FCO Airport to Viterbo: Private day trip

Main attractions

• The medieval quarter of San Pellegrino is a UNESCO-candidate historic district of profferli (external stone staircases), Gothic arches spanning alleyways and medieval tower houses
• Piazza San Lorenzo holds the Palazzo dei Papi — the Papal Palace where the longest conclave in history (1268–1271) was held, producing Gregory X only after the townspeople locked the cardinals in and reduced their food rations
• The Cathedral of San Lorenzo with its 12th-century campanile and the tomb of Pope John XXI
• The Bullicame hot spring (mentioned by Dante in the Inferno) and the Terme dei Papi thermal spa complex offer a natural sulphurous pool experience — the open-air pool is available to day visitors

What to eat

• Lombrichelli al sugo di cinghiale (hand-rolled pasta with wild boar ragù) is Viterbo's signature dish; ceciaroli (crispy fried chickpea dough) are a popular street snack in the market

Take note

• The thermal baths require advance booking for day access; bring a swimsuit, flip-flops and towel — or rent on-site. The water is naturally warm year-round at around 58°C in the source (cooled to 40°C in the pools).