising a fascinating mix of archaeological and ecological wonders set in a picturesque rural landscape.
The green fields, ancient monuments, old farm buildings, woods and ponds all merge into a single, unifying complex that represents a really attractive place to explore and to relax far away from the urban frenetic pace.
- Private transportation
- Snacks
We’ve conceived an extraordinary journey that allows our clientele to dive headfirst into the local culture. Our guided exploration unfolds the underappreciated marvels of Italian art, cuisine, and nature along the untouched trails of the Regional Park of Appia Antica.
We initiate our voyage in the Caffarella Valley, an emerald jewel tucked away in the capital city. Our engagement encompasses in-depth tours of its historical landmarks, along with thorough interpretations of the park’s geological conformation and ecological attributes.
Subsequently, we venture onto the Appian Way, acquainting participants with notable remnants of antiquity such as the Circus of Maxentius ruins, and the archaeological excavation site at Capo di Bove.
As we meander back to our starting point, we take a pause at our selected, shady spot to savor a mouth-watering selection of wine, cheese, salami and other light bites, in line with the quintessential Italian picnic tradition.
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