Jewels of Maremma: Pitigliano and Sovana Tuscany Day Tour from Rome

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• Pitigliano
• Sovana

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Experience the Jewels of Maremma from Rome on our private chauffeur-driven tours.  Escape the tourist crowds and embrace the authentic essence of Southern Tuscany's hidden treasures. Discover a harmonious blend of open landscapes, rustic charm, and Etruscan heritage. Marvel at fairytale medieval towns atop hilltops, offering breathtaking vistas of lush valleys and steep ravines.

Maremma Day Tour from Rome prices:

For 1 - 4 participants from Rome:  740 Euros 
For 5 - 6 participants from Rome:  790 Euros 
For       7 participants from Rome:  840 Euros

At 8 AM, your personal Rome Chauffeur driver will meet you at your Rome hotel or accommodation. From Rome, you will traverse the picturesque landscapes of Lazio into the heart of Tuscany's Maremma region to explore the enchanting hilltop towns of Pitigliano and Sovana, steeped in rich history and boasting a remarkable unbroken legacy since ancient times.

• VISIT PITIGLIANO

Discover Pitigliano, perched atop a mystical promontory where stacked medieval stone buildings emerge as if they grew right out of the rugged cliffs. Its rich heritage extends from prehistoric origins and ancient Roman colonization to Medieval and Renaissance.

Stroll through the enchanting maze of medieval streets lined with historical buildings and immerse yourself in the tapestry of captivating narratives that define the captivating history of Pitigliano, with its legacy thriving under the esteemed influence of illustrious families such as Aldobrandeschi, Orsini, and Medici.

Explore this charming town starting from Piazza della Repubblica following Via Roma for a few blocks until it ends at the Church of Santa Maria and San Rocco. From there loop around the church to your left and proceed along Via Zucarelli (which will take you through the Jewish Ghetto) until you arrive back to Piazza della Repubblica, where you started. These parallel streets form a circular route to best explore Pitigliano. 

• VISIT SOVANA

Sovana is a hidden gem whose mesmerizing history dates back to ancient times, where traces of Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements still echo through the landscape. The village's rich heritage extends to the era of Roman colonization, with remnants of the ancient Roman colony Suana.

As you step into Sovana, you'll feel like you've entered a captivating Middle Ages fairy tale. Sovana's enduring charm is a testament to its resilience over the centuries, surviving the tests of time and the challenges of history, including wars, sackings, and even the depopulation caused by malaria.

The heart of Sovana reveals the lovely Piazza del Pretorio, hailed as one of Italy's most beautiful squares, surrounded by medieval stone buildings and paved with bricks in a traditional herringbone pattern.

At 3 PM,  you will reunite with your chauffeur for a leisurely drive through the idyllic countryside, savoring the lingering magic of this timeless land as you make your way back to Rome, arriving at your hotel by approximately 5:30 PM.  

Important Information

* NOTE:  Please READ carefully the Important Information below, as well as Read and Accept our TERMS OF SERVICE  and Privacy Policy before booking.
 

• -  PAYMENT METHODS
  

The listed price of the tour is per vehicle, not per person.  Rome Chauffeur accepts online prepayment via PayPal or Credit Card at the time you confirm your tour, or you may pay on the Date of Service in Euro funds at the end of the tour made directly to your Chauffeur. If at any time you need extra funds on the day of your tour, your chauffeur will be happy to help you locate an ATM machine. 
 

• - CANCELLATION ADVISORY

Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to your Date of Service. Prepaid services canceled last minute less than 7 days or are No Show on the Date of Service are NOT Refundable.

Cancellations must be made in writing via E-Mail followed by an official cancellation confirmation E-Mail from our office in order for your cancellation to be valid. Cancellations are NOT accepted by Phone, Text, Or through 3rd Party individuals such as hotel clerks, friends, or concierge services. 

* CANCELLATION FOR PREPAID SERVICES: Only NET RATE will be issued on prepaid services. Net Rate is what we receive from your prepayment after PayPal / CC takes out their fees which they don't reimburse us in case of refunds. Therefore, we are only able to refund what we receive from you after PayPal/ CC takes out their fees.
 

PICK UP FROM ROME HOTEL

Your English-speaking Rome Chauffeur will pick you up at your Rome hotel accommodation at 8:00 AM, and you will arrive back at approximately 5:30 PM.

YOUR  PRIVATE TUSCANY TOUR CHAUFFEUR

On this Pitigliano and Sovana Tuscany tour from Rome, you are provided with an English-speaking Chauffeur who is not a licensed Tour Guide. Only locally licensed tour guides can guide and accompany guests to sightsee. In order to be in compliance with Italian laws, Chauffeurs are required to remain with the vehicle while you SELF-TOUR.

 ADMISSION TICKETS:

Admission Tickets are required for some places of interest in Pitigliano and Sovana. Ticket prices are always subject to change and are not guaranteed.

PITIGLIANO ADMISSION TICKETS

To visit  Little Jerusalem / "La Piccola Gerusalemme": 5  Euros per person
The site is CLOSED on Saturdays, Jewish holidays, and Christmas Day.

To visit the  Museum of Orsini Palace: 5  Euros Per Person

SOVANA ADMISSION TICKETS

To visit the Cathedral of St. Peter in Sovana:  2.50 EURO Per Person
Opening Hours in the afternoon are 14:30 - 19:00
In January & February, the Cathedral is open only on Saturday and Sunday

** PITIGLIANO AND SOVANA COMBO TICKETS:

1 Combo Ticket valid for Orsini Palace Museum in Pitigliano AND Cathedral of Saint Peter in Sovana is 6 Euros Per Person * (Inquire at the reception of the Orsini Palace Museum)