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Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome

Duration4 hours

LocationEurope, Italy, Latium and Rome, Rome

Product Code2390GRET7

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Explore Italy's rich history at Emperor Hadrian's Villa and the remarkable Villa d'Este garden on a half-day tour from Rome. You'll take a relaxing four-hour excursion to Tivoli and travel through the beautiful countryside surrounding the busy capital.

Introduction

Your first stop is the evocative ruins of the famous villa built by Emperor Hadrian (Villa Adriana in Italian). The villa was built in the 2nd century A.D. by Hadrian to remind him of the monuments he'd admired during his travels in Greece and Egypt. The villa is now in ruins, and can only hint at its original grandeur and beauty, but the landscaped pools and grottoes have influenced subsequent garden design over the centuries.

Your journey into the past continues to the magnificent Villa d'Este at Tivoli, one of the most beautiful residences of the late Renaissance. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a masterpiece of Italian architecture and especially garden design, inspired by Hadrian' Villa. You'll discover how Villa d'Este's countless fountains create a graceful symphony of carved stone, shade, sunlight and water as you take a walk around the villa's magnificent formal gardens.

Local Operator InformationComplete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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Inclusions

Entrance fees to Villa Adriana and Villa D'Este
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Tour is suitable for wheelchair users provided passenger is traveling with a companion who can assist them on and off the bus. Wheelchairs will be stored in the luggage area of the bus.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

ConditionsConditions of Sale:
Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading 'Important Information'. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as:

Hotel for pick up
Weights for helicopter tours
Choice of times for tours
Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.

You must call the travel service operator at least 48 hours prior, or upon arrival at your destination.

CommencesRome, Italy

Departure DateMarch 01 - October 31
Daily, except Monday
November 01 to February 28
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Departure TimeMarch 01 to September 30
3:00pm
October 01 to February 28
9:00am

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Departure PointTour departs from a central Rome meeting point. A short walk from Termini Railway Station. Hotel pickup available from selected Rome hotels.

Return DetailsReturns to original departure point. It is possible to be dropped off at Via Veneto, Barber Arberini Square, Venezia Square, Repubblica Square. Please ask the guide on the day of travel.

It was a wonderful place. I really enjoy the trip.

2012-01-05

Marzie D , Canada

excellent guides

2011-12-11

Acampo ,

Great guide. Definantly worth seeing the different styles of buildungs

2011-11-27

Richard Lee A ,

Beautiful!!!! Oh, I had seen the fountains 40 years ago and they are still going! It was so refreshing to go back.

2011-11-09

demaro ,

Excellent tour of must visit sites

2011-11-04

Timmac ,

What a glorious surprise. This trip was worth the entire Rome venture. Hadrian's villa was interesting, but WOW the Villa d'este was unbelieveable.

2011-11-04

Ann L , USA

Great tour, if you would like to get out of Rome for the day. Lots of history and the gardens are amazing... Just wish it was a full day tour, rather than a half day tour.

2011-11-03

Kim L ,

Excellent. Good guide. Very enjoyable

2011-11-01

Robert M , USA

A great way to see two "not to be missed" parts of a visit to Rome

2011-10-27

Robert M ,

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 hours trip and thought this is the best tour we had join in Europe thus far! The lady guide, Catelina (spelling?) was fluent in at least four languages - English, Spanish, French and Italian. She had allocated just enough time for us to visit both villas - Hadrian's first and Villa d' Este second. But this had resulted in long waits for tickets for the latter villa, don't know if it would be better the other way round since Hadrian's seemed to attract much lesser tourists???

The other lacking thing is, the guide has forgotten the 'visit loo/toilet' requirements of her charge, not pointing out where to go or when to go instructions. But we asked for directions and headed on our own to the loo first!

Overall, this is one tour that you should NOT miss when in Italy ... trust me, as I have been there 12 times by now. It is indeed a very well organised tour. (Bus driver will sell mineral water on board for 1 euro)

2011-10-23

Chua J , Singapore

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