Tivoli Villas Port Tour 9 hr

Spend a day exploring two remarkable villas near Tivoli, each offering a glimpse into a different chapter of Italian history. Your driver meets you at the pier beside your ship at 8:00 AM, then takes you to Villa Adriana, or Hadrian’s Villa, an expansive country retreat built by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century. Its collection of sacred and secular buildings reflects the scale and ambition of the Roman emperor’s residence.

Continue to Villa d’Este, where Renaissance design unfolds through a grand Italian-style garden filled with fountains, grottoes, carved stone, and water features. The carefully arranged landscape creates a striking contrast with the ancient remains of Hadrian’s Villa. Both sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making this a rewarding way to compare two distinct eras of architecture and garden design. Private transportation, an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle, and bottled water are provided; admission tickets and lunch are not included. Discover the stories and scenery of Tivoli on this private-driver shore excursion.