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The ancient Rome Hadrian Villa renowned archaeological site and the Renaissance extravagant Villa d’Este both listed by UNESCO as World Heritage sites, located in the 3000 years old hill top town of Tivoli are very popular destinations for families visiting Rome with children and Rome returning visitors looking for an informative and entertaining off the beaten path day trip from Rome.
Your private guided chauffeured magical journey to Tivoli Villa d’Este one of the High Renaissance's most extravagant villas and to the renowned archaeological site of Hadrian's Villa begins with a scenic drive in the comfort of a private fully insured licensed a/c deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle through the enchanting Roman countryside passing by the travertine quarries used in so many of the major ancient Rome monuments including the Coliseum, St. Peter's Basilica and Square to name just a few.
Besides being the quarry source for the Roman travertine stone Tivoli was the summer home destination for the wealthiest Romans because of its mild climate and wonderful panoramas of the Eternal City of Rome, today it is a great location to discover while visiting Rome especially for families with children.
Built on the slopes of the Sabine hills the ancient quaint small town of Tivoli, located 20 miles east of Rome is one of Rome countryside most spectacular site to visit. Known in ancient Roman times as Tibur, Tivoli hosts the renowned archaeological site of Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este one of Italy finest Renaissance-era garden dotted with over 500 fountains.
UNESCO World Heritage site of Villa Adriana is a vast open air museum featuring some of the finest architecture in the world, an exceptional complex of classical buildings created in the 2nd century A.D. by the architect-Emperor Hadrian where he delighted himself with architecture reproducing with his fantasy architectural sites which had struck his imagination along the several journeys he made visiting the world mightiest Empire. This lavish holiday residence one of the architectural masterpieces of ancient times has much to offer those interested in Rome imperial past as it combines the best elements of the architectural heritage of Egypt, Greece and Rome in the form of an 'ideal city'.
UNESCO World Heritage site of Villa d’Este is one of the most beautiful residences of the Renaissance housing a multitude of marvelous fountains set in the heart of rolling hillside gardens and one avenue in particular has 100 fountains in the form of obelisks and ships with eagles which will enchant you right away. Our qualified tour guide will explain how Villa d'Este countless fountains create a graceful symphony of carved stone, shade, sunlight and water. You will visit the apartments to see how nobles lived in luxurious residences in the Roman countryside in the 16th and 17th centuries and enjoy the magnificent Italian style gardens widely considered to be second only to those of Versailles, after which many other European gardens were copied.
A Rome day tour to Tivoli Villas and Gardens is a magical journey that offers Italy art and history lovers the opportunity to visit two enchanting UNESCO world heritage sites from two different ages and compare the best architectural heritage of Egypt, Greece and Rome as designed by Emperor Hadrian at Villa Adriana with the Italian renaissance architecture made of impressive gardens and endless fountains, found at the wondrous summer Villa d’Este designed in 1550 for Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este.
Nancy Aiello Tours offers its guests visiting Rome the opportunity to explore Italy rich history at Emperor Hadrian extraordinary Villa and the remarkable Villa d'Este gardens on a private chauffeured Rome day trip led by one of our expert guides.
Please Note: Hadrian's Villa is open daily while Villa d'Este is closed on Mondays.

Contact us for your private excursion to Tivoli and its extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage sites.

* Private guided chauffeured tour
* English speaking licensed driver
* Multilingual licensed professional tour guide
* Deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle
* Tivoli Villa Adriana tour
* Tivoli Villa d'Este tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
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