Highlights
- Visit the town of Tivoli on a half-day trip from Rome
- See two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este
- Learn about the lavish Emperor Hadrian on a tour of Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana)
- Explore Villa d’Este with your guide and admire its incredible gardens and Bernini-designed fountains
- Enjoy round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach from Rome
Recent Photos of this Tour
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holiday2011 1454.jpgA pool at Hadrian's villaPhoto by: HeleneAustralia, 10 2012 -
villa d'estefountain at Villa d"EstePhoto by: David G07 2012 -
Villa d'EsteEnjoying the waterfallsPhoto by: Mr A M10 2011 -
Tivoli TourAnother great fountain in Hadrian's Gardens.Photo by: James HUSA, 07 2008 -
Bust of HadrianAt entrance to Villa.Photo by: Stephanie MUSA, 12 2007 -
Ceiling Villa d'EsteCeilings wonderfully restored at the Villa d'Este.Photo by: Stephanie MUSA, 12 2007 -
holiday2011 1491.jpgA temple at Hadrian's VillaPhoto by: HeleneAustralia, 10 2012 -
holiday2011 1446.jpgpart of the ruins at Hadrian's VillaPhoto by: HeleneAustralia, 10 2012 -
holiday2011 1403.jpgone of the many fountainsPhoto by: HeleneAustralia, 10 2012 -
holiday2011 1392.jpgThe beautiful gardens of Villa D'EstePhoto by: HeleneAustralia, 10 2012 -
holiday2011 1332.jpgThe courtyard of Villa D'EstePhoto by: HeleneAustralia, 10 2012 -
holiday2011 1320.jpgThe old castle in Tivoli where the Pope used to spend his summers in old timesPhoto by: HeleneAustralia, 10 2012 -
villa e'este 2view over the Villa d'Este of the valley beneath TivoliPhoto by: David G07 2012 -
hadrian's villaHadrian's VillaPhoto by: David G07 2012 -
villa e'este 2villa d'Este viewPhoto by: David G07 2012 -
Fountains at Villa d'EsteAnother amazing fountain at Villa d'Este.Photo by: Staci C07 2012 -
Hadrian's VillaThe best place for photos at Hadrian's Villa was this water/pool area.Photo by: Staci C07 2012 -
Villa d'EsteOne of the amazing fountains at Villa d'EstePhoto by: Staci C07 2012 -
Villa d'EsteAbsolutely mind-blowing!Photo by: David Marshall J07 2012 -
Hadrian's VillaThis is a "must see!"Photo by: David Marshall J07 2012 -
Useful Information
Enjoy your tour in Hadrian's Villa!
First stop here is Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana), the former holiday home of Emperor Hadrian – built in the 2nd century AD. More akin to a small village than a home in today’s sense of the word, the ostentatious villa ruins are incredible to visit, with ruins of thermal baths, temples, palaces and theaters just waiting to be explored. Head into the site with your guide, and learn about the emperor’s ancient travels – reportedly the inspiration for many of the monuments -- while walking around.
After your tour of Hadrian’s Villa, return to your coach and travel the short distance to Tivoli’s other showstopping villa – the magnificent Villa d’Este. Built in the heart of the Renaissance – around 1550 – for Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este, Tivoli’s governor, Villa d’Este was a contentious building that upset the local residents as they had to move to make way for it. Walk around the site with your guide, taking in the gardens and posing for photos in front of Bernini-designed fountains while leaning about the Cardinal and his lavish life in the villa.
Return to your coach and relax on the way back to Rome. Your tour then finishes back at the start point – either your hotel or near Rome Termini. Alternatively, you can make use of a drop-off at Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Piazza Venezia or Piazza della Repubblica; simply let your guide know on the day.
Reviewed by archer1204, April 2013
This was my first tour on my short trip to rome and i really enjoyed this magnificent villa it was amazing to think what a master Hadrian was at all different skills and experience and even today how much survived in good condition.Hadrians bathouse was alone worth visiting but this was only one of many gems to visit.The guide was very knowledeable.We then went onto the Villa d'este and the world renowned tivoli gardens.Again an amazing villa but unfortunately when we got to the gardens it was pouring down and unfortunately they stop the wonderful fountains when it does.Still a very good reason to go back to rome in the near future.
Reviewed by Philip R, April 2013
excellent tour and the guide answered all my questions
