Central Italy

Geological Wonders of Italy - North

10 Nights
Historic, Scenic
A specially curated tour geology students and enthusiasts covering a variety of fascinating topics in a stunning setting intertwined with siteseeing.
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Rome: 3 nights
DAY 1 Rome: Welcome to Rome
Rome

Welcome to Rome

  • Arrive in the eternal city of Rome and settle into your accommodation.
  • Kick-off with a customized historic walking tour learning about the ancient monuments.

DAY 2 Rome: Catacombs and more
Rome

Catacombs and more

  • Appia Antica and Capo di Bove lava flows.
  • Explore the Catacombs of San Calisto, excavated within the ignimbritic tuff sequences.
  • Visit Egeria Springs to learn about its geochemistry and hydrogeology.

DAY 3 Rome: Fraschette and Albano Lake
Rome

Fraschette and Albano Lake

  • Lunch at Ariccia Fraschette, a local gem outside Rome renowned for its food scene.
  • Visit Albano and Nemi lakes to study their volcanism type and evolution.

DAY 4 Rome: Bagnareggio
Rome

Bagnareggio

  • Excursion to Bagnareggio “The Dying City” to study geology, geotechnics, and geomorphology.
  • Admire its beauty and learn about its geological significance and challenges.

Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany: 3 nights
DAY 5 Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany: Argentario
Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany

Argentario

  • Visit Argentario for ophiolites outcrops and “tombolis”.
  • Tour the Tuscan Mining District, including Morone, Monte Amiata, and Siele mines.
  • Visit the Mining Museum Park of Abbadia San Salvatore.

DAY 6 Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany: Saturnia Thermal Baths
Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany

Saturnia Thermal Baths

  • Excursion to Saturnia thermal baths.
  • Learn about hydrogeology and hydrothermalism while experiencing the indulgence of thermal bathing among nature.

Norcia, Umbria: 1 nights
DAY 5 Norcia, Umbria: Piana di Castelluccio and Monte Vettore
Norcia, Umbria

Piana di Castelluccio and Monte Vettore

  • Trip to Piana di Castelluccio.
  • Study Umbro/Marchigiana stratigraphic succession and tectonic evolution.
  • Visit Monte Vettore to observe extensive fault planes from the latest earthquake.

Fabriano, Le Marche: 1 night
DAY 8 Fabriano, Le Marche: Grotte Frasassi and Local Winery
Fabriano, Le Marche

Grotte Frasassi and Local Winery

  • Visit Frasassi karsic caves
  • Lunch at a local winery to learn about how geology plays a significant role in wine-making art and sample wines

Venice: 1 night
DAY 9 Venice: The drowning city
Venice

The drowning city

  • Explore Venice with a guide visiting famous monuments like Saint Mark’s Square.
  • Learn about the geotechnical challenges and mitigation plans in place to preserve the city ending with an optional gondola ride.

Bolzano: 1 night
DAY 10 Bolzano: Dolomites
Bolzano

Dolomites

  • Travel to the Dolomites and explore these iconic mountain ranges.
  • Choose between a visit to a non-operational mine to learn about world-class mineral deposits or Earth Pillars in Renon to learn about their genesis and geomorphology.

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