Discover the glorious Tivoli villas dating back to the Roman Empire and the Renaissance in a half-day tour leaving from Rome.

Following a pick-up from your hotel in Rome, you will travel to the town of Tivoli, just a few kilometres from the city centre.

Discover a beautiful natural environment between the “Eternal City” and the high hills east of Rome.

Stop at the great architectural complex of Villa Adriana, built in the second century AD by Emperor Hadrian.

Admire its different architectural styles, with influences from Egypt, Rome and Athens.

Learn how it was conceived as an “ideal city” and explore some of the symbols of ancient times.

Afterwards, go to the Renaissance Villa d'Este and explore this palace setting, surrounded by a spectacular garden terrace.

Enjoy the beauty of its waterfalls, water tanks and fountains. Admire a masterpiece of Italian landscape gardening with its many nymphs,

grottoes and fountains that were inspired by the Gardens of Babylon.