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Take a trip out of Rome and head into the lushious, green hills to the east where we find the town of Tivoli. On this tour you will explore the Roman Emperor Hadrian’s villa, and the renaissance period Villa d’Este and its breathtaking gardens.
If you're looking for something a little different, this tour is the perfect opportunity to head off the beaten track, away from the city crowds to the historic town of Tivoli. The tour will start with your guide picking you up and our luxury vehicles will start the adventure out of the city. Though only 30 kilometres outside Rome, Tivoli is still relatively unexplored and is home to some of the most eye-wateringly beautiful sites in the entire region. On the drive, your guide will give you a quick overview of the land and people that shaped the landscape before the Romans came to dominate the world. Don’t forget to ask loads of questions!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be sure to be outside at least 10 minutes prior to the pickup time. Our drivers and tour guide do not enter hotels/Airbnb, and will wait outside for you.
This is our office located near the Colosseum. You will see the sign above the door and may enter upon arrival.
Itinerary
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1Villa Adriana
The first stop on this tour will be at the countryside villa of the famed Emperor Hadrian. An enthusiastic architect himself, Hadrian designed the villa as his perfect summer retreat; he liked it so much in fact, that it later became his primary residence. Built in the second century AD the complex stretches over 250 acres and contains over 30 buildings, including: dining halls, temples, kitchens, and even a Maritime theatre where the emperor could enjoy performances while lounging in the pool or catch up on his reading in the library on his artificial island. As a lover of the natural world, Hadrian ensured that the villa had a small farm that supplied its produce and therefore made the complex entirely self-sustaining.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Villa d'Este
From Hadrian’s Villa we take a short drive, and trip forward in time, to the historic palace called Villa d’Este. Originally constructed in the mid1500’s by Pope Alexander VI’s family (and the infamous Lucrezia Borgia) the villa hosted many popes over the years and is now home to works by some of the greatest artists of the age as a result. In the 1800’s came the addition of the villa’s most prominent feature, the gardens. The enormous complex, spanning 11 acres, boasts over 50 fountains, 200 basins, and more than 60 waterfalls all flowing from almost a kilometer of canals, all of which are powered entirely by gravity! The overwhelming beauty of the gardens, a contender for one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, can make you forget that it remains to this day one of the most impressive feats of engineering ever accomplished but with all the Greek and Roman statues, secret gardens and refreshing pools, it’s easy to get distracted.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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