The Renaissance Gardens tour: Palazzo Farnese and more

Civitavecchia, IT
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Highlights

  • Explore the gardens of Villa Lante, a stunning masterpiece of the Italian sixteenth century.
  • Discover the Monster Park and its beautiful and amazing stone sculptures.
  • Enjoy a fast light lunch in Bagnaia.
  • Experience a full day immersed in the most beautiful historic buildings and gardens of Italy.

Meeting Point

TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS. It is the meeting point and last stop of the port free shuttle bus (that picks up you from the boat). From the shuttle-bus drop off area you have to exit from the port and we wait for you just outside of the exit holding a sign with your name on it" at 08.45 AM.

Meeting point

00053 Civitavecchia, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital , Italy

End point

End Point

TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS. It is the meeting point and last stop of the port free shuttle bus (that picks up you from the boat). From the shuttle-bus drop off area you have to exit from the port and we wait for you just outside of the exit holding a sign with your name on it" at 08.45 AM.

Meeting point

00053 Civitavecchia, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital , Italy

End point

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Baia del sole Residence e hotel
Borghetto Hotel
Civitavecchia
Grand Hotel Helios
Hotel All'Olivo
Hotel Borgo del Mare
Hotel Cavalluccio Marino
Hotel De La Ville
Hotel Del Sole
Hotel L'isola
Hotel La Torraccia
Hotel Mediterraneo
Hotel Pino al Mare
Hotel Portofina
Hotel San Giorgio
Hotel Tarconte
Hotel Traghetto
Hotel Traiano
Hotel Velcamare
Hotel Villa Tirreno
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La Perla del Tirreno
Mercure Civitavecchia Sunbay Park Hotel
Samarcanda
Smy Civico Zero
Soggiorno San Gaetano
Tenuta Dell'Argento Resort
Torre Del Sole
Trajan's Forum Mansion
Valle del Marta Resort
Villa delle Palme
Villa MG Hotel
Villino Gregoraci Relais
We offer pickup service from all accommodation facilities located in the city center. Hotels, B&B's and apartments. Please include, in your reservation, the accommodation name and its address. The time will be at 08.50 AM approxmatively, due to the traffic conditions you could wait 5 - 10 minutes more

What to expect

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Civitavecchia Port

TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS. The driver pick up you from here and start the transfer to Caprarola

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Palazzo Farnese

The Farnese Palace is situated directly above the town of Caprarola, dominating its surroundings. Caprarola has always been an expression of Farnese’s power and the palace is one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture. You will be able to walk the spiral staircase called Scala Regia or the "Royal Stairs" and see the Piano dei Prelati floor, which leads to the broad terrace. You can witness the amazing frescoes of the winter suite, the famous "Room of the World Map" or “Sala del Mappamondo”, displaying the world as it was in 1574 when the frescoes were completed. Gaze at the depiction of the continents on one side of the wall while the wall opposite the planisphere is devoted to the lands where Christianity and the church originated, Judea and Italy. After transfer to Bagnaia to visit the beautiful gardens of Villa Lante

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Villa Lante

Villa Lante is one of the greatest masterpieces of the Italian sixteenth century (22 hectares). Its extraordinary peculiarity is the predominance of the garden compared to the architectural building: the residence splits into two small twin buildings symmetrical with respect to the central axis of the garden that dominates the entire composition across the water path. The water comes from a triumph of geometries designed by evergreen hedges and peperino statues and follows a path that creates special basins and water games. After that fast light lunch in Bagnaia and transfer to Bomarzo

Duration 90 minutes
Admission Admission Included
4

Bomarzo

Discover the Monster Park with its beautiful and amazing stone -sculptures. At the end transfer to Civitavecchia and dropo off at the Terminal Cruise shuttle bus.

Duration 90 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Provided by MyloveItaly Travel&Experiences

What our experts say

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    Try local cuisine at Osteria del Borgo
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    Bring a camera for stunning gardens
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking
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    Visit nearby Caprarola town for views
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    Check for seasonal garden events

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