From Painted Dreams to Ghostly Stones: Sant’Angelo, Celleno & Montefiascone

Step into a slower, more magical Italy on this curated day trip through the hidden gems of northern Lazio, where hilltop villages, quiet ruins, and volcanic lakes create a landscape suspended in time. Begin in Sant’Angelo, known as Il Paese delle Fiabe, the “Fairy Tale Town,” where colorful murals, playful statues, and painted walls transform the village into a living storybook, delighting both children and adults with scenes of Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, and Hansel and Gretel. Continue to Celleno, an abandoned village perched on a dramatic cliff, where crumbling towers, stone alleyways, and panoramic views evoke a poetic sense of nostalgia; your guide will reveal how the town was reclaimed by nature and is now being rediscovered by artists and visitors seeking authenticity. Conclude the day in Montefiascone, a medieval town overlooking Lake Bolsena, where you can climb the Rocca dei Papi, stroll cobblestone streets, and learn the legend behind the famous white wine Est! with the option to enjoy a wine tasting or lakeside aperitivo to toast a day of history, beauty, and whimsical discovery. Designed for curious travelers, this tour offers the forgotten, the whimsical, and the wonderfully human, all with comfort, care, and the freedom to personalize.