Exploring the Southern Coast of Rome: The Riviera of Ulysses

Just two hours south of Rome, a different kind of Italy begins.
Along the coast between Terracina and Gaeta, Roman ruins meet peaceful seaside towns and untamed nature.
Still little-known abroad yet beloved by Italians, this region has preserved its authentic soul, untouched by the crowds of more touristy destinations.

It’s a place to explore at a slower pace: from the tranquil Garden of Ninfa ( described by the New York Times as the most beautiful garden in the world) to the ancient sites of Sperlonga and Formia, from the timeless Abbey of Fossanova to the wild charm of Ponza island.
And there is time for life’s small pleasures too:  a gelato by the sea, coffee with local pastries, tastings of buffalo cheese, olive oil, and Gaeta’s famous tiella, all enjoyed the way locals do.

Tour includes

• 6 Nights HB in a 4* hotel in the Terracina/Gaeta   area

• Welcome drink at arrival

• Full Day escorted tour for Anzio and Nettuno

• Entrance to the   Garden of Ninfa

• Ice cream break

• Coffee break with “cacchietti” cookies

• Full Day escorted tour for Sabaudia and Circeo

• Entrance to Fossanova Abbey

• Visit to a local dairy with tasting of traditional buffalo cheeses

• Full Day escorted tour for Terracina and Sperlonga

• Entrance to the Temple of Jupiter Anxur

• Light lunch with Terracina-style fish soup

• Entrance to Tiberius Villa and Caves of Sperlonga

• Full Day escorted tour for Gaeta and Formia

• Free visit to Gaeta Cathedral

• Tasting of Tiella ( typical focaccia from Gaeta)

• Visit to the Roman Cistern in Formia

• Visit to an olive oil mill and olive oil tasting

• Full Day escorted tour for Ponza Island

• Return ferry to Ponza Island

• Farewell dinner at the hotel