Guided Hiking Tour of the Lost City of Vitozza

Overview

Come with me to discover the lost town of Vitozza! Walk with me through the breathtaking city of Sorano and then descend into the hidden trails underneath to finally reach the ancient town of Vitozza, the Matera of Tuscany. In this town people dug their houses inside the tuff rock since time immemorial and lived in it until the 18th century. We will enter inside some of these houses and wander around the remnants of the old castles (Vitozza had 3) that overlook the town, to see how people used to live in such an incredible environment. At the end of the hike it would be possible to taste a glass of local wine in an incredible wine cellar dug inside the tuff rock. ATTENTION: The wine tasting is optional and available only upon request.

Itinerary

1. Sorano Centro Storico

   We will begin our hike from the old town of Sorano, a small jewel of the hidden Maremma. We will walk in its alleys before venturing into the forest underneath.

   · 30 min

2. Insediamento rupestre di Vitozza

   We will venture into a trail to discover the lost city of Vitozza also known as the Matera of Tuscany. This is an ancient town that dates back into medieval history and was lastly abandoned in the 1700. It is unique because people here dug their houses within the tuff rock, creating comfortable environments within the rock itself

   · 2 h

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What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Product code: 442501P8

Activity offered by The Red Road via Viator.