Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia

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• Best private wine-tasting shore excursion from Civitavecchia to Orvieto, Umbria
• Experience the flavors of Umbria with visits to Orvieto and an esteemed winery estate
• Journey comfortably in your private deluxe vehicle and personal English-speaking driver
• Delight in a 1.5-hour winery visit and wine-tasting experience
• Sample a selection of elegant wines and learn about traditional winemaking techniques
• Visit Orvieto with free time on your own for lunch, sightseeing, or shopping
• Additional Wine tasting opportunities are available at local wine shops in Orvieto
• Convenient pick up and drop off right on the pier next to your cruise ship in Civitavecchia
• All our shore excursions from Civitavecchia are private just for you and your party for maximum tour enjoyment, comfort, and privacy
• This tour does NOT include a Tour Guide, you will Self Tour when away from the Vehicle
• This tour cannot be modified or altered, it is offered AS IS

itinerary

• Winery visit in Umbra
• Visit Orvieto

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This excursion is currently NOT available

Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Prices

For 2 Persons:      790 EUROS
For 3-4 Persons:   830 EUROS
For 5-6 Persons:   860 EUROS
For 7 Persons:      900 EUROS

* Additional Winery Fees are approximately 40 Euros Per Person.
Wineries must be booked in advance pending availability.

* DATES on the Booking Form Calendar that are NOT Selectable, are NOT AVAILABLE.

Your morning will begin with a leisurely drive from the cruise port into the heart of Umbria, the verdant region of central Italy praised for its exquisite wines and rustic beauty.  This unique terroir largely comprised of sandy clay soil, limestone, and marine fossils from the prehistoric Pliocene lends Umbrian wines their vibrant taste, complexity, and structure. 

You will enjoy approximately 1.5 hours visiting the wine estate and learning the traditional process of winemaking from the grapes that grow in the winery’s vast vineyards where natural and sustainable agricultural practices are implemented. The winemakers will guide you through wine tasting where you will savor elegant wines accompanied by a small plate of local delicacies. 

After your winery visit, you will join your private driver for a 30-minute drive to Orvieto for a tasty lunch and sightseeing.

Winery fees are NOT included in our Tour Fee to offer flexibility for members of your party who are not able to partake in wine tasting. Wine Tasting and Winery Tour Fee is approximately 40 EUROS Per Person.

Dramatically situated on a large butte of volcanic tuff since ancient times when it was once an Etruscan citadel, Orvieto enjoys a commanding view of the surrounding Umbrian countryside comprised of a verdant patchwork of vineyards, olive orchards, and dense forests. Fortified since the middle ages, Orvieto has still retained its Medieval charm and character.

Following lunch and sightseeing in Orvieto, you will once again join your driver at 3:30 PM for your journey back to your cruise ship aiming to arrive at Civitavecchia by approximately 5:15 PM.  

Important Information

 
Please READ the important information below as well as Read & Accept our TERMS OF SERVICE and Privacy Policy prior to placing your reservation request(s).

PAYMENT OPTIONS for Orvieto Wine Tasting Tour:

Prepayment in advance via PayPal or Credit Card online when you confirm your Tour.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We kindly ask that cancellations be made at least 7 days in advance in writing via E-Mail.  Cancellations by phone, text, or 3rd party who is not the person who booked the service are NOT accepted.

** PREPAID SERVICES can only be Refunded the Net Rate we receive from your prepayment.  Net Rate is the actual service price minus the fees retained by PayPal/Credit Card that are not reimbursed to us in case of refunds. We can only refund the portion we receive from the PayPal/CC company.

 
** This Wine Tour is offered AS IS without modifications to the existing itinerary, towns, or winery. If you wish to make any changes to this wine tour please send us an email and we will gladly assist you with a customized tour to suit your preferences.

Please allow up to 24 -72 hours for email correspondence in response to email inquiries and tour reservation requests in order for us to check winery availability on your requested date.

YOUR STEFANO ROME TOURS DRIVER

This tour provides an English-speaking Driver who is NOT a Licensed Tour Guide or sommelier. Your driver will be happy to provide general touristic information while at the vehicle, but will not be able to accompany you to sightsee away from the vehicle.

* Italy has strict laws and regulations aimed at protecting official licensed guides that make it unlawful for Drivers to act as tour guides or accompany guests to sightsee on foot away from the vehicle. In order for us to comply with Italy’s laws, Drivers are required to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle.

* On this Orvieto Wine Tasting Tour by car you will SELF TOUR (unaccompanied by your driver) when away from the vehicle.

Meeting Point at Civitavecchia Cruise Port:

For Shore Excursions from Civitavecchia, your driver will meet you on the Pier next to your Ship at your tour's scheduled pick-up time holding a sign with the NAME in your reservation.

Do NOT leave the ship area, and do NOT take a shuttle bus outside the port. 

Look for your driver in the same area on the Pier as ALL private drivers will be waiting for their clients.  After you meet your driver you will be accompanied to your vehicle and your Rome private shore excursion will begin with a leisurely drive from Civitavecchia to Rome.

WINE TASTING IN UMBRIA Price, information:

Winery wine-tasting fees are approximately 40 Euros Per Person payable directly to the winery.  (* winery fees can change without notice as it's at the discretion of the wine estate).  

Winery fees are NOT included in our tour fee in order to be able to accommodate guests who cannot partake in wine tasting. 

Your winery tour includes approximately 1.5 hours of moderate walking and standing. You might find uneven natural terrain and inclines to negotiate. 

Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended on this tour. Participants must be of legal drinking age (18 years)  to participate in wine tasting.

Wineries must be booked in advance pending availability. If this winery is booked on your tour date, we can suggest substituting it with another wine estate of the same rank. Winery visit times and prices will vary at different wineries.

PLEASE TASTE WINE RESPONSIBLY

We wish for all our esteemed guests to enjoy our Orvieto wine tour from Rome. Only guests who are of legal drinking age in Italy can participate in wine tastings. Guests who are not of legal drinking age or do not wish to participate in wine tastings can enjoy a leisurely visit to the winery.

* Please taste wine responsibly, and never on an empty stomach. Excessive consumption of wine may interfere with the enjoyment of your tour. In case excessive consumption of wine and/or alcohol results in your desire to return to your ship early, please be advised that you will not be reimbursed for the remaining portion of the tour, and will be charged the full fare of the tour as originally booked.

EMAIL INQUIRIES / BOOKING REQUESTS

Please allow up to 24 hours for email correspondence in response to email inquiries and tour reservation requests.

We reply to ALL emails and booking requests we receive. If you don't receive correspondence from us within 24-48 hours please CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER, or send us an email from a different E-mail account. 

 NOTE that we also offer a Orvieto Wine Tasting Tour from Rome and a Post Cruise Wine Tasting Tour to Orvieto.