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Presents: “Giardini d'Italia, Bellissimo,” a Private

Travel Program exploring inspirational Italian

Gardens from Tuscany to the Lazio region with

Rome to finish!

8 Days / 7 Nights: October 4-11, 2020

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Our inspiration for this travel program:

The Dooleys were great admirers of Italian gardens, art and architecture and the design of their

estate was heavily influenced by the Italian style of the 19th

century. In the early 1900s the Dooleys

sailed to Europe, beginning their

grand tour in the Lazio region,

Tuscany and Northern Italy, and

the influence of the gardens of

these regions is apparent in the

design of Maymont’s Italian

Garden.

With a host from Maymont, this

8-day handcrafted journey begins

in the stunningly beautiful

foothills of Tuscany and

explores some of the region’s

finest and most interesting

Italian gardens before taking us

through the hillside gardens of

Settignano into Rome and the heart of the scenic Lazio region. We’ll visit famed gardens such as

Villa Medici, Torrecchia Vecchia and Gardens of Ninfa, finishing with the cypress studded garden

slope of 16th

century Villa d’Este and UNESCO World Heritage site, Hadrian’s Villa. From

panoramic views of Rome from the tree-lined grounds of Villa Medici, to the soft landscape of the

Latina Plain where Gardens of Ninfa appear like a portal to a different world, this is truly a unique

study of fine Italian gardens exploring the very best of Tuscany, Rome and the heart of the former

Roman empire.

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Day-By-Day Itinerary:

Day 1 – Sunday, October 4: Benvenuti! Upon arrival at Rome International Airport we will be

met by our ground representative who will assist us with our luggage and lead us to our luxury

coach for the 3-hr drive to our accommodations in the heart of Tuscany. Our exceptional and

very knowledgeable local guide, Rachel, will join us and will remain with us for the next 6 days as

we explore the gardens of private

estates and villas in the countryside

as well as the large Baroque and

Renaissance gardens around

Rome.

We will plan a stop for

refreshments en route to the hotel

today depending on our flight

arrival time. Enjoy the balance of

the day at leisure. A leisurely stroll

around the estate might be in

order. We will dine together on property this evening.

Accommodations for 3 nights: Borgo Scopeto Relais. Set against the dramatic rolling countryside,

this Tuscan estate has been beautifully restored and converted into a deluxe hotel property, while

retaining its historical elegance. See full profiles of accommodations at the end of this document.

Day 2 – Monday, October 5: The Gardens of Siena. Although the province of Siena is mostly

known for its medieval castles, churches and hilltop towns, it is also home to some incredible

gardens! This morning, together with

Rachel and our driver, we will make

our way just over 45 min to Castello

di Celsa with its spectacular views

over a landscape that has not been

altered in centuries. The castle,

constructed as one of the Republic of

Siena's defense bastions, was

transformed into a residence in the

1500s by its owner, Mino Celsi, but

then destroyed by the imperial

Austro-Spanish troops under Charles

V. In 1802 the property passed into the hands of the Chigi family who converted the villa into a

neo-Gothic manor house. The residence, together with its garden, was restored yet again by the

current owners, the Aldobrandini family.

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This 16th-century garden, most likely designed by the great Sienese architect Baldassare Peruzzi

has been overlaid by a formal parterre displaying the Aldobrandini coat of arms and leaving only

the elegant circular chapel as a record of

the architect's work. We will learn about

the evolution of these gardens on our 1-

hr staff-led tour this morning.

From Castello di Celsa we will make our

way 30 min to Villa di Vicobello, built in

the 16th

century and a fine example of a

Renaissance residence. Landscaping of

the 16th-century garden is also credited

to Baldassare Peruzzi and you can still

see traces of its classic style which was

modified in later years. Villa di Vicobello

is located at the top of a terraced hill and

each terrace hosts a myriad of natural

beauties, from lemon trees in large

baked clay vases to papyrus plants and

azaleas. After our staff-led garden tour

we will enjoy a delightful lunch together

on this tranquil property.

In the afternoon we will make our way

15 min to the house and gardens of Villa

Geggiano, a national monument that has

been in the Bianchi Bandinelli family

since 1527. Originally the family’s

summer house, the villa features an 18th

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century décor and is still filled with

furnishings from this same period. The

estate comprises 50 acres including a

tree-lined avenue of cypresses and Holm oaks leading up to the gate, a Teatro di Verzura (an

outdoor theater that is still used in the summer), a tantalizing vegetable garden and approximately

20 acres of vineyards. The family first brought their Chianti to Britain in 1752 and today they

produce approximately 45,000 bottles of premium Organic Chianti Classico and IGT wines.

What better way to end our day than with a garden tour followed by a tasting of three of their fine

wines? Late afternoon we will return to our accommodations, 5 min away. After time to rest, we

will venture into town (15 min) for an authentic Tuscan dinner at Le Logge, a favorite of locals.

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Day 3 – Tuesday, October 6: Settignano – Tranquilla! This morning Rachel and our driver will

lead us 75 min to the hills of Settignano. This largely undiscovered treasure has inspired artisans

and artists for hundreds of years.

Michelangelo spent much of his youth here

and Mark Twain wrote 1,800 pages

(including a first draft of Pudd'nhead

Wilson) during his stay. Settignano is a

wonderful example of small-town Tuscan

life, untouched by the contemporary

pressures and yet not behind the times!

We will start with a visit to the manicured

gardens of Villa Gamberaia where a staff

member will lead us on a private tour.

These serene and symmetrical terraced

gardens offer lovely views, shaded paths,

quiet corners, reflecting pools and splashes

of colorful flowers. This unique garden plan

and setting in the Tuscan landscape have

been studied and celebrated by architectural

historians and garden designers throughout

the centuries.

After our tour we will stop for lunch in town

before we make our way 10 min to the Villa

Peyron gardens at Fontelucente in Fiesole,

an ancient Etruscan city located high above

Florence. Villa Peyron is one of the best

maintained villas and gardens near Florence

and offers breathtaking views of the city. It

has been generously donated to the

Monumental Bardini Parks Foundation by

Paul Peyron, the owner. The garden is a

composition of park, woods, olive groves

and parterres and emerges from the lush forest with three beautiful terraces and many fountains of

which one dates back to the 6th

century. A staff member will lead us on a tour of this neo-

renaissance garden.

We will return to our accommodations (90 min) at the end of the day. Enjoy the balance of the

day and dinner on our own.

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Day 4 – Wednesday, October 7: On to Rome. This morning we will depart Tuscany for the 4-hr

drive to Rome. En route (just over 2 hrs) we will stop at Castello Ruspoli in Vignanello for a tour

and lunch. Pope Paul III donated both the castle

and the land of Vignanello to his niece Beatrice

Farnese in 1531, marking the birth of the

Marescotti Ruspoli dynasty. The castle and its awe-

inspiring gardens, among the most notable in

Europe, have been in the hands of the Ruspoli

family ever since. Ottavia Orsini, who married

Marcantonio Marescotti, created a Giardino

all’Italiana following the latest 17th century fashions.

Some 400 years later, the garden still stands as it

did, making it one of the best-preserved

Renaissance gardens in Italy. Following lunch on

property in this grand setting, we will make our way

90 min to Rome and our next base in the city

center.

After check-in and time to freshen up, Rachel will

lead us on a walk to Villa Medici, a Renaissance

palace built for Cardinal Ricci da Montepulciano in

1540 and acquired by Ferdinando de' Medici in

1576. It remained in Medici’s hands until

Napoleon acquired it for the French Academy.

The villa's most famous resident was Galileo,

imprisoned here between 1630 and 1633 during his

trial. Villa Medici preserves an important art

collection, which is in part a legacy of the

Ferdinando de Medici collection, while other works

have been collected by the various directors of the

French Academy in Rome since its inception. A

staff member will lead us on a private tour

organized during the Academy’s closing hours. During the tour, we will discover the extraordinary

palace and the magnificent gardens, while learning about its architecture, its collection and the

history of the French Academy in Rome. To end our visit, we can enjoy a cocktail in one of the

garden squares of the Villa Medici (weather permitting). We will walk across the street tonight to

enjoy the classical Roman ambiance at Osteria St. Ana, a traditional Roman restaurant.

Accommodations for 4 nights: Hotel Locarno is a classically styled boutique property with a

glorious past located in the historic center of Rome, just steps from Piazza del Popolo and the

Tiber River

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Day 5 – Thursday, October 8: Discovering Rome. This morning Rachel will lead us to Musei di

Villa Torlonia. The owner, Giovanni Torlonia, commissioned the design of the buildings by

architect Giuseppe Valadier in the early 19th century, but construction of the park was initiated

some three decades later, in 1832, at the request of his son, Alessandro. The heir commissioned

Giovan Battisti Caretti, Quintiliano

Raimondi and Giuseppe Jappelli to lay out

the gardens. The work of these three

architects resulted in a splendid English

style garden laid out with alleys and small

artificial ponds. Much of the garden and

the buildings were damaged during World

War II, but restored by the municipality of

Rome, which purchased the property in

1977. Rachel will guide us through the

gardens.

We will then make our way to Palazzo

Massimo, a treasure trove of classical art.

The magnificent and vibrantly colored

frescoes are the undisputed highlight of

this museum. They were originally used

as interior decor and provided a vivid

picture of the inside of a grand ancient

Roman villa. Particularly beautiful are the

frescoes from Villa Livia, one of the

homes of Livia Drusilla, the wife of

Augustus. These works cover an entire

room and depict a garden full of wild

tangled roses, pomegranates, iris and

camomile under a deep-blue sky. The

frescoes once adorned a summer

triclinium, a large living and dining area

built half underground to provide

protection from the heat. Time permitting

we might admire breathtaking sculptures

such as the 2nd-century-BC Greek bronze

Pugile (boxer), Ermafrodite dormiente

(Sleeping Hermaphrodite) and the idealized Il discobolo (Discus Thrower) as well as the exquisite

floor mosaics that carpeted the floors of plush villas of aristocratic Romans in the 13th and 14th

centuries.

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After a midday break and time for lunch on our own (and perhaps some time for shopping!), we

will make our way from the Trevi Fountain to elegant Piazza Navona. The historic center of

Rome, called Centro Storico, is full of

stunning Baroque architecture and art,

as well as city squares that are both

charming and magnificent. During the

seventeenth and eighteenth centuries,

Rome was the epicenter of the art

world, achieving the importance as an

artistic crossroad that Paris enjoyed at

the end of the nineteenth century.

The main players of the Baroque

movement in Rome were architects

Bernini and Borromini and the painter

Caravaggio, who left an enduring

imprint on the city. Rachel will share

with us some important landmarks

along the way. We will visit the church

of San Luigi dei Francesi near Piazza

Navona, one of the finest Baroque

squares in Europe. The Contarelli

Chapel within the church is famous for

housing three paintings on the theme

of Saint Matthew the Evangelist by the

Baroque master Caravaggio.

We’ll end the day today with a visit of

the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola,

designed by the Jesuit mathematician

Orazio Grassi and built in the 1700s.

The highlight is the ceiling painted

with the technique of trompe l’oeil or

optical illusion by Andrea Pozzo of the

Jesuit order. The great dome (or so

you think) that you see above you is

actually a flat painting with 3D effect! Before leaving, we will take a moment to pause on the steps

and enjoy the tiny piazza before us. It is like being on a baroque stage set.

Dinner is on our own this evening.

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Day 6 – Friday, October 9: South Rome Gardens. Today we will venture deep into the beautiful

hills of Castelli Romani, 90 min south of Rome, to our first stop at Torrecchia Vecchia. In the

words of the writer Stephen Lacey: This property is as sensuous as Italian landscapes can be with

sun and cicadas; long-horned cattle grazing waist-high in wildflowers; cuckoos calling in the woods,

and a stone archway seducing you into a medieval village, long abandoned and encircling the house

in crumbling walls and towers.

Three decades ago Italian newspaper baron Prince Carlo Caracciolo bought Torrecchia Vecchia

with the intention to renovate and sell the property, but he and his wife, Violante fell in love and

could not part with it. The effort to restore this 1,500-acre property required the best ideas of both

master architect Gae Aulenti and English master garden designer, Dan Pearson. Architect Aulenti

converted the 18th-century granary into a modern main house and designed apartments inside the

footprint of the crumbled castle. Violante asked Pearson for a garden that looked as if it were just

about to be reclaimed by nature. It was to

grow out of the ruin of Torrecchia and be

part of it! The result is an air of simple,

romantic elegance verging on the wild. Old

climbing roses, wisteria and jasmine cascade

from the crumbling walls and towers adding

to the magical atmosphere.

After our tour, we will make our way 25 min

to Il Piccolo Ducato for a lovely lunch

before our next stop, the Gardens of Ninfa.

Ninfa is a splendid example of medieval

architecture, surrounded by nature, walls

and towers, churches, monasteries and

villages. The garden includes the remains of

the ancient city and is located at the foot of

the Lepini Mountains where many writers

(including Virginia Woolf, Truman Capote

and Moravia) were inspired. What is truly

unique about the garden is its geographic

location and climate which allows plants to

grow up to three times their normal size and

exceed their usual life span by several years. The sea is only a few miles away, a mountain shelters

it from the wind and protects it from marine currents, and a light rain falls every evening. We’ll

discover a crystalline river with banks covered in flowers, Japanese maple trees, chromatic apple

trees, Mexican Yuccas, orchids growing from cherry trees and seas of lavender. Rachel will lead us

on a tour through this landscape masterpiece with its incredible mix of color, scent and design! We

will return, 90 min, to Rome at the end of day. Dinner is on our own again this evening.

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Day 7 – Saturday, October 10: Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa. Today we will make our way to

the famous gardens of Villa d'Este, located about an hour east of Rome. Rachel will lead us on a

tour of these celebrated gardens. The

Villa d’Este gardens had a profound

influence on the development of garden

design throughout Europe. These are

among the earliest and finest of

the giardini delle meraviglie and symbolize

the flowering of Renaissance culture. On

September 9, 1550, Cardinal Ippolito II

d'Este (1509-72) arrived in Tivoli, having

obtained the post of governor of the town.

He decided to build a splendid villa and

gardens covering a parcel of more than 11

acres. There is everything here from lilies

to gargoyles spouting water, torrential

streams, moss-covered fountains, lovely

promenades and waterfalls.

After our tour we can enjoy a fine lunch at

Sibilla, one of the oldest restaurants in the

world with one of the most breathtaking

panoramic views in Italy. This elegant

restaurant stands at the foot of the Temple

of Vesta and is known for its fine

traditional family cuisine.

In the afternoon we will make our way to

Hadrian's Villa, a UNESCO World

Heritage Site constructed at Tibur

(modern-day Tivoli) as a retreat from

Rome for Roman Emperor Hadrian

during the second and third decades of

the second century A.D. It is widely

believed that Hadrian was not fond of the

palace on the Palatine Hill in Rome,

leading to the construction of this

expansive retreat. During the latter years

of his reign, he actually governed the

empire from the villa. After Hadrian's death in 138 A.D., his successors preferred Rome as their

permanent residence, but the villa continued to be enlarged and further embellished.

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During the decline of the Roman Empire, the villa fell into disuse and was nearly completely

destroyed. It was sacked and plundered by successive barbarian invaders and fell into neglect,

being used as a quarry by builders and lime-burners. Interest in the ruins was resurrected in the

fifteenth century by Pope Pius II (Aeneas

Silvius). Excavations to recover its glories

were ordered by Alexander VI at the

beginning of the sixteenth century. When

Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este began to

construct his nearby Villa d'Este, he

continued the excavations, supervised by

his architect Pirro Ligorio, to obtain

works of art to adorn it.

Rachel will guide us through Hadrian's

Villa, originally a complex of more than

30 buildings, covering an area of some

300 acres, of which much is still

unexcavated. The villa was perhaps the

greatest Roman example of an

Alexandrian garden, recreating a sacred

landscape. The complex included

palaces, several thermae, theatres,

temples, libraries, state rooms and

quarters for courtiers, praetorians and

slaves. The villa features numerous

architectural styles and innovations. The

domes of the steam baths have circular

holes at the apex to allow steam to escape.

This feature is much like one found in

the Pantheon, also built by Hadrian. Also,

the entire area is crisscrossed with a

network of underground tunnels. These tunnels were mostly used to transport servants and goods

from one area to another. The site was placed on the 100 Most Endangered Sites list of the World

Monuments Watch in 2006 because of the rapid deterioration of the ruins. Plan to enjoy a farewell

dinner this evening to cap our stay in Italy and the Eternal City.

Day 8 – Sunday, October 11: Arrivederci Italia! Our driver and ground representative will lead us

50 min to Rome Fiumicino International Airport for departure. A single group arrival transfer

is included (an additional fee will apply should you require a separate arrival transfer.) Individual

departure transfers to Rome Fiumicino Airport as needed are included.) We are happy to consult

with you should you wish to extend your stay in Italy or elsewhere in Europe.

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Accommodations:

TUSCANY - Borgo Scopeto Relais: This characteristic Tuscan estate, with a view over the city of

Siena, has been beautifully restored and is surrounded by hills and vineyards. The private

residence of the famous

Sozzini dynasty for five

centuries is now one of the

most exclusive hotels in the

area. In fact, the film Letters

from Juliet was made here.

The 58 rooms are all

different and perfectly

integrated inside the ancient

walls, and beautifully

furnished in a comfortable

style, giving them a modern

and exclusive touch while

respecting the historical

charm of the building. The

wellness center offers a wide

range of treatments focusing

on beauty and relaxation. Other facilities include two beautiful outdoor pools as well as tennis

courts. http://www.borgoscopetorelais.it/index_eng.html

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ROME – Hotel Locarno: This elegant, highly-unique property originated in 1925 as a guesthouse

which its Swiss owners named Albergo Locarno. During the Dolce Vita days of the 1960s, the

property was the hotel of choice for

creative types including international film

directors, artists and musicians. Some

50 years later, following a comprehensive

refurbishment in 2013, the property

continues to attract this audience along

with international travelers looking for a

sense of place. Independently owned,

the property retains its position as a

boutique hotel with just 44 rooms.

Classic styling, real room keys vs cards,

period furnishing and touches such as a

birdcage elevator all recall 1920s

grandeur. While officially categorized as

a five-star hotel, the Locarno ranks as a

very strong 4.5 star in our estimation.

Rooms, which are housed in two interconnected buildings separated by an attractive courtyard (a

great spot for an aperitivo) all are different. The location on a quiet street just steps from the Tiber

and centrally-located Piazza del Popolo is excellent. What strikes many guests is the very excellent

staff from the reception team to management team and the head bar man. They truly enjoy

working together at Hotel Locarno and it shows. The bar is great and don’t miss the opportunity

to try one of the specialty cocktails. Our favorite on a recent visit was a modern twist on the classic

Milano-Torino, which features Campari Rosso and Vermouth. Another great spot for a drink is

the large rooftop terrace, which is a great place to enjoy the Skyline of the Eternal City.

https://www.hotellocarno.com/en/

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“Giardini d'Italia, Bellissimo”

October 4 - 11, 2020

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What’s Included:

Deluxe accommodations for 7 nights. Double rooms with Twin or Queen beds are

specified. Porter service upon arrival and departure from program hotels is included along

with all taxes.

Private guided touring with our handpicked guides and other experiences:

o Full-Day Excursion including a 1-hr staff led garden tour at Castello di Celsa, a 1-hr

staff led garden tour followed by lunch at Villa di Vicobello and a 2-hr villa &

gardens tour followed by a wine tasting at Villa Geggiano, Day 2

o Full-Day Excursion including 75-min staff led garden and villa tour at Villa

Gamberaia, and 50 min staff led garden tour at Peyron’s Gardens at Fontelucente,

Day 3

o Staff-led garden tour followed by lunch at Castello Ruspoli, Day 4

o After-hours, staff-led, private tour of Villa Medici, including a cocktail, Day 4

o Full-day guided tour of Rome, including admission to Musei di Villa Torlonia and

Palazzo Massimo Museum, Day 5

o Full-Day excursion including guided tours and admission to Torrecchia Vecchia

and the Gardens of Ninfa, Day 6

o Full-Day excursion including guided tours and admission to Villa d’Este and

Hadrian’s Villa, Day 7

Transportation by luxury coach from pick-up at the airport on Day 1 until drop off at the

airport on Day 8

Group Dining:

o Breakfast each day at our hotels

o 6 Lunches with wine, Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

o 4 Dinners with wine, Days 1, 2, 4, 7

Gratuities for coach driver, tour guides and in conjunction with all dining

Porter services at each hotel upon group arrival and departure

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Airfare

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other service in connection with the itineraries of client, who by acceptance thereof, acknowledge

that the company and or its agents and suppliers shall not be liable for injury, damage, loss,

accident, delay or irregularity, liability or expense to personal injury due to act or default of any

hotel, carrier or any other company or person providing or rendering of services included in the

programs. Furthermore, the company and or its agents accept no responsibility for any sickness,

pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, government restraints, weather conditions, defects

in any transportation vehicle or any misadventure or casualty or any other causes beyond their

control. This program requires a minimum of 16 participants. The company reserves the right to

cancel, change or substitute any service, and to decline to accept or retain program members at any

time for any reason including insufficient numbers of participants.

The client, by engaging the company and making deposit and/or full payment for the package

arrangement specified, acknowledges the position of the company as stipulated by the foregoing

and agrees to hold the company harmless in making arrangements on his/her behalf, provided

same should be made through generally-accepted suppliers at the time of engagement, and further

agrees that the restitution of damages, if any are claimed, shall be sought directly from the

suppliers. The client also agrees to the terms and conditions of the program and services set forth

by the suppliers. Payment of deposit or full payment shall constitute consent of all provisions

stated herein.