Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome

Explore Italy's rich history at Emperor Hadrian's Villa and the remarkable Villa d'Este gardens 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’s 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.

Schedule Details Departs:

March 01 to October 31
Daily, except Monday

November 01 to December 31
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Unavailable Dates:

• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point: Tour departs from centrally located Rome hotels. If you're staying outside the Aurelian Walls or did not confirm hotel pick up - all tours will depart from 5/a Via Farini, located off Via Cavour, Rome. This departure point is a few minutes walking distance from Termini Railway Station and easy to locate. Departure Time:

March 01 to September 30

• From Rome hotels: 2:00pm
• From central meeting point: 3:00pm

October 01 to December 31

• From Rome hotels: 8:00am
• From central meeting point: 9:00am

Return details: Tour concludes at 5/a Via Farini (centrally located and close to Termini Railway Station). In some cases, it is possible to be dropped off nearby your hotel but this cannot be guaranteed until the day of the tour as it depends on Rome traffic conditions and the location of your hotel. Please ask your tour guide on the day of travel. Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from all Rome centrally located hotels ONLY. To view a full list of Rome hotels pickups, click on the 'View Map' icon above. Please list your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are staying outside of the central city area, please make your own way to the departure point (5/a Via Farini, Rome).

Cruise Port Pickup:
For passengers arriving into Rome on a cruise ship, you must book separate cruise port transfers between Civitavecchia and Rome. If you choose to combine transfers with a scheduled tour commencing in Rome, take into consideration the traveling time from the Port of Civitavecchia to Rome. It is approximately 1 hour and you should allow minimum 30 minutes to disembark cruise.

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