ALDROVANDI VILLA BORGHESE
BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ROME
ENTIRE HOTEL KOSHER FOR PASSOVER
RABBI YISRAEL MEIR LAU – SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE
A stone’s throw from the Villa Borghese gardens and historic landmarks, Aldrovandi Villa Borghese is superbly located within Rome’s Pinciano district, an upscale area in the heart of the city. The hotel is within walking distance of extraordinary sites, including the Spanish Steps, Via Veneto and Pincio Terrace.Housed in a 19th century villa and former convent, the hotel offers palatial splendor at every turn.Mediterranean hospitality is featured alongside the hotel’s highly personalized service. Bask in the allure of this chic hideaway and revel in its intoxicating charm.
The luxurious guestrooms decorated in traditional Italian style, are highlighted by stunning views of Villa Aldrovandi’s exotic private gardens or Villa Borghese park. From the comfort of your room, you will truly appreciate the surrounding gardens, the area’s lush greenery, and Rome’s one-of-a-kind character.
Pamper yourself in the calming atmosphere of the Mytha SPA which combines the best elements of eastern and western well-being traditions.The spa features state-of-the-art facilities in luxurious surroundings including a sauna, steam baths and a thalasso mini-pool. The state-of-the art Fitness Suite includes the ultimate Technogym and Power Plate equipment. Enjoy the heated outdoor swimming pool or take advantage of the complimentary bicycles.
The haute Passover cuisine will be prepared by the award-winning chefs of the hotel who will be working in concert with our own fantastic Kosher chefs. They will create a fantastic culinary experience drawing the best of Italian Continental and traditional Jewish fare. We are under the Glatt Kosher supervision of Rabbi G.M. Garelik and Rabbi M. Shaikewitz of Milan, the most well-known hashgachah in Italy. Whether it’s in our dining room or tea room, a large variety of impressive delights awaits you.
Our daily religious services along with thought provoking lectures and discussions, children’s program, plus exciting optional sightseeing tours will round out a truly unique Pesach experience.
ALDROVANDI VILLA BORGHESE GALLERY
PRICE & ROOM INFORMATION
| PASSOVER 2022 AT ALDROVANDI VILLA BORGHESE | ||
| Category Rates – Per Person Double Occupancy | 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24 |
Superior Room – 26 sqm/280 sq. ft. Guestrooms come with king or 2 twin beds and feature a comfortable bathroom with a bathtub or a wide walk-in shower Prestige Room – 30 sqm/325 sq. ft. Guestrooms come with king or 2 twin beds and feature a comfortable bathroom with bathtub, decorated with Italian marble Prestige Pool Garden View Room – 30 sqm/325 sq. ft. Guestrooms come with king or 2 twin beds and feature a comfortable bathroom with bathtub, decorated with Italian marble Deluxe Room- 35 sqm/380 sq. ft. Decorated in a serene color palette with light blue and beiges, these rooms offer a comfortable setting in which to work, guestrooms come with king or two twin beds and feature a large bathroom with a wide walk-in shower and a bathtub Junior Suite – 45 sqm/490 sq. ft. With a separate wide living room, the Junior Suite features a large bedroom with a work desk, king or two twin beds and feature a comfortable bathroom with a bathtub. These rooms are located on lower floors. Classic Suite – 45 sqm/595 sq. ft. With a wide and comfortable separate living room, the Classic Suite offers a large bedroom and one bathroom. These rooms are located on higher floors. Aldrovandi Junior Suite – 60 sqm/645 sq. ft. These suites offer a beautiful view of the hotel’s private garden and outdoor pool. It boasts an elegant living room and a large bathroom decorated with sumptuous Italian marble, double sinks, a separate toilet area plus a wide walk-in shower and a bathtub. They can connect to a Prestige Garden View Room. Executive Suite – 65 sqm/710 sq. ft. Designed with an understated elegance, each suite includes a separate generously sized living room, a large guestroom and a comfortable bathroom with a bathtub. Royal Suite – 120 sqm/1295 sq. ft. Situated on the top floor, this spacious suite offers a beautiful view of the hotel’s private garden and swimming pool. It has an impressive separate living room, a cozy walk-in closet, a separate half bath and a jacuzzi. The Royal Suite can connect to a Prestige Room. |
| SUPERIOR | € 4300 | |
| PRESTIGE | € 4650 | |
| PRESTIGE POOL VIEW | € 4750 | |
| DELUXE | € 4950 | |
| JUNIOR SUITE | € 5450 | |
| CLASSIC SUITE | € 5750 | |
| ALDROVANDI JUNIOR SUITE | € 6150 | |
| EXECUTIVE SUITE | € 6650 | |
| ROYAL SUITE | € 9350 | |
| SINGLE ROOM RATE | € 7300 | |
| ADDITIONAL OCCUPANTS IN SAME RM | ||
| ADULT – 12 & Above (in same rm) | € 2095 | |
| CHILD – 3-11 Years (in same rm) | € 1695 | |
| INFANT – under 35 months | € 495 | |
| ADDITIONAL NIGHT – THURSDAY, APRIL 14 € 500 ROOM ONLY – DINNER NOT INCLUDED |
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ALL RATES IN EURO
Guestrooms come with king or 2 twin beds and feature a comfortable bathroom with a bathtub or a wide walk-in shower
€ 4300 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
Guestrooms come with king or 2 twin beds and feature a comfortable bathroom with bathtub, decorated with Italian marble
€ 4650 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
Guestrooms come with king or 2 twin beds and feature a comfortable bathroom with bathtub, decorated with Italian marble
€ 4750 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
Decorated in a serene color palette with light blue and beiges, these rooms offer a comfortable setting in which to work, guestrooms come with king or two twin beds and feature a large bathroom with a wide walk-in shower and a bathtub
€ 4950 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
With a separate wide living room, the Junior Suite features a large bedroom with a work desk, king or two twin beds and feature a comfortable bathroom with a bathtub. These rooms are located on lower floors.
€ 5450 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
With a wide and comfortable separate living room, the Classic Suite offers a large bedroom and one bathroom. These rooms are located on higher floors.
€ 5750 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
These suites offer a beautiful view of the hotel’s private garden and outdoor pool. It boasts an elegant living room and a large bathroom decorated with sumptuous Italian marble, double sinks, a separate toilet area plus a wide walk-in shower and a bathtub. They can connect to a Prestige Garden View Room.
€ 6150 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
Designed with an understated elegance, each suite includes a separate generously sized living room, a large guestroom and a comfortable bathroom with a bathtub.
They can connect to a Prestige or Superior Room.
€ 6650 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
Situated on the top floor, this spacious suite offers a beautiful view of the hotel’s private garden and swimming pool. It has an impressive separate living room, a cozy walk-in closet, a separate half bath and a jacuzzi. The Royal Suite can connect to a Prestige Room.
€ 9350 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
€ 7300 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
€ 2095 10 DAYS/9 NTS WFRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
€ 1695 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
€ 495 10 DAYS/9 NTS FRI, APR. 15 – SUN, APR. 24
€ 500
ROOM ONLY – DINNER NOT INCLUDED
ALL RATES IN EURO
ALDROVANDI VILLA BORGHESE SCHOLARS AND STAFF 2022
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau is Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv. He had previously served in this position from 1985 until 1993. At that time, he was appointed Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, a position which he held until 2003. Rabbi Lau currently serves as chairman of the Yad Vashem Council.
Rabbi Lau, a survivor of the Buchenwald concentration camp, immigrated to Israel with his brother Naphtali in July 1945 and was ordained a rabbi in 1971. He served as chief rabbi in Netanya (1978-1988), and earned a reputation as a popular orator. In 2000, he wrote a best-selling memoir about his experiences in the Holocaust entitled Do Not Raise Your Hand Against the Boy, which won the Israel Prize for life-work. The book has since been translated into English and published as Out of the Depths: The Story of a Chidl of Buchenwald Who Returned Home at Last.
Rabbi Lau and Rebbetzin Chayita (nee Frankel) are the parents of three sons and five daughters.
Rabbi Adam Mintz
Adam Mintz, a Modern Orthodox rabbi in New York City and founder of KehilatRayimAhuvim, believes that the greatest challenge facing twenty-first century Jewry is the creation of educated Jews who understand that the key to the Jewish future is the appreciation of the Jewish past. Toward this goal, Rabbi Mintz teaches Jewish history and thought in a variety of venues including weekly lectures and scholarly and Torah lecture series around the country. He has taught at Rutgers University, Brooklyn College, Hunter College and is presently an adjunct professor at City College, New York. Audio files of his lectures can be found complete with source material at www.rabbimintz.com
Ruth Minkowitz – Site Manager
Batsheva Pels – Day Camp Director
Chef Lorenzo Di Gravio – Awarded Michelin Star
Yuval Betito – Renown Pastry Chef
Benny Fadlun – Italian Singer
TRANSFERS & OPTIONAL TOURS
Passover 2022
Transfers & Optional Tours
Aldovrandi Villa Borghese – Rome
Montitour will be handling airport transfers and all group tours for our Passover guests.
In order to better serve you, please reserve in advance all your transfers and tours.
Silvana, will be the contact person for your airport transfers and touring needs.
She speaks English fluently See below her contact information. Montitour offers all types of services including group tours (see below) private transfers and private tours anywhere you want.
All payments are made directly to Montitour through Credit Card, by circuit MyPos or PayPal, or through bank wire transfer.
CONTACT PERSON: SILVANA
Mobile 011-39-373-721-4635
(9am-2pm or 8pm-10pm)
email: passoverrome@montitour.it
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
We offer the following transfers from/to Fiumicino Rome Airport:
Car (max 3 people + max 3 luggage): 70€ one-way, 130€ round trip discount
Minivan (3-8 people + max 8 luggage): 90€ one-way, 170€ round trip discount
AIRPORT TRANSFER RATES
FROM: FIUMICINO AIRPORT (ROME)
TO: ALDROVANDI VILLA BORGHESE – ROME
AND TOURS FROM HOTEL
PASSOVER ROME 2022
If you have problems or need assistance to buy the transfers or tours,
please send an email topassoverrome@montitour.it or contact us by phone
at 011-39-373-721-4635 (Silvana: 9am-2pm or 8pm-10pm)
AMALFI COAST
Monday, April 18, 2022
€. 205,00 p.p.
(Entrance fee included – min. 25 ppl)
Depart: 8:45 a.m. – Return: 8:15 p.m.
Departure and arrival from Aldrovandi Hotel in Rome
Gather in the hotel lobby and meet up with your chaperone at 8:45 a.m. Transfer by minivan to Rome Termini Train Station and depart by high velocity train to Naples (journey time by train is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes). Upon arrival, meet with the guide and the Amalfi Coast tour begins by minibus.The scenic tour of the beautiful Campania coastline will take you to those wonderful places that inspired the great Caruso and the birthplace of Torquato Tasso. We will go through: Sorrento, Positano, Ravello, Vietrisul Mare, etc. with stops in Conca dei Marini to visit the “Emerald Cave” and Amalfi (the Sant’Andrea Cathedral, an extraordinary example of architecture in the Arab-Norman style).Meet with the guide and start the tour of the Amalfi Coast. Panoramic stop at Belvedere “Madonna” (parking space permitting) to admire the village of Positano from above. Crossing the villages of Praiano and Furore, continue to Ravello and visit Villa Rufolo overlooking with its large terrace on the beautiful Costa. At the end of the tour, continue to Naples Train Station and at 18:30 p.m. departure by high velocity train to Rome (journey time by train approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes). Arrival in Rome and transfer by minivan to the hotel.
Important message:
to block the price of the tours, it is absolutely necessary to book by January 24th, 2020. After this date, high velocity trains and / or museum tickets and archaeological sites may no longer be available.
FLORENCE
Monday, April 18, 2022
€. 259,00 p.p.
(entrance fees included – min. 25 ppl)
Depart: 8:30 a.m. – Return: 9:00 p.m.
Departure and arrival from Aldrovandi Hotel in Rome
Depart from Rome Termini train station by high velocity train to Florence (expected to arrive for 10:30 a.m.). Exiting the Florence Station, accompanied by an expert guide, you will reach by foot in approximately 10 minutes, Piazza del Duomo, walking along one of the most elegant streets of Florence.Here we can admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most beautiful and biggest European cathedrals, with its characteristic facade and dome made by Brunelleschi.
In front of the Cathedral is the Baptistery of St. John and next to the Duomo, the Bell Tower of Giotto. (This only includes external visits).From Piazza del Duomo, we will continue in Via dei Calzaiuoli to reach Piazza della Signoria. Here you will find the Fountain of Neptune, David of Michelangelo (copy), Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi.Within walking distance is the Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi Museum) where important masterpieces of Italian art are preservedincluding many Renaissance works such as “The Birth of Venus” and “Spring” by Botticelli. We will enter the Gallery for a brief guided tour.After a short break for lunch, we will cross Ponte Vecchio, a symbol of the city from which you will be able to observe the old goldsmith shops and jewelery showcases. Its peculiarity is that it is almost all covered with just a small view of the Arno river.
At the end of the visit you will return to the train station for your return to Rome.
Important message:
to block the price of the tours, it is absolutely necessary to book by January 24th, 2020. After this date, high velocity trains and / or museum tickets and archaeological sites may no longer be available.
POMPEII -VESUVIO
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
€. 195,00 p.p.
(entrance fees included – min. 25 ppl)
Depart: 8:45 a.m. – Return: 8:15 p.m.
Departure and arrival from Aldrovandi Hotel in Rome
Gather in the hotel lobby and meet up with your chaperone. At 8:45 a.m. transfer by minivan to Rome Termini Train Station and departure by high velocity train to Naples (journey time by train approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes). Upon arrival, meet with the guide and the Pompeii – Vesuvius tour by minibus begins.The excavations of Pompeii are extraordinary material evidence of the ancient world, thanks to the state of preservation of the city, which remained practically intact after the eruption of 79 A.D. erased it from the Vesuvian landscape. Pompeii is a unique example of a typical Roman city with its villas, homes, temples, the forum, the theater and spas.Most of the city was brought back to the light with appropriate excavation and thanks to this, it is now possible to reconstruct with certainty the organizational life of the ancient Romans, their uses and their customs. A truly amazing place, and a must to visit.At the end of the visit, continuing by bus towards the Vesuvius, the volcano, with its eruption, buried the towns of Pompeii and Ercolano. Arriving at the main square we continue by foot to the ridge of the crater (approx. 30 minute walk).During the visit you will be accompanied by expert guides. We advise you to wear suitable and comfortable shoes suited to walk the streets of Pompeii and the paths of the mountain which reach 1000m above sea level, along withsunglasses, binocularsand your cameras.At the end of the tour, we continue to Naples Train Station and at 18:30 p.m. departure by high velocity train to Rome (journey time by train approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes). Arrival in Rome and transfer by minivan to the hotel.
Important message:
To block the price of the tours, it is absolutely necessary to book by January 24th, 2020. After this date, high velocity trains and / or museum tickets and archaeological sites may no longer be available.
JEWISH ROME AND ROME FOUNTAINS
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
€. 90,00 p.p.
(including entrance fees – min. 25 ppl)
Depart: 9:30 a.m. – Return: 5:30 p.m.
Departure and arrival from Aldrovandi Hotel in Rome
You will discover how the small Jewish community of Rome survived and still thrives after 22 centuries. The “Teatro Marcello” and the “Portico d’Ottavia” are some of the stops on the streets of the Jewish Ghetto, one of the oldest Jewish communities on the western Mediterranean. The main Piazza in the Jewish quarter has been considered the main meeting point for the Jewish people over the ages. Visit the Synagogue and the Jewish Museum.At the end of this visit, you will be taken on a walk through the streets of Rome, through the most significant scenic accommodations, including places of ancient memories and solutions of modern town planning. The tour begins at “Piazza Navona” and continues to the “Pantheon”. You will be accompanied to the discovery of famous and fascinating sites: squares, fountains and historical churches. We will cross “Piazza Colonna” and the “Corso” to reach the Trevi Fountain. Throw a coin into the water to make a wish. Then we take a walk up to the Spanish Steps to admire the “Barcaccia” and “Trinità dei Monti”.
ANCIENT ROME
Colosseum and Roman Forum
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
€. 139,00 p.p.
(entrance fees included – min. 25 ppl)
Depart: 9:30 a.m. – Return: 4:30 p.m.
Departure and arrival from Aldrovandi Hotel in Rome
Eternal city, capital of Italy, Roma is also named “caput mundi”. Panoramic tour in the center of the city: Stazione Termini, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza Venezia, Campidoglio, Boccadella Verità, Circo Massimo, and the Colosseo. In the morning, the tour includes visiting the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, meeting with your guide outside the monument and an initial explanation of the Valley of the Colosseum and the archaeological centre. The course is aimed at identifying the main aspects of public life in the heart of the ancient city, from the age of the directing Empire. A careful analysis of the buildings will reveal the functions and all the activities that took place there: the Colosseum, the monumental setting of spectacular fights between gladiators and fairs; the Roman Forum, the centre of judicial, commercial, political and sacral.
Important message:
to block the price of the tours, it is absolutely necessary to book by January 24th, 2020. After this date, high velocity trains and / or museum tickets and archaeological sites may no longer be available.
TIVOLI
VILLA D’ESTE AND VILLA ADRIANA
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
€. 149,00 p.p.
(entrance fees included – min. 25 ppl)
Depart: 9:30 a.m. – Return: 4:30 p.m.
Departure and arrival from Aldrovandi Hotel in Rome
The excursion includes a visit to Villa D’Este, a mansion built upon the request of Cardinal Ippolito II D’Este. The life in this villa was a very active one in the mid 1500’s. It was a destination for many famous people. It has beautiful frescoed halls, but the main attraction consists of it’s beautiful and original gardens with numerous fountains of incomparable beauty and majesty. Among these, the Fontana dell’Organo, La Rometta, and il Viale delle Cento Fontane, a pathway with one hundred fountains. Upon finishing the tour, transfer by bus to Villa Adriana. The Emperor Hadrian built this country villa for himself and his court and it bears unique testimony to the grandeur and architectural and decorative characteristics of the period. Today it exists as an immense park, extending over 80 hectares and dotted with several Roman ruins as well as spas and houses from the 1700’s and all set in an environment charged with ancient fascination. The grounds also contain the “Teatro Marittimo”, an artificial island which was a private residence of the Emperor as well as other interesting locations such as “Canopo”, a huge rectangular pool encircled by sculptures which recall the Serapeo. Ongoing excavations have brought to light an intricate system of roads which lead to the imperial residence.
