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Italian Renaissance And Gardens: Palazzo Farnese And Much More

Day Trip, Group Tour

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Walk up the spiral staircase of the Farnese Palace, gaze at gorgeous gardens, and more on this exciting full day tour in Civitavecchia.

Stroll through a garden of gruesome statues, take in the architectural excellence and stunning views of the Palazzo Farnese and its gardens, and more when you book this full-day excursion in Civitavecchia. Your scenic, cultural tour includes convenient pickup and drop off to Largo della Pace SNC, and roundtrip transfers to Bomarzo, Viterbo, and Caprarola to explore iconic landmarks like the Monsters Park, Villa Lante, and the Palazzo Farnese. While you won't have a licensed expert guide to show you around or coverage for gratuity, your full-day excursion covers the cost of your entrance fees to the attractions you'll visit. With the option to enjoy an authentic Italian lunch at the end of your tour and the chance to see a variety of gorgeous gardens, this excursion is perfect for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts alike!

Begin your scenic full-day garden tour with a convenient pick up from your meeting place at the shuttle terminal of Largo della Pace SNC and head to the historic city of Caprarola to explore the Palazzo Farnese. This authentic building sits just above Caprarola and depicts the essence of the Renaissance era, thanks to iconic architecture. You'll get to climb the spiraling staircase known as the "Royal Stairs" and behold the winter suite's stunning frescoes, such as the "Room of the World Map," which depicts the world as it was back in the mid-16th century. Enjoy taking in spectacular views of the Piano dei Prelati floor or taking in the gorgeous landscapes of the secret garden with its 28 statues as well as the summer and winter gardens.

Continue your scenic tour as you visit Viterbo or the "City of Popes," to spend time at Villa Lante. This iconic Mannerist garden boasts dripping grottoes and fabulous fountains along with cascades and two casinis or homes. Get lost in this historic garden's beauty and take postcard-worthy photos as you stroll through Villa Lante.

Next, make your way to Bomarzo to discover the monsters and mythical characters frozen in time as sculptures at the iconic Monsters Park or Gardens of Bomarzo. Here, you'll find statues of mythical creatures and monsters, such as the statute of lions attacking dragons and the winged horse Pegasus as you stroll through this 16th-century gardens of gruesome sculptures. Wrap up your tour with a delicious lunch of authentic Italian cuisine (at your own expense) back in Caprarola's city center for the perfect end to your tour.

From strolling through gorgeous gardens to beholding iconic sculptures of mythical monsters, this tour is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Reserve your spot on this scenic, full-day excursion today, and get ready to behold the beauty that surrounds Civitavecchia!

Interests
  • Gardens, Foliage, and Nature
Starting At
 
Tour Type
Group
 
Group Size
Standard
 
Activity Type(s)
Scenic, Cultural, Historical
 
Tour Duration
8.5 Hours
 
Activity Level
Easy
 
Tour Leaves From
A 10 to 15 minute shuttle ride is required to reach your departure location.
 
Food/Beverage Provided
Not Included
 
Special Instructions
We recommend wearing comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and umbrella to protect you from rain are recommended.
 
Restrictions
This tour takes place in historical areas. Therefore, it is not wheelchair accessible, nor for strollers or for guests hard of walking. Please cover your shoulders and knees when any visiting a religious or memorial building. Visitors could be asked an ID/Passport for security reasons, please make sure you have a valid one with you.
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Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.

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While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.

Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.

In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.

High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.

Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.

Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.

Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.

Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.

Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.

Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.

Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.

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About Shore Excursions Group

About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.

Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.

Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.

Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.

Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.

Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.

In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.

High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.

Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.

Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.

Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.

Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.

Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.

Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.

Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.