BEST OF TIVOLI

Exchange the hustle and bustle of Rome for a serene half-day excursion in Tivoli, where you can relive the ancient splendor of the emperor Adriano and see the picturesque countryside town and home to Hadrian’s Villa and the Villa d’Este, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and must-see examples of Roman’s magnificent architecture. . The first of these ‘get away’ villas dates to the 2nd century and the second to the 16th century.

Adrian was the most widely travelled emperor as well as an amateur architect.  His Villa is full of innovative designs based on iconic places he visited throughout the Roman Empire. Villa d’Este, on the other hand, was built by Cardinal Ippolito d’Este to console himself after a failed bid for the papacy. It is best known for its extraordinary fountains designed by Pirro Ligorio.

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Please note due to uneven walking paths and stairs, this tour is not recommended for guests with mobility limitations.