Outside of Rome visit

[Tulsa Cats]

Hubby and I will be in Rome for two days before mid November cruise.

We've been to Rome twice and want to get out of town and see the countryside. Early research shows cooking classes and winery tours etc end in October. I'd love this. Any ideas of someone who'll be available in

November? Thanks

[SuiteTraveler]

Hi! We just did the Roman countryside in May. There are some really cool places to go to that most American's are unaware of. We went to Bomarzo - Garden of Monsters, Villa Lante - the finest Rennaissance Garden in existence - in a medieval hill town - you have to see it to believe! And had lunch at an Italian restaurant not frequented by tourists. We finished the day at Villa Farnese which is the building that the Pentagon is based on. The frescoes in there and the building itself are a WOW! The massive spiral staircase is so amazing - I almost cried when I saw it - very few places are this beautiful.

 

I'm going to lay out our itinerary for you because it was so incredible, but if you don't like it, then ask Gilberto what he would recommend instead - he may know of someone who teaches cooking and he could definitely take you wineries.

 

Bormarzo Park of the Monsters:

http://www.bomarzo.net/index_en.html

It is really fun to be there early in the morning before crowds arrive. When you tour the park, be sure to keep in mind that this was viewed by people living in the 1500's and how astounding this must have been to them. It is set up to amaze the viewer and it does!

 

There is a great book available about Bomarzo on Amazon.com, BTW.

 

Villa Lante

Perhaps the most amazing garden - far better than Tivoli Gardens! I must admit to feeling quite jealous of the 50 ft. long table with the fountain running through it overlooking the Roman Countryside. What it must have been like to attend a dinner party there!

http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/villa_lante

http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/Jardin/jardin-bagnaia_english.html

 

Villa Farnese:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Farnese

Allow at least 2 - 3 hours to tour this massive structure. The frescoes are unbelievable - each on different and so high quality.

http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Villa_Farnese.html

Our guide grew up in this area and was very proud to show us around and tell us all about it - he's a very nice man:

 

Gilberto Stanzioni

Discovery Tours Limousine service Italy

Via della Vaccheria, 21

00069 Trevignano Romano (Roma) Italy

Tel: 0+39 06.9985202

Fax: 0+39 06.99826805

Cell: 0+39 339.1592540

Email: info@discoveryguidedtours.com

www.discoveryguidedtours.com

[Tulsa Cats]

Souds like you had a great time. I'm sure we will too. Appreciate your input:D:D

[Cruzer Two]

Hubby and I will be in Rome for two days before mid November cruise.

We've been to Rome twice and want to get out of town and see the countryside. Early research shows cooking classes and winery tours etc end in October. I'd love this. Any ideas of someone who'll be available in

November? Thanks

 

 

 

We did a private tour of the Hill Towns Outside Rome that was arranged and conducted by Driver-in-Rome http://www.driverinrome.com. It was excellent. Click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gike9PpsCg to view the video of this tour. Click on http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=28774966&postcount=206 for information on viewing other videos of Italy and Rome.

 

Enjoy,

Ron aka CruzerTwo