Archaeologist for a Day
6 h
About this activity
Professional archaeologists will take you to the site and teach you the basic skills needed to proceed with a real archaeological dig. Learn how to use the trowel and recognize layers; how to spot finds and give them an appropriate position within the chronological table. You will be able to identify ancient roman features and acknowledge the architecture of an ancient villa.
The experience is open to everybody. We have been hosting people from all over the world, passionate for archaeology and ancient history. Kids love digging, discover and getting dirty: a unique learning experience.
You will have lunch with us inside the archaeological area. We have a small kitchen we use for cooking food for our workers. You will join us at lunchtime, enjoying a truly Italian home-style set course including wine, coffee and extras according to daily availability.
The money earned from this experience will go to fund our archaeological projects. Your involvement in this project will help us to keep the site alive: restoration, research, purchase of new tools, cleaning.... all this will be possible thanks to you!
Schedule:
Every Saturday and Sunday (on request also Wednesday and Friday)
From 10 am to 16 pm
What to bring:
We advise comfortable clothing suitable for digging and trekking shoes or preferably safety boots (steel-toe boots).
Meeting point:
Valle Aurelia (Line A) subway station's main exit. Located on Via Angelo Emo (close to the Vatican area). We provide pick up service from this location to the archaeological site (located at Castel di Guido, about 15 minutes drive distance).
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 5.5 hours total
Includes: Lunch, Drinks and Equipment
Languages: English and Italian
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The experience is open to everybody. We have been hosting people from all over the world, passionate for archaeology and ancient history. Kids love digging, discover and getting dirty: a unique learning experience.
You will have lunch with us inside the archaeological area. We have a small kitchen we use for cooking food for our workers. You will join us at lunchtime, enjoying a truly Italian home-style set course including wine, coffee and extras according to daily availability.
The money earned from this experience will go to fund our archaeological projects. Your involvement in this project will help us to keep the site alive: restoration, research, purchase of new tools, cleaning.... all this will be possible thanks to you!
Schedule:
Every Saturday and Sunday (on request also Wednesday and Friday)
From 10 am to 16 pm
What to bring:
We advise comfortable clothing suitable for digging and trekking shoes or preferably safety boots (steel-toe boots).
Meeting point:
Valle Aurelia (Line A) subway station's main exit. Located on Via Angelo Emo (close to the Vatican area). We provide pick up service from this location to the archaeological site (located at Castel di Guido, about 15 minutes drive distance).
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 5.5 hours total
Includes: Lunch, Drinks and Equipment
Languages: English and Italian
Included
- Beverages
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Transport by private vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
Not included
- Entrance fees
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
75%
Sport
55%
Cultural
50%
Original
30%
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