Top Experiences in Te Palace (Palazzo Te)

Discover the beautiful city of Mantua, UNESCO world Heritage Site since 2008 during our guided tour that will show you the city in all its beauty. Marvel at the magnificent Palazzo Ducale, the vibrant Piazza delle Erbe, the elegant Tempio di San Sebastiano, the wonderful Duomo di San Pietro and visit Palazzo Te with the stunning"Fall of the Giants".
A short drive will then take you to Valeggio sul Mincio, quaint little village where time seems to have stopped. Here, enjoy lunch in a typical restaurant and some leisurely time for a nice walk.
The tour will continue to Sirmione, the pearl of Lake Garda. Stroll around the city centre with its local shops, bars and restaurants and admire the Church of S. Pietro in Mavino, the rest of the roman Grotte di Catullo and the fascinating Castello Scagliero, symbol of the city. Marvel at the colours of this enchanting lake before the transfer back to your hotel.

Artistic hub in Mantua, that deserves to be suitably explained is Palazzo Te, a suburban villa devoted to the pleasures of leisure. Architect Giulio Romano, as the heir of his great master Raphael, is called from Rome to build and decorate this Renaissance villa between 1525 and 1535, inspired by ancient Roman villas.

Palazzo Te is an exemplary model of the Mannerist style as about architecture and an outstanding example of 16th century Italian painting. The name of the building derives from that of the place where it was built: the “island of Tejeto”, abbreviated as “Te”, where mantuan Lords held the ducal stables for the breeding of famous Gonzaga thoroughbred trained for battlefields and tournaments.

Discover the beautiful city of Mantua, UNESCO world Heritage Site since 2008. Sail along the Mantua lakes and Mincio’s park on board a local boat and admire the old town, the Castle and the towers from a different and unique perspective. Enjoy some free time for a delicious local lunch before starting a guided tour that will show you the city in all its beauty. Marvel at the magnificent Palazzo Ducale, the vibrant Piazza delle Erbe, the elegant Tempio di San Sebastiano, the wonderful Duomo di San Pietro. See Palazzo Te renowned for the stunning "Fall of the Giants".
Our luxury car will then bring you back to your hotel.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide
• See top Mantova. From piazza Marconi to piazza Mantegna that, together with the adjacent piazza Erbe, forms the city centre where stands the Saint Andrew’s Basilica, celebrated work of the Renaissance art.
We get to the picturesque piazza Erbe with its medieval buildings; the Reason’s Palace and Saint Laurence’s Rotunda being the most outstanding ones.
We arrive in piazza Sordello to admire the Ducal Palace or Gonzaga Royal Palace and moreover the Cathedral and Bonacolsi Palace, and then we continue towards the lakes.
Our back course gets onto piazza Castello and provides even more surprises before heading back, along comfortable and safe paths, to the arrival at the Tea Palace.
• Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide
• Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels
• Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

Journey to discover the "Villa degli Ozi", wanted by Federico II as a place of relaxation, quiet, fun and ... much more!