In 15 Days
Last updated: 12 October 2026
Before you set off, always check for yourself. The itineraries are only suggestions: everyone must personally double-check with the official sources that each place can actually be visited on the chosen day and at the chosen time. The SVR Lovers site accepts no responsibility for any inconvenience caused by inaccurate information or by changes to opening days and times.
Adapt the itinerary to your own pace. Feel free to change and cut down the stops of each day: there is no need to get stressed or to go beyond your own physical abilities and habits.
Day 1 (Monday): San Vito Romano on foot
A day spent entirely on foot in the town: in the morning the Tre Fontane in Piazza Augusto Baccelli, Theodoli Castle, Piazza San Biagio and the alleys of the old town; in the afternoon the churches, the Sanctuary of Compigliano, Fonte Canale and the chestnut grove of the Macchiarella, ending with an evening stroll in the Villa Comunale.
- 09:30–10:00Piazza Roma
A coffee in the square overlooked by the Villa Comunale to start the day (Places section).
- 10:00–10:30Piazza Augusto Baccelli
The heart of the town, with the "Tre Fontane" fountain and the 1649 inscription dedicated to Cardinal Mario Theodoli (Places section).
- 10:30–11:15Theodoli Castle and the Church of Santa Maria de Arce
The ship-shaped fortress that dominates the town, visible only from outside as it is still lived in, and the town's main church, built against the castle. For background, read "The Colonna and the Theodoli" in the History section.
- 11:15–11:45Piazza San Biagio
The drawing room of the old town, with the church of San Biagio: Trail A (San Biagio) takes you around it in a few minutes (Trails section).
- 11:45–12:45Via dell'Arringo, Vicolo Baciadonne and Piazza Governo Vecchio
The town's most charming alleys, among little stairways, arches and old doorways, following the "Via dell'Arringo and Vicolo Baciadonne" trail (Trails and Places sections).
Go to the Via dell'Arringo page
Go to the Vicolo Baciadonne page
Go to the Piazza Governo Vecchio page
Go to the "Via dell'Arringo and Vicolo Baciadonne" trail page
- 13:00–14:30Lunch in town
- 15:30–16:15Church of San Sebastiano and San Rocco and the Circular Walk
The 17th-century church in Borgo Mario Theodoli and, from there, the one-and-a-half-kilometre loop through the town's streets (Places and Trails sections).
- 16:15–17:30Church of San Vito, Villa Castellini and the Sanctuary of Compigliano
The little streets around the church of San Vito, then the crenellated tower of Villa Castellini (private property, visible from the road) and the nearby Marian sanctuary on the Compigliano hill (Places section).
Go to the Church of San Vito and surroundings page
- 17:30–19:00Fonte Canale and the Macchiarella
The old spring where laundry was once washed, with a view of the town, and the centuries-old chestnut grove of the Macchiarella with the Path of Conscience (Places section).
- 19:00–20:00Villa Comunale and Culture&Tourism
An evening stroll in the town's green heart and, if one is scheduled, a Culture&Tourism activity (Culture&Tourism section).
Day 2 (Tuesday): sanctuaries and villages of the Monti Prenestini
A day by car in the Monti Prenestini: in the morning the Sanctuary of the Mentorella and Monte Guadagnolo, where you stop for lunch; in the afternoon the village of Capranica Prenestina and sunset from Rocca di Cave, before heading back to San Vito.
- 09:00–11:00Sanctuary of the Mentorella
The oldest Marian sanctuary in Italy, perched on a rocky spur and reached on foot for the last stretch, linked to the legend of Saint Eustace (Places section).
- 11:15–12:45Monte Guadagnolo
The highest inhabited village in Lazio (1,218 m), with a short walk along the scenic trails of the Monti Prenestini (Places section).
- 13:00–14:30Lunch in Guadagnolo
- 15:00–16:30Capranica Prenestina
The medieval village listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, with its distinctive "cupolino" (Places section).
- 17:00–18:30Rocca di Cave at sunset
The ruined castle and one of the finest viewpoints over the Monti Prenestini, before heading back to San Vito (Places section).
Day 3 (Wednesday): the villas of Tivoli
A day in Tivoli, about 40 minutes by car from San Vito: in the morning Villa d'Este, with its palace and garden of fountains; after lunch in the centre, Villa Gregoriana, the FAI park in the Aniene gorge with the Great Waterfall.
- 08:30–09:30Departure for Tivoli
About 40 minutes by car from San Vito Romano, plus time to park (for example at the Piazza Matteotti car park) and walk to the ticket office at Piazza Trento 5.
- 09:30–12:00Visit to Villa d'Este
The palace and its apartments, the Avenue of the Hundred Fountains, the Oval Fountain, the Neptune Fountain, the Grand Loggia and views over Tivoli (Places section). The garden deserves an unhurried visit: check the opening hours on the official website. Wednesday is a good choice: as a weekday it usually has fewer visitors than Saturday and Sunday, so you can take your time in the apartments and above all in the gardens and among the fountains. Aim to arrive between 9:00 and 9:30, which leaves plenty of time to see the villa, walk down into the gardens and stop on the terraces without rushing. The Organ Fountain is switched on every day from 10:30 and then every two hours. Until 18 October 2026 the exhibition "Cosmogonie dell'acqua. Claudia Müller" is also on.
- 12:15–13:30Lunch in Tivoli
A break in the town centre, passing the Rocca Pia, Pope Pius II's 15th-century fortress in Piazza Garibaldi, visible from outside (Places section).
- 14:00–16:30Villa Gregoriana
The FAI park in the Aniene gorge, with the Great Waterfall, the grottoes of Neptune and the Sirens and the temples of Vesta and the Sibyl. The route has plenty of ups and downs: wear comfortable shoes, and check the opening hours on the FAI website (Places section).
- 17:00–18:00Back to San Vito Romano
Day 4 (Thursday): the monasteries of Subiaco and Bellegra
A day by car to Subiaco: in the morning the monasteries of San Benedetto (Sacro Speco) and Santa Scolastica, then lunch in Subiaco; in the afternoon, on the way back, the Convent of San Francesco in Bellegra.
- 09:30–11:00Monastery of San Benedetto (Sacro Speco)
The monastery-sanctuary set into the rock, built around the cave where Saint Benedict lived. The monasteries usually close in the middle of the day: check the opening hours before setting off (Places section).
- 11:15–12:30Monastery of Santa Scolastica
A little further down, the Benedictine monastery with its three cloisters, where movable-type printing began in Italy (Places section).
- 13:00–14:30Lunch in Subiaco
- 15:30–17:00Convent of San Francesco in Bellegra
On the way back, the Sacro Ritiro in the woods above Bellegra, where Saint Francis stopped in 1223 (Places section).
Day 5 (Friday): Monte Livata
A day in the mountains at Monte Livata, just under an hour's drive away, in the Monti Simbruini Park: in the morning a hike through the beech woods, then lunch at La Bandita and an afternoon on the mountain among meadows and seasonal activities, before the evening in San Vito.
- 09:00–10:00Departure for Monte Livata
Just under an hour's drive from San Vito Romano, climbing from Subiaco up to "Rome's mountain", in the Monti Simbruini Regional Nature Park (Places section).
- 10:00–13:00Hiking in the beech woods
A walk through the beech forests along the trails climbing towards Monte Calvo and Monte Autore. Choose the route according to your fitness, and bring hiking shoes and water (Places section).
- 13:00–14:30Lunch at La Bandita
The best-equipped area of Monte Livata, with restaurants and hotels.
- 14:30–16:30Afternoon on the mountain
Relax in the meadows or, depending on the season, the bike park, the rail toboggan run or the ski slopes: check what is open before setting off.
- 18:00–19:30Evening in town
Back in San Vito for an evening stroll to the Tre Fontane in Piazza Augusto Baccelli.
Day 6 (Saturday): Genazzano and Olevano Romano
A day between two nearby villages: in the morning Genazzano, with the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Bramante's Nymphaeum; after lunch, Olevano Romano and the Serpentara wood, before an evening stroll in the Villa Comunale in San Vito.
- 09:30–10:45Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano
One of the most venerated Marian sanctuaries in Lazio, home to the image of Our Lady that "miraculously" appeared in 1467 (Places section).
- 11:00–12:15Bramante's Nymphaeum
Just outside the town, the unfinished Renaissance nymphaeum attributed to Donato Bramante, today an evocative ruin surrounded by greenery. Check the opening days and hours beforehand (Places section).
- 12:45–14:15Lunch in Olevano Romano
- 14:30–16:30Olevano Romano and the Serpentara
The town dominated by the Colonna-Barberini castle and the Serpentara woods, the reserve made famous by 19th-century European painters (Places section).
- 18:00–19:30Evening in town
Back in San Vito for an evening stroll in the Villa Comunale.
Day 7 (Sunday): Palestrina
A day in Palestrina: the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia and the Prenestine Archaeological Museum with the Nile Mosaic; after lunch, an unhurried stroll through the old town and, once back, Sunday evening in San Vito.
- 09:30–12:30Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia and the Prenestine Archaeological Museum
The grand terraces of the Roman sanctuary and, in Palazzo Colonna Barberini, the museum with the famous Nile Mosaic. Check the museum's opening hours before setting off (Places section).
- 13:00–14:30Lunch in Palestrina
- 15:00–16:30A stroll through Palestrina
The streets of the old town climbing along the terraces of the ancient sanctuary, at an easy pace.
- 18:00–19:30Evening in town
Back in San Vito for the Sunday evening stroll between Piazza Roma and the Villa Comunale.
Day 8 (Monday): San Vito's old town, second time round
A day on foot in San Vito, at a slower pace: in the morning Trail B (Olevano) and the climb up the Stretta to Via delle Logge; in the afternoon reading about history and legends in the Villa Comunale and a second walk among the town's details, ending in Piazza San Biagio lit up at night.
- 09:30–10:00Breakfast at the Tre Fontane
Starting again from Piazza Augusto Baccelli, this time at a slower pace (Places section).
- 10:00–11:30Trail B (Olevano)
The loop that runs down from the Tre Fontane along Via Olevano and Via Porta Olevano, with the timeless cross and the old washing trough, and climbs back up Via della Mola to Piazza San Biagio: follow the geotagged photos along the route (Trails section).
- 11:30–12:30The Stretta and Via delle Logge
From the Fontana Ciocia in Piazza San Biagio, climb the Stretta up to Via delle Logge and, through the passage leading to the Church of Santa Maria, to the highest point of the old town (Trails section).
- 13:00–14:30Lunch in town
- 15:00–16:30The town's stories
An afternoon of reading in the shade of the Villa Comunale: from the Castrum Sancti Viti and the hilltop settlement that shaped the village (History section) to the legends of La Scifella, Ciunna and Tobia the Brigand (Legends section), to see the old town with fresh eyes.
- 17:00–18:30Piazza Governo Vecchio and the town's details
A second walk among doorways, arches and little stairways in the late-afternoon light, looking for the details you miss the first time (Places section).
- 19:00–20:00Piazza San Biagio by night
With the streetlamps lighting up the stone façades, one of the town's most evocative corners (Places section).
Day 9 (Tuesday): Hadrian's Villa
A morning at Hadrian's Villa, about an hour's drive away: the largest residence ever built by a Roman emperor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Maritime Theatre and the Canopus; after lunch in Tivoli, back to San Vito for a restful afternoon.
- 08:30–09:30Departure for Tivoli
About an hour's drive from San Vito Romano to the entrance of Hadrian's Villa, at the foot of Tivoli.
- 09:30–13:00Visit to Hadrian's Villa
The largest residence ever built by a Roman emperor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Maritime Theatre and the Canopus. The site is huge: bring water and comfortable shoes, and check the opening hours on the official website (Places section).
- 13:30–15:00Lunch in Tivoli
- 15:30–17:00Back to town and a free afternoon
After such a long morning, an afternoon of rest in San Vito.
Day 10 (Wednesday): Anagni, the city of the popes
A day in Anagni, about 45 minutes by car: the Cathedral of Santa Maria with its frescoed crypt and the Palace of Boniface VIII; after lunch, a stroll through the medieval streets of the centre, before heading back to San Vito.
- 09:00–10:00Departure for Anagni
About 45 minutes by car from San Vito Romano, heading down towards the Sacco valley.
- 10:00–12:30Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Palace of Boniface VIII
The Romanesque cathedral with its fully frescoed crypt, and the papal palace linked to the "slap of Anagni" of 1303. Check opening hours and guided tours before setting off (Places section).
- 12:45–14:15Lunch in Anagni
- 14:30–16:00A stroll through the old town
The medieval streets of the centre, before heading back to San Vito.
Day 11 (Thursday): the Castelli Romani
A day in the Castelli Romani, about an hour's drive away: in the morning Frascati and Castel Gandolfo, overlooking Lake Albano; after lunch, the little village of Nemi, perched above its lake.
- 09:00–10:00Departure for the Castelli Romani
About an hour's drive from San Vito Romano.
- 10:00–11:30Frascati
The wine town, with the panoramic terrace over Rome in front of Villa Aldobrandini.
- 12:00–13:00Castel Gandolfo and Lake Albano
The town of the popes' summer residence, overlooking the volcanic lake.
- 13:00–14:30Lunch in the Castelli
- 15:00–16:30Nemi
The little village perched above Lake Nemi, famous for its wild strawberries.
Day 12 (Friday): Zagarolo and Valmontone
An easy day: in the morning the old town of Zagarolo and the Toy Museum; after lunch, an afternoon of shopping at the Valmontone Outlet, a good alternative on rainy days too.
- 09:30–12:00Zagarolo and the Toy Museum
The old town of Zagarolo and, in Palazzo Rospigliosi, the Toy Museum. Check the opening hours before setting off.
- 12:30–14:00Lunch in Zagarolo
- 14:30–18:00Valmontone Outlet
An afternoon of shopping among the more than 180 shops of the Valmontone Outlet, just over half an hour from San Vito: also a good option on rainy days (Places section).
Day 13 (Saturday): a day in Rome
A day in Rome, leaving the car at a metro terminus: in the morning the Colosseum and the Imperial Fora; after lunch in the centre, a walk between the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, before heading back to San Vito.
- 08:30–09:45Departure for Rome
To avoid traffic and parking in the centre, it is best to leave the car at a metro terminus, for example Anagnina (line A), and continue by metro.
- 10:00–13:00The Colosseum and the Imperial Fora
A morning in ancient Rome. For the Colosseum, it is best to book your ticket in advance.
- 13:00–14:30Lunch in the centre
- 15:00–18:00Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona
A walk among the squares and monuments of the historic centre, before taking the metro back and returning to San Vito.
Day 14 (Sunday): the Arch Caves and Bellegra
A day just a few kilometres from San Vito: the Arch Caves, which can be visited by booking only; after lunch in Bellegra, a stroll through the village and, once back, the last Sunday evening in the Villa Comunale.
- 10:00–12:00Arch Caves (Grotte dell'Arco)
The only karst cave in the province of Rome, with almost a kilometre of galleries, stalactites, stalagmites and prehistoric cave paintings. Visits are by booking only (Places section).
- 12:30–14:00Lunch in Bellegra
- 14:30–16:00The village of Bellegra
A stroll through the village centre, a few kilometres from San Vito, before heading back.
- 18:00–19:30Evening in town
The last Sunday evening in the Villa Comunale and, if one is scheduled, a Culture&Tourism activity (Culture&Tourism section).
Day 15 (Monday): San Vito's old town, third time round, and farewell
The last day, on foot in San Vito once more: from Piazza Roma along Trail A (San Biagio), the Church of Santa Maria de Arce with Theodoli Castle and the alleys of Via dell'Arringo and Vicolo Baciadonne; after a farewell lunch, Fonte Canale and the Tre Fontane before leaving.
- 09:30–10:00A coffee in Piazza Roma
Starting the last day where the first one began (Places section).
- 10:00–11:00Trail A (San Biagio)
From the Tre Fontane along Borgo Mario Theodoli to Piazza San Biagio, then up the Stretta and back past the Church of Santa Maria (Trails section).
- 11:00–12:00Church of Santa Maria de Arce and Theodoli Castle
A last stop at the highest point of the old town: if the church is open, the altarpiece of the Assumption attributed to Carlo Maratta or his school (Places section).
- 12:00–12:45Via dell'Arringo and Vicolo Baciadonne
One last walk through the town's most photographed alleys (Places and Trails sections).
Go to the Via dell'Arringo page
Go to the Vicolo Baciadonne page
Go to the "Via dell'Arringo and Vicolo Baciadonne" trail page
- 13:00–14:30Farewell lunch in town
- 15:00–16:30Fonte Canale and last goodbyes
The view of the town from the old spring and a last stop at the Tre Fontane in Piazza Augusto Baccelli, before leaving (Places section).