Masterpiece of the Italian Gardens, Villa D'Este is included in the UNESCO world heritage list. With its impressive concentration of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, plays of water, and music, it constitutes a much-copied model for European gardens in the mannerist and baroque styles. The Villa d’Este in Tivoli is one of the most remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture at its most refined. Owing to its innovative design and the creativity and ingenuity of the architectural components in the gardens (fountains, ornamental basins, etc.), it is a true water garden and a unique example of an Italian 16th century garden. The Villa d’Este, one of the first giardini delle meraviglie, served as a model for and had a decisive influence on the development of gardens in Europe.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance tickets in the Imperial baroque Villa D'Este.
✔ Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal;
✔ Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur;
✔ Private professional guide
✖ Food and Beverages;
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel La Place
2. Casa Santa Sofia
3. DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
4. Massimi City Garden
5. Room Mate Filippo
6. Aberdeen Hotel
7. Hotel Albergo Santa Chiara
8. Dharma Luxury Hotel
9. Best Western Hotel Astrid
10. Hotel Duca D'Alba
11. Doria Palace Boutique Hotel
12. Residenza RomaCentro
13. Eterna Roma
14. Hotel Edera
15. Hotel Giotto Flavia
16. Profumo Maison Ripetta
17. Hotel De Rome
18. Hotel Archimede
19. Hotel Abruzzi
20. Charme Spagna Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: Pick up at 8:00 am OR 2:00 pm at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address.
N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
Itinerary
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Tivoli is a small town, located approximately 30 minutes drive from Rome and is the home of Villa d’Este, the masterpiece of the Italian Gardens, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its impressive concentration of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, plays of water, and music, it constitutes a replica model for European gardens in the mannerism and baroque styles. The garden is generally considered within the larger and altogether extraordinary context of Tivoli itself: its landscape, art and history, which includes the important ruins of ancient villas such as the Villa Adriana, as well as a zone wealthy in caves and waterfalls, displaying the unending battle between water and stone. The grandiose constructions and the series of terraces above terraces, bring to mind the hanging gardens of Babylon, one of the wonders of the ancient world. The addition of water, including an aqueduct tunneling beneath the city, evoking the engineering skill which the Romans themselves had.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Customers with physical limitations can have problems walking on eneven ground;
• Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults;
• A small amount of walking is involved.
