Atri: Ducal Garden Guided Tour with Wine Tasting
ID: GYG1498825-2289355
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
30 min.
Description
Explore the historic Ducal Garden in Atri on a guided tour. Learn about its origins as an ancient Roman gymnasium, see the marble busts, and enjoy a glass of wine from a local winery.
Meet your guide in the heart of Atri and step into the historic "Nicola e Luigi Sorricchio" Ducal Garden, located just steps away from the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
Begin your journey by learning about the garden's origins as an ancient Roman gymnasium with thermal baths. Continue to the time of the Dukes of Acquaviva, when the site became a Royal Riding Academy (Regia Cavallerizza). Finally, discover how the noble Sorricchio family transformed it into an Italian-style garden.
Admire the marble busts and the central monument dedicated to Giulio Antonio Acquaviva. Hear about the painstaking restoration efforts that have preserved the garden's beauty and history.
To conclude the tour, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine from Atri’s organic winery, VINUM HADRIANUM.
Highlights
- Discover the rich history of the Ducal Garden on a guided tour
- Learn about its origins as an ancient Roman gymnasium with thermal baths
- See the marble busts and central monument dedicated to Giulio Antonio Acquaviva
- Hear about the garden's restoration and its transformation over the years
- Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine from Atri’s organic winery, VINUM HADRIANUM
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The garden is privately owned by the HAT SRL group
Located in the heart of the old town, 5 minutes walking from the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Tour duration is 30 to 40 minutes, available on Monday 11.30 am or 5.30 pm, Thursday at 11.30 am and saturday 11.30 am and 17.30 pm upon booking. Price 5 € per person (children under 12 yrs free)
PALAZZO SORRICCHIO ATRI (via Pietro Baiocchi n.54)
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of the historic garden
- Complimentary glass of wine from Atri’s organic winery, VINUM HADRIANUM
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the garden
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
