Daily excursion from Rome to Tivoli to discover the beautiful Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana

Excursion from Rome to the villas of Tivoli

With entrance to Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este

: 7 hours
Proprietà: Private
: available
Optional private transfer to request at the time of booking

A guided tour of Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este departing from Rome. A tour that is the synthesis of two historical eras: the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, in two masterpieces declared World Heritage sites by UNESCO.

What we will visit

  • Visit the villas of Tivoli and learn about their centuries-old history
  • Stroll through the manicured gardens and luxurious rooms of Villa d’Este
  • Discover the art of the Imperial Age at Villa Adriana

 

Itinerary

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10:30 - 14:30

Villa Adriana

  • Excursion from Rome to Tivoli with private transfer

You can choose the formula with transport included or reach Tivoli with your own car or train.

  • Meet with the guide and start of the private excursion
  • Entrance fee to Villa Adriana

Visit of the wonderful villa in Tivoli, a splendid imperial residence built by Emperor Hadrian in the period from 118 to 128 AD. The villa extends over an area of ​​about 130 hectares and is considered the largest and most luxurious residence that has ever been built in Italy. The architecture was inspired by the beauties scattered throughout the Empire, the most famous places in the provinces of the empire were reproduced with their names.

With our guide we will visit this collection of imperial palaces, temples, theaters, spas and swimming pools, telling the story and the characters of the time.

  • Free time for lunch
2
14:30 - 17:00

Villa D'Este

  • Transfer to Villa D’Este, masterpiece of the Renaissance.

The villa was built by the will of Cardinal Ippolito d’Este appointed governor for life of Tivoli by Pope Julius III in 1550. The work was entrusted to the architect Pirro Ligorio who was assisted by the best artists of the time including Gian Lorenzo Bernini. In addition to the beautiful apartments, it is amazing what the genius of the artists involved were able to achieve by exploiting the wealth of water that the area was endowed with. Fountains, water features and gardens of unique beauty.
We will visit the apartments, then the gardens with the Vialone, the Grand Loggia, Diana’s Cave, the Rotonda dei Cipressi, the Fishponds, the numerous monumental fountains.

  • Return to Rome at the end of the tour.
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Included/not included

The excursion includes:

  • Professional guide approx. 3h.
  • Entrance ticket to Villa Adriana.
  • Entrance ticket to Villa d’Este.

Does not include:

  • Tips and personal extras
  • Private transfer from Rome (with hotel pick-up) to Tivoli and back, indicate when booking
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This tour is on request for individuals and groups.

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