How to Tour the Countryside From Civitavecchia, Italy

Civitavecchia is one of the many ancient and beautiful cities in central Italy. Its long history includes the Etruscans, the Romans and the Papal States. The extensive transportation network in the province of Lazio makes touring the countryside around Civitavecchia relatively easy, interesting and inexpensive. The availability of trains, boats, buses, flexible tickets and nearby destinations makes this an ideal vacation, whether you're a planner or if you prefer to travel spontaneously. The following guide, which uses Civitavecchia as a reference point, is flexible and can be changed, extended or shortened, depending on your needs.

Things You'll Need

  • Credit card or debit card
  • Passport
  • Italian phrasebook
  • Large purse or bag (big enough to secure your funds and documents and to carry souvenirs)
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Instructions

  1. Transportation Options

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      Check the train schedule. Notice that there are two main departure points for buses in Civitavecchia, one in the station and one in the port. Plan accordingly, depending on your arrival and departure point, as many cruise ships and yachts use Civitavecchia as their departure point in central Italy.

    • 2

      Take note of the the number of trains and buses traveling between Civitavecchia and cities such as Ciampino and Fiumicino, as both of these cities have airports. They are also interesting countryside destinations with a lot of Roman and Papal history.

    • 3

      Research seaside travel. Many of the small beach, resort and cruise ship towns north and south of Civitavecchia are serviced by local trains and buses. The public ferries that use the port of Civitavecchia go to Sardinia, Genoa, Spain and Tunisia. If you wish to tour the seaside via boat, it may be possible to rent or hire one privately.

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      Make reservations for guided walking and cycling tours in the area. Book your tickets for these tours as far in advance as possible, especially during the high season.

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