Shore Excursions Group
Explore The Tarot Garden And Capalbio
Head to Tuscany to witness monumental sculptures with eccentric details based on the tarot when you book this exciting seasonal tour in Civitavecchia. Your tour includes the convenience of roundtrip transportation to and from your meeting location at Largo della Pace SNC and your transfer to Capalbio. Your scenic tour also covers your admission to the iconic Tarot Garden, where you’ll get a chance to behold bizarre sculptures along with gorgeous gardens. While your 8.5 hour tour is only available April through October and doesn’t cover the cost of gratuity or lunch, you’ll enjoy time to dine at a local restaurant for a delicious Tuscan lunch on your own, making this excursion perfect for culture connoisseurs looking for a unique experience.
Begin your cultural excursion, by hopping on a free shuttle bus from your port and heading to the rendezvous point of Largo della Pace SNC, where your transfer vehicle awaits you. You’ll board the comfortable vehicle and head to Capalbio to explore the iconic Tarot Garden. French artist Niki de Saint Phalle purchased land atop old Etruscan ruins in the late 1970s and created this iconic sculpture garden based its architecture and design off of the mysterious tarot. Saint Phalle’s design also draws inspiration from the likes of iconic sites like the Watts Towers and Parco dei Mostri and features a garden of 22 monumental sculptures.
Stroll through the Tarot Garden and witness the inspiration Saint Phalle drew from first hand as you observe the intricate details of the 22 monumental sculptures of the Tarot Garden. You’ll catch visions of mosaic works of art in vivid primary colors as well as a play on contrasting shades of human and beast like figures, and mosaic glass structures. Conclude your tour by heading to Capalbio downtown district to a traditional restaurant to enjoy a delicious Tuscan meal on your own before heading back to your port.
If you appreciate eccentric and monumental artwork, then you won’t want to miss this tour. Sign up for this exciting cultural excursion today and experience an eccentric look at Italy!
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The major ferry and cruise terminal of Civitavecchia, called "Port of Rome," acts as a launch point for maritime connection from central Italy to Sicily, Malta, Sardinia, Barcelona, and Tunis.
This pleasant port town provides a nice, calmer contrast to bustling Rome, so travelers are advised to not simply pass through, but linger and discover more of Civitavecchia. Explore Forte Michelangelo, shop at Corso Centocelle, see the neoclassical Trajan Theatre, and delve into the therapeutic Taurine Baths of Civitavecchia. |
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05/03/22 - 05/15/27 |
Starting At $260 |
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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.
