Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este half-day tour

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Explore two of the most famous Italian villas on a half-day trip from Rome, following the ancient Roman road of Via Tiburtina to Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli. Upon arrival, explore the ruins at the foot of the Tiburtini Hills, where natural springs supply the spa town of Bagni di Tivoli. Along the way, look for the vast quarries of travertine marble.Built in the 2nd century, Hadrian’s Villa was once more powerful and impressive than the center of Imperial Rome. Walk through its exquisite gardens, admire its fountains, the caryatids and columns of Canopus and Serapeum, the artificial grotto named after an Egyptian temple to the god Serapis.Continue to the Renaissance Villa d'Este, where you can wander the Italianate gardens and discover an abundance of grottoes, frescoes and mosaics. Marvel at fountains that create a graceful symphony of carved stone, and provide shade, sunlight and water. A series of terraces evokes the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, while the underground aqueduct provides testimony to the engineering skill of the Romans.
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* The official admission ticket costs €17 per adult, €4 per reduced (EU aged 18–25), free below 18 years for access to Villa D’Este. The price difference is due to the additional services included in the offer
* The official admission ticket costs €14 per adult, €4 per reduced (EU aged 18–25), free below 18 years for access to Villa Adriana. The price difference is due to the additional services included in the offer
* This is a multilanguage tour offered in English, Spanish, French,
* The tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties
* On the way back the bus will make stops at Lungo Tevere Marzio, Piazza dei Tribunali/Zanardelli, Via Bissolati, Termini Station – GLT Terminal
* For safety reasons, you are permitted only medium and small backpacks. Nor are you allowed to carry large backpacks, camping gear, bulky bags, luggage or liquids