From Civitavecchia: Private Rome to Tivoli Shore Excursion – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Enjoy a cruise shore excursion from Civitavecchia to Tivoli, take a tour of Hadrian’s Villa, and Villa d’Este, and learn the history of each site, from their construction to the modern-day on this shore excursion.
Leave your cruise ship and be met by your driver to travel to Tivoli. Relax in a private air conditioned vehicle and admire the scenery on the way to the first stop on the tour, Via Tiburtina.
See Via Tiburtina, where the marble that makes up the Colosseum was sourced, and see the quarry, which is still in use today. Hop back in the vehicle to move on to Hadrian’s Villa, a spectacular ruin.
Arrive at Hadrian’s Villa, one of the most magnificent ancient Roman ruins in the world, and see the sprawling estate, which includes a palace, theatres, expansive gardens, pools, and fountains.
Explore the buildings and gardens around the villa, spread over an area twice the size of the ruins of Pompeii. Learn about the life, career, and artistic tastes of the former emperor, inspired by his travels through the empire.
Visit sites such as the Private Library and the Maritime Theatre, and be enchanted by the unique atmosphere of the villa and its gardens. Admire the famous Canopy, a lake surrounded by arcades and statues.
Move on to the beautiful Villa d’Este, a sixteenth-century villa famous for its breathtaking beauty. Walk through the winding streets of the historic town center to reach the villa.
Marvel at the luxurious rooms of the Villa, and see the spectacular frescoes that fill the rooms. Listen as the guide goes over the public and private life of d’Este, a patron of the arts and aspiring Pope.
Return to Civitavecchia at the end of the tour to re-board your cruise ship and continue on your journey.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover spectacular ruins, pools, gardens, and fountains at Hadrian’s Villa
Explore the magnificent garden of 500 fountains at the beautiful Villa d’Este
See beautiful frescoes filling spectacularly decorated rooms at Villa d’Este
Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the tranquility of two historic villas
Experience the beauty and history of two famous and historical Italian villas

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