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Full Day Trip From Rome to Tivoli Villas with Lunch: Explore Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este
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288 Ratings
Roma
Embark on a full-day trip from Rome to Tivoli Villas and immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning architecture of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the charming town of Tivoli and explore the beautiful formal gardens of Villa d’Este with an expert guide.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Villa Adriana - Your expert guide will regale you with the history of the extensive ruins which once served as the Emperor Hadrian’s country residence and then principal seat of power during his last years of reign. In the archaeological complex you will find temples, baths and barracks and the impressive Canopus and Serapeum.
- Villa d’Este - Before seeing the Villa d’Este, you will savor a traditional lunch at one of Tivoli’s charming restaurants. Afterwards, once inside the stunning villa, you will be surrounded by amazing frescoes and architecture overlooking the many superb fountains of the manicured formal gardens which you will then explore with your guide.
What's Included
- Headsets for clear audio guidance
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance tickets to Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este
- Lunch included
- Knowledgeable live guide
What's Not Included
- Pick Up from hotel
Additional Information
Start your day with a visit to Hadrian’s Villa and explore the various architectural wonders of the emperor’s rural dwelling. Take in the sights of an engineered pool, cave, the Canopus and Serapeum, plus numerous other Greek and Egyptian inspired elements that contribute to the uniqueness of this venue. Following this, get a feel for the town of Tivoli as you take a relaxing lunch break. After lunch, embark on a journey to the cliff-edge Villa d’Este and soak in the panoramic views of the valley. Wander around the estate’s stunning landscaped gardens under the guidance of a professional tour guide who will introduce you to all the must-see spots.
Location
Via Cavour, 224
Via Cavour
Via Cavour 224
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(288 Ratings)
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Stephanie_s
Jun 6, 2024
Great! - Stunning and breathtaking Villa’s. I would encourage anyone visiting Rome to take this tour. I was not sure about including the lunch but it was delightful.
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Curtis_a
Jun 4, 2024
Enjoyable Tour - I had a good time on this your! The driver, Mario, was friendly and is an excellent driver! The tour guide, Giuseppe, was knowledgeable and mixed some jokes in every once in while! Exploring Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este is a fascinating and beautiful day trip from Rome! The tour is a little quicker pace (to keep on schedule) which was fine. Enjoyed the tour!
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David_p
May 28, 2024
Wonderful Experience - Giuseppe was excellent as was the lunch. The Tivoli Gardens were beautiful and. Hadrian's palace was fascinating.
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Gary_f
May 27, 2024
Truly takes you back in time!! - Both the Villas and the Palace was spectacular and the tour provides ample free time to take pics and take in the surroundings. The guide provided great details and was able to paint us a great description of what it was like back then! Great tour and highly recommend it!
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Yvette_f
Jun 5, 2024
Stunning Villas - The two villas are well worth seeing and if you are in a hurry and don’t have your own way to get to them this trip is ideal. It did feel very rushed though. We had about one hour at each place and were whizzed through to see just the couple of key places. Lunch however was 1.5 hours. Giusieppe did well fitting in what he did and getting us to the water organ fountain for its once a day performance. Fabulous places, would have loved to spend more time and less lunch!
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Ferruccio_d
May 31, 2024
A lot to see in a short time - A great deal to see in a short time. We were pushed through to make the timetable. Each site should be a separate tour Giuseppe our guide did a great job to keep to the timetable. The lunch was forgettable…..didn’t think you could have a bad meal in Italy. Suggest you organise your own lunch.
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Antonia_g
May 29, 2024
Well worth a visit - Amazing part of history. Very good commentary as we walked the ruins of our first villa. And after lunch seeing the second villa with the highlight being their extraordinary gardens and art works. Love the experience…plenty of walking!
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Jamesnj9zn
May 26, 2024
Enjoyed this tour but beware of all the walking and stairs - The bus was uncomfortable. Way too much walking and the lunch was just average. The tour guide was very welled informed and that part of the tour was great
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Bruce_a
Jun 6, 2024
Tivoli is a must see - just check on the details. - Tivoli gardens are beautiful!! The meeting point was unclear then the bus was late. Arrived to a rather gruff tour guide but he did a great job once things got started. The lunch provided was good and the kitchen handled it well.
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Robert_m
Jun 1, 2024
Dry Fountains Were a Waste of Time - This full day trip was a total disappointment. The only reason I booked this trip was to experience the beautiful fountains with my wife. It was to be the highlight of our trip to Rome. The fountains were not operating for maintenance and were totally dry. The tour company should have offered us the option to cancel. So many other beautiful things we would have chosen instead. It was a disappointing waste of an entire day. We should receive a refund.
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