A unique full-day tour to the picturesque town of Tivoli, a ride trough the roman, medieval and Renaissance past just 1 hour from Rome! The hilltop town of Tivoli dominates strategically the countryside of Rome controlling the majestic waterfalls of the Aniene river and the immense limestone quarries that provided precious building material to the Eternal City for more than 2,000 thousand years.

The abundant presence of water, fertile soil and endless veins of travertine contributed to make Tivoli the ideal country retreat for emperors, popes and the elite of Rome.

You will explore the majestic estate of Emperor Hadrian, whose sophisticated and sinister personality still permeates the gigantic ruins of a palace that hosted thousands of guests and personnel. You will then reach a hidden treasure of Renaissance art: the residence of Ippolito D’Este.

The Cardinale turned his frustrated ambitions to Papacy into the creation of the most beautiful and praised residence of the time; the best artists and architects contributed to the creation of well preserved, breath-taking gardens.

Impossible to describe the beauty and fascination of the more than 200 fountains covering its vast slopes where water becomes pure architecture as the roman marble reused from Hadrian Villa. This visit has been for centuries a must for the educated travellers of the “Grand Tour” admiring the breathtaking view of wild nature eroding thus exalting the glory of Roman and Renaissance architecture.

Sites visited: Villa of Hadrian, Temple of the Sybil, Villa D’Este

Included

– Ticket and reservation fees with preferential access so you don’t wait in line.
– Expert, fluent English-speaking guides.
– Headsets for groups of six or more people.
– Transportation from and to the hotel in Rome.

Excluded

Food or drinks, tips.

Restrictions

Due to the uneven and steep paths in both sites this tour is not suitable for the ones with serious mobility concerns.

This is a private tour – Groups size max 15 pax

Price

From: €140.00

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