Day of Arrival

Begin the journey by meeting the IVW Coach / Passenger Van at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome between 10:00 & 11:00 in the morning. Snacks are provided on the drive into The Village, where we’ll eat lunch upon arrival.

Take time to settle into the accommodations and freshen up before meeting for the welcome reception & orientation.

Next, take a few hours to relax; walk in the gardens, dip in the pool, take a nap, put your socks into drawers, etc.

When chill time is over, a local multi-course dinner with local wine is served by The Castle Chef (also local). Get to know the others in the group very well as pasta hangs off their wine-stained lips mid~conversation.

Finally, saunter up to bed for a solid night’s rest; it’ll be a fulfilling week!

After breakfast, we ascend to the borgo {village} in front of the Orsini Castle.

Hear stories of the village while sampling fresh local products.

Be prepared to trek a few miles :)

A local chef will guide us through making a delicious and authentic Italian home~cooked meal.

Lunch will be served and earned!

Once rested, the group will head to our favorite local organic wine producer for a tour, tasting and appetizers.

Dinner will be served at a local trattoria.

Breakfast precedes a journey to one of the natural hot springs in the area. Bask in the mineral~rich waters and let the body relax.

Lunch will be provided at a local trattoria.

To make the day even sweeter, the next stop is a local gelato parlor.

Select scoops of homemade old~style gelato while learning about the process of making this sinfully delicious treat from scratch.

A few hours of free time allow for more rest before dinner at The Castle. An early night prepares us for an early morning on Day Four.

We begin the day by watching the sun rise over Civita. Followed by a quiet walk through city—well before the bridge opens for the daily slew of tourists.

Enjoy an Italian breakfast back at The Castle.

The morning continues with a private boat ride on Lake Bolsena.

After time in the water, we’ll a feast at a lakeside trattoria; a lunch of fresh~caught fish, directly from the lake.

When bellies are full, we’ll head back to The Castle for some R&R.

Meet truffle hunters, a breeder of flowers, and local farmers in the rustically magnificent Valley of the Badlands.

Stroll the local gardens and farms before partaking in some locally~grown snacks and wine.

Dinner will be enjoyed at a local trattoria.

A delectable Italian breakfast starts the day before being chauffeured to Parco dei Mostri.

There we explore the centuries~old sculpture park and learn why it was created.

Breakfast precedes a trip to the market with a local chef. They teach us how to navigate the produce in preparation for a cooking lesson. After cooking, we eat!

Back at The Castle, Guests can either rest for a few hours or partake in some unique games and activities.

Finally, freshen up for a farewell dinner in the Castle Salon.

A local musician serenades the table quietly while conversation and wine flow generously.

Day of Departure

A send~off breakfast is served before allowing time to pack everything up. While waiting for departure, bid a fond farewell to The Castle and The Village.

The IVW Coach will leave for Leonardo Da Vinci Airport at 11:00 in the morning, arriving around 13:00. Sandwiches and snacks will be provided on the ride back into Rome.

We recommend spending the night in Rome to ease the transition. Modern life re~integration pamphlets are provided at no extra charge.