About this experience
Marvel at the opulence of Hadrian's Villa and the gardens of Villa D'Este in Tivoli on a day trip from Rome. Stroll in the gardens of the Borgias and tour the imperial palaces of Emperor Hadrian.
Highlights
- Explore Hadrian's Villa, once considered more important than imperial Rome itself
- Admire the caryatids and columns of the Canopus and Serapeum
- Visit 2 of the finest Renaissance villas on the outskirts of Rome
- Stroll the Italianate gardens of Villa d'Este
What's included
- Bus transfer to and from the Villas
- Admission fees
- Guide
- Headsets
- Lunch (if option selected)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Depart Rome and transfer to Tivoli to tour 2 of Italy’s most impressive villas on this full-day tour of the Villa D'Este and Hadrian's Villa, with time to explore both magnificent country estates.
Drive to Hadrian's Villa, built in the 2nd century by Emperor Hadrian, and once greater than the center of Imperial Rome. The largest and most luxurious residence ever built in Italy, it features an impressive array of imperial palaces, temples, theaters, thermal baths, and pools.
After lunch, explore the grounds of the Villa D'Este and learn about the history and development of the villa, an enchanting site of the late Italian Renaissance. Once the home of Lucrezia Borgia's son, it is renowned for its spectacular gardens and trees, as well as its waterfalls and fountains.
Highlights include the caryatids and columns of the Canopus and Serapeum, the pool and artificial grotto, named after an Egyptian city and temple dedicated to the god Serapis, and the Maritime Theatre, where a small Roman house was thought to have provided a retreat from the demands of court life.