Rome: Tivoli Villas and UNESCO Jewels Tour Tour in English with Pickup
ID: GYG58665-O-82086
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore the villas of a summer retreat for the Romans and Renaissance on a 5-hour tour of Tivoli from Rome. Discover the breathtaking gardens of the Villa d'Este, and the Roman ruins of the Villa Adriana, and travel back to the days of the Roman Empire.
Discover the glorious villas of Tivoli that date back to the times of the Romans and the Renaissance on a half-day tour from Rome.
Following an optional pickup from your hotel in the capital, transfer by comfortable transport to the little town of Tivoli just a few kilometers from the city center. Discover a splendid natural environment between the “Eternal City” and the high hills to the east of Rome.
Stop at the remarkable architectural complex of the Villa Adriana, built in the 2nd century AD by the Emperor Hadrian. Marvel at its different architectural styles, with influences from Egypt, Rome, and Athens. Learn how it was designed as an "ideal city," and explore some of the symbols of ancient times.
Then, go to the Renaissance-style Villa d’Este and explore its palatial setting, surrounded by a spectacular terraced garden. Enjoy the beauty of its cascades, water tanks, and fountains. Admire a masterpiece of Italian landscape gardening, and its numerous nymphs, grottoes and fountains that were inspired by the Gardens of Babylon.
Highlights
- Discover the summer retreats of the Roman and Renaissance nobles
- Go to the Emperor Hadrian's "ideal city" at the Villa Adriana
- See the spectacular water features of the Villa d'Este
- Stroll past lovely grottoes and nymphs in a splendid example of an Italian Garden
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour starts at 8:30 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Please call 24 hours ahead of time to receive your pickup time (available only at centrally-located hotels within the Aurelian Walls).
• The tour can be booked in English, French, Spanish, and German
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Meet in front of Santa Maria Maria degli Angeli e dei Maritiri near Metro A line stop Piazza della Repubblica and Termini Station (Metro A and B)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
