The Renaissance Gardens tour: Palazzo Farnese and more

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This tour, designed to uncover the Renaissance treasures of Tuscia in northern Lazio begin with the charming village of Caprarola stands the majestic Palazzo Farnese designed by Antonio da Sangallo and Vignola. Originally built as a defensive fortress, the palace was later transformed into a grand noble residence with five floors, including underground chambers. Inside, some of the most fascinating spaces include the Scala Regia, a magnificent spiral staircase columns and the stunning Sala del Mappamondo. The second stop on the tour is Villa Lante consists of two elegantly frescoed twin palazzos, symmetrically positioned along the garden’s central axis. However, it is the garden itself that dominates the entire complex, with its lush greenery and intricate water features creating an atmosphere of perfect harmony
From this magical place you will return to the port of Civitavecchia, carrying with you the feeling of having stepped back in time to the heart of the Italian Renaissance.

What's Included

pick up/drop off from meeting point
Round-trip shared transfer
ticket entrance fee Villa Lante
ticket entrance fee Palazzo Farnese
gratuities
food/lunch
licensed guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

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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 look for the staff with the MyloveItaly – My Italy logo".

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Infopoint di Largo della Pace

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

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    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

    2 hours • Admission ticket 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

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Tuscania

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Supplied by Myloveitaly Travel&Experiences

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
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Shore Excursions
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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