Travelling with Civitatours is perfectly in line with sustainable tourism development. Sustainable tourism and at the right price !
Civitatours proposes tours and excursions suitable for people of all ages, in direct relation with the specificities of the territories visited. Travelling and eating sustainably, organically and at the right price is one of Civitatours’ main concerns. We offer a combination of well-being, freedom, communion with nature and conservation of the environment in our turistic offers.
Monte Argentario Tuscany
Thus, during a stay in Monte Argentario in Tuscany, you can practice various activities at sea. Civitatours proposes for example: a boat trip or an excursion to Monte Argentario. Monte Argentario is located in a natural park, a protected reserve in a magnificent setting! You can take a
boat trip from Porto Santo Stefano or Porto Ercole, the latter still being a traditional fishing village with its colourful buildings and boats in the harbour, where most tourists gather for its lovely atmosphere. We can organise an enchanting trip on one of our sailboats, offering you lunch or an
aperitif while watching an enchanting sunset in a unique natural setting!
The sea air, the spray and the seawater provide the lungs with a natural supply of calcium, iodine, magnesium, sodium chloride, silicium and potassium. Not forgetting the sun, which gives your body a beautiful golden colour while you stock up on well-being and vitamin D!
Sustainable tourism and at the right price
Monte Argentario offers us wide open spaces and the landscapes seen from the sea are splendid. The sunrise or sunset over these lands and the infinity of the horizon regenerate us, swimming among the fish, the smells and the lapping of the waves are the best natural anti-stress and will
allow you to free your mind.
For the traveller, having the opportunity to evolve on the sea, through a boat trip in an environmentally protected area, can ‘prove to be the bearer of a reverie that, can’ accompany us in a reflection on our origins, rediscover the relationship with nature itself and that forgotten relationship with it. This is how one might experience this area of Monte Argentario. Monte Argentario is located in the south of the Tuscan coast, in the province of Grosseto. The Monte Argentario peninsula is very popular with Tuscan tourists, in fact it has an exceptional environment: it is situated between two long strips of sand, called called “tomboli”, in the heart of the Orbetello lagoon. In the neighbouring countryside of the Tuscan Maremma, known as the Parco dell’Uccellina, you will find other horizons: wild beaches, marshy areas, dunes and pine forests… A true paradise for migratory birds, foxes, porcupines and turtles. A natural and cultural heritage represented by the magnificent Genoese and Medicean watchtowers. In this natural environment, hiking or trekking, which are more physical, will be promoted by Civitatours so that you can enjoy magnificent days.
Travelling with Civitatours is perfectly in line with a sustainable approach to the territories visited and allows the traveller to practice our activities (walking, hiking, tours, golf, horse-riding, organic wine tasting) in a preserved environment, to (re)discover nature and to immerse himself, step by
step, in the heart of biodiversity, the living part of nature, all while taking advantage of breathtaking,landscapes: this is what we mean by eco-tourism. Organic travel and nutrition is our philosophy, and of course all at the right price! Health and well-being are intertwined with our joyful journeys, discovering new horizons in communion with nature, history and art of the places we visit, all while respecting the conservation of the environment, popular cultures and biodiversity. That’s how we work.
Slow down with Civitatours! How to rediscover the meaning and excitement of a stay
Sustainable tourism and at the right price
Aware that we live in strange times, where time – which we constantly fill with a thousand things – seems to shrink and escape us, Civitatours incorporates into the heart of its tours and stays the compelling need for some of us to feel the distinction between activity and rest, between speed and slowness. For the modern traveller, it’s a question of rhythm. For Civitatours, travelling slowly, taking walks, going on trips and taking the time to observe nature and a work of art are all ways of feeling really good and fulfilled! What’s more, by taking advantage of the routes designed by Civitatours, you can catch your breath. In these times when we have so little time to discover our planet, “slow tourism” is for us one of the solutions and a way of travelling for a healthier tourism and protector of our environment and our cities of art so badly damaged by uncontrolled and unlimited tourism. By travelling in a more ecological and responsible way, reducing your movements and favouring non-polluting transport; by train, eco-bus, sailing boat, horseback, bicycle, electric bike or on foot, you will discover sites that are often impossible to reach by car!
And by taking advantage of Civitatours’ good recommendations, you’ll be able to discover the healthy and naturally organic cuisine of Tuscany!
…” Daniel: I had lunch a few days ago in this restaurant proposed by Civitatours at Argentario in Tuscany, and I was very pleasantly surprised: variety of menus and prices, creative and traditional cuisine, a complete and beautiful wine list, exceptional value for money, discreet and efficient service, a large room with a terrace, sufficiently spaced tables and exceptional cleanliness, including the toilets! And of course I had this lunch on a farm in the middle of nature! For tourists and travellers, I highly recommend this restaurant (I’m not advertising the restaurant here, but I am advertising Civitatours… ) where you can still taste traditional Tuscan cuisine that is objectively organic and very tasty! I didn’t dare to ask to meet the chef because I thought he was very busy, but I came back here afterwards to congratulate him… “
Do you want to discover the riches of other cultures? Then Rome is for you! The Eternal City
Sustainable tourism and at the right price
Civitatours offers you alternative solutions to the traditional way of visiting Rome. Tourism, as we understand it, is a journey of discovery and pleasure. We propose carefully selected structures, based on our personal experience, we avoid proposing standardised services to our clients. Our
vocation today is simple to explain: it is ecotourism, i.e. enhancing an area, combining the reception of visitors through the quality of services and making them discover monuments, cathedrals and sublime squares of Rome, the Rome of the past and present in a way that preserves and respects its identity and its artistic and cultural heritage. Rome, the eternal city, is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world and today we have a great challenge in front of us, that of preserving this patrimony for future generations. We propose two ways to visit Rome: “Rome the Eternal City” and “Rome vineyards and castles”.
Rome, the eternal city
Here is one of our itineraries that you will surely appreciate: the “Classic Rome” tour is a tour that will let you discover the splendours of the Eternal City. The tour starts on foot from St. Peter’s Square with its magnificent colonnade and the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica, which can be accessed quickly but only with a ticket booked by us to avoid exhausting queues. After the wonders of St. Peter’s we will visit with a panoramic tour with our anti-pollution bus: Isola Tiberina, Piramide Cestia, Terme di Caracalla. Then on foot: Colosseum, Altar of the Fatherland, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona.
Choosing Civitatours means choosing to combine tourism and meeting people
Sustainable tourism and at the right price
This is our way of making you meet new friends and taking care of your time. You will have the opportunity to stop in unusual places in Rome, to meet the “locals” to understand their daily way of life and to immerse yourself in their way of life; to exchange ideas easily and naturally, to share their and your experiences, to have a real point of view on their habitat in Rome, so many possibilities to enrich your trip; taking care of your time will allow the traveler to de-stress, and thus to reset and regulate his biological rhythm that has been severely put under pressure throughout the
year.
… “Jason and Michaele: who doesn’t love a good sunset?! In Rome, our most beautiful sunset was from the belvedere of the Pincio hill, at the western end of the Villa Borghese park. It is very easy to get there. From one of the terraces, the Piazza del Popolo stretches out at your feet. Two twin churches guard the entrance to the square, Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto. In the centre, the Egyptian obelisk, framed by four fountains, watches over the place. By the way, you can do as we do and buy a sandwich and enjoy it while you watch the night
descend on the city. This place is very popular all day long with travellers and photographers. We, however, preferred to look for a quieter place to enjoy the view. We advise you to arrive early so that you can choose a place you like, because otherwise, when the time comes, you probably won’t have a front row seat…”.
Treat yourself to a Roman holiday by choosing your own personalised itinerary: Rome in freedom. The itinerary “Rome in freedom” of Civitatours has been designed to meet the needs of those who want to experience a personalized tour, choosing to visit the places that correspond to their interests. Here is the itinerary that we suggest: Start walking from Via Lungotevere Marzio Zanardelli, where you can begin your visit in peace and quiet, once there, you can head north to reach the Vatican in 15 minutes or the city centre in 10 minutes. If you cross the Umberto I bridge, located in front of the Palace of Justice, also known as the Palazzaccio, you can walk along the fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo. If you continue towards Via della Conciliazione you will arrive at St. Peter’s Basilica, which is located in the centre of the square designed by Bernini. Here you can admire the famous obelisk of the Vatican and the beautiful fountains by Bernini (1675) and Maderno (1614). From the point of arrival in Via Lungotevere Marzio Zanardelli, you can also head towards the famous Piazza Navona to contemplate Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, Giacomo della Porta’s Fountain of the Moor and Gregorio Zappalà and Antonio della Bitta’s Fountain of Neptune. From Piazza Navona continue to the Pantheon, the great temple in Piazza della Rotonda, where important historical figures such as Raphael and two kings of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I, are buried. Once you’ve left the Pantheon, head first to the Trevi Fountain and then to the Spanish Steps to take photos in front of the famous Spanish Steps and then do some shopping in the boutiques on Via Condotti, Via Frattina and Via del Babbuino. Once you have left the Pantheon, you can also choose an alternative route by reaching Piazza Venezia to admire the Altare della Patria and the Colosseum at the end of Via Fori Imperiali.
Sustainable tourism and at the right price
Take advantage of the good places selected by Civitatours to book a restaurant and savour the traditional and naturally organic cuisine of Rome. Let yourself be guided by Civitatours in Rome and take advantage of the tours and itineraries we recommend to redefine your tourist priorities, forget the clock completely, change your pace, know that Rome is crossed by travellers from all over the world at an accelerated pace, so just let Civitatours invite you to make Rome a real “dream park” by combining quality of visits with well-being and fun!
Rome’s vineyards and castles
Tastings accompanied by walks in the vineyards and visits to historic castles is the other way to discover Rome! Ancient villages, stately villas, medieval castles and archaeological remains enliven the Castelli Romani Regional Park in the province of Rome. Lying in the Albani hills, in the past it was the favourite holiday resort of the capital’s aristocratic families and the popes. Today, with its 9 500 hectares of protected land, it is home to numerous animal species, such as badgers, martens, peregrine falcons, porcupines, and above all the wolf, which plays a fundamental role in this
ecosystem. Roman viticulture has its roots in Greek and Etruscan culture. The Romans knew the techniques for growing vines and making wine, having learned them from the Etruscans, Greeks and Carthaginians. In fact, already at the time of the Etruscans, around the 5th century BC, the Italian peninsula was known as “Enotria”, i.e. wine producer. We accompany you on a discovery of wine cellars and organic farms. The idea is for you to discover wines in combination with quality local produce and the cuisine of the Roman countryside.
Thinking about tourism today to preserve Italy’s cities of art
Tourists can make people’s daily lives in some cities very difficult. Some of them do not hesitate to vandalise historical monuments, such as the visitor who carved his name on the stones of the Colosseum in Rome. This building, to the east of the Roman Forum, the Colosseum took shape between 70 and 72 AD under Emperor Vespasian, and was completed in 80 under Titus.
Civitatours is aware of these issues and contributes to the conservation of the environment, the ecosystem and biodiversity. Civitatours conceives tourism in a sustainable way where the traveller is an eco-traveller in search of cultural, artistic, culinary and natural initiations all in a joyful spirit. Sustainable tourism and at the right price.