We will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Rome in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with your Private Guide abroad, so you can enjoy live commentary during a short drive to Tivoli.

The first stop will be in Villa d'Este, a 16th-century villa famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance gardens with an extraordinary system of fountains. We will book your skip-the-line tickets and entry slot in advance, so you will not have to wait in line at the ticket office. Villa d'Este contains a series of highly decorated rooms filled with beautiful art, such as frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible, mythology and Roman History. With your Expert Guide you will explore the different themes and learn about the fascinating life of Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, creator of the Villa d'Este and its extravagant gardens.

Another highlight of this tour will be a visit to Hadrian's Villa. With skip-the-line tickets you will have a priority admission to this World Heritage Site. Discover the ancient ruins and archaeological remains of a large villa complex built c. AD 120 by Roman Emperor Hadrian. The vast area of 80 ha consists of pools, baths, fountains and classical Greek, Roman and Egyptian architecture, making it a masterpiece that brings together the material culture of the Mediterranean world. Your Expert Guide will tell you all about Hadrian’s inspiration for this extraordinary villa and how it inspired the Renaissance and baroque period.