The Renaissance Gardens tour: Palazzo Farnese and more
Overview
Full day tour with pick up/drop off from Civitavecchia Port. Visit and discover the best Gardens and Palaces of the Renaissance period: Farnese Palace at Caprarola, one of the most important examples of Renaissance architecture in Italy; "Villa Lante" at Bagnaia and "the Monsters park" at Bomarzo!
One day completely immersed in the most beautiful historic buildings and gardens of Italy. Do not miss the famous "Royal Stairs" and the horrible sculptures and discover much more with us.
One day completely immersed in the most beautiful historic buildings and gardens of Italy. Do not miss the famous "Royal Stairs" and the horrible sculptures and discover much more with us.
Inclusions
- Round-trip shared transfer
- pick up/drop off from meeting point
- ticket entrance fee Palazzo Farnese
- ticket entrance fee Villa Lante
- ticket entrance fee Monsters Park
- Entry/Admission - Villa Lante
- Entry/Admission - Palazzo Farnese
- Entry/Admission - Civitavecchia Port
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Civitavecchia Port, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele 19, 00053, Civitavecchia Italy
TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS.
The driver pick up you from here and start the transfer to Caprarola
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palazzo Farnese, Piazza Farnese 1, 01032 Caprarola Italy
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: 2 hours
Stop At: Villa Lante, Via Jacopo Barozzi 71, 01100 Bagnaia, Viterbo Italy
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: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bomarzo, Bomarzo, Province of Viterbo, Lazio
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: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Civitavecchia Port, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele 19, 00053, Civitavecchia Italy
TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS.
The driver pick up you from here and start the transfer to Caprarola
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palazzo Farnese, Piazza Farnese 1, 01032 Caprarola Italy
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: 2 hours
Stop At: Villa Lante, Via Jacopo Barozzi 71, 01100 Bagnaia, Viterbo Italy
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: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bomarzo, Bomarzo, Province of Viterbo, Lazio
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: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Gordon_Y
December 2021
Beautiful tour of relatively unknown treasures of Western history and art. Idyllic rolling landscape of the countryside makes for a pleasurable drive. Andrea our driver was courteous, very knowledgeable and accommodated our needs. All in all a very enjoyable and memorable day.
Beautiful tour of relatively unknown treasures of Western history and art. Idyllic rolling landscape of the countryside makes for a pleasurable drive. Andrea our driver was courteous, very knowledgeable and accommodated our needs. All in all a very enjoyable and memorable day.Michael_R
July 2023
We chose this tour to avoid the crowds & heat of Rome which we have done. We gave this a 5 not for the gardens that were lacking or the empty villa but our driver Mirko . He saved the day with his vision of his country from vistas to towns& watched over us like a guardian Angel as my knees are we...
We chose this tour to avoid the crowds & heat of Rome which we have done. We gave this a 5 not for the gardens that were lacking or the empty villa but our driver Mirko . He saved the day with his vision of his country from vistas to towns& watched over us like a guardian Angel as my knees are weak. To Viator going to Tuscania was a fairytale if u gave lunch in one of those charming places& wine tasting u have a perfect tour. To our Mirko May angels guard & keep you for you are a joyful Italian we call friend !Jennifer M
August 2019
Palazzo Farnese is amazing. Brilliant frescoes cover the walls and the Royal staircase is stunning. I have never seen anything like this before. And everything went extremely smoothly. We were picked up by a white Mercedes with a very knowledgeable and helpful driver _ Andrea. He told us all abou...
Palazzo Farnese is amazing. Brilliant frescoes cover the walls and the Royal staircase is stunning. I have never seen anything like this before. And everything went extremely smoothly. We were picked up by a white Mercedes with a very knowledgeable and helpful driver _ Andrea. He told us all about the history of the Farnese Palace and about the countrydide we travelled through. This included crops grown, an Etruscan aqeduct, villas passed and a lake. As much of Viterbo was closed due to an upcoming public holiday he offered us a great alternative_ a visit to the Etruscan tombs at Tarquinia_ a UNESCO world heritage site. And for lunch he took us to a small restaurant serving locally produced food. The trip was superb and excellent value for money.matadorfabio
August 2019
Spettacolare palazzo con magnifiche sale affrescate , il prezzo del biglietto vale oltre la magnificienza dell'edificio e del parco antistante con incredibili fontane.
Spettacolare palazzo con magnifiche sale affrescate , il prezzo del biglietto vale oltre la magnificienza dell'edificio e del parco antistante con incredibili fontane.