Stroll through the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa in the ancient Roman town of Tivoli during this guided day tour. Enjoy stunning views of the Roman Campagna, low-lying pastoral countryside, and visit the Villa d’Este, a 16th century villa renowned for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance gardens.
Leave the hustle and bustle of Rome behind as you’re shuttled to nearby Tivoli, a resort area used by ancient Romans to retreat from the capital. Covered in many villas at the height of its popularity, the most famous which remains is Hadrian’s Villa, a large complex with many pools, fountains, and classical Greek architecture. Walk around this compound as your guide details its history, showing you where landscaped gardens and cultivated farmlands once prospered.
After a break for lunch at a local restaurant, head through the Roman Campagna to visit the Villa d’Este, whose magnificent gardens are famous for their many spectacular fountains. When you approach the villa, the grandiose Fountain of Neptune comes into view, shooting water high into the air before the villa's multi-tiered façade. Wander through the manor’s colorful interior and then stop by the Oval Fountain and The Hundred Fountains as you tour the extravagant grounds before heading back to Rome.
At the end of the day after the seven hour tour you’ll return to the original departure point in Rome.
