Tiberland’s itineraries of nature, culture and relaxation along Rome’s Tiber river are from a newly formed DMO. 

A sustainable itinerary along Rome’s Tiber river

The newly formed DMO Tiberland brings together the cities, towns and villages, associations and economic operators of the area and the mouth of Rome’s Tiber river. The route, that winds for 70 kilometres, offers a travel experience immersed in nature, and an opportunity to combine leisure, culture and relaxation, focusing on sustainable mobility (horses, bicycles, walking routes, etc.) as well as on alternative accommodation, local foods and wines. 

Discovering what lies beyond the Eternal City

Tiberland is a destination to be experienced in a contemporary, proactive, and sustainable way, looking at Rome from the outside, and discovering the beauties of the city beyond its historic centre in a geographical area that stretches from the capital to the sea. For nature lovers Tiberland offers green trails that can be explored on donkeys, on foot or by bicycle. And there is also the possibility to relax and forage, a DIY approach to adding flavour to your food, and you can also opt for the train, from the stations of the Roma Nord railway.

river boat

Alternative accommodation and discounts

There are also tours within the capital and there is no shortage of itineraries centred around the historical and naturalistic charm of the towns and villages located along the northern part of the Tiber. The tourism proposed by Tiberland is sustainable as can be found in the type of accommodation that include "en plein air" stays, with a welcoming family dimension and an accessible quality-price ratio. The Tiberland project includes the Tiber Card, which gives the cardholder offers and benefits, such as discounts on services including guided tours, workshops, and restaurants, as well as on books and other items at museum giftshops.

Air Corsica is again investing in Italy and will launch new Milan Linate routes from Calvi and Figari. 

Routes served by ATR72-600s

The flights will operate every Saturday from 2 September to 4 November 2023, following the introduction of seasonal flights from Ajaccio-Rome in 2022, and the Bastia-Rome for summer 2023. The new ATR72-600s will serve both routes, with a total capacity of 2,880 seats. These new flights will be a significant test for the tourism market in the low season, and also for short stays in Italy for the island's clientele throughout autumn.

The new flights are aimed at extending the season

“After the good results on the Rome route last year Air Corsica is now expanding its presence in Italy by targeting new customers in Milan with the aim of extending the shoulder season,- said Marie-Hélène Csanova-Servas, chair of Air Corsica's Supervisory Board. – Our commercial strategy is enabling us to expand our network beyond the public service. This development, connecting Corsica with Europe, will also enhance the mobility of the islanders, who always prefer direct flights.”

Rome’s Villa Farnesina, with masterpieces painted by Raphael, is next to the Tiber river, between the Botanical Garden and the bohemian quarter of Trastevere. 

To be enjoyed without crowds 

The first thing that strikes you, apart from the beautifully manicured gardens, is that the villa and grounds are rarely crowded.They get nothing like the number of visitors other Roman attractions do. Such as the Vatican Museums, where works by Raphael, who painted the very beautiful frescoes in Villa Farnesina, draw massive crowds.  That same Raphael Sanzio whose four rooms in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican Museums attract millions of visitors every year, and whose Galathea Loggia in this hushed mansion are every bit as stunning. 

A head perhaps painted by Michelangelo

The property was bought the end of the 16th century by Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, from which the name Farnesina derives. This mansion is not to be confused with Palazzo Farnese, now the French Embassy which has a famous façade by Michelangelo and is is on the other side of the Tiber river.  In 1517 and 1518 Raphael and his apprentices painted scenes from the fable of Cupid and Psyche on the vaulted ceiling of the vast loggia, while legend has it that one of the lunettes, with the gigantic head of a young man, is the work of the great Michelangelo. 

Raphael’s fresco of Galatea 

The Loggia of Galatea gets its name from Raphael’s fresco of the nymph Galatea. The great master gave the nymph delicate facial features contrasting with her lush body, and she is transported across the water in a chariot formed by a shell pulled by dolphins and surrounded by tritons, cupids and nereids. 

"Soon everything will return to normal in Emilia-Romagna," says Patrizia Rinaldis of Federalberghi Rimini.

Some of the most popular holiday and weekend destinations

“Things are under control," said Patrizia Rinaldis of Federalberghi Rimini, the association of hoteliers of the resort towns in the Romagna region. "The hotels did not close, and the lido operators are all working to fix the beaches."

The region was hard hit by the bad weather but it is once again ready to show that, be it for sea, art or mountain holidays, it is one of the most popular destinations in Italy for holidays or weekends. 

In 2022 seven million visitors chose the riviera’s resort towns 

The riviera towns of Rimini, Riccione, Milano Marittima, just to name the best known, totalled no fewer than 42 million overnights in 2022 (+15.5%on 2021), with more than seven million arrivals (+22.4%). This is followed by art cities and business arrivals, which, with the recovery over 2021, now account for more than a quarter of overall arrivals (26.3%) and 13.8% of total regional overnights. 

“We will bounce back quickly” 

Andrea Babbi, national vice-president of Fiavet, the association of Italian travel agents, is also optimistic:

"We will bounce back quickly, as we usually do. Within a week all our tourist facilities will be as welcoming as they were seven days ago.” 

Discover Civitavecchia on the new Green Line Tours hop on-hop off bus with an audio guide in 16 different languages.

Full-day round-trips from Civitavcchia to the Eternal City

With the new Green Line Tours hop-on-hop-off bus visitors to Civitavecchia can now discover the town on the Lazio coast south of Rome, an area rich in history. At the same time, the sightseeing company also offers the possibility of taking a one-day round-trip from Civitavecchia to the Eternal City via an integrated shuttle service with tourist services, which is an optimal solution for cruise passengers. In ancient times Civitavecchia was the naval landing place for the Roman Empire and the gateway to the Eternal City and still today it is home to numerous important archaeological sites.

Civitavecchia

“We will also strive to develop further itineraries” 

"We are excited to provide this beautiful city with tourist transport services for cruise repeaters and new visitors. We will also strive to develop further itineraries to meet the multiple demands of transit passengers," says Emanuele Orlando Desideri, managing director of Green Line Tour S.p.A. 

Civitavecchia is an ancient port and town on the Latium coast

So Green Line Tours which has always offered guided tours to museums and major places of historical interest in the city of Rome, as well as day trips by coach around the Italian capital, is now operative in Civitavecchia, the ancient port and town on the Latium coast rich in history and culture.

For information: www.greenlinetours.com/Civitavecchia

"What tourism and the Government's Strategic Plan need, in our opinion, is not the discouragement of intermediation, but rather its elevation in terms of professionalism and capacity to generate substantial volumes. It is crucial to establish a network, as emphasized in the Plan, that acts as the irreplaceable bond of trust between supply and demand," said Fiavet's legal counsel Federico Lucarelli at the Senate.

Fiavet predicts that travel agencies will enhance their services to travellers by improving communication, marketing, and digital marketing capabilities. And they will benefit from specialized training focused on specific themes.

Fiavet continues to emphasize the importance of the Tourist Digital Hub, which is regarded as essential as long as it remains aligned with the guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Tourism, encouraging operators to join the Italia.it portal. "In particular," said Federico Lucarelli, "with reference to the intermediation in the realm of 'experiential' tourist services, we need to ensure that the portal supports the tourism economy while avoiding any duplication of responsibilities between DMC/DMOs and commercial entities, as has happened in certain regions in the past.