Tivoli Day Trip: Villa D’Este & Cooking Class
Overview
This is not your typical day trip—it's a boutique, intimate journey into the heart of Italy set on a peaceful family-owned farmhouse surrounded by olive trees. Led by a local chef, you’ll spend the day immersed in nature, good food, and genuine hospitality.
More than a class, it’s a rare opportunity to cook, eat, and connect in a real working farmhouse, far from the tourist trail.
From garden to table, you'll prepare traditional Roman dishes with fresh local ingredients and enjoy them over wine and conversation.
Visit Villa d’Este, a UNESCO World Heritage site of magical fountains and Renaissance gardens—a perfect spot to soak in beauty and take the best photos of your trip.
This is the kind of day that stays with you.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Wine or Beer for Adults
- Private transportation
- Villa D' Este Tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
IMPORTANT: If your hotel/BnB is not listed among the options, please select a random address.You will be contacted for further confirmation. You will be contacted via SMS/WhatsApp for further pickup details.
What To Expect
Escape to the Roman Countryside for a Truly Local Experience
Step away from the crowds and discover an authentic slice of Italy in the hills of Tivoli.
This is not your typical day trip—it's an intimate journey into the heart of Roman culinary tradition, set on a peaceful farmhouse surrounded by olive trees. Led by a local chef, you’ll spend the day immersed in nature, farm-to-table food, and genuine hospitality.
Our driver will pick you up in Rome for a scenic ride into the countryside, where you'll be welcomed at a family-owned farmhouse—not a stage set, but a place where things are grown, cooked, and shared.
Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class using fresh ingredients picked just steps from the kitchen. With your chef, you’ll master traditional Roman recipes—from handmade pasta to rich, rustic sauces—while sipping local wine and sharing stories around the table.
After your meal, you'll visit Villa d’Este, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its magical fountains and Renaissance gardens—the perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos.
Head back to Rome full of memories and flavors you won’t find on any tourist map.
This is the kind of day that stays with you.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tivoli Day Trip: Villa D’Este & Cooking Class?
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Activity code: C-351899P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Wine or Beer for Adults.
- Private transportation.
- Villa D' Este Tickets.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tivoli Day Trip: Villa D’Este & Cooking Class is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tivoli Day Trip: Villa D’Este & Cooking Class will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesWine or Beer for Adults
- Private transportation
- Villa D' Este Tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
