About This Tour
A perfect short pilgrimage through the volcanic heart of northern Lazio. Walk the shores of Lake Bolsena — site of the Eucharistic Miracle of 1263 that inspired the feast of Corpus Christi — through the medieval 'City of Popes' Viterbo, and on to the ancient Etruscan city of Sutri. History, legend and extraordinary landscape in every step.
Tour Highlights
- Walk the volcanic shores of Europe's largest crater lake
- Visit the Basilica di Santa Cristina and site of the Miracle of Bolsena
- Explore Viterbo's medieval papal quarter and the papal palace
- Ancient Etruscan rock tombs and caves along the route
- The astonishing open-air amphitheatre at Sutri carved from a single tufa cliff
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bolsena — Montefiascone
18 kmSkirt the volcanic shores of Lago di Bolsena and climb to Montefiascone, famous for its Est! Est!! Est!!! wine and its Romanesque basilica.
Montefiascone — Viterbo
19 kmDescend through vineyards and hazelnut groves into Viterbo, exploring the remarkable medieval city that served as the papal seat in the 13th century.
Viterbo — Vetralla
18 kmWalk south through the Cimini hills, with their ancient chestnut forests, to the small town of Vetralla.
Vetralla — Sutri
15 kmArrive in Sutri, ending at the remarkable Etruscan amphitheatre cut directly from the living tufa rock.
What's Included
Included
- 3 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- Pilgrim Credential stamps
- Local guide for Viterbo old town
Not Included
- Travel to Bolsena
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance