5 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 145
€ 133.40
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Embark on a captivating journey to Tivoli, a picturesque town renowned for its natural beauty and its historical significance as a luxurious ancient resort. Located just a short distance from Rome, Tivoli is nestled in a breathtaking environment between the Eternal City and the hills to the east. Your exploration begins with a visit to Villa Adriana, the most remarkable and historically significant site in Tivoli. This ancient Roman villa, built in the 2nd century A.D. by Emperor Hadrian, is a true masterpiece that showcases a unique blend of architectural styles from Egypt, Rome, and Athens, forming an ideal city. The grandeur and cultural symbolism of Villa Adriana offer an extraordinary glimpse into the ancient world, making it an unmissable part of your journey.
Next, you will visit Villa d’Este, a stunning Renaissance villa famous for its extraordinary terraced gardens and magnificent fountains. This palatial estate is an epitome of Italian garden design, featuring an impressive collection of cascades, water tanks, grottos, and fountains. Inspired by the legendary Gardens of Babylon one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Villa d’Este’s gardens are a breathtaking sight, beautifully showcasing the splendor of the Renaissance period.After discovering the architectural and botanical marvels of Tivoli, you will return to Rome in the afternoon, enriched by the beauty and history of this UNESCO World Heritage destination.
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I am not sure how we found the villa as a destination for our Rome trip. Probably social media video somewhere. But boy we are so happy to spend a day here. We did not spent much in the museum part, but just walking up and down the garden, going to every fountain, taking pictures. Absoltely, breathtakingly beautiful. Must see. In late October when we were visiting, the Sun is setting along the main axis of the fountains, shining and orange glow over the park. Makes it difficult to take some photos, but help is many other way.
Fantastic villa and gardens - a peaceful oasis. We could only imagine what it must be like when the 200 fountains are functioning! Our misfortune to visit during a 2 week maintenance window... However, still worth wandering the paths, listening to birdsong and enjoying the gardens.
I visited last weekend 18th Oct and would recommend coming after October 23rd only because there’s no water running through the famous cascades and pools during this period. Even so, the villa and gardens remain impressive for their architecture, perspectives and atmosphere. If possible, plan your visit between 3 and 6:00 pm, the light is softer, perfect for photos and the crowds are noticeably smaller. Despite the absence of water, the site still offers a fascinating glimpse into Renaissance grandeur and is definitely worth seeing at least once.
Beautiful grounds. I would have given 5 stars but the water was shut off for maintenance or perhaps for the season when we went in October . I looked on line the night before visiting to see if it was posted on the website which it was not. You don’t get to capture the full beauty without the fountains. Beauty to see inside ! I would suggest going when fountains are on!
⛲️ Absolutely gorgeous gardens and fountains that are gravity powered! We spent a good three hours here just roaming and taking everything in. We took so many photos! The light and views are spectacular. Very serene and peaceful place. Tivoli is very beautiful too. Definitely worth the 30min uber drive from Rome. We bought our tickets online a week before.
