easy
10 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves significant walking on varying surfaces, including uneven cobblestone
Step out of Rome for a full-day journey through history and nature with Rome Your Way Tours. Discover the medieval town of Sermoneta and the surreal beauty of the Garden of Ninfa on this fully guided adventure.
From 200€ | 10 hrs | Transportation & Lunch included
Embark on a captivating day trip from Rome to the enchanting Ninfa Gardens and the medieval town of Sermoneta. Enjoy guided tours of stunning landscapes and historic sites, savor a delicious local lunch, and experience the romance of Italy's most beautiful garden, all while traveling in comfort. A truly unforgettable adventure awaits!
10 Hours
Take a memorable journey to Italy’s celebrated Garden of Ninfa, a breathtaking natural monument, and explore the medieval hilltop town of Sermoneta during this enriching guided tour. A delicious lunch served at a local restaurant completes your experience.
Meet your guide at Rome Your Way Tours office in Rome. Enjoy a short train ride with the help of our hostess and reach Sermoneta, one of the best preserved medieval towns in Italy. Sermoneta features a 13th-century Romanesque cathedral called Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and a majestic castle. The town’s surrounding walls and stunning Baroque architecture make it look like something from a fairy tale.
After exploring the castle, head to a lovely local restaurant and sit down for a delicious typical lunch (set menu) featuring typical Italian dishes. With a full belly, settle into a comfortable van for a ride to the Garden of Ninfa, which is said to be the most romantic garden in the world. This 260-acre (105-ha) garden is filled with shadowy medieval ruins overgrown by thick, exotic plant life and grassy meadows all around. Marvel at rambling roses growing over tall stone walls and trickling waterways throughout this otherworldly pocket of nature.
Your day ends with a relaxing train drive back to Rome Termini railway station.
The tour includes cobblestone streets and garden paths—sturdy footwear is essential.
The garden trails can get slippery in wet weather, and rain showers are common in spring and fall.
Though transportation and lunch are provided, staying hydrated during garden and town walks is important.
There are spectacular photo opportunities in Sermoneta’s castle and throughout the lush Ninfa Gardens.
Sermoneta’s origins date back to the Middle Ages, with its castle once central in the Papal States’ defense strategies.
The Garden of Ninfa is maintained as a protected natural monument, balancing human access with preservation of exotic and native flora.
Supportive shoes help navigate cobbled streets and garden paths comfortably.
Protect against strong summer sun during outdoor exploration.
summer specific
Useful for spring showers and sudden weather changes.
spring specific
Capture the stunning garden vistas and historic architecture.