Tivoli, Hadrians Villa and Villa d’Este, a charming day trip from Rome

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Discover the hidden gems and learn about the alluring history of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este on a 7-hour tour with an expert guide. Tour the archaeological remains of past temples, sculptures, and pools.
See beautifully preserved artifacts and ruins at UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Villa, which was once the vacation spot of Emperor Hadrian.
Enjoy a quiet and leisurely break for lunch, before the second stop on this Tivoli tour. Visit the elegant Renaissance Villa d’Este, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the grounds and admire the extravagant gardens and fountains. See Bernini’s illustrious Fountain of Neptune.

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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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Discover the hidden gems and learn about the alluring history of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este on a 7-hour tour with an expert guide. Tour the archaeological remains of past temples, sculptures, and pools.
See beautifully preserved artifacts and ruins at UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Villa, which was once the vacation spot of Emperor Hadrian.
Enjoy a quiet and leisurely break for lunch, before the second stop on this Tivoli tour. Visit the elegant Renaissance Villa d’Este, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the grounds and admire the extravagant gardens and fountains. See Bernini’s illustrious Fountain of Neptune.

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Stop At: Villa Adriana, Villa Adriana, Tivoli, Province of Rome, Lazio

This enchanting day trip from Rome begins with a 40-minute bus ride to Hadrian’s Villa. The vastness of Hadrian’s estate is a sight that will surely impress. The Emperor chose to build his residence outside the city in a place rich in water, in order to build the famous Canopus, one of the most preserved sites left in the complex. The statues surrounding this pool of water create stunning reflections on its surface, beautifully surrounded by luscious green gardens.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Villa d’Este, Piazza Trento 5, 00019, Tivoli Italy

We will leave the alluring ruins of the 2nd century A.D. far behind as we travel on to the 14th century to our second destination, Villa d’Este – one of the most beautiful Renaissance villas in Italy. This splendid palace, with its extraordinary gardens filled with hundreds of fountains, will leave you feeling captivated. Bernini’s monumental Neptune’s Fountain is considered the most impressive, its water jets reaching a height of 10 meters. Not to say that the Central Fountain and the Oval Fountain won’t leave you equally in awe.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



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