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VILLA D'ESTE & VILLA ADRIANA, MASTERPIECES OF THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
The small town of Tivoli is a city that will leave you speechless being one of the very rare existing cases of cities with two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Villa D'Este and Villa Adriana, come with us to discover very masterpieces of the Renaissance.
7 Hours
1 Days
Private
Local
Description
The tour starts directly from your address, where a car will pick you up to leave the bustling Eternal City and to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of tranquillity at Tivoli, just 30 km from the capital, and we will leave you at Villa d'Este. With its stunning beauty is a unique example of the Italian garden of the 500, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance with its impressive concentration of fountains, water falls, caves, waterfalls, water music, like the fountain ''Organ', and the beautiful building with apartments, the halls and all the frescoes of the Renaissance. A charming creation that blends harmoniously with the landscape of Tivoli, where you can also admire the waterfalls of the city about 150 meters high. Once your visit to the Villa d'Este is over, you have another two hours to explore Villa Adriana. Located in Tivoli, is an extraordinary imperial residence built by Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 138 AD. Designed as an “ideal city,” the villa combines architectural elements from Rome, Greece and Egypt, reflecting the emperor's travels and culture. Spread over about 120 hectares, it included palaces, baths, theaters, libraries, gardens and nymphaea, connected by underground and surface routes.Among the best-known structures are the Maritime Theater, the Canopus and the Pecile, inspired by places in the empire. After centuries of neglect and spoliation, the villa was rediscovered in the Renaissance, and in 1999 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized as a masterpiece that brings together the highest expressions of the material cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Your driver will be waiting for you at the agreed location to return to Rome.
What's included
✅Pick-up and return private service directly to your address - Hotel (inside the Aurelian walls)
✅Entrance ticket to Villa d'Este (2 hours visit)
✅Entrance ticket to Villa Adriana (2 hours visit)
✅The driver will be waiting for you during your tour experience
What is not included
❌Private Guide
❌Food&Beverages
❌Everything not specified in "what is included"
Important information
Duration of the entire activity: 7 hours
Departure from Rome: 8:00am - 9:00am - 10:00am - 11:00am
Pick up: at your hotel in Rome
Vehicle: private car with air conditioning
Estimated driving time: 1 hour
Closeout day: Monday
Closeout dates: 20th and 21th April. 24th, 25th and 31st December. 1st January.
Season: Year round
Private Guide available. It is possible to request private guide for the tour while booking.
If you need extra hours, they will be charged separately and agreed upon with your driver.
Every first Sunday of the month the tour is not available
What to expect
Villa d'Este is one of the most famous examples of Italian Renaissance art and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the beautiful terraced gardens, admiring the famous fountains such as the Fontana dell'Ovato and the Fontana di Nettuno. The palace interiors will enchant you with frescoes and decorations telling mythological stories and allegorical scenes, immersing you in an era of extraordinary elegance.
Villa Adriana is an extraordinary archaeological complex built by Emperor Hadrian in the second century A.D. It mixes Roman, Greek and Egyptian architectural elements and is considered one of the largest and most fascinating imperial villas of antiquity. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
More information
The visit to the monumental complex of Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana is also outdoors, so comfortable clothing suitable for the visiting season is recommended, as well as the use of comfortable shoes.
Inside the Villas there are toilets, drinking water fountains, a small refreshment point, and descriptive signs for individual monuments.
How to book
The reservation is automatically confirmed if made through the website at least 7 days before the activity. If you wish to book with less than 7 days' notice, the system will automatically send a request for availability to our dedicated team, who will respond within 24 hours.
How to cancel your reservation
The booking may be cancelled only by sending an email to the address: booking@habitravel.com
The refund of the cost will be made in the following manner:
If you do NOT choose to add a private guide
- Tickets (museums, tourist attractions, trains) are non-refundable.
- Extra activities added during the booking are non-refundable.
- Up to 48 hours before, full refund will be made, except for tickets.
- Up to 24 hours before, a 50% partial refund will be made, except for tickets.
- After 24 hours, a penalty of 100% will be applied.
If you choose to add a private guide
- Tickets (museums, tourist attractions, trains) are non-refundable.
- Extra activities added during the booking are non-refundable.
- Up to 30 days before, the full amount will be refunded, except for tickets.
- Up to 15 days before, a partial refund of 50% will be made, except for tickets.
- After 15 days, a penalty of 100% will be applied.
Accessibility
The Office for Promotion and Communication - Accessibility Service of the Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este Institute - VILLAE has produced with the national Anffas (National Association of Families of People with Intellectual and/or Relational Disabilities) a guide to its sites and five brochures dedicated to the Mouseia of Villa Adriana in easy-to-read and easy-to-understand language.
Easy-to-read and easy-to-understand language is extremely important for people with intellectual disabilities as it helps them understand complex information and acquire new knowledge.
For this activity we can provide, if required, a platform service for people with reduced mobility for a comfortable and safe entry and exit from the van. When booking, specify in the notes the presence of a wheelchair or scooter, you will be contacted by our team who will inform you of any price difference on transport only.