Lake tour

Guided excursion with typical fishing boats of the Lake of Bolsena

Discover the lake from a new perspective, that of our ancestors.

The Lake of Bolsena, situated to the inner complex of the Vulsinio volcano, hidden between some of the mos fascinating and evocative landscapes of the territory that only a guided exploration allows to discover.

Hidden gorges, inlets detracted from view, suggestive corners, verdant banks rich with vegetation, green mirrors of water bordering abundant reeds.

The lake boasts the presence of 2 islands, Bisentina and Martana, rich with traces of ancient civilisation and luxuriant vegetation.

The four proposd excursions:

1) 1/2 day 120 euro (divided by a maximum of 4 people)

Breakfast on the lakeside of Capodimonte

Excursion on the lake with studies of nature and archaeological history

Stop and bathe in one of the more evocative gorges of Bisentina island

Explore the more striking inlets of Bisentina with traces of the Farnesian period and architecural works created on the island by some of the best Italian artists of the 400’s

Return in time for lunch

The price includes:

boat hire

tour guide

breakfast

Whole day

2) 1 day 200 euros (divided by a maximum of 4 people)

Breakfast on the lakeside of Capodimonte

Excursion on the lake with studies of nature and archaelogical history

Stop and bathe in one of the more evocative gorges of the island of Bisentina

Explore the more striking inlets of Bisentina island with traces of the Farnesian period and architecural works created on the island by some of the best Italian artists of the 400’s

Stop at Gradoli for of lunch of typical lakeside gastronomy

Continue coasting the banks rich with swamp reed, and other floral species like the aquatic watercress and veronica. Signs of the use of the reeds in centuries past. Scrutiny of flora and fauna as well as the geometrical formation of the lake.

Participants will be supplied with informative material of the area of the visit

The price includes:

boat hire

tour guide

breakfast

lunch

3) By Night 120 Euro (divided by a maximum of4 people)

aperitive beside the lake at Capodimonte

excursion on the lake with in-depth examination of myths and legends told of these places

pause and swim in one of the more evocative gorges of Bisentina island

continue coasting the headland of Capodimonte

Participants will be supplied with informative material of the area of the visit.

The price includes:

boat hire

tour guide

aperitive

4) Ferragosto (August 15th) ‘nocturnal fire’: a time to enjoy the firework display in honour of Saint Rocco 100 euro (divided by a maximum of 4 people)

aperitive beside the lake at Capodimonte

excursion on the lake with in-depth examination of myths and legends told of these places

stop, wait and view the firework display

return

The price includes:

boat hire

tour guide

aperitive

For information and/or bookings you can contact the phone number +39 3335720655

By boat on the Lake of Bolsena

The excursion schedule:

Leave from the Port of Capodimonte, sail around the two islands Bisentina and Martana with studies of the nature, history and archaeology of the lake and localities, follow the coast of Marta village then return to Capodimonte.

Cost: 8 euro per person

duration: around 60 to 75 minutes

capacity: minimum 10, maximum 100

booking: obligatory for more than 10 people

conditions: purchase ticket 15 minutes prior to boarding, no advance payment or deposit needed

departure times: 11.00 – 15.00 – 17.00 (custom tours outside of these hours)

For information and/or bookings you can contact the phone number +39 3335720655

By boat visit the headland of Bisenzo

The Lake of Bolsena, situated in the caldera of the complex volcanic Vulsinio, it is the largest volcanic lake in Europe and hides between some of the most fascinating and evocative landscapes of the area that only a guided exploration allows you to discover.

Excursion schedule:

Excursion by foot on the headland of Bisenzo with naturalistic and archaeological traces of the ancient Etruscan city.

Tour by boat around the two islands of Bisentina and Martana examining the types of nature, history and archaeology and localities on the lake.

Cost: 16 euro

For information and/or bookings you can contact the phone number +39 3335720655

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