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Rome Private Outskirts Tours
Tour Information Schedule Tour highlights Visit the ruins of Hadrian's luxurious countryside vast estate, popular half-day destination trip from Rome.
Tour Code & Name: RO/02 - Tivoli - Emperor Hadrian's Villa Duration: 4 hours approximately Meeting Point and Departure Time: to be agreed Operating days: Tuesday to Sunday. Closed all Mondays, January 1 and December 25. Handicapped Visitors: itinerary feasible with wheelchair Transportation: driving and walking tour Entrance Fees: € 6,50 (+ € 2,00 in case of exhibitions) Fees: meals, public transportation (taxis, metros, buses) and museum or monument entrance fees (indicated on the tour information schedule) are not included and must be paid by the client on the spot. When requested and when it is possible, we may purchase tickets beforehand and we may book a selected restaurant. Please notice: we may easily adapt our tours to meet your requirements. Booking: tours should be booked at least 15 days prior to your scheduled arrival. Anyhow you may always send us an e-mail at any time and we will make all the efforts to meet your requirements.
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Itinerary description
Leaving Rome enjoy a short drive
of 17 miles
East through lovely Roman countryside and passing by travertine quarries.
Travertine is a limestone widely used in Rome constructions (Colosseum, Justice
Palace, St. Peter's Basilica and Square, etc.). Explore the ancient imposing
remains of Villa Adriana, where the Emperor Hadrian 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. Villa Adriana was a sprawling set of buildings in the Roman countryside near Tibur (ancient name of Tivoli). The Emperor Hadrian himself conceived and personally supervised the building works of a countryside dwelling that would by normal standards be considered a town; in fact the extent of this complex was remarkable: about 300 acres, complete with palaces, theaters, artificial lakes, fish ponds, temples, bath structures, dining open-air halls, libraries, guests housing, housing for praetorian guards, firemen, slaves who worked in the Villa. All was ornamented by splendid gardens, spectacular fountains and large pools where the elegant architecture of sumptuous buildings could reflect like as in a mirror. Underground tunnels were connecting the several parts of the Villa, to consent moving of slaves and other serving personnel to supply it without disturbing the Emperor and his guests. The Emperor's private hideaway was a round islet surrounded by a canal and a magnificent porch. Eight rooms and a bathing room were set out on the islet. A draw-bridge was isolating the Emperor from the entire world. The visit of Villa Adriana is worthy a half-day to itself, particularly for those with an interest in antiquities. This guided tour of approximately 4 hours to Tivoli may be completed with the visit of Villa D'Este gardens and fountains making a full-day agreeable excursion, naturally with a break for lunch. In this case the choice will be between a self-service place or a lovely characteristic restaurant to enjoy a typical Roman delicious lunch.
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