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Explore Italy's rich history at Emperor Hadrian's Villa and the remarkable Villa d'Este garden on a half-day tour from Rome. You'll take a relaxing four-hour excursion to Tivoli and travel through the beautiful countryside surrounding the busy capital.
Your first stop is the evocative ruins of the famous villa built by Emperor Hadrian (Villa Adriana in Italian). The villa was built in the 2nd century A.D. by Hadrian to remind him of the monuments he'd admired during his travels in Greece and Egypt. The villa is now in ruins, and can only hint at its original grandeur and beauty, but the landscaped pools and grottoes have influenced subsequent garden design over the centuries.
Your journey into the past continues to the magnificent Villa d'Este at Tivoli, one of the most beautiful residences of the late Renaissance. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a masterpiece of Italian architecture and especially garden design, inspired by Hadrian' Villa. You'll discover how Villa d'Este's countless fountains create a graceful symphony of carved stone, shade, sunlight and water as you take a walk around the villa's magnificent formal gardens.
Hotel pickup is available, please click on 'View Map' below for full list of hotels included.
- Half-day tour from Rome to Hadrian's Villa and the Villa d'Este gardens
- Evocative ruins of Hadrian's Villa and landscaped gardens
- Playful fountains, statues and grottoes of the Villa d'Este gardens
- Expert local guide
- Pickup from centrally located Rome hotels
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Tivoli
Daily, except Monday
November 01 to February 28
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Departure Point: Tour departs from a central Rome meeting point. A short walk from Termini Railway Station. Hotel pickup available from selected Rome hotels. Departure Time: March 01 to September 30
3:00pm
October 01 to February 28
9:00am
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 4 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point. It is possible to be dropped off at Via Veneto, Barber Arberini Square, Venezia Square, Repubblica Square. Please ask the guide on the day of travel.- Entrance fees to Villa Adriana and Villa D'Este
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Tour is suitable for wheelchair users provided passenger is traveling with a companion who can assist them on and off the bus. Wheelchairs will be stored in the luggage area of the bus.
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We had a great guide and comfortable transportation. There was good coverage of the points of interest, ... Read more ›
Victoria T, United States of America, June 2009
The Villa d'Este was so spectacular, and Hadrian's Villa was great too. Traffic getting out of town ... Read more ›
Susanne A, United States of America, July 2009
